JUST IN: Multiple Bomb Blasts Rock Maiduguri (PHOTOS)
While official casualty figures are still being compiled, videos emerging from the scenes show a devastating impact, with many victims being rushed to hospitals in private vehicles and ambulances.
Tinubu to Travel to UK for Two-Day State Visit
President Bola Tinubu, will depart Abuja on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, the presidency has said. In a statement released on Monday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said the visit will take place on 18 and 19 March. The president will travel with the first lady, Oluremi Tinubu. The visit is […]
Sit-at-Home: Authorities Seal Over 1,000 Shops at Onitsha Market
Authorities in Anambra State have shut down more than 1,000 shops at a major drug market in Onitsha as part of efforts to enforce the end of the Monday sit-at-home order. The enforcement operation took place at the Bridgehead Drug Market, popularly known as Ogbogwu Market, on Monday afternoon. It was carried out by state […]
Gunmen Kill One, Kidnap Seven in Kaduna Community
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed one person and abducted seven others during an attack on a community in Kaduna State in north-western Nigeria, residents say. The attackers reportedly stormed Sabon Gyero, a community in Millennium City in Chikun Local Government Area, in the early hours of Monday. According to local sources, the gunmen […]
Ogun Customs Seize Contraband Worth N1.35bn in Two Months — Controller
The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, Idiroko, has seized contraband items valued at N1.35bn between February and March while generating N285,652,460 in revenue within the same period. The acting Area Controller, Olukayode Afeni, disclosed this during a media briefing held at the command headquarters in Idiroko on Monday. Afeni said the revenue generated […]
BREAKING: Bomb Explosions Rock Maiduguri, Dead Bodies Reported on Ground
Maiduguri is under attack tonight.Multiple bomb explosions have rocked the capital of Borno State on Monday evening March 16, 2026, sending residents into panic and leaving an unspecified number of people dead and injured across several locations in the city. Eyewitnesses narrated that bombs detonated simultaneously at approximately 7:02pm, with explosions reported around the Monday […]
Crayon Sparks Exit Speculation After Calling Out Mavin Records in X Rant
Nigerian singer Crayon has stirred speculation about a possible exit from Mavin Records after launching a series of controversial posts on X directed at the label’s leadership. The 28-year-old artiste, whose real name is Charles Chibueze Chukwu, took to the platform on Sunday evening where he shared several tweets that mixed praise, criticism, and accusations […]
Kunle Remi Criticises AMVCA Award Presentation After Oscars Moment
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has expressed dissatisfaction with the way awards are presented at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, suggesting that the process falls short of what is obtainable on the international stage. The actor made the remark on Monday through a post on his Instagram Story after sharing a clip from the 2026 […]
Nigerians Frustrated With Current Situation, Seeking Change Ahead of 2027 — Dickson
Former Governor of Bayelsa State Seriake Dickson has said growing frustration among Nigerians over the state of the country could shape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dickson, who currently represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, made the remarks on Monday in Abuja during the unveiling of the digital […]
Dembele Urges PSG to Stay Ruthless Against Chelsea in Champions League Clash
Paris Saint‑Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has called on his teammates to maintain an attacking mindset when they face Chelsea FC in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 tie on Tuesday. The French champions head into the decisive encounter with a commanding advantage after defeating Chelsea 5–2 in the first leg in Paris […]