BREAKING: Morocco Crowned AFCON Champions as Senegal Stripped off Title Following Walk-Off Controversy
Senegal have been stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title after the CAF Appeal Board ruled that the team forfeited the AFCON final, with Morocco declared 3–0 winners in a dramatic announcement by CAF on March 17, 2026. The ruling overturned the earlier decision that had allowed Senegal to keep their 1–0 victory from […]
Frank Blasts Tinubu’s UK Trip After Deadly Borno Attacks
Former APC spokesman Timi Frank has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu over his recent visit to the United Kingdom, describing the trip as insensitive amid fresh violence in Borno State. Frank’s reaction follows coordinated bomb attacks in Maiduguri that reportedly killed at least 23 people and left over 100 others injured, targeting locations near the […]
WHO Pushes Nigeria to Strengthen Funding, Community Efforts Against Tuberculosis
The World Health Organization has urged Nigeria to scale up domestic funding and strengthen grassroots involvement to sustain progress in tackling tuberculosis. Speaking in Abuja ahead of the 2026 World TB Day, WHO official Dr. Mya Ngon said that despite recorded gains, critical gaps remain especially among vulnerable populations who still lack access to timely […]
FG Announces Two-Day Break for Eid Celebration
The Federal Government has approved Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the end of Ramadan. The announcement was made by Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who congratulated Muslims across the country on completing the fasting period. In a statement issued by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the government […]
NRC Confirms 26 Injured in Abuja–Kaduna Train Incident
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that 26 passengers and crew members sustained varying degrees of injuries following a train incident along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor on Monday. In a statement shared on Tuesday, the NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, said the incident occurred at about 9:16 a.m. near Asham Station when a loud […]
Sultan of Sokoto Directs Nigerian Muslims to Search for Shawwal Crescent Tomorrow
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to begin the search for the Shawwal crescent on Wednesday March 18, 2026 the 29th day of Ramadan which has been officially designated for the nationwide moon sighting.
Army Places Maiduguri Residents On Red Alert, Warns Of More Suicide Bombers
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting As the residents of Maiduguri, Borno State are trying to recover from the bomb blast that rocked the state on Monday, the Nigerian Army said that there is every likelihood that there could still be more suicide bombers lurking around in the neighborhoods. Truth Live News Media reports that the state was […]
Peter Obi Pays Visit to Malami Amid Ongoing Trial
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has paid a visit to ex-Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in a show of support as the latter faces ongoing court proceedings. The development was disclosed by the African Democratic Congress, which confirmed that the visit was linked to Malami’s recent legal challenges involving multiple agencies and court actions. […]
NCDC Raises Concern On Impact Of Lassa Fever On Healthcare Workers, Says 37 Effected Within 3 Months
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention(NCDC) has said that 37 healthcare workers have been infected with Lassa fever in less than three months. It also said that six of them have been affected with the disease within seven days too. The agency added that, it shows the fresh concerns about […]
Peller’s Palace Visit: Oba Of Benin’s Wife Risks Expulsion, Other Chiefs Sanctioned
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has sanctionedchiefs, staff and queen over unauthorized palace access by a social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja also known as “Peller” Truth Live News Media reports that Peller visited the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II palace on Friday, 6 March 2026. This is contained in a statement […]