EKEDC Announces Power Outage Following Lagos Fire Incident
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced ongoing efforts to restore power supply in parts of Lagos after a major outage caused by a fire incident along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. In a statement released on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the company said the disruption was triggered by a vehicle collision involving a stationary gas […]
Police Arrest 11 More Suspects Over Delta Festival Assault
The Delta State Government has announced the arrest of 11 additional suspects in connection with the sexual assault of women during the recently held Ozoro festival. The development was disclosed in a statement shared on Saturday, March 21, 2026, via the government’s official X handle. According to the statement, ongoing police investigations into the incidents […]
Ondo Commission Distributes N400m Relief Items to Attack Victims
The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) has begun the distribution of relief materials to communities in Ilaje Local Government Area following an alleged attack by naval personnel. The intervention was carried out on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje LGA. The incident, which occurred in October last year, […]
Tinubu Praises Elumelu for Supporting African Entrepreneurs
Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu, has praised businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu for his role in supporting young entrepreneurs across Africa. In a statement issued by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, released ahead of Mr Elumelu’s birthday on 22 March, the president commended the impact of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, which he […]
Edo State Commissioner for Education Resigns, Declares for House of Reps
Paddy Iyamu has formally resigned as Edo State Commissioner for Education and declared his intention to contest the Oredo Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Edo State Commissioner for Education Resigns, Declares for House of Reps
Paddy Iyamu has formally resigned as Edo State Commissioner for Education and declared his intention to contest the Oredo Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Dismissed Igbinedion Students Face Prosecution Over Bullying As CP Orders Operation Safe Schools Initiative
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of students connected to a bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre (IEC), Benin City, with those involved now set to face prosecution. The Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, revealed this in a statement that the arrests followed a detailed investigation, adding that […]
Man Threatens VIO Officer with Gun in Abuja
A moment of chaos unfolded on the streets of Abuja on Friday after a civilian reportedly pulled out a firearm and pointed it at a Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) during a heated confrontation, sparking widespread concern over public safety and the increasing brazenness of violent conduct in the Federal Capital Territory. Eyewitnesses said the incident […]
Just In: Umahi Breaks Silence, Dismisses Allegations in Tracy Ohiri Saga
The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has broken his silence over the lingering controversy involving Mrs. Tracy Ohiri, firmly rejecting allegations circulating in the public domain and setting the stage for a legal resolution of the matter. In an official statement released on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, […]
US Deploys Drones, Troops in Major Counterterrorism Partnership with Nigeria
The U.S. military has multiple MQ-9 drones operating in Nigeria alongside 200 troops to provide training and intelligence support to the military, which is fighting Islamist militants across the north, U.S. and Nigerian officials told Reuters.