Petrol Nears ₦1,400 Per Litre as Labour, Businesses Demand Urgent Government Action
The rising cost of petrol in Nigeria has triggered widespread concern, as prices approach ₦1,400 per litre in several parts of the country. Labour unions and business groups are now calling on the government to step in with urgent measures to ease the pressure on citizens and businesses. The increase follows repeated price hikes by […]
Navy Hands Over Eight Suspected Oil Thieves, Litres of Diesel to EFCC
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder in Port Harcourt has handed over eight suspected oil thieves and about 44,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation and prosecution. The suspects were arrested during an operation carried out on Sunday, March 22, 2026, following […]
Fans Sue FIFA Over High World Cup Ticket Prices
Football supporters have filed a lawsuit against world football governing body FIFA over what they describe as excessive ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup. The complaint was lodged on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, with the European Commission by Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and the Euroconsumers group. The organisations accused FIFA of abusing its monopoly […]
Court Orders Bill Cosby to Pay $19m Over Sex Abuse Claim
A California court has awarded more than $19 million in damages to a woman who accused veteran American entertainer Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her decades ago. The verdict was delivered on Monday, March 23, 2026, following a civil hearing in Santa Monica. The plaintiff, Donna Motsinger, said the incident occurred over 50 […]
At Least 66 Killed as Military Plane Crashes in Southern Colombia
A tragic air disaster has claimed the lives of at least 66 people after a Colombian military transport aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in southern Colombia. The C-130 Hercules plane, carrying 125 soldiers and crew members, went down near Puerto Leguizamo, close to the borders with Ecuador and Peru. The crash left dozens injured, while […]
PDP Claims Stability as Wike-Backed Leadership Prepares for Crucial National Convention
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), backed by Nyesom Wike, has declared that the party has regained stability following weeks of internal crisis, as preparations intensify for its upcoming national convention. Speaking during the party’s 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the Chairman of the National Caretaker Working Committee, Abdulrahman Mohammed, […]
Breaking: Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Arrest of Cleric Who Hosted Him in Kaduna
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns over the state of Nigeria’s democracy following the reported arrest of a Kaduna-based cleric shortly after hosting him. Obi, in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday morning, described the development as “deeply troubling,” warning that it […]
Court Sentences Man To Jail For Abusing Naira In Delta
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State has sentenced one Agbanashi Young to jail for spraying N10,000 cash in N200 denomination notes at an event in the state. The presiding judge, Justice F. A. Olubanjo sentenced him to six months in a correctional centre with option of N500,000 fine following […]
Breaking: Tight Security as ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai in Kaduna Court
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was on Tuesday morning arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna amid heavy security presence, drawing widespread public and political attention. The former governor arrived at the court premises under tight security, with armed operatives stationed at strategic points to maintain order and control access to the […]
Arson Attack on Jewish Ambulances Sparks Counter-Terror Probe in London
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley told officers the attack is being examined for possible links to Iranian state-backed groups, noting “the rapid growth in recent years of Iranian state threats” in the UK.