Iran Strikes Kuwait’s Biggest Refinery Twice in 24 Hours
Kuwait said on Friday 20th March, 2026 its Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery again came under attack by Iranian drones, sparking fires at several of its units. The refinery had already been hit Thursday, sparking fires. Kuwait said firefighters on Friday were trying to control the blazes and there were no immediate injuries from the attack.
US Moves to Strip Nigerian Fraudster of American Citizenship
The United States Department of Justice filed a civil complaint at the US District Court in Baltimore, Maryland on Wednesday March 18, 2026, seeking to revoke the citizenship of Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem over his role in a massive identity theft and tax fraud scheme that targeted over 259,000 victims and attempted to steal more than $91 million from the Internal Revenue Service.
Wike Assures Diplomats of Safe, Enabling Abuja as Ireland Opens New Embassy
“We owe you a duty to make sure that we create the right environment for you to work and thrive. I want to assure you that we want to make Abuja one of the best capital cities in the world. We will continue to provide an enabling environment for you to carry out your duties, especially in terms of security. Of course,…
Jigawa Governor Pardons 12 Inmates Ahead of Eid
The decision followed the recommendation of the Jigawa State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy in accordance with Section 5(1) of the Advisory Council of Prerogative of Mercy Law, Cap A2, Laws of Jigawa State 2012, and was executed under Section 212(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.
Customs Agents Shut Down Shipping Firms in Apapa Over Port Charge Hikes
Freight forwarders and clearing agents in Lagos have taken their frustration to the streets physically shutting down operations at three major shipping companies in Apapa over what they describe as arbitrary and unjustifiable increases in port charges that are driving up the cost of imports and squeezing businesses out of existence.
Nigeria Ranks Fourth in Global Terror Deaths—GTI 2026 Reports
The 2026 Global Terrorism Index, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, has ranked Nigeria fourth among the most terrorism-affected countries in the world, with 750 people killed in terror related incidents in 2025, a 46 percent surge from the previous year and the country’s highest death toll from terrorism since 2020.
Saudi Arabia Announces Eid-el-Fitr to Hold on Friday
The crescent of Shawwal 1447 AH was not sighted anywhere in Saudi Arabia today. As a result, the month of Ramadan will complete 30 days tomorrow, and Eid Al Fitr is expected to be celebrated on Friday.
Nigeria’s Power Companies Shut Down Plants as Debt Crisis Reaches Breaking Point
The N6.8 trillion debt owed to GenCos has accumulated over several years due to persistent payment shortfalls within Nigeria’s electricity market. The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc, which purchases power from generators and sells to distribution companies, has consistently failed to fully settle invoices since the sector’s privatisation in 2013.
Nigeria’s Power Companies Shut Down Plants as Debt Crisis Reaches Breaking Point
The N6.8 trillion debt owed to GenCos has accumulated over several years due to persistent payment shortfalls within Nigeria’s electricity market. The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc, which purchases power from generators and sells to distribution companies, has consistently failed to fully settle invoices since the sector’s privatisation in 2013.
Nigeria’s First Lady to Preach at Lambeth Palace During UK State Visit
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, a Christian pastor, is set to preach at London’s Lambeth Palace, the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury on Thursday and meet representatives of the Church of England.