JUST IN: Fire Guts Head of Service Offices at Federal Secretariat in Abuja
A fire outbreak has been reported at the Federal Secretariat complex in Abuja this Monday morning March 9, 2026, with flames engulfing the Head of Service section of the building.
Gov. Fintiri of Adamawa Imposes 24-Hour Curfew on Lamurde
The latest outbreak is among the bloodiest yet. The protracted communal crisis between the Chobo and Bachama communities has claimed over 30 lives, particularly women. The fresh violence erupted barely days after Governor Fintiri brokered a fragile peace deal between the warring groups, with heavily armed Chobo-speaking militia from neighbouring Gombe
Peter Obi Officially Joins ADC in Anambra
Former presidential candidate and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi picked up his membership card for the African Democratic Congress on Saturday March 7, 2026, during the flag-off ceremony of the Anambra State ADC registration and mobilisation exercise. The card collection took place at his hometown ward in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, […]
Tinubu Approves Salary Increase for Military Personnel, Promises Better Welfare
The approvals include an upward review of salaries for personnel of the Armed Forces, improved allowances for members of the Brigade of Guards, procurement of modern equipment and the provision of improved accommodation for troops.
EFCC Returns N279 Million to Wole Soyinka Centre Over National Theatre Contract Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission formally handed over N279 million in recovered funds to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts formerly known as the National Theatre Lagos on Friday March 6, 2026, at the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 office in Ikoyi.
Bandits Strike Nigeria’s Capital, Kidnap 16 Including Vigilante’s Wife, Others
Suspected bandits attacked Peze community in the Byazhi area of Kubwa, Bwari Area Council of the FCT, abducting at least 16 residents during the raid which occurred on Tuesday night between 9:30pm and 10pm. The attackers moved systematically from house to house, threatening to kill anyone who refused to open their doors.
Nigeria Congratulates Ghana as Country Marks 69 Years of Independence
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended warm congratulations to the Republic of Ghana on the occasion of its 69th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming the deep and longstanding bonds of brotherhood that have defined the relationship between Africa’s two most populous West African nations for decades.
Senate Summons Moniepoint, CBN Amidst Rising Fraud Concerns in Fintech Industry
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, who sponsored the bill, said the amendment seeks to strengthen the regulatory framework guiding the CBN’s oversight of the fintech sector by providing a clear statutory framework for the designation, registration and enhanced supervision of systemically important institutions particularly technology-enabled financial service providers.
Nollywood Legend Chiwetalu Agu Celebrates 70th Birthday in Grand Style
One of Nollywood’s most beloved and recognisable faces marked a major milestone on Wednesday March 5, 2026, as veteran actor Chief Chiwetalu Agu clocked 70 years old surrounded by fans, colleagues and well-wishers at a birthday celebration
DIG Frank Mba Bows Out as Nigeria Police Force Enters New Era Under IGP Disu
Deputy Inspector-General of Police Frank Mba has retired from the Nigeria Police Force after 34 years of service, his exit forming part of a broader leadership transition triggered by the confirmation of Tunji Disu as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police.