Plateau Governor Lays Off Six Aides
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has laid off six of his aides. It was learnt that those relieved of their duties were political appointees who refused to join the governor in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and in fact participated in the Nyesom Wike faction sponsored state Congress of the Peoples […]
Police Hunt Suspects in Murder of FRSC Officer, 10-Year-Old Daughter, Offer Reward
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigeria Police Force has launched a manhunt on two persons in connection with the killing of a senior officer with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State and her 10 years old daughter. The Osun State Police command image maker, Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement made available to journalists in […]
Troops Neutralise Over 60 ISWAP Fighters, Repel Midnight Attack in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents in Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, killing more than 60 fighters, including key commanders. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, March 18, 2026, was confirmed in a statement released via the Nigerian […]
Doku Remains Optimistic Despite Man City’s UCL Exit
Jeremy Doku has expressed confidence in Manchester City’s chances of ending the season on a positive note, despite their elimination from the UEFA Champions League. City’s European campaign came to an end following a heavy aggregate defeat to Real Madrid in the round of 16. The English side had suffered a 3-0 loss in the […]
Gunmen Abduct Cocoa Farmers in Ibadan, One Rescued
Armed men have abducted four cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan, with security operatives confirming that one of the victims has been rescued. The attack occurred on Wednesday when the gunmen reportedly emerged from the bush and intercepted the victims’ vehicle while they were heading within […]
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 […]
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. […]