Three Rescued as Security Operatives Foil Church Attack in Kwara
Joint security operatives on Sunday, March 22, 2026, repelled a suspected bandit attack on an ECWA Church in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, rescuing three abducted victims in the process. The attackers reportedly stormed the church during a service, causing panic among worshippers and residents. A local source said the gunmen […]
Delta Governor’s Aide Slumps, Dies, As Oborevwori Mourns Passage
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has mourned the sudden death of his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol, Mr. Sunday Kotor. The governor described his death as a painful loss to the state government and the people of the state generally. According to a Government House press release, Kotor, who was […]
COAS Tasks Nigerian Army On Steadfastness, Hosts Eid Luncheon For Troops In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu has tasked the Nigerian soldiers to remain steadfast in defending peace, unity, and national sovereignty. He also reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to troop welfare and inter-agency cooperation. Shaibu gave the task during an Eid-el-Fitr luncheon with soldiers of the Forward Operations Base […]
FG To Abolish JSS Entrance Exam, Adopts Continuous Assessment
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal Government has announced plans to abolish the Junior Secondary School (JSS) Common Entrance Examination and replace it with a continuous assessment system. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, revealed this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos on Saturday. He said the reform is designed to address longstanding gaps in […]
NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Concealed in Jackets, Cream at Lagos Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have thwarted multiple attempts by drug trafficking syndicates to smuggle illicit substances concealed in carton walls, winter jackets, and body cream containers through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a Lagos-based courier firm. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, […]
Elumelu Unveils 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme Cohort on Birthday
Billionaire philanthropist and Heirs Holdings Chairman, Tony Elumelu, on Sunday, March 22, 2026, marked his birthday by announcing the 12th cohort of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme, an initiative that supports thousands of young African entrepreneurs. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Elumelu reflected on his journey and the philosophy […]
UK Expands Detention Capacity to Accelerate Deportations
The United Kingdom government has announced plans to expand its detention capacity as part of efforts to speed up the deportation of foreign offenders and illegal migrants. In a statement shared on Sunday, March 22, 2026, via its official X handle, the UK Home Office said the move is aimed at strengthening enforcement operations and […]
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, […]