Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

Month: March 2026


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in comments released Sunday that he was ready for the next round of trilateral peace talks to end Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine, but that it was up to Washington and Moscow to agree Read more…


President Bola Tinubu has promised to review tariffs imposed on newsprint, broadcast equipment, and other materials used by media organisations as part of efforts to ease the financial burden on the Nigerian media industry. The President also promised support for Read more…


Several people are feared dead after multiple explosions rocked crowded areas of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Monday. The blasts occurred at four locations across the city, including the Post Office area, El-Kanemi Roundabout near Monday Market, the vicinity Read more…


The Halima Ibrahim Babangida (HIB) Foundation has organised an interfaith Iftar (breaking of fast) for about 750 Muslims and Christians observing the holy periods of Ramadan and Lent, in a move aimed at promoting religious tolerance and strengthening national cohesion. The foundation, Read more…


A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ladan Salihu, has said that the fear of the coalition party is the beginning of wisdom for the ruling party. He said that the posture of the APC and their attempts to Read more…


Oyo State Police Command has disclosed that it has arrested several suspects in connection with alleged murder, armed robberies, and cattle rustling. The command, in separate statements signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, noted that the suspects were Read more…


Ambassador-designate to Germany, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode said African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu disrespected President Bola Tinubu and insulted the collective intelligence of the Nigerian people for comparing the president to late former Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha. Read more…


President Donald Trump reportedly told officials in his administration that Iran would cave in the face of U.S. military bombardment before blocking the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran is doing instead of caving. The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday night that Trump said Read more…


Security agencies, in a joint operation with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Aviation Security (AVSEC), on Sunday, apprehended four suspected bandits at the Akure Airport. They have been handed over to the Police for further interrogation. This was Read more…


The family of a student involved in a viral bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City, has issued a heartfelt apology for their son’s actions. In a statement released on Sunday and signed by Tim Asoro , the family Read more…


Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has alleged that a mining company is planning to launch a smear campaign against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his visit to the United Kingdom. The ministry, in a statement issued by the Read more…


A dispute has erupted over the ongoing congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State, as party chieftain, Chief Amaechi Onowu, has petitioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, alleging that the exercise has been Read more…