Politics
I saved Nigeria from bankruptcy but Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists causing widespread carnage: Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday night assured Nigerians that the country would never allow agents of instability to undermine its peace, unity and sovereignty, assuring that terrorists would be defeated.…
Yahaya Bello: Witness narrates how Shehu Bello bought Abuja property for ₦650m
The trial of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State continued on Monday, March 9, 2026 with the 11th Prosecution Witness, PW11, James Bem Igbakymeh, narrating before Justice Emeka Nwite…
Appeal Court upholds ruling barring INEC from recognizing PDP’s Ibadan convention
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed a lower court’s judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing the outcomes of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) national…
Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s next supreme leader after father’s death: reports
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader, according to Iranian state television. Mojtaba Khamenei,…
Economy
FirstBank makes home ownership possible for Nigerians with single-digit interest rate loan
For millions of Nigerians, homeownership has long felt like an ambition deferred. Squeezed by rising property prices, persistent double-digit inflation and high commercial lending rates, the dream of owning a…
Dangote Refinery lowers fuel price by ₦100 to ₦1,075 per litre
Dangote refinery in its latest pricing template issued on March 10, 2026, the price of petrol at the gantry has been reduced by ₦100, bringing it down to ₦1,075 per…
Petrol price could rise to N2,000 per litre in Nigeria, PETROAN warns
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company to urgently strengthen domestic refining capacity. This is to shield Nigeria from global petroleum…
Dangote Refinery increases fuel price, assures steady supply of products
The Managing Director of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, has reassured Nigerians that the refinery will continue to meet the nation’s fuel needs despite ongoing disruptions in the global oil…
News
Troops repel ISWAP attack in Doron Baga, eliminate several terrorists
Troops of Sector 3, Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully repelled an early morning attack by ISWAP terrorists on a military base in Doron Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State,…
Alleged $1.043m Fraud: Court adjourns Fred Ajudua’s case indefinitely
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, March 9, 2026, adjourned indefinitely (sine die) the trial of Fred Ajudua over an alleged $1,043,000…
ISWAP admits losing 23 fighters in clash with troops in Sambisa Forest
An intercepted communication involving members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has reportedly confirmed the loss of 23 of their fighters during a recent encounter with Nigerian Special…
U.S Mission issues alert over possible attack on facilities and schools
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Monday night informed its citizens of a possible terrorist threat against U.S. facilities and U.S. affiliated schools in Nigeria. In a statement via its verified…
Health
MDCN panel suspends Dr Majekodunmi, two others over death of Chimamanda’s son
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has invoked its order of suspension against the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi, and two others, after establishing a…
Court convicts two for production and distribution of fake alcoholic beverages in Lagos
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has convicted two individuals, Otuorimuno Nelson Aziakpono (58) and Ikegwuonu Davidson Ikechukwu (28), for offences related to the production, possession, sale, and distribution of…
Sports
Obi congratulates Seattle Seahawks, says Nigeria will lead, excel leadership is executed effectively
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has congratulated the Seattle Seahawks on their well-deserved victory on Sunday night. He also said the New England Patriots…
Anthony Joshua breaks silence after car crash
Anthony Joshua, on Thursday, broke weeks of public silence and spoke on camera for the first time since a car crash that killed two of the former world heavyweight champion’s…
Opinion | Editorial
Weep not for Bwala, Weep for Nigeria
By Paul Ibe We have read the latest statement issued by Daniel Bwala in the aftermath of his rather embarrassing interview with a mixture of suppressed disgust and embarrassment —…
My open letter to Peter Obi, a cat with nine lives
By Fr. Drogba My beloved Peter Obi, I understand what you may be passing through at the moment, after your last attack at Edo State. It shows how rotten the…
Context Matters: What Peter Obi really meant about food prices
By Valentine Obinyem “Crashing food prices will make our farmers poor.” — Peter Obi This was posted by Ejike Nnaji. I do not know the spirit in which he shared…
Beyond Frank Mba
Valentine Obienyem Why is it that whenever issues arise, especially those touching on the Igbo people, it is often fellow Igbos who are deployed to oppose or undermine one of…
Entertainment
Grammys 2026: Tyla beats Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr to Best African Music Performance
South African singer Tyla Laura Seethal, popularly known as Tyla, has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, edging Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido, and…
Life
International Women’s Day 2026: Julius Berger celebrates with CSR outreaches in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt schools
Foremost engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC weekend celebrated the 2026 International Women’s Day with outreaches in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt schools, even as its female staff in…
Interviews
NMA says nationwide shutdown of health sector imminent
On July 2, the Nigerian Medical Association issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet its demands to avert industrial action in the health sector. In this interview…
Ex-NAF Group Captain faults amnesty for Boko Haram fighters
There are two caveats in carrying out an amnesty programme. First, it should be at the end of the conflict, secondly, it should not be a blanket amnesty. Probably, this…
Photo Diary
Ghana’s ruling party candidate Bawumia concedes election to opposition’s Mahama
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat and congratulated John Dramani Mahama on Saturday following Ghana’s hotly contested presidential election. Bawumia, 61, of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), said the election…
Appeal Court nullifies judgement on Rivers LG election
The Court of Appeal Abuja on Friday nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters’ register…
Headlines
Dangote Refinery lowers fuel price by ₦100 to ₦1,075 per litre
Dangote refinery in its latest pricing template issued on March 10, 2026, the price of petrol at the gantry has been reduced by ₦100, bringing it down to ₦1,075 per…
Troops repel ISWAP attack in Doron Baga, eliminate several terrorists
Troops of Sector 3, Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully repelled an early morning attack by ISWAP terrorists on a military base in Doron Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State,…
Alleged $1.043m Fraud: Court adjourns Fred Ajudua’s case indefinitely
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, March 9, 2026, adjourned indefinitely (sine die) the trial of Fred Ajudua over an alleged $1,043,000…
ISWAP admits losing 23 fighters in clash with troops in Sambisa Forest
An intercepted communication involving members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has reportedly confirmed the loss of 23 of their fighters during a recent encounter with Nigerian Special…
WebTV
Vidoe: Tinubu stumbles, falls during reception parade in Turkey
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stumbled and fell on Wednesday during an official reception parade in Turkey, a moment that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. The…
Video: How Tinubu threatened Fubara, imposed resolution on him – ex-Rivers commissioner
A former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Chief David Briggs, on Thursday alleged that President Bola Tinubu imposed ‘Abuja resolution’ on Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Briggs, in an interview with reporters,…
Police arrest big boy Bayelsa ‘kidnapper’ who advised people to ‘hustle hard and stay safe’ in Abuja
The police in Bayelsa have arrested John Lyon, an alleged kidnapper who operates in the state. Lyon was said to have been arrested on Saturday in the federal capital territory…
Video: Cities thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down transmission stations
By our reporter| Cities across the country were on Wednesday thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down major power stations due to the ongoing nationwide strike. The National Union…
FirstBank makes home ownership possible for Nigerians with single-digit interest rate loan
For millions of Nigerians, homeownership has long felt like an ambition deferred. Squeezed by rising property prices, persistent double-digit inflation and high commercial lending rates, the dream of owning a…
Weep not for Bwala, Weep for Nigeria
By Paul Ibe We have read the latest statement issued by Daniel Bwala in the aftermath of his rather embarrassing interview with a mixture of suppressed disgust and embarrassment —…
International Women’s Day 2026: Julius Berger celebrates with CSR outreaches in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt schools
Foremost engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC weekend celebrated the 2026 International Women’s Day with outreaches in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt schools, even as its female staff in…
Remi Tinubu condemns backless, plunge, slip, naked dresses worn by Nigerian girls
The first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has strongly advocated for mentorship that emphasises modesty, cultural values, and moral character. She gave the advice on Thursday during an interfaith Iftar/Lent breaking of…
Conservative Anglicans pull back from electing rival to Archbishop of Canterbury
Conservative Anglicans meeting in Nigeria’s capital Abuja have pulled back on plans to elect a rival “primus inter pares” – the Latin term meaning “first among equals” which describes the…
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