Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, recalled his time in the United Kingdom during the country’s pro-democracy struggle, revealing that his home was once placed under police protection after threats from agents of the military regime. Speaking on Wednesday night, March 18, at a state banquet hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, Tinubu thanked Britain…
The Niger State Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued six victims of child trafficking, including a set of twin babies, in a significant crackdown on human trafficking in the state. The State Commander, Mr Emmanuel Awhen, made this known on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, while reuniting…
The Federal Government has announced Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate Eid-il-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. In a statement issued by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr…
Iran says it is in discussions with FIFA about moving its World Cup matches خارج the United States, following comments from Donald Trump raising concerns over the team’s safety. Iran’s embassy in Mexico indicated that football authorities are pushing for their games to be staged in Mexico instead, though FIFA is unlikely to alter the…
Five nationals from Burkina Faso were abducted by suspected armed bandits while working at a gold mining site near Arafa village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, when a large group of bandits, reportedly hiding between Arafa and Gidan Dankande villages, attacked…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has approved the continuation of salary payments for up to 12 months to the families of personnel who die in the line of duty. The welfare initiative was authorised by the Chief of the Air Staff, Hasan Bala Abubakar, as part of measures aimed at strengthening support for the families…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed the arrest of four suspected bandits around the Akure Airport in Ondo State following a coordinated security operation involving aviation authorities and local security agencies. FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, March 15, 2026.…
The Imo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a suspected baby factory in Owerri West Local Government Area, arresting a 52-year-old woman, Tochukwu Ogaranya, and an alleged accomplice. Five pregnant women, aged between 25 and 33, were also rescued from the facility. The NSCDC Commandant in the state,…
Troops of the 159 Battalion, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, have arrested a suspected spy believed to be linked to terrorists operating in Nigeria’s North-East in Kanamma, Yobe State. The suspect, identified as Malam Fantami, a native of Dikwa, was apprehended during a security operation carried out by troops deployed in…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it intends to continue its military campaign against Iran for at least three more weeks as tensions between the two countries continue to rise in the Middle East. The Israeli military said thousands of targets remain as it intensifies operations aimed at weakening Iran’s military infrastructure and capabilities.…
