A new study has linked two chemicals commonly used to make plastics more flexible to nearly 2 million premature births and about 74,000 newborn deaths worldwide in 2018. A baby is considered premature when born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Health experts warn that those who survive early birth may experience serious complications, including breathing…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stepped down from his position. In a resignation letter dated March 26, 2026, he formally notified President Bola Tinubu through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). He explained that his decision to resign is to focus on pursuing his ambition to become the governor of…
Ukraine has issued an apology to Finland after two drones crashed in the southern part of the country, stating that they were likely knocked off course due to Russian interference. A spokesperson for Ukraine’s foreign ministry, Georgiy Tykhy, described the incident as accidental, stressing that the drones were never intended to enter Finnish territory. He…
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of Individual annual tax returns by two weeks, from April 1 to April 14, 2026. LIRS announced the extension on Monday, March 30, in a press statement signed by the Head, Corporate Communications, Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude. Amasa-Oyelude quoted the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Dr. Ayodele…
Portuguese star Bernardo Silva is reportedly set to leave Manchester City as a free agent, with Juventus and Barcelona leading the race for his signature. According to respected journalist Fabrizio Romano, the midfielder has decided against signing a new contract, with his current deal due to expire on June 30. Silva, who will turn…
The Airport Police Command has apprehended a 14-year-old boy, Eke Miracle, over an attempted stowaway incident at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. In a statement issued on Monday, March 30, 2026, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mohammed Adeola, said the teenager was caught on the airport tarmac while trying to illegally access the…
Charles Oputa, aka Charley Boy or Area Fada, has become a great-grandfather. The 75-year-old entertainer announced the happy news via Instagram. Sharing a photo of his grandson carrying his newborn son, Charles Boy wrote: “Behold, my grandson with my great-grandson. God never bless me reach?”
V The Ondo State Security Network Agency, widely known as Amotekun Corps, has paraded 35 men for their alleged roles in various criminal activities across the state. The suspects were presented on Monday, March 30, at the agency’s headquarters in Akure, Ondo State. According to the Corps Commander, Akogun Adetunji, the individuals were arrested over…
Members of the Agbor Gha-Ihun Vigilante Group have paraded a middle-aged man, Mr. Chukwudi Utomi, over his alleged involvement in a series of Point-of-Sale (POS) fraud incidents in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. According to Ika Newspaper, the suspect—identified as a father of three and a former tipper driver—was arrested in…
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned it may target American university campuses in the Middle East following recent U.S.-Israeli strikes that it claims damaged Iranian academic institutions. According to Iranian media, the Guard said U.S.-affiliated universities in the region could face retaliation if Washington does not respond to the incident. “If the U.S. government…
