Residents of Ogbagi-Akoko in Ondo State have expressed outrage following the assault on their traditional ruler, the Owa of Ogbagi, Oba Victor Adetona Ojo, by a suspected phone thief. The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, sending shockwaves through the community. Eyewitnesses and palace sources said the monarch was allegedly attacked…
Godswill Akpabio has reiterated the Senate’s backing for the proposed creation of Anioma State, emphasizing that the plan remains a key priority under the administration of Bola Tinubu. He made this known while speaking to members of the All Progressives Congress during the party’s South-South zonal congress in Asaba. According to Akpabio, Anioma State will…
Amid persistently high petrol prices across Nigeria—despite the availability of domestic refining—management of Dangote Refinery has said the expected relief from local production is being undermined by global market pressures, particularly tensions in the Middle East. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television, the refinery’s Managing Director, David Bird, explained that fuel pricing remains tied…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned, for the third time, the fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, challenging the search of his residence. The case, earlier postponed on March 3 and March 11, was instituted by El-Rufai’s legal team, seeking N1 billion in damages against the Independent…
The Nigerian naira edged lower to N1,383.5/$ on Tuesday, slipping slightly from N1,383/$ recorded the previous day, as falling external reserves and cautious global sentiment continued to weigh on the currency. Figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed the naira traded between N1,372/$ and N1,389/$ خلال the session. The mild depreciation reflects sustained…
The Federal Government has pledged $346 million in co-financing for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria programmes in 2026, reinforcing efforts to improve Nigeria’s healthcare response. The announcement was made by Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, during the national rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable used for HIV prevention, in Abuja.…
Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed that Nigerian winger Nathan Tella has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until 2031. Sporting director Simon Rolfes expressed his delight at the extension, praising Tella as both a top-quality professional and an influential figure within the squad. He highlighted the player’s importance on the pitch as…
Singer, Bukola Elemide popularly known as Asa, has announced the de@th of her mother following a battle with a brain tumour. The singer shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, March 24. In her post, Asa explained that the illness came suddenly and without warning, leading to her mother’s passing. She paid tribute…
The Kano State Hisbah Board reported arresting over 600 people during the recent Sallah celebrations across the state for various offences, while also reuniting dozens of missing children with their families. Deputy Commander General of the board, Dr. Mujahiddin Aminuddin, said the actions were part of efforts to uphold morality and cultural values during the…
Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta State, on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, sentenced Agbanashi Young to six months in prison for spraying and abusing naira notes. Young was convicted on a single-count charge under Section 21(3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007, which prohibits tampering with naira…
