The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the defection of three more lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The senators are Amos Yohanna, who represents Adamawa North Senatorial District; Aminu Iya Abbas of Adamawa Central Senatorial District; and Ikra Aliyu Bilbis of Zamfara Central Senatorial District. Their letters…
The new standards apply to deposit money banks, mobile money operators, international money transfer operators, payment service providers, and other regulated financial institutions. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the policy is designed to strengthen the country’s financial crime detection framework as financial services become increasingly digital. “The Baseline Standards provide a framework…
The Nigerian Army has successfully recaptured its Forward Operating Base in Ngoshe town, located in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. According to Daily Trust, the operation was carried out with the support of members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), as well as local vigilante and hunters’ groups. The development comes days…
Iran will not participate in the upcoming World Cup, the country’s sports minister has confirmed, citing the ongoing conflict with host nation the United States. Iran had been scheduled to compete in the tournament set to take place across North America in June. However, Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali, said the country’s…
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa State. The suspects were apprehended on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Kiyawa Local Government Area following investigations into the murder of SC Bashir Adamu Jibril. It was earlier reported that the…
Mobile Police officers in Calabar on Tuesday, March 10, sealed off a venue scheduled for the inauguration of a membership registration, mobilisation, and revalidation committee of the African Democratic Congress. The party had planned to inaugurate the committee, led by Eko Alobo, ahead of its primaries at an event centre along Marian Road by 10:00…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun consultations on introducing age limits for social media use, aiming to enhance online safety for children. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, which has launched a public survey seeking input from parents, teachers, young people, and digital experts on…
Suspected assailants have k!lled a Point of Sale (PoS) operator identified as Aliyu Vatsai Musa in Minna, Niger State. The brutal attack occurred in the early hours of Monday, March 9, 2026. It was gathered that the attackers allegedly forced their way into the victim’s residence. According to sources, the assailants ignored…
Dr. Dre has officially joined the ranks of billionaires. On March 10, Forbes released its updated World’s Richest People list, with the legendary music producer appearing for the first time with an estimated net worth of $1 billion, largely earned through his music career and his headphone brand empire. The new ranking places Dr. Dre…
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday sentenced a fake doctor, Olatide Emmanuel, to death by hanging for the murder of a woman. The 48-year-old was arraigned in 2025 on a two-count charge of murder and impersonation. According to the charge, Emmanuel allegedly murdered Bosede Falade on June 24, 2019, at…
