Transgender women athletes will be barred from competing in Olympic women’s events under a new eligibility policy announced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday, March 26. The rule, set to take effect for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, limits participation in all female categories at IOC events—including both individual and team…
Donald Trump on Thursday cast fresh doubt on the likelihood of reaching a deal with Iran, even as he claimed Tehran is willing to negotiate, amid the intensifying U.S.-Israel conflict. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump described Iran as a skilled negotiating party but questioned whether the United States is ready…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected Boko Haram informant in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. The arrest was carried out following credible intelligence on individuals allegedly aiding terrorist operations in the area. Security sources said troops of the 29 Task Force Brigade, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task…
The Borno State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped seven-year-old boy in Maiduguri and arrested five suspects in connection with the crime. Police spokesperson, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, disclosed in a statement on Thursday, March 26, 2026, that N1.5 million ransom was also recovered from the suspects. According to the police, the victim’s father reported…
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.…
