U.S. civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, widely known for championing farm workers’ rights, has been accused of sexual abuse. Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers alongside Chavez, alleged that in the 1960s he “manipulated and pressured” her into a sexual relationship and, on another occasion, forced her. In a statement published online, Huerta…
A Magistrates’ Court in Abuja has ordered a businessman, Musa Ibrahim, to sweep Amir Mosque premises in Wuse II for one month for stealing electrical cables. Magistrate Lami Sani sentenced Ibrahim after he pleaded guilty to charges of mischief and theft. Before the sentencing on Tuesday, Ibrahim begged for leniency and promised never…
The Pentagon has reportedly sought $200 billion to support military operations in Iran as President Trump weighs the possibility of deploying thousands of additional troops to the region. The request follows a study estimating that the United States spent about $3.7 billion—roughly $891.4 million per day—during the first 100 hours of Operation Epic Fury, with…
Chukwuma Soludo has dismissed all political appointees in his administration, instructing them to hand over responsibilities to Permanent Secretaries or the most senior civil servants in their respective ministries, departments, and agencies. The decision came just one day after he was sworn in for a second term. The directive was announced in a statement signed…
Argentina has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), the country’s foreign minister confirmed, following a similar move by the United States earlier this year. The decision comes under President Javier Milei’s government, which had announced plans to leave the WHO a year ago, citing dissatisfaction with the organization’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
The U.S. State Department has cut the fee to formally renounce American citizenship by roughly 80%, signaling a major policy shift after years of legal challenges. Under the new rule, the cost has dropped from $2,350 to $450. The reduction, published in the Federal Register, took immediate effect, returning the fee to its original 2010…
Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested three individuals suspected of engaging in illegal gold mining in Borno State. The suspects were apprehended in Mallam Jakwa Town, located in Hawul Local Government Area, following credible intelligence on their activities. Those arrested have been identified as Umar…
At least 15 people have been killed following a clash between suspected bandits and community guards in Falele village, Daddara district of Jibia Local Government Area in Katsina State. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, when armed bandits invaded the community, sparking a gunfight with local vigilantes. Katsina State Commissioner…
In a dramatic and unprecedented move, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), stripping Senegal of the title following a post-final ruling. The decision follows chaotic scenes in Rabat, where Senegal’s team walked off the pitch in protest over a late penalty awarded…
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…
