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…
A woman has urged Nigerians to pay closer attention to national issues following another bout of fuel scarcity across the country. In a video circulating on social media, she expressed concern that public conversations often drift toward distractions instead of focusing on government policies and decisions that directly affect citizens. “Another episode of fuel scarcity.…
Sixteen people, including a bride, have regained their freedom after spending 57 days in captivity following their abduction in Bauchi State. The victims were kidnapped on January 10, 2026, when gunmen attacked a wedding convoy belonging to the family of Malam Abubakar Santuraki Ubandoman Lim in Gwammadaji town, Dull B Ward, Tafawa Balewa Local Government…
Alice Walton has once again been named the world’s richest woman, topping the latest ranking of female billionaires published by Forbes. According to the magazine’s annual World’s Billionaires list, Walton’s fortune is estimated at $134 billion, securing her position as the wealthiest woman globally for the second year in a row. Walton, the daughter of…
Qatar authorities have arrested more than 300 people for sharing images and what officials described as “misleading information” related to recent Iranian attacks, according to the country’s Ministry of Interior. The arrests come amid rising tensions in the Gulf, as Iran has carried out drone and missile strikes targeting airports, military bases, energy facilities, and…
The Benue Head of Mbajiir in Tongov, Katsina-Ala Zaki Sughter Agenbeer, from his home in Une Tongov community. According to reports, the attackers took the victim into the bush and killed him, accusing him of providing information about their activities to security agencies. The DPO of Katsina-Ala, in coordination with the DPO of Ukum, mobilized…
Larry Madowo, a Kenyan journalist, has criticized Nigeria over the cost and process of obtaining a visa to enter the country. Speaking on the issue, Madowo said holders of a Kenya passport are required to pay about $80 to obtain a Nigerian visa. According to him, the visa itself costs around $25, but additional online…
