The capital of Borno State, Maiduguri, was shaken by several bomb explosions on Monday night, resulting in at least 23 confirmed deaths and 108 injuries.The popular Monday Market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office flyover area were the three areas in the city that were targeted by the…
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has shockingly accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) of pressuring him to give up politics while he was detained. El-Rufai said in a comprehensive criminal complaint submitted to a court that he was advised to refrain from political activity by high-ranking commission…
As Nigeria faces escalating petrol prices, shipments of 129,000 metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) are slated to arrive at Lagos Ports from March 14 to 17, 2026, according to The PUNCH.This development comes as representatives from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority clarified the situation regarding…
Combined security forces, comprising personnel from the land and air divisions of Operation Hadin Kai, as well as the Police and the Civilian Joint Task Force, successfully thwarted a significant terrorist assault on Monday at Ajilari Cross in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. It was previously reported that the assailants invaded the area around…
The Osun State Police Command has taken action by apprehending two officers from the Nigeria Customs Service related to a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a driver in Osogbo on Sunday.According to PUNCH Online, the event transpired on Sunday in the Dada Estate vicinity of the state capital.A statement from the Police…
Pius Akutah, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, on Sunday called upon the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Benue State to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign for the 2027 presidential election.This appeal was made during his visit to former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom’s residence, where party…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has implemented enhanced regulations for Bank Verification Numbers (BVN). These include a one-time limit on changes to registered phone numbers and the establishment of a temporary watchlist to monitor potential fraudulent activities. In a circular issued on March 12, 2026, titled “Addendum to the Revised Regulatory Framework for Bank…
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, a ridiculous crowd surge caused chaos at an empowerment program in Owerri, Imo State, when frustrated participants stormed through barricades to snatch distribution items. How utterly unacceptable! The event, dubbed the “Renewed Hope South-East Youth Tour,” was thrown together by the City Boy Movement to supposedly engage youths in President…
Nigeria’s central bank has mandated that all lenders, fintech companies, and payment service providers in the country limit mobile banking applications to one device per customer and impose a transaction cap of 20,000 naira within the first 24 hours of app activation. This initiative is part of a comprehensive anti-fraud framework set to be implemented…
Nigerian socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, has proudly showcased moments from a grand empowerment event that took place in Owerri, Imo State. The nightlife entrepreneur confidently shared a vibrant video from the event on his verified Instagram page, @cubana_chiefpriest, showcasing the impressive turnout of a large crowd at the…
Dino Melaye has addressed the recent disruption that occurred during a City Boys Movement empowerment program in Owerri, where a significant crowd reportedly interfered with the event and seized various items intended for distribution. Eyewitness accounts and videos circulating on social media indicate that groups, identified by some observers as local youth, surged into the…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reported a heart-wrenching road traffic accident along the Lekki–Epe expressway, involving an articulated truck and a ‘Korope’. This devastating incident has led to the loss of four precious lives, while four others are grappling with various injuries. In a somber statement released on Sunday, signed by Adebayo…
Ehor, Uhumwonde LGA, Edo State – March 14, 2026 – An exciting turn of events unfolded today when a tanker truck filled with diesel found itself overturned on a rural road in the vibrant Ehor community! Residents quickly took advantage of the situation, enthusiastically gathering the spilled Automotive Gas Oil (AGO, or diesel) into jerry…
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State shares some positive news! He believes that despite fuel prices nearly doubling, President Bola Tinubu is successfully protecting Nigeria from the global fuel crisis stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. Fuel prices have soared globally following the barricade at the Strait of Hormuz, a vital 30-mile-wide shipping…
