Sowore’s ‘Criminal’ Label Trial Against Tinubu Stalls as Court Adjourns Amidst Missing Evidence and Live-Streaming Drama The high-stakes legal battle between activist Omoyele Sowore and the Presidency hit a brick wall on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The Federal High Court in Abuja was forced to halt proceedings in the ongoing cyberstalking trial against the Sahara […]
CAF Postpones WAFCON 2026 to August Over ‘Unforeseen Chaos’ as Morocco Struggles with Readiness African football fans were left in a lurch on Thursday, March 5, after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) pulled the plug on the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations just 12 days before the first whistle. The tournament, which was […]
Senate Threatens Mele Kyari with Arrest; Demands Former NNPCL Bosses Account for ‘Missing’ Billions and ₦5bn Name-Change Bill The hunt for accountability in Nigeria’s oil sector has reached a fever pitch. On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Senate Committee on Public Accounts officially summoned the “Old Guard” of the NNPCL including former Group CEO Mele […]
Speaker Abbas Warns of Economic Catastrophe by 2050; Urges Immediate Leap to ‘Green Economy’ to Save Nigeria’s GDP Nigeria is standing at a financial crossroads where the cost of doing nothing about the environment could bankrupt the future. On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, issued a chilling […]
Trump Demands Say in Iran’s Next Leader, Rejects ‘Lightweight’ Khamenei Son as Airstrikes Redraw the Middle East The “America First” doctrine has taken a startlingly interventionist turn. On Thursday, March 5, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that he must be “personally involved” in appointing the next Supreme Leader of Iran, effectively treating the succession of […]
NNPP Slams U.S. Congress with Formal Protest; Defends Kwankwaso Against ‘Malicious’ Terror and Religious Persecution Allegations The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has officially taken its fight for Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s reputation to the halls of the U.S. Capitol. On Thursday, March 5, the party revealed it has sent a formal communiqué to the United […]
Owo Church Attack Suspect Tells Court How DSS Operatives Snatched Him as Trial Enters Decisive Phase The trial of the men accused of the 2022 St. Francis Catholic Church massacre in Owo took a dramatic turn on Wednesday, March 4, as one of the lead suspects, Idris Ojo, took the stand to recount his “violent” […]
Tinubu Summons FAAN Boss After Ordering Immediate Halt to Airport ‘Cashless Chaos’ That Left Travelers Stranded The Federal Government’s ambitious plan to modernize airport payments has hit a massive roadblock. On Wednesday, March 4, President Bola Tinubu summoned the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, to the Presidential Villa after taking the decisive step […]
Sophia Momodu’s Lawyer Demands ₦1bn from Davido for ‘Courtroom Assault’ and Social Media Harassment The “State of Harmony” between Afrobeats superstar Davido and his former partner Sophia Momodu has officially collapsed into a high-stakes legal war. On Monday night, March 2, Momodu’s legal team, Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors, served the singer with a massive ₦1 […]
Jalingo Residents Scramble to Safety as Fire Ravages Twin Residential Flats; Firefighters Save Millions in Property It was a narrow escape for several families in Jalingo on Monday, March 2, as a late-afternoon inferno gutted a large residential building in the Agada Atah area of Magami. Despite the ferocity of the blaze, which threatened to […]
Former Acting Accountant-General Nwabuoku to Know Fate April 13 in ₦868m Money Laundering Trial The long-running legal battle over the alleged disappearance of ₦868.4 million from the Ministry of Defence is nearing its conclusion. A Federal High Court in Abuja has officially fixed April 13, 2026, as the day it will deliver judgment in the […]
Dangote Refinery Jacks Up Petrol Price to ₦875 After US-Iran Conflict Triggers Global Crude Surge; Depot Sales Halted Nationwide The shockwaves from the Middle East have hit Nigerian gas stations. On Monday, March 2, 2026, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery officially increased its ex-depot petrol price to ₦875 per litre, ending a period of relative price […]
Two Children Drown in Edo State Muddy ‘Death Trap’ as Residents Rescue Two Others from Government Flood Site A somber cloud has descended over the Ikpoba-Okha community in Edo State following the tragic drowning of two children at a government-designated floodwater collection site. What began as a typical Sunday afternoon of play on Erediauwa Street, […]
One Dead and Five Missing After Nigerian Tugboat ‘LEO’ Sinks Off South African Coast; 12 Rescued in High-Stakes Mission A journey meant to mark a fresh start for a Nigerian vessel has ended in a maritime disaster. The tugboat LEO, which had been in South Africa for essential repairs, sank late Saturday night after running […]
Ex-NDLEA Boss Kwajafa Blasts State Police Plan, Calls it a ‘Recipe for Disaster’ As the Federal Government moves closer to greenlighting state police, a heavy voice from Nigeria’s security past has issued a chilling warning. Fulgere Kwajafa, a former Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and a retired high-ranking police officer, has […]
Gov Oborevwori Mourns as Delta’s First Fourth Republic Deputy Gov Benjamin Elue Dies at 85 Delta State has lost one of its most stabilizing political figures. Chief Benjamin Sunday Elue, who served as Deputy Governor during the foundational years of the Fourth Republic, has passed away at the age of 85, prompting a wave of […]
Netanyahu Claims Khamenei Likely Killed in Massive US-Israeli Blitz as Tehran Compound Lies in Ruins The Middle East has been thrust into a “State of Chaos” following a Saturday of unprecedented fire and fury. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the world that there are “growing signs” that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, […]
AEDC Smashes Losses by 10% and Unleashes 70,000 New Meters to Fix Abuja’s Power Crisis The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is finally plugging the leaks in its system. In a major performance update released on Thursday, February 26, the utility firm revealed that it has successfully slashed its operational and revenue losses by a […]
Governor Mutfwang Orders Full-Scale Manhunt After 10 Killed in Plateau Sunday Ambush; Vows to End the ‘Unknown Gunmen’ Era The fragile “State of Harmony” in Plateau State has been tested once again by a weekend of blood and grief. Governor Caleb Mutfwang, visibly moved by the sight of 10 fresh graves in Barkin Ladi, has […]
Ondo Police Smash 10-Man Kidnap Gang, Recover ₦5m Fresh Ransom After High-Stakes Forest Raid The Ondo State Police Command has sent a clear message to bandits: the “State of Harmony” is not for sale. In a major tactical victory on Tuesday, February 24, police operatives successfully dismantled a notorious 10-man kidnapping syndicate that had turned […]