Veteran producer Wale Adenuga has responded to recent claims surrounding the popular Papa Ajasco franchise, clarifying issues related to the use of the brand and the welfare of actors associated with the long-running comedy series.
In a statement, Adenuga said...
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai, working alongside the Nigerian Air Force, have neutralised at least 61 ISWAP fighters during a failed attack in Malam Fatori.
Security sources said the insurgents launched the assault in the early...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze across the country from Wednesday to Friday, March 20, 2026.
NiMet made this known via its weather outlook released on Tuesday, March 17.
The agency envisaged moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility...
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has ordered the reopening of Ikare-Akoko Central Mosque, which was shut down in 2022.
Aiyedatiwa gave the order on Tuesday in Akure at the annual Iftar Ramadan fast prayer tagged “Iftar With Mr Governor”, organised...
Cybersecurity expert Emmanuel Olorunnisola has been shortlisted for the 2026 Cyber Security Leader of the Year, one of the top categories at the globally recognised Cyber Security Awards.
Olorunnisola, who serves as Group IT Security Operations Manager at Mott MacDonald,...
The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) of organised labour has called for a new minimum wage of N154,000 and a 120 per cent increase in salaries and allowances for public sector workers across Nigeria.
In a letter dated...
Senegal say they will appeal after they were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title on Tuesday and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) instead declared Morocco champions.
CAF had, in a statement on Tuesday, said that...
The Nigerian stock market sustained its bullish run on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as investors gained N687 billion amid continued buying interest in key equities.
The positive sentiment was driven by strong performances in high-capitalised stocks, including BUA Cement, Premier...
Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and Arsenal all booked their places in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday, while Sporting staged a dramatic comeback to eliminate Bodo/Glimt.
PSG continued their dominant form with a 3-0 victory over Chelsea in...
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has sacked six of his appointees and suspended one other.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Samuel Jatau, announced this via a statement issued on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Jatau said the move was part...
