Police repel attack during operation to arrest bandit leader in Kano
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Kano State have repelled an attack by a mob during an operation to arrest a suspected bandit leader in Bichi Local Government Area, leaving one person dead and several others injured. The incident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on March 22, following a distress call from Tudun Wulli Outpost. The operation was led by...
Atiku accuses Tinubu of undermining democracy, warns of authoritarian drift
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of eroding democratic institutions and steering Nigeria toward authoritarian rule, raising concerns over the country’s political trajectory ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, Atiku—speaking through his media office—condemned what he described as a “state-sponsored siege” by the Department of State Services on...
Wike jabs Makinde, warns PDP members against ‘unwinnable fights’
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday took a swipe at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, cautioning against engaging in political battles without the capacity to win. Speaking during the 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, Wike described as “unfortunate” remarks allegedly made by Makinde concerning meetings involving him and President Bola...
Oil prices slip after Trump halts Iran energy strikes
Oil prices dropped about 8% on Monday, March 23, 2026, after United States President Donald Trump said he would postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants for five days. Brent futures fell $8.92, or 8.0%, to $103.27 a barrel at 12:31 p.m. EDT (1631 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate lost $7.17, or 7.3%, to $91.06. Extreme price changes in...
Elumelu celebrates birthday with $16m boost for 3,200 African entrepreneurs
Chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa, and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony O. Elumelu has announced 3,200 beneficiaries for the 2026 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme as part of efforts to deepen support for young African entrepreneurs. The announcement was made in Abuja and coincided with his annual reflection on impact, purpose, and the role of entrepreneurship...
FG to roll out HIV prevention injection as 52,000 doses arrive
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir, as part of efforts to eliminate HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Monday during a media briefing organised by the National HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STDs Control Programme under the...
OnlyFans CEO Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
Leonid Radvinsky, the chief executive officer of OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43 following a prolonged battle with cancer. In a statement issued on Monday, the company confirmed that the Ukrainian-born businessman “passed away peacefully after a long illness,” while requesting privacy for his family during this period. “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky....
Ex-commissioner hails Uba Sani as servant leader after exit
A former Commissioner for Public Works and Infrastructure in Kaduna State, Arc Ibrahim Hamza, has described Governor Uba Sani as a servant-leader whose mentorship has significantly shaped the governance capacity of his appointees. In a statement issued on Monday, Hamza expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in the Kaduna State Government over the past two and a half years,...
Unilever Nigeria posts N214bn revenue as profit rises to N32bn
Unilever Nigeria Plc has released its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a revenue of N214 billion for the year. Unilever Nigeria, in its results released on Monday, March 23, 2026, said the figure represents 43% increase from N150 billion recorded in 2024. The company disclosed that its gross profit rose 62% to N90 billion, while...
ICPC to arraign El-Rufai in Kaduna over fraud, money laundering
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, over alleged corruption-related offences. In a statement issued on Monday by its Head of Media and Public Communications, John Odey, the commission disclosed that El-Rufai will be...
