FG orders arrests for Delta festival sexual assault
The Federal Government has ordered the arrest and prosecution of perpetrators of alleged sexual assault at a festival in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, gave the directive in a statement signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Ahmed Danbazau, on Friday, March 20, 2026. This came after a video...
NSC suspends tariff hike by shipping companies
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has directed shipping companies to immediately suspend the implementation of recently approved tariffs. The directive was contained in a notice issued by the council’s management and made available to journalists in Lagos on Friday, March 20, 2026. The NSC stated that the order followed ongoing engagements with key stakeholders over the newly approved charges. According to the...
N400bn probe: Court nullifies El-Rufai suit, orders retrial
The Kaduna Division of the Court of Appeal has set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court in a fundamental human rights suit filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ordering a fresh hearing before a different judge. In a unanimous ruling delivered on March 17, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that the lower court...
FG, states grant clemency to over 8,300 inmates
No fewer than 8,300 inmates have been granted pardons or had their sentences reduced across custodial centres nationwide between January 2022 and March 2026, as federal and state governments intensify efforts to tackle overcrowding in correctional facilities. The clemency measures, typically based on recommendations from Prerogative of Mercy Committees, were compiled from media reports and official data from the Nigerian...
Troops intercept illegal oil shipment in Rivers
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted a speedboat transporting an estimated 1,500 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in the Abonnema creeks of Akuku Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State. The operation, carried out at about 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday following credible intelligence, led to the discovery of 25 sacks containing the suspected illicit product. However, the occupants...
SSANU president raises the alarm over hardship in Eid message
The National President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Mohammed Ibrahim, has expressed concern over worsening economic hardship, urging government action as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitr nationwide. In a Sallah message issued on Friday, Ibrahim congratulated union members, the Muslim Ummah, and Nigerians on the successful completion of Ramadan, describing the holy month as a period of discipline,...
Nigeria to accept only citizens in UK deportation deal — Presidency
The Presidency has stated that its deportation agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) applies strictly to Nigerian nationals and excludes foreign citizens. The clarification follows public concerns over the terms of the deal, which allows the UK to return individuals without valid immigration status, including failed asylum seekers, convicted offenders, and visa overstayers. In a statement issued on Friday, March 20,...
Delta police nab community leader, 4 others over sexual assault at festival
The Delta State Police Command has detained a community head and four other suspects in connection with the alleged sexual assault of young women during a festival in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state. The arrests were made after viral videos surfaced online showing scenes of harassment and molestation in the community, sparking outrage and public concern. Reacting...
Nigeria advances $20bn gas pipeline plan to Europe
Nigeria’s Federal Government has intensified high-level talks on a proposed $20 billion transcontinental gas pipeline aimed at supplying natural gas to European markets. The discussions, held in London, are part of efforts to boost energy security and unlock long-term economic benefits from Nigeria’s vast gas reserves. According to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, the project is...
Thugs disrupt ADC women’s meeting in Rivers
Suspected political thugs disrupted the maiden meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Young Women Forum in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State on Friday, March 20, 2026. It was gathered that the thugs stormed the venue in the Alesa Eleme area of Rivers State, dispersed supporters and destroyed canopies, loudspeakers, chairs, and other equipment. The thugs disrupted the meeting...
