NYSC official arrested over death of pregnant corps member
An official of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State, Abass Olalekan, has been taken into police custody following the death of a female corps member, Victoria Ariyo. Ariyo, who was serving in Abeokuta South Local Government Area, reportedly died on Tuesday after developing complications linked to a terminated pregnancy. Olalekan, the NYSC Local Government Inspector (LGI) for Abeokuta...
Group holds rally in London to celebrate Tinubu’s state visit
Scores of members of a grassroots mobilisation movement, PBAT Door 2 Door Movement 2027, United Kingdom and Ireland chapter, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, joined other Nigerians to stage a solidarity rally on the streets of London to celebrate President Bola Tinubu's state visit to the UK. The PBAT supporters started the rally at Trafalgar Square, and moved to Westminster...
UBA, BII move to boost trade finance access across Africa
United Bank for Africa and British International Investment have signed a letter of intent to explore a strategic partnership aimed at expanding trade finance across Africa. The agreement, announced in London on March 16, 2026, will see UBA’s UK subsidiary collaborate with BII to improve access to trade and working capital for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), across...
Police nab 70-year-old, three others over attempted murder in Akwa Ibom
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a 70-year-old man, Okon Akpan, along with three other suspects over alleged attempted murder and cult-related activities in Uruk Anam Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued Friday in Uyo, saying the arrests followed credible intelligence and were part of ongoing efforts...
Hollywood star Chuck Norris dies at 86
Chuck Norris, the legendary martial artist and Hollywood action star best known for his role in Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at the age of 86, his family announced on Friday. In a statement shared on Instagram, his family confirmed that he passed away suddenly on Thursday morning. “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of...
Osimhen’s injury: Liverpool condemn racist abuse of Konate
Premier League side Liverpool have condemned racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate as "dehumanising, cowardly, and rooted in hate". Konate was involved in a clash with Victor Osimhen, which resulted in the Galatasaray striker being substituted at half-time of their Champions League tie with what was later diagnosed as a broken arm. Liverpool won Wednesday's last-16 second leg at Anfield...
Ozoro festival: Delta govt condemns women’s harassment, orders police to arrest culprits
The Delta State Government has condemned the alleged harassment and assault of women during the recent festival in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state, describing the incident as barbaric and unacceptable. The state government also directed security agencies to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice, emphasising that no cultural celebration can justify criminality. The Delta State Commissioner...
Delta community leaders: Some youths misinterpreted tradition to harass women at festival
The leadership of Ozoro in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State says some youths misinterpreted a cultural practice negatively and unacceptably, resulting in the harassment of some women during a recent festival in the community. Viral videos had shown women being attacked during the festival in Ozoro, Delta State. The videos, which began circulating on social media on Friday,...
Kano divided as Sanusi, Bayero, Kwankwaso hold separate Eid prayers
Kano State witnessed an unusual and symbolic break from tradition as three separate Eid-el-Fitr prayers were held across the city, underscoring deepening divisions among its traditional and political leadership. The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, led prayers at the Kofar Mata Eid Ground at about 8:00 a.m., alongside top government officials including Governor Abba Yusuf, Secretary to the...
Okpebholo pushes fast-track plan to restore disputed land
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to returning disputed land to indigenes of Oke Oroma Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area once the ongoing layout process is completed. The Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Vincent Uwadia, gave the assurance during an inspection visit to the area, carried out in line with directives from Governor Monday Okpebholo to speed...
