Nigeria, UK seal £746m port deal as Tinubu pushes stronger trade ties
President Bola Tinubu has called for deeper trade and economic cooperation between Nigeria and the United Kingdom following the signing of a £746 million agreement to refurbish two major ports in Lagos. Tinubu made the call on Thursday during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, as part of his ongoing state visit — the...
Edo begins major infrastructure upgrade at AAU College of Medicine
The Edo State Government has launched a series of infrastructure projects at Ambrose Alli University, marking a significant step toward strengthening medical education at the institution. The initiative, which focuses on the College of Medicine, underscores ongoing efforts to reposition the university for improved academic performance and global competitiveness. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dan...
Iran declares Saturday as Eid-el-Fitr after Ramadan completes 30 days
Iran has officially announced that the holy month of Ramadan will conclude on Friday, with Eid-el-Fitr set to be observed on Saturday across the country. According to state television, the office of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei confirmed that Friday would mark the 30th day of Ramadan following lunar observations, paving the way for the Eid celebration the next day. A similar...
US fast-tracks $16.4bn arms sales to Gulf allies amid Iran conflict
The United States has approved military sales worth $16.46 billion to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, as both nations grapple with the fallout from the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The announcement, made on Thursday, follows a wave of missile and drone attacks launched by Iran in response to a recent US-Israeli air campaign. The strikes have caused casualties and...
Adeboye’s wife: I threw my gold jewellery into lagoon after becoming born again
Foluke Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed that she discarded her gold jewellery into the lagoon as a personal expression of her commitment to Christianity. Speaking in a resurfaced interview aired on Gold Maker TV, Adeboye described how her lifestyle underwent a significant transformation after she became...
Tinubu fed you for decades — FFK slams Momodu over criticism
Nigerian ambassador-designate Femi Fani-Kayode has called on veteran journalist and politician Dele Momodu to stop criticising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, claiming the president had been a longstanding benefactor to him. Fani-Kayode made the remarks on Thursday in Abuja while reacting to Momodu’s recent comments during a television appearance, where he compared Tinubu’s leadership style to that of former military ruler...
Tinubu, Starmer meet in London for bilateral talks
President Bola Tinubu has held talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as part of his ongoing two-day state visit to the United Kingdom. Starmer welcomed Tinubu at 10 Downing Street, where both leaders briefly posed for photographs before proceeding into a closed-door meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2026. According to the presidency, the discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between...
Army busts illegal mining operation in Abuja
Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended eight individuals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities and dismantled an unauthorised mining site in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The operation, which took place at about 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, followed credible intelligence reports about illicit mining along the Chaza–Izom axis in Bamburu village, within the Suleja area. Security...
Elumelu Foundation to empower 3,200 entrepreneurs, announces 2026 cohort March 22
The Tony Elumelu Foundation, the philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs, will announce the 12th cohort of the flagship TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on Sunday, March 22, 2026. In 2026, the Foundation is expected to empower 3,200 entrepreneurs across all its entrepreneurship programmes. These include 1,751 entrepreneurs through Heirs Holdings Group - Heirs Energies, Transcorp Power, Transcorp Hotels, and United Capital - 1,049...
Troops arrest suspected spy, recover weapons in Cross River
Troops under Operation UDO KA have apprehended a suspected spy attempting to infiltrate a military defensive position in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. The arrest was made around 9:55 a.m. on Wednesday at Isabang settlement, following intelligence that the suspect was conducting reconnaissance on troop locations. Security sources disclosed that personnel of the 245 Battalion intercepted the individual...
