Troops arrest two suspected terrorists, recover arms in Plateau
Troops under Operation Safe Haven have arrested two suspected terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspects were apprehended at about 4:21 p.m. on Wednesday by Sector 4 troops of Operation Peace Enforcement (OPEP) at Gashish, along Kafu Abu Road, following credible intelligence. Security sources said the troops acted swiftly to intercept...
Wike to diplomats: We’ll make Abuja safe, look like other nations’ capital
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured the diplomatic community in Abuja that the government will continue to ensure an enabling environment for them to carry out their duties, especially in terms of security. Wike made this known while speaking at the Saint Patrick's Day Reception and official opening of the new Embassy of Ireland...
‘You’re building community of intellectuals’: FG lauds Otuaro, vows continued support for PAP
The Federal Government has assured the people of the Niger Delta that President Bola Tinubu will continue to support the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) to deliver on its mandate for the socio-economic advancement and development of the region and Nigeria at large. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance at the PAP interactive session with its foreign scholarship...
Sokoto cleric defies Sultan, holds Eid prayers
A Sokoto-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, on Thursday led his followers in observing Eid al-Fitr prayers despite an official directive by Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III declaring Friday as the day for the celebration. Lukuwa conducted the two-unit Eid prayer at his Mabera mosque in Sokoto around 9:10am, just hours after the Sultan announced that the Shawwal crescent moon had...
Oil prices soar: Latest developments in Middle East war
Oil prices surged on Thursday, March 19, 2026, after Iran intensified its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbours' energy infrastructure, raising further concerns over supply. Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: Kuwait refinery hit A drone attack on a refinery owned by Kuwait's national oil company sparked a fire at one of the units. "Kuwait Petroleum Corporation announced that...
Chad shuts Sudan border, orders military on high alert after drone incident
Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has ordered the immediate closure of Chad’s border with Sudan and placed the country’s military on maximum alert following a reported drone attack on its territory. The directive was issued after an emergency meeting of the defence and security council held late on March 18 at the presidential palace in N'Djamena. According to sources, the decision came...
BUA Cement, Zenith Bank top gainers’ chart as stock market capitalisation hits N129trn in one week
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed the week on a positive note, with the All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation rising by 1.39 per cent to 201,156.86 points and N129.126 trillion, respectively. This compares with 198,407.30 points and N127.361 trillion recorded in the previous week. As a result, investors gained N1.765 trillion during the week, which had three trading sessions following...
Army urges calm as shooting exercise begins in Kaduna
The Nigerian Army has called on residents of Kaduna to remain calm ahead of a scheduled shooting exercise by troops of the 1 Division. In a statement issued on Thursday, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lt-Col. Ajemusu Jingina, announced that the division will conduct its first bi-annual range classification exercise for 2026 from March 23 to 27. The exercise...
Oil price rises above $115/bbl after Iran’s attacks on Middle East energy facilities
Oil prices rose on Thursday, March 19, 2016, with benchmark Brent rising to its highest in more than a week to more than $115 a barrel. This comes after Iran attacked energy facilities across the Middle East following Israel's strike on its South Pars gas field. Brent futures were up $6.08, or 5.7%, at $113.46 a barrel by 0814 GMT, after...
Messi scores 900th career goal
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi scored the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday. However, the Argentina captain could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after a 1-1 draw with Nashville. Messi, 38, scored his milestone goal after just seven minutes to put Miami 1-0 up in the second leg of their...
