Troops recover 63 terrorists’ bodies after failed attack in Borno
Troops of Sector 3, Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force, have recovered 63 bodies of Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters following a failed attack on Malam Fatori. Military sources said the insurgents launched the assault in the early hours of Wednesday, advancing on foot and deploying armed drones in an attempt to overrun the 68 Battalion position. The attack,...
Uba Sani allocates plots to victims of Malali demolition
The Kaduna State Government has begun allocating new plots of land to residents of Malali Low-Cost in Kaduna whose homes were demolished under the administration of Nasir El-Rufai. Presenting the land titles to beneficiaries, the Director-General of the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS), Dr. Bashir Garba Ibrahim, said the move fulfils Governor Uba Sani’s pledge to ensure justice for affected...
2027: LP fixes May 23 for presidential primaries
The Labour Party has scheduled May 23, 2026, for its presidential primaries as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. This was disclosed in a communiqué issued after the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the timetable, the party will submit its membership...
Oil prices drop after Iraq resumes exports via Turkey’s port
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, after Iraq resumed crude exports via pipeline to Turkey's Mediterranean port of Ceyhan. The resumption provides hopes for some relief amid disrupted supply from Gulf producers. With no signs of de-escalation in the Iran conflict, benchmark Brent futures prices have settled above $100 per barrel for the past four sessions. After rising more than...
11 vigilantes, 3 bandits killed in clash after peace deal collapse in Katsina
At least 14 people have been killed in a violent clash between community members and suspected bandits in Jibia, following the breakdown of a peace agreement. Sources said the incident occurred on Tuesday in the Falale and Kadobe communities, where tensions escalated after a truce between residents and a group of repentant bandits collapsed. The confrontation reportedly began around midday, leading...
Adenuga breaks silence on Papa Ajasco controversy
Veteran producer Wale Adenuga has responded to recent claims surrounding the popular Papa Ajasco franchise, clarifying issues related to the use of the brand and the welfare of actors associated with the long-running comedy series. In a statement, Adenuga said his reaction followed a viral video and media interview involving Abiodun Ayoyinka, who is widely known for portraying the character...
Troops kill 61 terrorists in failed attack on Malam Fatori
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai, working alongside the Nigerian Air Force, have neutralised at least 61 ISWAP fighters during a failed attack in Malam Fatori. Security sources said the insurgents launched the assault in the early hours of Wednesday, attempting to infiltrate the 68 Battalion’s position. The attackers reportedly advanced on foot while deploying armed drones in...
NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze across the country from Wednesday to Friday, March 20, 2026. NiMet made this known via its weather outlook released on Tuesday, March 17. The agency envisaged moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility between two and five kilometres in the northern region on Wednesday. It forecast localised visibility of less than or equal to...
Aiyedatiwa orders reopening of Ondo mosque after 4-year closure
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has ordered the reopening of Ikare-Akoko Central Mosque, which was shut down in 2022. Aiyedatiwa gave the order on Tuesday in Akure at the annual Iftar Ramadan fast prayer tagged “Iftar With Mr Governor”, organised by the state government in conjunction with the State Muslim Welfare Board. He directed the Chief Imam of Ikare-Akoko, Sheikh Abubakar...
Emmanuel Olorunnisola named finalist for 2026 Global Cyber Security Award
Cybersecurity expert Emmanuel Olorunnisola has been shortlisted for the 2026 Cyber Security Leader of the Year, one of the top categories at the globally recognised Cyber Security Awards. Olorunnisola, who serves as Group IT Security Operations Manager at Mott MacDonald, is among nine finalists selected from a highly competitive pool of entries spanning over 50 countries. Organisers described this year’s entries...
