One dead, several arrested after violent clash in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested multiple suspects following a violent clash between rival groups in Kano that resulted in one fatality. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on March 17 in the Jaen Unguwar Lalle area, reportedly after a reconciliation meeting between the groups broke down. A distress call from a resident alerted police, prompting a swift response by...
Eid-el-Fitr: FG declares Thursday, Friday public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulating Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued on Monday, the minister urged Muslims to uphold...
Kaduna Assembly probe: A’Court voids lower court ruling, upholds El-Rufai’s right to fair hearing
The Court of Appeal has set aside the judgement of the Federal High Court in Kaduna in a case involving former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and the Kaduna State House of Assembly, affirming that his right to fair hearing was breached during the trial. Delivering judgement in the appeal marked CA/K/240/2024, the appellate court ruled that the failure to serve El-Rufai...
Bandits attack immigration checkpoint in Niger, abduct officer
Armed bandits have attacked immigration personnel in Niger State, abducting one officer and making away with rifles. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning at Baliavillage in Borgu Local Government Area, when the attackers, riding on motorcycles from the Republic of Benin axis, stormed an immigration checkpoint. Sources said the assailants, who were reportedly heading towards Babana Market, struck at about 10:30...
Plateau varsity sanctions 76 students over exam malpractice
The management of the Plateau State University, Bokkos, has sanctioned 76 students over their alleged involvement in examination malpractice. The university’s spokesperson, Masara Kim, made this known via a statement issued on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Kim said the move was approved by the university’s senate during its meeting chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Moses Galadima. He added that the...
‘Behind The Scenes’ becomes highest-grossing Nollywood movie in UK, Ireland with £159,000 earnings
‘Behind The Scenes’, a movie produced by Funke Akindele, has recorded a major international milestone, emerging as the highest-grossing Nollywood film released in Ireland and the United Kingdom (UK) with earnings of £159,000. The movie, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, also achieved significant commercial success at the domestic box office, grossing N2.7 billion to become one of Nollywood’s biggest titles of...
DSS Arrests gunrunner, seizes 832 rounds of ammunition
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspected gunrunner, Kelvin Ebikeniye Dugo, in Cross River State. The arrest took place on Monday at Ivara Esu Estate in Odukpani Local Government Area, following credible intelligence indicating that the suspect planned to purchase a large cache of ammunition. Security sources revealed that Dugo was apprehended shortly after receiving 832...
NBA berates judge for ordering Sowore’s lawyer to kneel in Abuja court
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has berated a Federal High Court judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, for allegedly ordering a lawyer representing human rights activist Omoyele Sowore to kneel during proceedings in Abuja. The incident was said to have occurred on Monday during proceedings in a case involving Sowore, who is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) over...
‘Reward for N100,000’: 74-year-old woman gifts Soludo live fowl at inauguration
A 74-year-old woman, Grace Okafor, on Tuesday, brought a live fowl to present to Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo at his second-term inauguration ceremony. Okafor said the gesture was in appreciation of a N100,000 cash gift she had earlier received from Soludo. The ceremony held at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, attracted dignitaries and residents...
Troops arrest three ISWAP logistics suppliers in Kwara
Troops under Operation Savannah Shield have arrested three suspected logistics suppliers linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Security sources said the arrests were made at about 7:35 a.m. on March 15 by troops deployed at a Forward Operating Base in Kaiama. According to the sources, soldiers initially apprehended one suspect who...
