US probes Nigeria, others over forced labour trade practices
The government of the United States has launched a trade investigation into Nigeria and 59 other economies over their alleged failure to curb the importation of goods produced with forced labour. In a notice issued by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the US said it had initiated a formal investigation under Section 301 of the Trade...
FIFA fines NFF, DR Congo over World Cup play-off misconducts
World football governing body FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the DR Congo Football Federation (FECOFA) following disciplinary incidents during the disputed 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off final. The sanctions come four months after the encounter between the Nigeria national football team and the DR Congo national football team, which ended in a 4–3 penalty shootout...
FAAN, security agencies arrest four bandits near Akure Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the arrest of four suspected bandits near the Akure Airport following a coordinated security operation involving multiple agencies. In a statement issued on March 15, FAAN said the suspects were apprehended within the vicinity of the airport in Akure, Ondo State after security operatives responded to a distress alert about suspicious...
Police bust kidnappers’ hideout in Nasarawa, recover rifles
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Nasarawa State have uncovered a suspected kidnappers’ hideout, arrested one suspect and recovered weapons during an intelligence-led operation. The breakthrough was disclosed in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Ramhan Nansel. According to the statement, operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), acting on credible intelligence, stormed a...
EPL: Tottenham strike late to stun Liverpool as Man United boost top-four bid
Troubled Tottenham rescued a 1-1 draw at Liverpool thanks to Richarlison's late leveller, while Manchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a 3-1 win against Aston Villa on Sunday. Dominik Szoboszlai's first-half free-kick at Anfield had Tottenham headed for a seventh consecutive defeat in all competitions. But Liverpool were made to pay for another lacklustre performance...
Sultan of Sokoto visits Tinubu at presidential villa
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The visit was confirmed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Announcing the meeting on the social media platform X, Onanuga shared photographs of the encounter and wrote: “Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu...
FG alleges mining firm plot to discredit Nigeria during Tinubu’s UK visit
The Federal Government has to accused an embattled mining company, Jupiter Ltd, of planning what it described as a “campaign of calumny” against Nigeria during the forthcoming state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development said the alleged campaign was aimed at undermining ongoing reforms in the mining sector and misleading the...
Troops repel terrorists, recover bicycles in Marte–Dikwa axis
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled suspected terrorists during an ambush operation along the Marte–Dikwa axis in Borno State. Security sources said the operation took place late on March 13 when troops of the 50 Task Force Battalion, under the 24 Task Force Brigade, in collaboration with personnel of...
NOVA Bank appoints Jude Anele as MD/CEO
NOVA Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Jude Anele as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). NOVA Bank announced this via a statement issued on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The bank said the appointment comes at a pivotal moment in the bank’s evolution, following its transition from merchant...
Motorists, commuters groan as petrol hits N1,350/litre in Lagos
Motorists and commuters across Lagos are facing rising transportation costs following another increase in the pump price of petrol, which now sells for between N1,250 and N1,350 per litre at filling stations in the state. Checks on Sunday showed growing concern among road users as the increase, driven largely by global supply pressures and domestic price adjustments, continues to influence...
