US spent over $11bn in first six days of war with Iran – Report
The United States has spent more than $11.3 billion in the first six days of its war against Iran, according to a report by The New York Times citing details from a closed-door Pentagon briefing to lawmakers. Sources familiar with the briefing told the newspaper that the figure covers the early phase of the conflict but does not include several...
Tinubu: I’m a die-hard democrat, democracy’ll thrive under my watch
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to sustaining democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria as a lasting legacy. Tinubu said the unity and stability of Nigeria rest on the pillars of good governance and assured that his administration will uphold these principles for posterity. The president gave the assurance at an inter-faith breaking of the fast with members...
Three dead, five rescued as bus plunges into river in Ibadan
Three people have died while five others were rescued after a passenger bus plunged into the Ariyo River along Amuloko Road in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident was confirmed by the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Moroof Akinwande, in a statement issued on Thursday. Akinwande said the agency received a distress call about the accident on Wednesday from...
Kaduna denies claim Gov Uba Sani endorsed aspirants
The Kaduna State Government has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that Governor Uba Sani has endorsed certain aspirants for National Assembly positions ahead of future political contests. In a statement issued in Kaduna, the state Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, described the claim as false and misleading, urging the public to disregard it entirely. Maiyaki clarified that the governor...
FULL LIST: Oscar nominees in main categories
Here are the nominees in key categories for the 98th Academy Awards, which will be handed out in Hollywood on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Vampire period horror film "Sinners" shattered the all-time record for nominations with 16, followed by "One Battle After Another" with 13, while "Frankenstein," "Marty Supreme" and "Sentimental Value" tied with nine nominations each. Best picture "Bugonia" "F1" "Frankenstein" "Hamnet" "Marty Supreme" "One Battle...
Oil prices rise after Iran hit vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices roared 9% past $100 a barrel on Thursday, March 12, 2026, as fresh attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz worsened supply disruption fears. Brent futures rose $8.54, or 9.28%, to $100.52 a barrel at 0354 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up $7.22, or 8.28%, to $94.47. On Wednesday, a spokesperson for Iran's military command,...
Real Madrid thrash Man City as Chelsea crumble in Champions League
Federico Valverde's superb first-half hat-trick helped Real Madrid demolish Manchester City 3-0 in a surprise Champions League last 16 first leg rout on Wednesday. Real Madrid were missing several key players including Kylian Mbappe but Uruguayan midfielder Valverde's stunning treble, netted inside a 22-minute spell, crushed Pep Guardiola's team at the Santiago Bernabeu. Vinicius Junior missed a penalty in the second...
Stock market investors lose N107bn
The Nigerian stock market extended its bearish performance on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as investors' wealth declined by N107 billion. Selloffs in stocks such as Presco, UAC of Nigeria, Morison, LivingTrust Mortgage Bank and SCOA, as well as 35 other equities, dragged the market into negative territory. Market capitalisation declined by 0.09 per cent, or N107 billion, from N125.857 trillion to...
Naira appreciates to N1,376/$ at official market
The naira appreciated further at the official market on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, trading at N1,376.19 to the United States dollar. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira gained N25.20 against the dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). The gain represents a 1.8 per cent appreciation compared with Tuesday’s closing rate of...
2027: Wike-backed PDP faction fixes May 25 for presidential primaries
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has released its timetable for the 2027 general election, setting May 25, 2026, as the date for the presidential primary poll. The party announced this in a communique issued at the end of the 106th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, read by the PDP National Publicity Secretary,...
