My father fought hard to stay alive — Onigbinde’s son
Oyekunle Onigbinde, the last child of former Super Eagles coach Festus Onigbinde, says his father battled strongly to stay alive despite illness before his death. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan on Tuesday, Oyekunle said the late football tactician’s passing on Monday came as a shock to the family. “He fought well to stay alive....
Gumi: FG knows terrorists’ locations, I go with security officers to negotiate with them
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, says the Federal Government is aware of the identities and hideouts of terrorists operating in different parts of the country. Speaking in a recent interview, Gumi defended his involvement in negotiating with terrorists, saying he does not engage them alone but in the company of security operatives. The cleric disclosed that officials of the police, military,...
Dangote refinery reduces petrol, diesel prices
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reduced the gantry prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), fondly called petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil, otherwise known as diesel. A new pricing template released by Dangote refinery on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, showed that the gantry price of petrol was reduced by N100, dropping from N1,175 to N1,075 per litre. The refinery also stated...
Nigeria, South Africa strengthen military training partnership against security threats
The Nigerian Army and the South African Army have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation through joint training, professional exchanges and technical collaboration aimed at tackling emerging security threats across Africa. The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, stated this on Tuesday while receiving the Chief of the South African Army, Lawrence Khulekani Mbatha, during an official working visit...
BBNaija fame left me disconnected from nyself — Laycon
Rapper and reality TV star Laycon has revealed that he felt disconnected from his inner self after winning the 2020 edition of Big Brother Naija. The artist, whose real name is Olamilekan Agbeleshebioba, shared the experience in a recent video posted on Instagram, where he spoke about a period when he could no longer clearly hear his own thoughts. “Has the...
FG launches $500m SPIN project to boost irrigation, dam safety
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria Project (SPIN), a $500 million initiative aimed at improving irrigation, strengthening dam safety and expanding hydropower generation to support food security and economic growth. The project, supported by the World Bank, was officially flagged off on Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Water...
Insecurity: Motorists stranded as residents protest, block Ondo highway
Some residents of Ilu-Abo in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on Tuesday blocked the Akure-Owo expressway over incessant killings and kidnappings in the area. The protesters, who appealed to the government to help them tackle the insecurity that is ravaging the area, said one of the residents was killed in his farm by gunmen on Tuesday morning. Residents,...
Tinubu asks Senate to confirm Oyedele as minister
President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate for the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as a minister in his cabinet. Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read at the plenary in Abuja on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Tinubu said the nomination was made in accordance with the provisions of the 1999...
Troops repel ISWAP attack on Doron Baga base, kill several terrorists
Troops of Sector 3 of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an early morning attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on a military base in Doron Baga, killing several insurgents during the clash. Security sources said the terrorists launched the assault at about 2:12 a.m., targeting the military facility in Kukawa Local Government Area. The attack triggered a fierce...
ISWAP admits losing 23 fighters in clash with troops in Sambisa
An intercepted communication among members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has reportedly confirmed the loss of 23 fighters during a recent encounter with Nigerian Special Forces in Sambisa Forest. Intelligence sources said the message, sent by an ISWAP associate to an unidentified contact, revealed that Nigerian troops carried out sustained military operations in the forest for about...
