MC Oluomo reclaims NURTW secretariat, evaluates damage
The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, on Tuesday regained control of the union’s national secretariat in Abuja, a day after it was occupied by a rival faction. Akinsanya visited the premises—captured in a video posted by TVC on X—to inspect property reportedly damaged during the takeover by...
Yelwata massacre: Trial stalled as defendant slumps in court
The trial of nine suspected terrorists linked with the June 2025 killings in the Yelwata area of Benue State was stalled after one of the defendants fainted at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The third defendant, Haruna Abdullahi, slumped from his seat and fell to the floor, prior to the commencement of the case...
El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail hearing to March 31
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the bail hearing of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to March 31, 2026, ordering that he remain in custody pending the ruling. El-Rufai was arraigned on Tuesday over allegations of public property conversion and money laundering brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). He arrived...
2027: Makinde debunks defection rumours, says PDP remains party to contest
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only platform that all aspirants for various political seats would contest during the 2027 general election. Makinde made this known during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Monday night. The governor maintained that his political structure still remained in the PDP,...
Zidane agrees to become France coach after World Cup as Tottenham consider De Zerbi
Tottenham are considering appointing a permanent head coach before the end of the season, with Roberto De Zerbi one of the names in the frame. De Zerbi is open to taking over at Tottenham this summer if they stay in the Premier League, according to Sky Sports. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is open to joining Real Madrid this summer. Bayer Leverkusen are...
2027: APC drops power minister Adelabu from Oyo governorship race
The 2027 governorship bid of the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has reportedly hit a major hurdle as key figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC) are said to have withdrawn support for his candidacy. Influential stakeholders in the ruling party are now backing Senator Sharafadeen Alli for the Oyo governorship race, according to multiple credible reports. Party insiders say...
Zenith Bank appoints Kennedy Okwudili as Executive Director
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Kennedy Okwudili as an Executive Director of the bank, effective May 1, 2026. Zenith Bank announced the appointment via a corporate disclosure through the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Tuesday, March 24. The bank noted that the appointment aligned with its tradition and succession strategy of grooming leaders from within its system. Zenith Bank...
14-year-old Nigerian wins African Spelling Bee junior championship
A 14-year-old Nigerian student, Oluwadamilola Adeolu, has been crowned the Junior Champion at the 2026 African Spelling Bee held in Harare, Zimbabwe. Adeolu, who attends St. Lawrence Metropolitan College in Ado-Ekiti, clinched the top spot after outperforming contestants from more than 30 African countries. Her victory was announced by the Nigeria Spelling Bee organisers, an affiliate of the Federal Ministry of...
Zelensky: Russia sending Iran intelligence to prolong Middle East war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia is passing intelligence to Iran in an effort to prolong the war in the Middle East. Citing the Ukrainian HUR military intelligence service, Zelensky said in his video address on Monday evening that there was further evidence that Russia was continuing to support the Iranian leadership with intelligence. The president, however, did not provide any...
FG shortlists 65 student innovators for N50m venture capital grant
The Federal Government has shortlisted 65 student innovators from 30,639 applicants for the final stage of the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG). The Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, made this known via a statement issued on Monday, March 23, 2026. Boriowo said the applicants were drawn from 404 tertiary institutions across Nigeria, adding that...
