Everton demolish Chelsea in Premier League
Everton delivered an emphatic performance to defeat Chelsea 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, piling more pressure on the struggling London side. Beto scored in each half for Everton as they secured back-to-back Premier League wins at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time. Iliman Ndiaye capped off a special night for the Toffees supporters with a stunning third...
Army arrests soldier over drug trafficking in Delta
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a serving soldier for allegedly transporting illicit drugs in Delta State. Security sources said the suspect, attached to the 14 Field Engineer Regiment, was apprehended at about 5:30 p.m. on March 20 during an operation near Head Bridge in Asaba, Oshimili South Local Government Area. The arrest was made by troops of the 63...
Troops seize weapons, destroy drug hideouts in Cross River
Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered arms and dismantled suspected drug peddling hideouts during a cordon-and-search operation in Cross River State. Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 6:00 a.m. on Friday by troops of the 13 Brigade in Isabang community, Obubra Local Government Area. Acting on credible intelligence, the troops conducted a thorough sweep of the...
Troops repel ambush, kill several bandits in clash with Bello Turji’s gang
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed several armed bandits following a fierce gunbattle with fighters loyal to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji during an offensive operation in Zamfara State. Security sources said the operation, carried out by the 8 Division Strike Force, began at about 6:00 a.m. on March 20, targeting Turji’s hideout in the Kagara Forest within Shinkafi...
One dead, two injured in Lagos tanker explosion
One person has been confirmed dead while two others sustained injuries following a gas tanker explosion at Ologuro bus stop in Sangotedo area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident via a statement issued Saturday, March 21, 2026. Oke-Osanyintolu said the agency’s emergency response team, known as the Shark Team,...
Jehovah’s witnesses update doctrine on blood use in care
Jehovah’s Witnesses have issued a significant clarification to their long-standing position on blood transfusions, allowing members to decide whether their own blood can be used during medical procedures. While the religious group continues to prohibit transfusions involving another person’s blood, the updated guidance gives individuals greater discretion over life-saving treatments that involve their own blood. In a video statement released on...
NIMC warns Nigerians against fake ‘free NIN correction’ portal
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned Nigerians against a widely circulated online flyer claiming that a free portal has been opened for National Identification Number (NIN) data correction, describing the information as false. In a statement shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, the commission urged the public to disregard the link contained in the...
US deploys drones, troops to support Nigeria’s counterterrorism operations
The United States has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support in the fight against insurgency in the country’s northern regions. According to officials from both countries, the mission is strictly limited to surveillance and advisory roles, with no U.S. personnel involved in frontline combat operations or drone strikes. Sources told Reuters...
Brighton’s Welbeck nets brace to dent Liverpool’s top-five hopes
Danny Welbeck scored twice as Brighton beat Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday to deal a major blow to the Reds' push for a Champions League spot next season. Liverpool came into the match on the sunny south coast in buoyant mood after hammering Galatasaray 4-0 in midweek to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. But a goal in each half from Welbeck gave...
Peller demands Shank Comics’ arrest over car crash during livestream
Popular TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has urged the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to arrest fellow content creator Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, popularly known as Shank Comics, following a recent car crash during a livestream. Shank Comics was seen in a viral video driving a Mercedes-Benz at high speed on a highway in...
