Army busts illegal mining operation in Abuja
Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended eight individuals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities and dismantled an unauthorised mining site in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The operation, which took place at about 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, followed credible intelligence reports about illicit mining along the Chaza–Izom axis in Bamburu village, within the Suleja area. Security...
Elumelu Foundation to empower 3,200 entrepreneurs, announces 2026 cohort March 22
The Tony Elumelu Foundation, the philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs, will announce the 12th cohort of the flagship TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on Sunday, March 22, 2026. In 2026, the Foundation is expected to empower 3,200 entrepreneurs across all its entrepreneurship programmes. These include 1,751 entrepreneurs through Heirs Holdings Group - Heirs Energies, Transcorp Power, Transcorp Hotels, and United Capital - 1,049...
Troops arrest suspected spy, recover weapons in Cross River
Troops under Operation UDO KA have apprehended a suspected spy attempting to infiltrate a military defensive position in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. The arrest was made around 9:55 a.m. on Wednesday at Isabang settlement, following intelligence that the suspect was conducting reconnaissance on troop locations. Security sources disclosed that personnel of the 245 Battalion intercepted the individual...
Troops arrest two suspected terrorists, recover arms in Plateau
Troops under Operation Safe Haven have arrested two suspected terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspects were apprehended at about 4:21 p.m. on Wednesday by Sector 4 troops of Operation Peace Enforcement (OPEP) at Gashish, along Kafu Abu Road, following credible intelligence. Security sources said the troops acted swiftly to intercept...
Wike to diplomats: We’ll make Abuja safe, look like other nations’ capital
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured the diplomatic community in Abuja that the government will continue to ensure an enabling environment for them to carry out their duties, especially in terms of security. Wike made this known while speaking at the Saint Patrick's Day Reception and official opening of the new Embassy of Ireland...
‘You’re building community of intellectuals’: FG lauds Otuaro, vows continued support for PAP
The Federal Government has assured the people of the Niger Delta that President Bola Tinubu will continue to support the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) to deliver on its mandate for the socio-economic advancement and development of the region and Nigeria at large. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance at the PAP interactive session with its foreign scholarship...
Sokoto cleric defies Sultan, holds Eid prayers
A Sokoto-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, on Thursday led his followers in observing Eid al-Fitr prayers despite an official directive by Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III declaring Friday as the day for the celebration. Lukuwa conducted the two-unit Eid prayer at his Mabera mosque in Sokoto around 9:10am, just hours after the Sultan announced that the Shawwal crescent moon had...
Oil prices soar: Latest developments in Middle East war
Oil prices surged on Thursday, March 19, 2026, after Iran intensified its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbours' energy infrastructure, raising further concerns over supply. Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: Kuwait refinery hit A drone attack on a refinery owned by Kuwait's national oil company sparked a fire at one of the units. "Kuwait Petroleum Corporation announced that...
Chad shuts Sudan border, orders military on high alert after drone incident
Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has ordered the immediate closure of Chad’s border with Sudan and placed the country’s military on maximum alert following a reported drone attack on its territory. The directive was issued after an emergency meeting of the defence and security council held late on March 18 at the presidential palace in N'Djamena. According to sources, the decision came...
BUA Cement, Zenith Bank top gainers’ chart as stock market capitalisation hits N129trn in one week
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed the week on a positive note, with the All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation rising by 1.39 per cent to 201,156.86 points and N129.126 trillion, respectively. This compares with 198,407.30 points and N127.361 trillion recorded in the previous week. As a result, investors gained N1.765 trillion during the week, which had three trading sessions following...
