11 vigilantes, 3 bandits killed in clash after peace deal collapse in Katsina
At least 14 people have been killed in a violent clash between community members and suspected bandits in Jibia, following the breakdown of a peace agreement. Sources said the incident occurred on Tuesday in the Falale and Kadobe communities, where tensions escalated after a truce between residents and a group of repentant bandits collapsed. The confrontation reportedly began around midday, leading...
Adenuga breaks silence on Papa Ajasco controversy
Veteran producer Wale Adenuga has responded to recent claims surrounding the popular Papa Ajasco franchise, clarifying issues related to the use of the brand and the welfare of actors associated with the long-running comedy series. In a statement, Adenuga said his reaction followed a viral video and media interview involving Abiodun Ayoyinka, who is widely known for portraying the character...
Troops kill 61 terrorists in failed attack on Malam Fatori
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai, working alongside the Nigerian Air Force, have neutralised at least 61 ISWAP fighters during a failed attack in Malam Fatori. Security sources said the insurgents launched the assault in the early hours of Wednesday, attempting to infiltrate the 68 Battalion’s position. The attackers reportedly advanced on foot while deploying armed drones in...
NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze across the country from Wednesday to Friday, March 20, 2026. NiMet made this known via its weather outlook released on Tuesday, March 17. The agency envisaged moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility between two and five kilometres in the northern region on Wednesday. It forecast localised visibility of less than or equal to...
Aiyedatiwa orders reopening of Ondo mosque after 4-year closure
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has ordered the reopening of Ikare-Akoko Central Mosque, which was shut down in 2022. Aiyedatiwa gave the order on Tuesday in Akure at the annual Iftar Ramadan fast prayer tagged “Iftar With Mr Governor”, organised by the state government in conjunction with the State Muslim Welfare Board. He directed the Chief Imam of Ikare-Akoko, Sheikh Abubakar...
Emmanuel Olorunnisola named finalist for 2026 Global Cyber Security Award
Cybersecurity expert Emmanuel Olorunnisola has been shortlisted for the 2026 Cyber Security Leader of the Year, one of the top categories at the globally recognised Cyber Security Awards. Olorunnisola, who serves as Group IT Security Operations Manager at Mott MacDonald, is among nine finalists selected from a highly competitive pool of entries spanning over 50 countries. Organisers described this year’s entries...
Labour demands N154,000 minimum wage for workers
The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) of organised labour has called for a new minimum wage of N154,000 and a 120 per cent increase in salaries and allowances for public sector workers across Nigeria. In a letter dated March 12, 2026, addressed to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the council said...
Senegal to appeal CAF verdict awarding AFCON title to Morocco
Senegal say they will appeal after they were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title on Tuesday and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) instead declared Morocco champions. CAF had, in a statement on Tuesday, said that having studied Morocco's appeal, "the Senegal national team is declared to have forfeited the match" and the result was "officially...
Stock market extends bullish trend as investors gain N687bn
The Nigerian stock market sustained its bullish run on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as investors gained N687 billion amid continued buying interest in key equities. The positive sentiment was driven by strong performances in high-capitalised stocks, including BUA Cement, Premier Paints, Zenith Bank, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company, and RT Briscoe. Market capitalisation rose by 0.54 per cent, increasing from N129.329 trillion...
Real Madrid, Arsenal, PSG advance to Champions League quarter-finals
Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and Arsenal all booked their places in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday, while Sporting staged a dramatic comeback to eliminate Bodo/Glimt. PSG continued their dominant form with a 3-0 victory over Chelsea in London, sealing an emphatic 8-2 aggregate win. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring early after capitalising on a defensive error, while Bradley...
