US counterterrorism director Kent resigns over Iran war
The director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his resignation on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Kent cited his concerns about the justification for military strikes in Iran, saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the conflict. He made this known via a letter addressed to United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday. The director stated: “After much reflection,...
Man caught on camera luring girl with ₦1,000 for sex
A video circulating on social media has ignited widespread outrage after a man was caught on camera allegedly trying to entice a young girl selling avocados on the street into a sexual encounter in exchange for ₦1,000. The footage, shared on Instagram by content creator LordZeus on Monday, shows him directly confronting the suspect about his actions. When challenged, the man...
EFCC returns N387m recovered funds to Jigawa govt
The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N387,483,488 recovered from fraud suspects to the Jigawa State Government. The funds were presented on Tuesday at the EFCC’s Kano office to the state’s Director of Treasury Operations, Muhammad Haruna. The recovery followed an investigation launched after intelligence from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) flagged...
One dead, several arrested after violent clash in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested multiple suspects following a violent clash between rival groups in Kano that resulted in one fatality. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on March 17 in the Jaen Unguwar Lalle area, reportedly after a reconciliation meeting between the groups broke down. A distress call from a resident alerted police, prompting a swift response by...
Eid-el-Fitr: FG declares Thursday, Friday public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulating Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued on Monday, the minister urged Muslims to uphold...
Kaduna Assembly probe: A’Court voids lower court ruling, upholds El-Rufai’s right to fair hearing
The Court of Appeal has set aside the judgement of the Federal High Court in Kaduna in a case involving former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and the Kaduna State House of Assembly, affirming that his right to fair hearing was breached during the trial. Delivering judgement in the appeal marked CA/K/240/2024, the appellate court ruled that the failure to serve El-Rufai...
Bandits attack immigration checkpoint in Niger, abduct officer
Armed bandits have attacked immigration personnel in Niger State, abducting one officer and making away with rifles. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning at Baliavillage in Borgu Local Government Area, when the attackers, riding on motorcycles from the Republic of Benin axis, stormed an immigration checkpoint. Sources said the assailants, who were reportedly heading towards Babana Market, struck at about 10:30...
Plateau varsity sanctions 76 students over exam malpractice
The management of the Plateau State University, Bokkos, has sanctioned 76 students over their alleged involvement in examination malpractice. The university’s spokesperson, Masara Kim, made this known via a statement issued on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Kim said the move was approved by the university’s senate during its meeting chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Moses Galadima. He added that the...
‘Behind The Scenes’ becomes highest-grossing Nollywood movie in UK, Ireland with £159,000 earnings
‘Behind The Scenes’, a movie produced by Funke Akindele, has recorded a major international milestone, emerging as the highest-grossing Nollywood film released in Ireland and the United Kingdom (UK) with earnings of £159,000. The movie, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, also achieved significant commercial success at the domestic box office, grossing N2.7 billion to become one of Nollywood’s biggest titles of...
DSS Arrests gunrunner, seizes 832 rounds of ammunition
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspected gunrunner, Kelvin Ebikeniye Dugo, in Cross River State. The arrest took place on Monday at Ivara Esu Estate in Odukpani Local Government Area, following credible intelligence indicating that the suspect planned to purchase a large cache of ammunition. Security sources revealed that Dugo was apprehended shortly after receiving 832...
