‘Terrorists won’t find safety’: Tinubu orders security chiefs to move to Maiduguri over bomb blasts
President Bola Tinubu has directed the security chiefs to move to Maiduguri, following the bomb blasts in the capital of Borno State. No fewer than 23 persons were confirmed dead and 108 injured in the multiple explosions, as the Borno State Police Command noted that preliminary investigations revealed that the incidents were carried out using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by...
‘I’ve done it this season’: Guardiola seeks revival against Real Madrid
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has insisted "many things can happen" as his side try to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Real Madrid in the Champions League. City face a huge task to rescue their last-16 tie at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday after following a heavy defeat by Real Madrid in last week's first leg at the Bernabeu Stadium. But...
Latest developments in Middle East war
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war on Tuesday, March 17, 2026: Israel targets Larijani Israeli media reported that Israel targeted Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani in an overnight strike, though there was no immediate confirmation from Israeli officials. Last week, a defiant Larijani made one of the most high-profile public appearances by an Iranian official since the...
Plateau gets schools, roads, water boost as Mutfwang marks birthday
By GYANG BERE In Plateau State, a leader with a compassionate heart and a clear focus on providing practical solutions to the daily challenges confronting the people has emerged in Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang. The governor has consistently made it clear that he is not a conventional politician; rather, he views politics as a mission field – an opportunity to...
‘Barbaric’: Zulum condemns Maiduguri bomb blasts, urges vigilance
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has condemned the bomb blasts in Maiduguri, the state capital, describing the incident as cruel and cowardly. Zulum, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, expressed sadness over the incident, which he said targeted innocent people during the holy month of Ramadan. The Borno State Police Command confirmed 23 persons killed and 108...
Nigeria, UAE seal $200m defence deal
Nigeria is set to attract up to $200 million in investment for defence technology, cybersecurity and satellite infrastructure following a strategic partnership between Nigus International Investment Limited and UAE-based Elmirate Investment LLC. Both firms signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a next-generation technology and advanced manufacturing platform in Nigeria aimed at strengthening domestic defence production and expanding space and...
Nigeria ranks lowest in global obesity response index
Nigeria has ranked last among 20 countries assessed in a new global evaluation of national responses to obesity, scoring 13.1 out of 100 in the Obesity Response Index: Country Profiles. The report, published by Economist Impact and supported by Eli Lilly and Company, assessed how countries are addressing the obesity epidemic across four key areas: policy and governance, obesity management,...
Police, FAAN clash over ‘bandits’ arrest at Akure Airport
The Ondo State Police Command and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria have given conflicting accounts over the arrest of suspected criminals linked to an incident around the Akure Airport area. While FAAN announced that four suspected bandits were apprehended in a joint security operation on Sunday, the police said only two suspects were arrested and described them as criminals...
Oyedele pledges effective implementation of tax reforms after swearing-in
Newly sworn-in Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has pledged to ensure the effective implementation of Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms, stressing that policy changes must move beyond formulation to concrete execution. Oyedele made the remarks on Monday shortly after taking the oath of office administered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Speaking with State House...
Tinubu promises tariff relief, support for Nigerian media
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to review tariffs on newsprint, broadcast equipment and other materials used by media organisations in a move aimed at easing financial pressures facing the Nigerian media industry. The President also assured media leaders of government support in addressing what they described as the growing dominance of global technology companies and their alleged anti-competitive practices...
