Lagos launches online pre-marital course for pastors, imams, marriage counsellors
The Lagos State Government has introduced an online Religious Pre-Marital Counselling Course for pastors, imams and faith-based marriage counsellors to help them guide couples toward healthier and violence-free marriages. In a statement on Wednesday, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) said the initiative forms part of the state’s strategy to prevent domestic violence by strengthening family foundations...
2026 World Cup: Chukwuemeka switches allegiance from England to Austria
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has switched his international eligibility to Austria from England ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Austria face defending champions Argentina, Algeria, and Jordan in the group stages of this summer's World Cup, having qualified for the finals for the first time since 1998. Chukwuemeka, who was born to Nigerian parents in Austria, moved to England...
Latest developments in Middle East war
The United States and Israel traded air strikes with Iran across the Middle East on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as the besieged Tehran government warned its state security forces were ready with "fingers on the trigger" to confront any anti-government protests. Here are the latest events in the Middle East war: Dubai airport drones Four people were injured after two drones fell...
Oil prices rebound as markets weigh IEA reserves release
Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as markets doubted whether the International Energy Agency's reported plan for a record release of oil reserves could offset potential supply shocks from the United States-Israeli conflict with Iran. Brent futures traded up 59 cents, or 0.7%, at $88.39 a barrel by 0727 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded 98...
Court sends 4 police officers to prison over Lagos market killings
The Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State on Tuesday remanded four police officers accused of shooting and killing traders at Owode Onirin International Spare Parts Market in the state. The defendants — Manu Bala, 41; Jibrin Samaila, 47; Ibrahim Garuba, 29; and Ibrahim Kashimu, 26 — were remanded at Kirikiri Custodial Centre pending legal...
FG approves recruitment of 50 doctors, 100 nurses for correctional centres
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the recruitment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses to strengthen healthcare services across correctional centres in the country. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo said the approval was granted by President Bola...
Stock market reverses bullish trend as investors lose N726bn
The Nigerian stock market closed on a negative note on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, reversing the gains recorded in the previous trading session as investors lost N726 billion. This followed a three-day bullish streak in the market. The downturn was driven by selloffs in stocks such as Mutual Benefits, NASCON, Red Star Express, Austinlaz, SCOA, and 39 other declining equities. Market capitalisation...
UCL: Yamal denies Newcastle as Atletico Madrid thrash Tottenham
Lamine Yamal's last-gasp penalty earned Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, while Atletico Madrid piled more misery on Tottenham Hotspur by winning 5-2 on a nightmare evening for visiting goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky. Liverpool also lost 1-0 to Galatasaray in Istanbul for the second time this season, while...
Yusuf sacks Kano Head of Service
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has relieved Abdullahi Musa as the Head of Service with immediate effect. The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He said the decision was part of the ongoing efforts by the Yusuf administration to reposition the state civil service for greater efficiency, discipline, and improved service...
Naira trades N1,401/$ at official market
The naira appreciated at the official market on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, trading at N1,401.40 against the United States dollar. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira gained N4.22 against the dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market. The marginal recovery reflected improved demand and supply dynamics at the official window after recent volatility...
