Bank customer snatches rifle, fires at robbers in Niger
A bank customer in Minna, Niger State, on Friday fought back against suspected armed robbers, disarming one of the attackers and shooting a member of the gang during a robbery attempt. The incident occurred along Shiroro Road near Iya-Femi Restaurant shortly after the victim had reportedly withdrawn ₦10 million from a bank. According to security sources, the robbers trailed the victim...
Weekly review: NGX records lower turnover as market capitalisation rises
Investors traded 3.695 billion shares valued at N177.687 billion in 370,980 deals at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) at the close of trading on Friday, March 6, 2026. This compares with 5.494 billion shares worth N196.709 billion exchanged in 370,233 deals recorded in the previous week. The value of transactions on the Exchange declined by 10.7 per cent week-on-week. The Financial Services...
Troops rescue 19 kidnap victims in Abuja
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 7 Guards Battalion, under the Guards Brigade, have rescued 19 kidnapped victims during a joint security operation in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The operation, carried out in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilantes, took place around Gidan Dogo following credible intelligence on the hideout of suspects linked to...
Bwala defends viral Al Jazeera interview, says criticism won’t distract him
The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed criticism following his appearance on Al Jazeera’s Head to Head programme, insisting he has no regrets defending the administration. Bwala said he would again defend the government anywhere in the world despite the backlash that trailed the interview hosted by Mehdi Hasan. The interview,...
IBEDC blames gas shortage, apologises for unstable power supply
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has apologised for the inconvenience caused by ongoing power supply challenges across its franchise. The IBEDC Public Relations Officer, Daniel Adugbo, in a statement issued on Saturday, March 7, 2026, attributed the situation to challenges affecting power generation and supply from the national grid. Adugbo said gas supply shortages to power generating plants have reduced...
Terrorists now demand drugs, virgins for hostages — Afenifere
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has raised alarm over the worsening security situation in South-West Nigeria, alleging that terrorists and kidnappers are now demanding drugs and even virgins as part of ransom for abducted victims. In a statement issued on Saturday, the group’s National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, condemned the increasing wave of attacks across the region and urged both...
Enugu attacks: DSS arrests ESN commander, IPOB member
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested a suspected commander of the Eastern Security Network and an alleged member of the Indigenous People of Biafra over their purported involvement in a string of attacks on police stations and killings in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State. The suspects were apprehended on Friday in Eha-Amufu and Umuhu communities...
FA Cup: Arsenal beat Mansfield to keep quadruple dream alive
Eberechi Eze smashed home the winner as Arsenal survived a scare to overcome third-tier Mansfield 2-1 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, keeping alive their hopes for a historic quadruple. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made nine changes to the side that beat Brighton 1-0 in midweek to open up a seven-point lead over Manchester City at the top...
FG diverts traffic on Lagos–Ibadan expressway over Kara bridge repairs
The Federal Government has announced a temporary traffic diversion on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to allow for the replacement of damaged expansion joints on Kara Bridge, outbound Lagos. In a travel advisory issued on Saturday, the Federal Ministry of Works said the maintenance work will begin on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and is expected to last about two weeks, ending on...
Trump threatens ‘very hard’ Iran strikes: Latest developments in Middle East war
United States President Donald Trump says Iran would be "hit very hard", adding that he was considering expanding strikes to new targets. Here are the latest events in the Middle East war on Saturday, March 7, 2026. 'Bad behaviour' President Donald Trump suggested on Saturday the United States would hit Iran "very hard" and threatened to expand strikes to include new targets. “Today...
