President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the recent terror attacks in Maiduguri, saying the incident is “profoundly upsetting.” In a State House statement dated March 17, 2026, the President said: “I mourn those who lost their lives, sympathise with the injured and stand in solidarity with the people of Borno during this […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived the United Kingdom for a two-day historic State Visit on the invitation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. President Tinubu’s plane, according to a post by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), touched down […]
By Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, March 17, 2026 The Police Command in Borno on Tuesday confirmed 23 persons killed and 108 injured at Maiduguri, during the multiple explosions on Monday. The police said that suspected suicide bombers allegedly carried out the attacks at 7:24 p.m.. ASP Nahum Daso, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement that […]
Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that a recent policy study shows that of the estimated 220 million Nigerians more than 140 million now live in poverty, citing it as evidence that the economic reforms of the present administration have pushed more Nigerians into poverty than has ever been experienced. […]
Founder/Chairman, Geometric Power Group of Companies, Prof. Bart Nnaji, has denied membership of any political party in the country as alleged by an online media report, stressing that “There is no grain of truth in this allegation.” In a statement by his media office, the highly decorated two-time Minister of Nigeria said that he has, […]
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and GCL Group, China’s leading private energy conglomerate, have formalized a landmark US$4.2 billion, 25‑year natural gas supply agreement to power Dangote Group’s major expansion projects in Ethiopia. The agreement, signed in Lagos, reinforces one of the most significant China–Africa industrial partnerships to date. Under the long‑term arrangement, GCL Group will […]
By Chelsea Isa Abuja, March 16, 2026 Grammy-winning Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has set a new record as the first African artist to gross the highest revenue from a single concert. According to Touring Data, a global tour monitoring platform, on X (formerly Twitter), @burnaboy’s “No Sign of Weakness” is officially the highest-grossing tour by […]
President Bola Tinubu begins a historic state visit to the United Kingdom today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, to be accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. They are expected to depart Abuja for the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. A statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser […]
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has congratulated Mr. Chinazo Ilechukwu on his election as the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Imo State Council. Ilechukwu, Correspondent of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), polled 17 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr. Everest Ezihe of The Authority, who secured 11 votes, and Mr. Amby […]
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, as Minister of State for Finance, extolling his determination and dedication to duty. President Tinubu, who spoke after the brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said the appointment was a vote of […]
Cairo, Egypt, March 16, 2026 AfrexInsure, the wholly-owned Specialty Insurance Subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced the appointment of Lesley Ndlovu as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2026, replacing Jonas Mushosho. The appointment comes at a critical inflection point for AfrexInsure as it advances its mission to provide tailored specialty insurance solutions for […]
Employee feedback drives global recognition, with 90% of staff affirming AMCE as a great place to work Abuja, Nigeria, March 16, 2026 The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a groundbreaking tertiary medical institution established by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with King’s College Hospital, London, today (Monday) celebrated a significant milestone […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has fulfilled its promise to reward members of the Nigeria women’s national basketball team after their historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The players were presented with house documents and national honours in Lyon by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, alongside the Commission’s […]
Chelsea F.C. have been fined £10.75 million ($14.27 million) and handed a suspended one-year transfer ban after being found guilty of historical breaches of Premier League regulations. The league confirmed on Monday that the London club will also face an immediate nine-month ban from registering academy players. According to the Premier League, the sanctions are […]
Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned the attack on the ADC office in Bakassi, Cross River State, describing it as an attack of democracy itself. In a social media post, the former Governor of Anambra State stressed that the fact that political thugs can carry […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his government will support the evidence-led campaign of the Nigerian media against Big Tech dominance, anti-competitive activities, and the harsh economic headwinds affecting local media. He described the press as an “indispensable partner” in the nation’s journey towards economic stability, press freedom, and social cohesion. At a meeting at […]
The Loyalist: A Memoir of Service and Sacrifice by Bolaji Abdullahi is a riveting, thought-provoking work. A narrative cobbled together in a span of 287 pages, it is a book that not only provides the missing links to tissues of recent Nigerian political history, it breaks boundaries of assumptions, and explores the delicate frontiers of […]
Our power minister, Adebayo Adelabu, is now mocked as the King of Darkness—Kábíyèsi Olókùnkùn. I laugh at his traducers. They are crowning the wrong monarch. The true emperor of darkness sits higher. For more than three years, the president has wandered luxuriantly through the bush of politics while abandoning the hard road of policy that […]
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, March 15, 2026 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says four unauthorised persons have been apprehended near Akure airport. This is contained in a statement by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, on Sunday in Lagos. Agbebire said the arrest followed a distress alert after […]
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, marking another significant milestone in the bank’s international growth and its commitment to strengthening financial connections between Africa and global markets. The official opening ceremony, scheduled to hold tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, is expected to attract government officials from […]
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba Calabar, March 15, 2026 The Police Command in Cross River has confirmed the disruption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) political gathering in Bakassi Local Government Area by suspected political thugs. The command’s spokesman, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, gave the confirmation on Sunday in reaction to a viral video of the disruption of […]
By Ijeoma Okigbo Barcelona, March 15, 2026 Barcelona eased to a 5-2 victory over Sevilla in LaLiga on Sunday as Raphinha struck a hat-trick to keep Hansi Flick’s side four points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table. Raphinha opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the ninth minute after Joao […]
By Ijeoma Okigbo Munich, March 15, 2026 Bayern Munich are running out of fit goalkeepers after third choice keeper Sven Ulreich joined Manuel Neuer and Jonas Urbig on the injury list, the club said on Sunday. The 37-year-old Ulreich was injured in their 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, picking up an adductor muscle […]
By Ijeoma Okigbo Manchester (UK), March 15, 2026 Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha buried a second‑half strike off a pinpoint through ball from Bruno Fernandes to lift the hosts to a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday. The contribution from Fernandes is a club-record 16th Premier League assist in a season Casemiro and substitute Benjamin […]
