Yobe Lands $5m World Bank Grant to Power Top Hospitals and Universities with Solar; Governor Buni Moves to Slash Diesel Costs and End Blackouts Yobe State is preparing for a “bright” transformation in its public services as it secures a landmark $5 million grant from the World Bank. Details emerged of a strategic plan to […]
President Tinubu Appoints Professor Thairu Yunusa as New CMD of University of Abuja Teaching Hospital; Vows to Reposition Gwagwalada Facility for Better Service A new era of leadership has begun at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) following the appointment of Professor Thairu Yunusa as its substantive Chief Medical Director. Professor Yunusa marked his […]
Ijaw Youth Council Warns Against Disrupting Tantita’s Operations; Says ‘Measurable Success’ in Oil Production is Non-Negotiable The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has drawn a line in the sand regarding the security of Nigeria’s oil infrastructure, warning that any attempt to undermine the current surveillance framework could collapse the nation’s economic recovery. The council reaffirmed its […]
3000 Oyo Teachers Begin 2025 Promotion Exercise; TESCOM Chairman Urges Dedication as State Government Moves to Boost Morale Professional growth is taking center stage in Oyo State’s education sector as the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) commences the 2025 promotion exercise for thousands of educators. Reports confirmed that 3,000 secondary school teachers are currently undergoing the […]
Civic Group Hails CDS Oluyede as North Central Sees Security Boost; Communities Once Plagued by Banditry Begin to Witness ‘Gradual Restoration of Order’ The fight against insecurity in Nigeria’s North Central region has received a major “vote of confidence” from civil society. Today, March 26, 2026, the Civic Centre for National Security and Civic Responsibility […]
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price to ₦1,200; NNPCL Follows Suit With Immediate ₦71 Drop at the Pump as Local Refining Finally Bites Back The Nigerian downstream petroleum sector is witnessing a rare “downward spiral” in prices as the Dangote Refinery officially crashed its gantry price to ₦1,200 per litre. The move, announced on Thursday and […]
“I Killed Her Because She Wouldn’t Bathe Me!” — 30-Year-Old Man Confesses to Stabbing Aged Mother to Death in Ebonyi; Court Orders Remand for Horrific Matricide A wave of disbelief has hit the Abakaliki Magistrate’s Court following the confession of a 30-year-old man who admitted to ending his mother’s life over a trivial domestic disagreement. […]
8,453 Storm Abuja as APC Elects New Leadership; Yilwatda Re-elected Chairman While Tinubu is Affirmed for 2027 Run The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully concluded its 8th National Convention, marking a decisive step toward the 2027 general elections. On Monday, March 30, 2026, the party’s new leadership began their first full week in […]
Adelabu Reveals Electricity Act Has Sparked $2bn in Fresh Investments; 16 States Launch Independent Markets as Sector Revenue Soars by 70% Nigeria’s power sector is finally seeing the “spark” it has needed for decades. On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu revealed that the landmark Electricity Act 2023 has already pulled in […]
FIFA Vice-President Slams ‘Exaggerated’ 2026 World Cup Fears; Says Geopolitical Tensions Will Vanish Once Tournament Kicks Off in June With less than three months to go until the biggest sporting event on Earth, FIFA is pushing back against a wave of “doom and gloom” headlines. On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, FIFA Vice-President Victor Montagliani addressed […]
APC Elects New North-West Zonal Executives in Kaduna; Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad Emerges as Vice Chairman Ahead of National Convention The All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully reinforced its structure in the North-West geopolitical zone with the election of a new executive committee. Following the zonal congress held in Kaduna on Saturday, March 21, 2026, […]
Court Nullifies CBN’s Sack of Union Bank Board; Orders Immediate Reinstatement of Farouk Gumel and Team While Halting Recapitalization Plans The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has suffered a significant legal defeat as a Federal High Court in Lagos overturned its 2024 takeover of Union Bank of Nigeria. On Wednesday morning, March 25, 2026, Justice […]
Liverpool and Wales Great John Toshack Diagnosed With Dementia; Son Reveals Icon Still Recalls ‘Vivid Details’ of Glory Days Despite Memory Loss The football world has come together in a wave of support following the heartbreaking news that John Toshack, one of the most versatile and successful figures in the sport’s history, is battling dementia. […]
Labour Party Postpones State Congresses; Names 46-Member High-Powered Panel to Organise National Convention The Labour Party (LP) has hit the “pause button” on its internal elections to ensure its upcoming national convention is air-tight. On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the party leadership announced the postponement of all scheduled congresses at the ward, local government, and […]
Governor Idris Visits Alwasa After Deadly Clash; Vows to Prosecute Killers and Rebuild Harmony in Argungu Communities Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has issued a stern warning against lawlessness following a communal clash in Alwasa that claimed three lives. On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Governor traveled to the Argungu Local Government Area for an […]
Three Killed in Kebbi Communal Clash After Village Row; Governor Idris Sues for Peace as Police Flood Argungu to Stop Reprisals What began as a festive Sallah celebration in Alwasa Village turned into a tragedy that has left three people dead and a community in shock. On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Kebbi State Police […]
Justice Isa Salami Claims Peter Obi’s 2023 Run Was Illegal; Says Former LP Candidate Failed 30-Day Membership Rule The 2023 presidential election may be long over, but the legal debate surrounding it has been reignited by one of Nigeria’s most respected retired jurists. On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Justice Isa Salami, a former President of […]
Police Nab Three Suspects with Fresh Human Head and Organs in Oyo; Suspects Confess to N6m ‘Money Ritual’ Deal in Ibadan A horrifying discovery on the Ogbomoso-Ilorin highway has once again exposed the dark underbelly of ritual killings in the region. On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Oyo State Police Command paraded three men caught […]
Police Clear Air on Ilesa Shooting; Five Gang Members Nabbed with Axes and Charms After Heavy Gun Battle in Adeti The Osun State Police Command has “flipped the script” on rumors surrounding a Monday night shooting in Ilesa, confirming that the chaos was caused by a supremacy battle between rival cultists rather than political thugs. […]
Daily Economy Marks 2nd Anniversary With Launch of New Book Chronicling the Transformation of Nigeria’s Insurance Industry Daily Economy is set to celebrate two years of financial reporting by taking a deep dive into the history of Nigerian insurance. On Monday, March 23, 2026, the organization announced that its second-anniversary activities would be headlined by […]