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Military Storms Ladipo Market with Free Healthcare; AVM Ilo Marks 100 Days with ‘Mobile Hospital’ for Lagos Traders The bustling Ladipo International Auto Spare Parts Market paused its trade in pistons and gears on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to receive a different kind of support. In a major civil-military “State of Harmony” initiative, the Nigerian […]
Nigeria Receives First Shipment of Breakthrough HIV Prevention Injection; 10 States Set for Rollout of Twice-Yearly ‘Lenacapavir’ Nigeria’s fight against HIV entered a “state of harmony” with modern science this week as the Federal Government took delivery of Lenacapavir, the world’s most advanced long-acting HIV prevention injection. The arrival of the shipment on Tuesday, March […]
Despite ₦240bn Budget Boost, Experts Warn $3.4bn Modernisation Project Faces ‘Stalling’ Risks from Vandalism and Debt Nigeria’s ambitious dream of a high-speed, nationwide rail network is at a critical crossroads. On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, fresh reports emerged detailing both the “Renewed Hope” for the sector and the “recurring afflictions” that threaten to derail it. […]
Adeleke Declares for Second Term Under Accord Party; Vows to Sweep 28 LGAs as Osun Guber Battle Hits Fever Pitch Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially thrown down the gauntlet for the 2026 Osun State governorship race, declaring on Wednesday, March 11, that his track record of infrastructure “revolution” and worker welfare makes his re-election a […]
APC Launches Guber Campaign with ‘Reclaim’ Mandate; Warns Adeleke to Prepare for Exit as Oyebamiji Vows to End ‘Reckless Borrowing’ The political atmosphere in Osun State reached a boiling point on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) officially triggered its “Operation Reclaim” campaign. With the August 15 governorship election fast approaching, […]
Okpebholo Swears in Andrew Momodu as 29th Commissioner; Charges New Appointee to Protect Edo Interests as Cabinet Nears Completion The Edo State Executive Council received its latest addition on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as Governor Monday Okpebholo administered the oath of office to Hon. Andrew Momodu. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Government House in […]
Senate Crushes Attempt to Stop ICPC Project Tracking; Raises Red Alert Over Boko Haram’s Drone-Led ‘Resurgence’ in Borno The Nigerian Senate became a theater of high-stakes “State of Harmony” and security debates on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. In a landmark session, the upper chamber firmly rejected a push to clip the wings of the ICPC, […]
Three Arms Traffickers Bag 10 Years Each After DSS Seizes RPGs in Gombe; Conviction Comes Just 7 Days After Landmark Arrest The Federal Government has delivered a stinging blow to the logistics of banditry in North-Eastern Nigeria. On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, a Federal High Court in Gombe sentenced three men to a combined 30 […]
IGP Asks Court to Trash El-Rufai’s ₦1bn Lawsuit; Accuses Detained Ex-Governor of Using Rights Suit to Dodge ICPC Corruption Probe The legal battle between the Federal Government and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai reached a boiling point on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) made a bold move at the […]
Abia Residents Groan as Petrol Hits Record Highs; Commuters Trek in Umuahia While Gov. Otti Deploys Subsidized ‘Green Shuttles’ The “State of Harmony” in Abia’s transportation sector was shattered on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, as petrol prices in Umuahia and Aba spiraled out of control, hitting an eye-watering ₦1,500 per litre in some outlets. The […]
Lamine Yamal’s 96th-Minute Penalty Denies Newcastle Historic Champions League Win Over Barcelona After Barnes Opener St James’ Park was seconds away from one of its greatest nights in European history on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, until a moment of defensive madness allowed Barcelona to escape Tyneside with a 1-1 draw. In a high-octane Champions League […]
FG Begins Land Evacuation of Nigerians in Iran via Armenia Border as Middle East War Intensifies and Airspace Remains a No-Fly Zone The Nigerian government has officially moved from “monitoring” to “action” in the face of the widening Middle East conflict. On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Federal Government began the physical evacuation of its […]
Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Bid to Re-Write Eligibility Defense Fails as Court Blocks ‘Last-Minute’ Changes to Election Suit Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has hit a major judicial speed bump in his quest to permanently clear the clouds over his governorship. On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Court of Appeal in Akure rejected the Governor’s application to […]
Saraki Begs Wike, Turaki Factions to Drop Lawsuits and Save PDP from Extinction with a Fresh National Convention With the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reeling from a “State of Harmony” crisis that has seen its governors fleeing to the ruling party, former Senate President Bukola Saraki has stepped in with a desperate plea for sanity. […]
Tinubu Asks Senate to Fast-Track ‘Tax Tsar’ Oyedele as Finance Minister and Magnus Abe as NUPRC Chief in Major Mid-Term Reset President Bola Tinubu has signaled a decisive shift in his administration’s economic and energy strategy, officially asking the Senate on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to confirm a new “Dream Team” of technocrats. At the […]
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol to ₦1,075 as Global Crude Crashes to $89; Diesel Prices Tumble by ₦190 in Mid-Week Relief In a swift “flip the script” move that has brought a sigh of relief to Nigerian motorists, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a major price reduction. On Tuesday evening, March 10, 2026, the refinery […]
Students and Teachers Cheat Death as Four-Storey Ogba School Collapses; Heroic Resident’s Warning Saves Hundreds from Rubble The Ogba community in Lagos is counting its blessings today after a massive four-storey building housing Yemco Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College collapsed, barely minutes after a frantic evacuation. On Monday, March 9, 2026, what could have been […]
NSCDC Nabs 16 Suspects for Counterfeiting, Kidnapping, and Illegal Mining in Massive Multi-State Crackdown The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dealt a massive blow to organized crime syndicates operating across Northern Nigeria. On Monday, March 9, 2026, the Corps paraded 16 suspects arrested for an array of charges including the printing of […]
Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates LASERC Board with 24-Hour Power Mandate; Charges ‘Tax Tsar’ Team to Ignite Lagos’ Round-the-Clock Economy Lagos State has officially taken the “driver’s seat” in its journey toward energy independence. On Monday, March 9, 2026, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu formally inaugurated the board of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), handing them a clear […]
Tinubu Meets ‘Tax Tsar’ Taiwo Oyedele at State House; Briefs Finance Minister-Designate on Mission to Fix Nigeria’s Revenue Crisis The architect of Nigeria’s most ambitious tax overhaul is moving from the advisory board to the frontlines of the economy. On Monday, March 9, 2026, President Bola Tinubu held a crucial strategic meeting at the State […]