Ogun Closes Ijebu-Ode Schools After Gas Leak
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state has ordered the immediate closure of Our Lady of Apostle Primary and Secondary Schools in Ijebu-Ode after a suspected gas leak left 30 students and two teachers hospitalised. The governor also directed security agencies to launch a full investigation into the incident, which occurred shortly after the school’s morning assembly […]
Gerrard Predicts Salah Likely Saudi Move After Liverpool Exit
Steven Gerrard has suggested that Mohamed Salah is likely to join a club in the Saudi Pro League when he leaves Liverpool FC at the end of the season. Speaking on Stick to Football, a segment of The Overlap, Gerrard dismissed suggestions by Gary Neville that Salah could move to either Chelsea FC or Arsenal […]
Tinubu Appoints Dalhatu Abubakar NCX Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Chairman of the Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX), with immediate effect. The appointment aligns with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises food security, expansion of non-oil exports, and improved market efficiency through structured commodity trading systems and increased private sector participation. Abubakar is […]
Delta Police Recover Stolen Vehicle Carrying Vandalized Items
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have recovered a stolen vehicle transporting vandalized items in Sapele. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the recovery in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, the incident occurred on March 30, 2026, around 1:30 p.m., when a concerned citizen reported a Toyota Sienna bus […]
Tinubu Appoints PTDF Secretary, Renews TCN CEO’s Term
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has appointed Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), replacing Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who resigned to contest the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State. In a separate move, President Tinubu renewed the appointment of Engineer Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz as Managing Director […]
WAR: US Embassy Urges Americans to Evacuate Iraq Immediately
The United States Embassy in Baghdad has issued an urgent advisory calling on American citizens to leave Iraq immediately. The warning, released on Thursday, cites credible indications that Iran-aligned Iraqi militias may plan attacks in central Baghdad within the next 24 to 48 hours. The Embassy noted that these militias have a history of targeting […]
Fidelity Bank Strengthens Capital, Prepares for Major Expansion
Fidelity Bank Plc has completed a successful recapitalisation exercise, positioning itself for significant growth and expansion in Nigeria’s banking sector. The bank’s recapitalisation, launched in March 2024, has been described as one of the most successful and least disruptive in the history of Nigeria’s banking industry, reflecting strong investor confidence. Fidelity Bank combined a public […]
BREAKING: Court Orders Senator Kingibe to Respond to ADC Suspension Dispute
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a request by the Wuse Ward leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in party activities following her alleged suspension. In a ruling on Thursday, Justice Lifu directed the ward leaders, reportedly aligned with Minister of […]
Tems Says Marriage Should Foster Growth, Not Just Love
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi has shared her perspective on marriage, emphasizing that it should be pursued as a path for personal growth rather than based solely on emotions. In a recent interview with media personality Angie Martinez, the multiple Grammy Award nominee discussed the challenges inherent in marriage and stressed that couples should enter it […]
Lanre Onilu Withdraws, Supports Bolarinwa for Kwara Governorship
Mallam Lanre Issa Onilu, Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and aspirant in the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race in Kwara State, has formally withdrawn from the contest. Onilu announced his decision in a statement personally signed and released early Thursday, citing the high calibre of aspirants seeking the party’s governorship […]
