Iran: Explosions Hit U.S. Embassy in Baghdad After Militia Strikes
A series of explosions struck the United States Embassy Baghdad on Saturday morning in Baghdad, sending a plume of black smoke into the sky and raising fresh security concerns in the region. According to reports, the embassy complex was hit during the incident, although the exact cause of the blasts has not been officially confirmed. […]
Plateau Cleric Accuses NSA of Diverting U.S. Troops
A Plateau State cleric, Ezekiel Dachomo, has accused Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, of allegedly influencing the deployment of United States troops away from Plateau State after recent counterterrorism operations in northern Nigeria. Dachomo, who serves as the Barkin Ladi Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), made the allegation in […]
Lookman Seeks to End Goal Drought Against Getafe
Ademola Lookman will be aiming to end a five-match goal drought when Atlético Madrid face Getafe CF in a La Liga clash on Saturday. The match will take place at the Metropolitano Stadium, with Atlético looking to maintain their recent strong run of form. Lookman, who joined the Spanish side from Atalanta BC during the […]
Tinubu Appoints Fola Adeola to Lead Petroleum Reform Task Force
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Fola Adeola as chairman of a nine-member Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Task Force tasked with advancing structural reforms in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The appointment was announced on Friday in a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the committee will design and coordinate the […]
Ex-Lawmaker Urges PDP Leaders to Resolve Crisis
A former member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Mathew Simon Gwazah, has called on factions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve their differences and unite for the stability of the party and the growth of democracy in Nigeria. Gwazah, who represented the Zangon Kataf constituency, said internal disputes within the party […]
NiMet Warns Northern States of Rising Meningitis Risk
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that several northern states could face an increased risk of cerebrospinal meningitis as temperatures rise across parts of the country. In a public health advisory issued Thursday on its X platform, the agency said the disease is a serious infection that affects the protective membranes covering the brain […]
Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to ₦1,175/Litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has revised its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦1,175 per litre, prompting depot operators to temporarily suspend sales while adjusting to the new pricing. The refinery had earlier reduced the petrol price by ₦100 to ₦1,075 per litre on March 10, 2026, down from the previous ₦1,175 per litre. […]
ADC Emerges as Leading Opposition, More Defections Expected
Legal practitioner Kenneth Okonkwo has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as Nigeria’s leading opposition party, predicting that additional politicians will soon join its ranks. Okonkwo made the comments on Channels TV during a Friday morning briefing, noting that the party’s growth is not driven by access to government power or resources. “We’re not APC; […]
King Mitchy Apologises for Substance Use During Live Video
Popular social media influencer King Mitchy has issued a public apology following backlash over a recent live video in which she admitted to taking a substance on air. In a statement shared on her Instagram page, Mitchy acknowledged her actions were inappropriate and expressed regret for disappointing her followers, particularly young girls who look up […]
Broda Shaggy Hospitalised After Alleged Shooting in Ogun
Popular Nigerian content creator Samuel Animashaun Perry also know as Broda Shaggi has reportedly been hospitalised after sustaining a gunshot injury in Ogun State. The incident allegedly occurred on Sunday at the Sango Ota Bridge, where the entertainer was said to be filming content at the time of the shooting. Details surrounding the circumstances of […]
