140 Feared Missing After Iranian Navy Ship IRIS Dena Sinks Off Sri Lanka – 32 Rescued
Sri Lanka’s Navy has rescued 32 people after an Iranian Navy ship, IRIS Dena, sank in the early hours of Tuesday, March 3, 2026, off the coast of Sri Lanka.…
APC Successfully Conducts State Congresses in 31 States – Five States Excluded Amid Boycotts and Internal Crises
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, successfully held its state congresses across 31 states of the federation, describing the exercise as largely peaceful, transparent and well-attended.…
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mp4 Your browser doesn’t support the video tag. DSS Detains Officers Over El-Rufai’s Return: Five security officers have been detained for compromising their professional standards and accepting bribes to grant…
Adamu Atiku Abubakar Resigns as Adamawa Commissioner for Works and Energy Development
Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State, has officially resigned from his position. In a resignation…
Governor Sanwo-Olu Approves Adetola John as New Accountant-General & Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the redeployment of Adetola John as the new Accountant-General of Lagos State and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office (STO), effective Monday, March 2,…
Global Oil Tanker Rates Hit Historic Highs as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Strait of Hormuz Shipping
Freight rates for supertankers carrying crude oil from the Persian Gulf have surged to record levels in the past 48 hours as escalating military conflict between Iran, the United States,…
Umahi: Ohiri’s Deletion of Videos, Allegations Shows She Was Out to Tarnish My Image – Accuser Quietly Removes Years-Old Posts Accusing Me of Debt, Sexual Harassment
The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, has accused Mrs. Tracy Nither Ohiri of orchestrating a deliberate campaign to tarnish his reputation after she quietly deleted years-old videos and social…
Stakeholders Urge Speedy Passage of National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF) Bill to Drive Sustainable STI Financing in Nigeria
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s technology and innovation ecosystem have called for the accelerated passage of the National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF) Bill currently before the National Assembly, describing it as…
NiDCOM Assures Safety of Nigerians in Middle East Amid Escalating Iran Conflict – FG Monitoring Situation, Urges Vigilance
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has reassured Nigerians living in the Middle East that the Federal Government is actively monitoring the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the region and…
NCPC Suspends All Pilgrimages to Israel and Middle East Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
The Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has announced the immediate suspension of all pilgrimages to Israel and the broader Middle East region due to the sharp escalation of conflict and…