Train Incident on Abuja-Kaduna Line: Several Passengers Injured in Coupling Failure Near Asham Station – No Fatalities Recorded
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that several passengers sustained injuries following a train incident on the Abuja-Kaduna route on Monday morning, March 16, 2026. In an official statement,…
President Tinubu Swears In Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally sworn in Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance during a brief ceremony at the State House, Abuja, on Monday, March 16,…
Oyo Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Community Clash in Asalu, Lalupon – One Dead, Others Injured, Manhunt Ongoing
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested one suspect in connection with a violent altercation in Asalu Community, Lalupon, Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State, which left one person…
Femi Fani-Kayode Accuses El-Rufai of Attempting to Shut Down AIT, Seize Land and Burn Station During Obasanjo Era – Claims Intervention Saved Media House
Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has launched a scathing attack on former Kaduna State Governor and ex-FCT Minister Nasir El-Rufai, alleging serious human rights abuses and attempts to silence…
Olamide Turns 37: A Decade-Plus Legacy as Nigeria’s Street King, Hitmaker, and Industry Builder
Nigerian rap icon and music executive Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide Baddo, celebrates his 37th birthday today, March 16, 2026 a milestone that cements his place as one of…
Suspected Jihadists Attack Military Post in Maiduguri Suburb – First Major Assault in Years on Borno Capital Outskirts
Suspected Boko Haram or ISWAP jihadists launched an overnight assault on a Nigerian military position in the Ajilari Cross district, a southwestern suburb of Maiduguri, in the early hours of…
Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria Criticises UN Security Council Resolution on Gulf Crisis as “One-Sided” and “Politically Motivated”
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Nigeria, Gholamreza Raja, has strongly criticised the recent United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Iran’s military actions in the Gulf region,…
President Tinubu Set for Landmark State Visit to United Kingdom from March 17–19, 2026 – First Full State Visit in 57 Years
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a historic state visit to the United Kingdom from March 17 to 19, 2026, marking Nigeria’s first full state visit to the UK…
Saudi Arabia Announces 4-Day Eid Al-Fitr Holiday for Private & Non-Profit Sectors Starting March 18, 2026
Saudi authorities have officially declared the Eid Al-Fitr holiday for employees in the private and non-profit sectors, with the break commencing at the end of the working day on Wednesday,…
FIFA Sanctions NFF and FECOFA Over Breaches in November 2025 World Cup Qualifier Clash – Nigeria’s Eligibility Petition Still Pending
World football governing body FIFA has imposed fines on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Fédération Congolaise de Football Association (FECOFA) following incidents during their tense 2026 FIFA World…