Ondo Govt Bans Okada Operations at Night Over Rising Insecurity
The Ondo State Government has banned the operation of commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. across the state as part of efforts to curb…
Afrobeats Industry Largely Lagos-Centred, Influenced by Yoruba Culture – Omah Lay
Nigerian singer Omah Lay has shared his views on the structure of the Afrobeats industry, stating that the genre is largely centred in Lagos and strongly influenced by the Yoruba…
Three Senators Defect from PDP to APC Amid Political Realignments
No fewer than three senators have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as political realignments intensify ahead of the next electoral cycle.…
Senate Raises Alarm Over Renewed Insurgent Attacks in Borno After Deadly Assault on Army Base
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday expressed fresh concern over the resurgence of insurgent attacks in Borno State following a deadly assault on a Nigerian Army formation in Kukawa Local Government…
Reps Amend Electoral Act, Criminalise Dual Party Membership with N10m Fine, Two-Year Jail Term
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has amended the Electoral Act 2026 to criminalise dual membership of political parties, introducing strict penalties including a fine of N10 million or a maximum of…
Kunle Afolayan Laments Rising Diesel Cost, Says N11m Monthly Bill Threatens Film Village Operations
Renowned Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has raised concern over the rising cost of diesel in Nigeria, revealing that the surge in fuel prices has placed enormous financial pressure…
Court of Appeal Urges PDP Factions to Seek Settlement in Elective Convention Dispute
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has granted parties involved in the dispute over the elective convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) permission to explore an amicable settlement,…
DDNews Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 11th of March, 2026.
mp4 Your browser doesn’t support the video tag. National NewsJihadists Kill 10 Troops in Coordinated Raids: Boko Haram and ISWAP militants launched overnight attacks on military bases in Borno and…
UNILAG ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike Over ‘Amputated’ Salaries for January & February 2026
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike starting Wednesday, March 11, 2026, over what it described as “amputated”…
UAE Temporarily Shuts Down Ruwais Refinery After Drone Strike Sparks Fire – Major Blow to Gulf Oil Output Amid Escalating Conflict
The United Arab Emirates has temporarily suspended operations at the Ruwais Refinery, one of the world’s largest crude oil processing facilities, after a drone strike ignited a fire in the…