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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Monday’s suicide bomb attack in Maiduguri, Borno State, as evidence of the failure of the APC-led government to tackle rising insecurity in the country. The bombing left at least 23 people dead and more than 100 injured. In a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, on Tuesday, the PDP said that …

The Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ in the World, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, has condemned the proliferation of unauthorized theological seminaries within the church, warning that certificates issued by such institutions would not be recognized. Oshoffa, in a note dated March 16, 2026 and addressed to all regions, districts, zones and ecclesial pastors, accused some …

It’s our second day in Iran – a country at war, and its capital, Tehran, is both tense and calm. Many fled, those left behind continued to live as best they could. There was the sound of outgoing anti-aircraft fire and the thud of incoming missiles. We were told that police stations and checkpoints were frequently targeted. But just two …

The Anambra State Police Command, on Monday, vowed to fish out and prosecute officers caught in a viral video engaging in unprofessional conduct in Onitsha. Officers, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Tochukwu Ikenga, said the command received a complaint regarding a viral video of motorists being extorted by officers at a checkpoint. Ikenga added that the command, through Divisional Police …

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Burna Boy, has made history as the first African artist to gross over $3 million on an Oceania tour. According to global tour analytics platform Touring Data, his “No Sign of Weakness” tour earned $3.1 million from 31,000 tickets sold across four shows in Australia. Sydney’s games at Qudos Bank Arena were particularly prominent, generating $1.117 million …

Nigerian drone startup Terra Industries announced that its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground vehicles (UGVs) will now be equipped with weapons, including machine guns and rocket launchers, as part of a secret project with the Nigerian military. This development allows military personnel to neutralize threats detected by drones, thereby expanding the system’s role beyond surveillance. The move represents a …

The Strait of Hotmuz The UK Government has announced a £53m support package to help vulnerable families cope with rising heating oil costs following a surge in global energy prices. The increase is linked to current tensions in the Middle East. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the funding would mainly target low-income families in rural areas, where heating oil is …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Tinubu leaves for England for a state visit hosted by King Charles III President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Tuesday for an official state visit to the UK following an invitation from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.Read more 2. Tinubu swears in Oyedele as minister President Bola …

Operation HADIN KAI confirms that numerous suicide bombings have rocked Maiduguri The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has confirmed multiple suicide bomb blasts in the Maiduguri metropolis. This is contained in a statement signed by OPHK Media Information Officer Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba on Tuesday morning. According to the statement, the incidents occurred at around …

“Saudara-saudara, sepertinya Operasi Kemarahan Epik yang dilancarkan Presiden Trump di Iran mulai terlihat seperti sebuah Kesalahan Epik Operasi. Tiga minggu setelahnya, Iran masih berdiri teguh, dan mengancam untuk tidak bernegosiasi. Menteri Pertahanan negara tersebut, Abbas Araqchi menegaskan bahwa mereka siap untuk terus berperang selama diperlukan. Pemimpin Tertinggi yang baru, Motjaba Khamenei, putra mendiang Ayatollah Khamenei, mengatakan Selat Hormuz akan tetap …