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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has pledged to address erosion challenges and complete an abandoned road project in Abaji area council. He also announced the empowerment of traditional rulers in the nation’s capital, Abuja. Wike made the pledges on Tuesday during an thanksgiving visit to Abaji on behalf of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the council’s overwhelming support for …

Seven-time African champions, and Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will today (Wednesday) face Colombia as they begin their campaign in the FIBA ​​Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament. Although Nigeria has secured a spot in the 2026 FIBA ​​Women’s Basketball World Cup after winning the 2025 AfroBasket Women’s title, Nigeria will have a tough five-game schedule in the tournament …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new basic standards for automated anti-money laundering solutions for deposit banks and other financial institutions. Deposit Money Banks now have 18 months to fully comply, while other financial institutions have 24 months starting March 10, 2026, to meet the requirements. The new directive was announced in a circular dated March 10, 2026 …

Elon Musk is the richest individual on record, with an estimated wealth of $839 billion, Forbes said on Tuesday, while a record 3,428 billionaires worldwide saw their combined fortunes reach an all-time high of $20.1 trillion. Musk topped Forbes’ list of the world’s billionaires for the second year in a row after his fortune swelled by about $500 billion over …

At least six people died in a bus fire in Switzerland, which was allegedly started by a man inside the vehicle, according to police reports and local media. Police said the fire broke out in Kerzers, a town in the western region of Friborg, at around 6.25pm ​​on Tuesday. The victims have not been identified. Five people were injured, including …

Amid the distant sounds of bombs and gunfire, we heard church bells ringing on the outskirts of Beirut. Then we saw a large group of people gathered, all dressed in black. They had to come to the Maronite place of worship, the Sacred Heart church, to commemorate the death of a man named Sami Ghafari. The 66-year-old man was killed …

IWD 2026: NHRC retains Bwari town hall, urges action on women’s rights and justice The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) organized a town hall awareness program in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, calling for stronger action to protect and promote the rights of women and girls. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of …

A court in Ebute Metta, Lagos, has ordered the remand of four police officers accused of allegedly shooting and killing traders at the popular Owode Onirin International Spare Parts Market. The suspects, Manu Bala (41), Jibrin Samaila (47), Ibrahim Garuba (29) and Ibrahim Kashimu (26) were remanded to Kirikiri Custodial Center to await legal advice from the Lagos State Director …

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Monday, rejected four of the nine commissioner candidates submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara for screening and confirmation. However, the DPR has approved five candidates for commissioners after going through a strict screening process that lasted more than two hours. This was stated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Martin Amaewhule, who …

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on the federal government and oil companies to strictly adhere to international wetland conservation standards before any resumption of oil operations in Ogoniland, following the area’s designation as a Ramsar site of international importance. MOSOP President, Olu Andah Wai-Ogosu, made the appeal in a statement issued to journalists in …