Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), condemned the recent bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. He described the attacks as barbaric and unacceptable. Kwankwaso urged security agencies to intensify efforts to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent future incidents. Attack Claims Multiple Lives The explosions occurred…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State approved 100 hectares of land at the Abia Airport Project for the Nigerian Air Force to establish a training base. The governor made this announcement during a meeting with military officials in Umuahia, the state capital. Consequently, the approval marks a significant step toward enhancing military aviation training in…
The United States Secret Service opened a nationwide recruitment drive for its Uniformed Division in March 2026. The agency offered new officers a 75,000 recruitment incentive to join the Secret Service Police. A spokesman confirmed the incentive payments would be disbursed in annual installments after candidates completed all required training and graduated from the necessary…
Ali Bahreini, Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, addressed the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday. He declared that his country would not submit to what he termed “lawless aggression.” Furthermore, he warned that Iran’s population of 90 million citizens remained in “grave danger” from ongoing military strikes by the United…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State approved the immediate recruitment of 473 medical personnel on March 16, 2026. The governor announced the decision during a meeting with health officials at the Government House in Maiduguri. He stated that the recruitment drive aimed to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. Officials Emphasize Urgent Need The Commissioner…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cybersecurity and protecting the digital rights and privacy of Nigerians as online activities continue to grow across the country. According to Ayodele Bakare, Assistant Director in the Cybersecurity Department of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The government has already developed several policy and regulatory…
Leading Nigerian financial institution Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of a new branch in Manchester. Thus marking another step in its international expansion strategy. The move is part of the bank’s broader effort to strengthen financial connections between Africa and global markets, particularly between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Expanding International Presence The…
A passenger train traveling from Kaduna to Abuja derailed Monday morning, injuring multiple passengers and disrupting rail services along the critical corridor. The accident occurred near the Kubwa district of the Federal Capital Territory at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time. Incident Details Emerge The Nigerian Railway Corporation confirmed the derailment in a brief statement issued…
A Pakistani oil tanker successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz with its automatic transponder system activated. Marine Traffic, a vessel monitoring service, reported the transit on Monday. The tanker completed its journey despite major disruptions to shipping in the crucial Middle East waterway caused by the ongoing regional war. Marine Traffic Confirms Movement Marine Traffic…
Nigerian music star Chike has publicly accused a woman identified as Chioma Nneoma Ochibili of allegedly defrauding him of $20,000 (about ₦28 million) in a business deal that he now claims never existed. The singer made the allegation in a series of posts on X on Monday morning. Where he expressed frustration over the situation…
