United States Central Command officials confirmed the crash of a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker in western Iraq. Consequently four crew members died in the incident. Central Command Issues Statement United States Central Command released an official statement on Friday. The command reported that the aircraft went down at about 2pm eastern time on March 12. The…
CBN (The Central Bank of Nigeria), directed commercial banks to restrict access to certain banking services for large ticket borrowers with non performing loans. Officials took this decisive step on March 12 2026 to safeguard the financial system and strengthen credit discipline. Central Bank Issues Circular Dr Olubukola Akinwunmi Akinniyi signed the circular as director…
Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa addressed journalists on Thursday after a closed-door security meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. General Christopher Musa spoke following the briefing that involved top service chiefs and the newly appointed Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu. Musa Counters Media Reports on Casualties General Christopher Musa clarified…
The United States Embassy in Abuja issued a security alert on March 13, 2026, regarding planned demonstrations by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria. The diplomatic mission informed U.S. citizens that the group announced its intention to assemble and march in Abuja and other Nigerian cities on the same day. “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs…
The Federal Government approved N4 billion in take-off grants for two new tertiary institutions. It allocated N2 billion each to the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Abuja and the Federal University of Science and Technology in Epe, Lagos State. The funds aimed to accelerate early operations. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa announced the approval…
Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Broda Shaggi has reportedly hospitalised after sustaining an alleged gunshot injury while filming a comedy skit in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. The entertainer, whose real name is Samuel Perry, said to have injured on Sunday afternoon. This was while shooting a skit with members of his production…
More than 10,000 young people gathered in Kaduna to catch a glimpse of rising Nigerian internet personality Peller in his State tour yesterday. Thus highlighting the growing influence of digital creators beyond social media. The event quickly turned into a large fan gathering, with enthusiastic youths showing up in huge numbers to celebrate the 22-year-old…
Nigeria’s latest Treasury Bills auction witnessed massive investor demand, attracting ₦2.78 trillion in subscriptions. This by far exceeding the ₦850 billion initially offered by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Treasury Bills Primary Market Auction, conducted on March 11, 2026, recorded subscriptions that were about 227% higher than the amount offered, highlighting strong investor appetite…
Technology expert Gunu Usman has launched a new artificial intelligence application called BAT-BOT AI in Abuja. Predicting that Nigeria’s 2027 elections will largely influenced by digital engagement on smartphones. According to Usman, the future of political campaigns in Nigeria driven by technology, social media, and AI-powered communication platforms capable of reaching millions of voters instantly….
A new study has revealed that Nigeria’s poverty rate surged to 63% following the removal of the petrol subsidy. Highlighting the significant economic hardship many households have faced since the reform introduced. The findings presented during a policy dialogue organized by Agora Policy in Abuja. Where experts and stakeholders gathered to assess the impact of…
