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The Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) has prosecuted thirty-six for seventy-seven traffic offences in a mobile court session organized at Nteje in Anambra State, as part of the Command’s efforts to reduce road traffic crashes. Presided over by Magistrate Maria Anyanbolu, the court convicted thirty offenders while six were discharged. Among the offences recorded during the exercise were seat belt use violations, speed limiting device violations, and light sign violations. Seven Killed, 14 Injured in Jigawa Road Accident Others were overloading, failure to move over for emergency vehicles, number plate violations, driver’s licence and offences. Four of the offenders were…

The management of Igbinedion Education Centre has expelled two students after a viral video showed them bullying and physically assaulting another student. In the video, the students were seen in a classroom, where the victim was flogged, knocked to the ground, kicked in the stomach, and stamped on the head. The school confirmed that it had launched an immediate investigation after the video surfaced online and took disciplinary action against the students involved. “We are aware of a video currently circulating online showing a serious incident of bullying and physical assault involving students at the school,” the statement said. “The…

Iran’s military has warned that it considers ports in the United Arab Emirates legitimate targets, urging residents to avoid them. In a statement carried by state TV, Tehran’s central operational command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, said the country “considers it its legitimate right to defend its national sovereignty and territory by striking American enemy missiles located in ports, docks and US military hideouts” in the UAE. Aluminium Prices Surge After Iran Attacks Gulf Plants The warning comes after US forces struck multiple military targets on Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil hub in the Persian Gulf. President Donald Trump said the US…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has called on media professionals to support the vision of the Nigeria Police Force in strengthening security across the country. Disu made the appeal during a visit to the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, located in Utako, Abuja. The IGP assured that the Nigeria Police Force under his leadership would continue to prioritise the protection of lives and property nationwide. He also urged journalists to maintain cordial relationships with other professional bodies and adhere strictly to the ethics of journalism while carrying out their duties. Earlier, the Chairman of…

The Kano State Government has approved the early payment of March 2026 salaries for civil servants to enable them prepare for the forthcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf directed the immediate release and payment of the salaries to all state civil servants ahead of the Sallah festivities. Tinubu Donates Salaries to Soldiers, Families of Fallen Heroes The Acting Head of Service, Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Office of the Head of Service in Kano. According to her, the directive was aimed at enabling workers to prepare adequately for the celebration of the…

Ado Salisu A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded Chief Anthony Woherem at the Kuje Correctional Centre following his arraignment over alleged forgery and money laundering. Woherem was arraigned on March 11, 2026, before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Court 3, in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CR/681/2025. The court granted the defendant bail in the sum of N150 million with two sureties of N50 million each, while the defendant is to provide N50 million himself. Justice Nyako ruled that the sureties must possess verifiable property within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The judge also ordered Woherem to…

Jamilu Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has provided humanitarian assistance to more than 7,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State who are currently taking refuge in Kashere community in Gombe State. The displaced persons fled their communities following recent attacks in parts of Bauchi State and are now sheltered at a camp located in Kashere. KNSG, UNICEF Seek Stronger Collaboration to Tackle Malnutrition Speaking during the distribution of relief materials at the camp, the Chief of Field Office at UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office, Nuzhat Rafique, said the organisation was collaborating with the…

The Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) has sought stronger collaboration with the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) to enhance retirement preparation training for civil servants and improve overall public service delivery. The Administrative Chief Executive Officer of PSIN, Imeh Okon, led a delegation from the institute on a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Tunji Olaopa, in Abuja. NITDA Rewards Civil Servants with Laptops, Targets 95% Digital Literacy by 2030 During the meeting, both institutions discussed strategies to strengthen collaboration in manpower development and capacity building for civil servants across ministries, departments and agencies…

The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) has inducted a new batch of junior staff as part of efforts to strengthen its workforce and improve service delivery to federal public servants. The induction ceremony, held at the Board’s headquarters in Abuja, welcomed the newly recruited officers and introduced them to the organization’s core values, operational structure, and strategic objectives. FG Launches Bold Plan to Revive Nigeria’s Textile Industry The programme also provided the new employees with an overview of the Board’s mandate of facilitating access to affordable housing loans for federal public servants across the country. Speaking at the…

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to revive Nigeria’s once vibrant Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry with a strategic initiative aimed at establishing integrated industrial parks that will strengthen the entire value chain and stimulate large-scale industrial growth. The initiative took centre stage at a high-level meeting convened by the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Abuja. The meeting brought together key development and financial institutions including the Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, Dapo Olusi; the Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, Abba Bello; and the…

Ado Salisu Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, will lead agencies under the ministry to participate in the 2026 National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition 2026 (NASTOCE 2026) scheduled to hold in Abuja later this month. The conference, which will take place from March 30 to 31 at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, will bring together stakeholders from government ministries, departments and agencies to explore how sports, tourism and aviation can jointly contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth. On the opening day of the conference, Keyamo is expected to lead the aviation ministry and its agencies at a plenary…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has condemned the continued detention of two Nigerians, Sani Waspapping and Abubakar Adamu, by the Department of State Services (DSS) over comments made on social media regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In a statement by the Executive Director of CITAD, Y. Z. Ya’u, the organisation expressed deep concern over what it described as a troubling trend of targeting individuals for expressing critical views online. According to CITAD, credible reports indicate that one of the detainees is currently facing prosecution on what the organisation described as questionable charges. The group…

The Kano State Ministry of Planning and Budget (MoPB) has commended the Community of Practice (CoP) on Accountability for its sustained efforts toward reducing zero-dose immunisation in the state. The Acting Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Malam Abdul Ajumawa, gave the commendation during a meeting with members of the CoP on immunisation, where discussions focused on strengthening collaboration and reviewing strategies to address the challenge of zero-dose and under-immunised children in Kano State. Ajumawa explained that the ministry plays a key role in supporting the preparation of government documents in line with macroeconomic considerations during the budget process. BOOST Leads…

Nine senators on Thursday defected from their political parties to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the letters of defection during plenary. Aminu Tambuwal, senator representing Sokoto south, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ADC, while Enyinnaya Abaribe, senator representing Abia south, moved from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the ADC. ADC, NNPP Reject Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 Victor Umeh, senator representing Anambra central, defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the ADC. In his letter, Umeh said his decision followed the crisis within the leadership of the Labour Party.…

Ado Salisu Few figures have embodied the rise and global reach of Nigerian basketball like Olumide Oyedeji, whose career as a player, captain, and administrator positions him uniquely to lead the sport into a new era. Oyedeji’s journey began at Loyola College, Ibadan, where his talent and determination earned him a place on the school’s senior basketball team. He later rose through the ranks under Coach Ayodele Bakare at Ebun Comet Basketball Club, winning a national championship and earning an MVP award in 1997. His breakthrough came in 2000 when he was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics as the 42nd…

Tracyniter “Tracy” Nicholas Ohiri, a businesswoman, has retracted her earlier allegations of sexual harassment and unpaid contracts against Dave Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works. In a video statement released on Wednesday, Ohiri said she reached the decision after “proper consultation with my family, friends and legal team, and a painstaking review of events of the past two weeks”. Ohiri admitted that Mr Umahi, the former governor of Ebonyi State, “did not inform me that what happened to the Neyland engineers would happen to me if I visited Ebonyi State”. Nigeria Reviews Nuclear Safety Strategy in EU-Supported Workshop She added that…

Eight Islamic and Arab countries on Thursday condemned Israel for keeping Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem closed during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Israel has shut all holy sites in east Jerusalem’s Old City for security reasons after it began airstrikes with the United States against Iran that have sparked a regional war. Hackers Hit Iranian Apps, Websites After US‑Israeli Strikes The closure coincides with Ramadan, when tens of thousands of Palestinian Muslims would normally pray every Friday at the mosque — the third holiest site in Islam. The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia,…

The federal government says it will not intervene to regulate petrol prices as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to create volatility in global oil markets. In an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, Wale Edun, the minister of finance, said the federal government plans to introduce other initiatives to cushion the impact of the war involving United States (US), Israel, and Iran. Edun said in response to the global developments, President Bola Tinubu already announced the provision of 100,000 additional compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion kits to help vehicles switch to CNG fuel, which costs about 25…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has cut petrol prices at its retail outlets to N1,130 per litre in Lagos and N1,165 per litre in Abuja. The reduction, observed on Wednesday, represents a drop of N100 in Lagos from N1,230 and N95 in Abuja from N1,260. In Lagos, the new prices apply at NNPC outlets on Isheri Oshun Road, Apple Junction, and Ago Palace Way, while in Abuja, pumps in Jabi and Wuse now sell petrol at N1,165 per litre. The move follows a recent reduction by Dangote Refinery, which lowered its ex-gantry petrol price to N1,075 per litre…

The Better Opportunities for Optimal Services Targeted (BOOST) Immunisation Project has intensified efforts to address the challenge of zero-dose and under-immunised children in Kano State through strategic community engagement with the Kano State Tricycle Association Forum (KASTAF). The BOOST project, implemented by Save the Children International with funding support from GlaxoSmithKline, paid an advocacy visit to the leadership of KASTAF in collaboration with the Kano State Community of Practice on Immunisation, Budget Tracking, Advocacy and Accountability (KN CoP). The engagement seeks to strengthen partnerships with influential community groups capable of supporting efforts to improve routine immunisation coverage and reach children…