SERAP Urges Senate to Name Officials in ₦210trn NNPCL Probe
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to compel the Senate’s Public Accounts Committee to publicly disclose the identities of officials implicated in the alleged ₦210 trillion discrepancies in the accounts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a letter dated March 21, 2026, and signed […]
Tinubu Urged to Address Power Woes, Rising Fuel Prices
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address worsening electricity supply and increasing fuel costs across the country. Speaking in Osogbo, Oyintiloye described the persistent power outages as a major source of hardship for Nigerians and a setback to reforms in the energy sector. He lamented […]
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Open to Neutral Shipping, Warns Against ‘Enemy’ Vessels
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping, but warned that vessels linked to its adversaries will not be permitted safe passage, according to remarks reported Sunday by state media. Ali Mousavi, Iran’s representative to the International Maritime Organization and ambassador to the U.K., said ships not affiliated with what Tehran […]
Iran Fires Long-Range Missiles Toward U.S. Base, Expanding Reach Beyond Previous Limits
Iran significantly escalated its conflict with the United States on Friday by launching two intermediate-range ballistic missiles toward Diego Garcia, a key U.S.-U.K. military installation in the Indian Ocean. The strike, targeting a location roughly 2,500 miles from Iran, suggests Tehran’s missile capabilities extend far beyond previously stated limits. Prior to the start of hostilities […]
Trump Threatens to Deploy ICE at Airports Amid DHS Funding Standoff
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to deploy federal immigration officers to assist with airport security starting Monday if Congress fails to pass a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. In a series of social media posts, Trump said agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be sent to airports […]
Gas Station Explosion Injures Residents In Calabar
Several residents have been injured after a gas station explosion rocked Calabar, triggering panic across the area. The blast occurred in Edibe Edibe, within Calabar South Local Government Area, leaving multiple victims with varying degrees of injuries and damaging nearby buildings and properties. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion before fire engulfed parts of the […]
Fear Grips Ozoro As Female Students Flee After Festival Violence
Panic has spread across Ozoro in Delta State following the assault of several women during a traditional festival, forcing many female students to leave the area over fears of further attacks. The unrest stems from the controversial “Alue-Do” festival, where disturbing videos showed women being chased, stripped, and assaulted by groups of youths—triggering outrage nationwide. […]
ADC Leadership Battle Deepens As Bala Faction Asks INEC To Recognise New Command
The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress has escalated, with a rival faction urging the Independent National Electoral Commission to withdraw recognition of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as national chairman and secretary of the party. The push is being led by Nafiu Bala, who insists he should assume leadership following the exit of […]
APC Sets March 24 For Screening Of National Office Aspirants
The All Progressives Congress has scheduled Tuesday, March 24, 2026, for the screening of aspirants vying for national positions ahead of its convention. In a notice issued by the party’s Aspirants’ Screening Committee, all candidates who have completed the purchase and submission of their nomination forms were invited to participate in the exercise. The screening […]
Explosion Triggers Blackout Across Parts Of Lagos After Deadly Tanker Crash
Several communities in Lagos have been thrown into darkness following a gas tanker explosion on the Lekki-Epe Expressway that left two people dead and caused widespread damage. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company confirmed that the blast severely damaged key power infrastructure, including the Ibeju and Medallion 33kV feeders, disrupting electricity supply across affected areas. Communities […]
