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 […]
Federal Judge Strikes Down Pentagon Press Policy as Unconstitutional
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has invalidated a Pentagon policy governing media access, ruling that it violates constitutional protections for press freedom and due process. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman issued the decision late Friday, siding with The New York Times, which challenged the policy in court. The rules, introduced by the Department of […]
Democrats Block DHS Funding Again, Demand ICE Reforms After Minneapolis Shootings
Democratic lawmakers on Friday once again blocked a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, marking the fifth failed attempt to restore funding since the agency’s shutdown began in mid-February. Democrats say they will not approve funding unless significant reforms are made to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, citing concerns […]
Appeal Court Voids Earlier Ruling, Orders Fresh Hearing In El-Rufai Case
The Court of Appeal Nigeria has set aside a previous judgment in a fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ordering that the case be retried before a different judge. In a unanimous ruling delivered on March 17, the appellate court nullified the earlier decision of the Federal High Court, citing […]
