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target=_blank>Bandits Kill One, Abduct Five in Fresh Attack on Sokoto Community
Suspected bandits have attacked Mallamawar Yari village in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing one person and abducting five others. The attack took place in the early hours of Sunday. Spokesperson of the Sokoto State Police Command, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, confirmed the incident. He, however, dismissed reports circulating on some online platforms that
target=_blank>Fuel price changes driven by market forces – NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says fluctuations in fuel pump prices are a direct result of market dynamics under Nigeria’s deregulated downstream petroleum sector. The authority’s spokesperson, George Ene-Ita, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja while reacting to the recent increase in fuel
target=_blank>Hardship: How FCT women are converting their private cars to commercial use
Many women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have converted their private cars into informal taxis, popularly known as “kabu-kabu”, in order to make ends meet. Some of the female drivers told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, that the move was necesitated due to the economic hardship. NAN reports that
target=_blank>Anthony Placid replaces Benjamin Hundeyin as Force PRO
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Placid, as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. This was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by Hundeyin, who signed as the outgoing spokesperson at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. According to the
target=_blank>Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Bank Workers in Taraba
Troops of the Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued two kidnap victims during an intelligence-led search operation in Gborgbor Village of Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. Spokesperson of OPWS, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, said on Sunday that the rescue operation was carried out in the early hours of Friday following credible intelligence that armed
target=_blank>One Dead, Six Injured in Lagos Autocrash
A female passenger has died while six others sustained injuries in a road crash involving a commercial bus on Sunday morning in Lagos. The accident occurred at New Castle Bus Stop, inward Gbagada, along the Oworonsoki-Apapa Expressway. Eyewitnesses said the commercial bus lost control and rammed into a roadside culvert. The impact of the crash
target=_blank>Middle East crisis could spiral beyond anyone’s control, UN chief warns
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that with the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, “could spiral beyond anyone’s control”. “All the unlawful attacks in the Middle East and beyond are causing tremendous suffering and harm to civilians throughout the region,” Guterres said. The UN chief also warned that the crisis “pose a grave a
target=_blank>Army dismisses reports on murder of 40 soldiers in Borno
The Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force North East ‘Operation HADIN KAI’, has dismissed the report by online media (not Daily Trust) claiming that over 40 soldiers were killed in multiple Boko Haram attacks in Borno State. In a statement by the spokesman of the Operation, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, urged the public to
target=_blank>DisCos generated N207bn from power bills in December — NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) collected N207.49 billion from customers in December 2025. The regulator disclosed this in its December commercial performance factsheet published on its website in Abuja at the weekend. According to the report, the 11 electricity distribution companies billed consumers N258.66 billion during the month. “Out
target=_blank>Police begin screening for constable recruitment
The Police command in Jigawa has concluded arrangements for physical and credentials screening of applicants seeking recruitment from the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Shiisu Lawan, disclosed this in a statement issued in Dutse. Lawan said the screening would hold from March 9 to April 18 at the Police State Headquarters, Dutse. He advised applicants
target=_blank>NSCDC arrests suspect over fake bank alert scam in Bauchi
A 30-year-old man, Hanif Muhammad Umar, has been taken into custody by the Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over an alleged fake bank transfer used to obtain a vehicle valued at N7 million. Officials of the corps displayed the suspect and the recovered car to journalists at the
NSCDC arrests suspect over fake bank alert scam in Bauchi
target=_blank>Wike confirms appointment of 1,659 FCTA workers employed in 2016, 2019
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has approved the confirmation of the appointments of 1,659 staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The 1,659 staff whose appointments were confirmed were among the 2,281 who sat for the confirmation examination conducted by the FCT Civil Service Commission on February 28, 2026. In
Wike confirms appointment of 1,659 FCTA workers employed in 2016, 2019
target=_blank>Turkey: Beşiktaş chief blasts referee after Osimhen escapes red in Istanbul derby
Beşiktaş vice-president Hakan Daltaban has protested the decision to let Victor Osimhen off the hook in the Istanbul derby with Galatasaray. The Black Eagles were defeated 1–0 by the title holders in their Turkish Super Lig encounter on Saturday night. Osimhen’s 41st-minute strike proved decisive as Galatasaray snatched an important victory that boosted their chances
Turkey: Beşiktaş chief blasts referee after Osimhen escapes red in Istanbul derby
target=_blank>EPL: Negative analysis – Evra slams Scholes, Neville, Keane as he defends Carrick
Former France international, Patrice Evra has slammed Manchester United legends Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Roy Keane while defending caretaker manager Michael Carrick. Evra, a former Manchester United left-back, criticized Scholes, Neville and Keane over an ‘unnecessary and negative analysis’ they made about Carrick. Carrick has won seven out of his first eight games for
EPL: Negative analysis – Evra slams Scholes, Neville, Keane as he defends Carrick
target=_blank>‘He won’t last long without my approval’ — Trump on Iran’s next leader
United States President Donald Trump has declared that whoever emerges as Iran’s next Supreme Leader would need Washington’s approval to remain in power, warning that the individual “is not going to last long” otherwise. Speaking in an interview with ABC News on Sunday, Trump said the United States intends to ensure Iran’s leadership does not
‘He won’t last long without my approval’ — Trump on Iran’s next leader
target=_blank>Serie A: Orban provides assist in Hellas Verona’s win over Bologna
Gift Orban provided an assist as Hellas Verona defeated Bologna 2-1 in their Serie A clash on Sunday. Jonathan Rowe gave Bologna the lead four minutes after the break. Bologna fought back with Martin Frese equalising in the 53rd minute. Orban teed up Kieron Bowie for the winning goal four minutes later. The Nigerian striker
Serie A: Orban provides assist in Hellas Verona’s win over Bologna
target=_blank>2027: Resign now if you want to contest – Niger Govt orders political appointees
The Niger State Government has directed all political appointees and public office holders intending to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions on or before March 23, 2026. The directive, issued by Secretary to the Government of Niger State, SSG, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, follows the release of the revised 2027 electoral timetable
2027: Resign now if you want to contest – Niger Govt orders political appointees
target=_blank>IWD: We’ve reserved 40% of party positions for women – ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has reiterated its commitment to strengthening women’s participation in politics and governance in Nigeria. The party said its constitution reserves 40 percent of all party positions at every level for women, making it one of the few political parties in the country with a clear framework aimed at promoting female
IWD: We’ve reserved 40% of party positions for women – ADC
target=_blank>Turkey: ‘He’s the greatest’ – Ex-Besiktas director Önder Özen hails Osimhen
A former director of football for Besiktas, Önder Özen, believes that Victor Osimhen is the greatest striker in Turkiye and in the region. He made these remarks on the Neo Spor YouTube channel following Galatasaray’s 1-0 victory over Besiktas in the Istanbul derby on Saturday. Osimhen emerged as the standout player of the derby, scoring
Turkey: ‘He’s the greatest’ – Ex-Besiktas director Önder Özen hails Osimhen
target=_blank>‘I’m possessed by Holy Spirit’ – Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze
Arsenal star, Eberechi Eze, has declared that he is ‘possessed by the Holy Spirit’ after scoring a goal for the team against Mansfield Town in the FA Cup on Saturday. The England international played a key role in securing the win during the fifth round of the competition, with teammate Noni Madueke also contributing to
‘I’m possessed by Holy Spirit’ – Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze
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