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  • Cocaine Conviction: 10 Filipino Sailors Fined $6M in Lagos

    By Ifunanya | March 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Cocaine Conviction: 10 Filipino Sailors Fined $6M in Lagos

    Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the conviction of ten Filipino sailors and their vessel, MV Nord Bosporus, for cocaine trafficking, marking a significant penalty in the country’s battle against maritime drug […]

  • NNPP Faction Appeals FCT High Court Ruling on Agbo Major

    By Ifunanya | March 18, 2026 | Comments Off on NNPP Faction Appeals FCT High Court Ruling on Agbo Major

    A faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has declared its intention to appeal a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court judgment that recognised Dr. Agbo Major as the party’s legitimate National Chairman. The […]

  • Slovakia weighs diesel hike for foreigners as pumps run dry

    By Ifunanya | March 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Slovakia weighs diesel hike for foreigners as pumps run dry

    Slovakia is considering measures to restrict fuel purchases by foreign drivers amid a critical diesel shortage that has depleted supplies in border regions. Prime Minister Robert Fico announced the government is evaluating policies such as […]

  • AI Job Crisis: 79% Fear No Gov Plan as Tech Cuts for Profit

    By Ifunanya | March 18, 2026 | Comments Off on AI Job Crisis: 79% Fear No Gov Plan as Tech Cuts for Profit

    A new poll indicates a majority of Americans view artificial intelligence as a significant threat to employment and believe the government must prioritise worker protection over technology sector profits. The survey, conducted by Blue Rose […]

  • Iran Executes Spy for Israel’s Mossad Amid Mideast Violence

    By Ifunanya | March 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Iran Executes Spy for Israel’s Mossad Amid Mideast Violence

    Iran executed a man on Wednesday accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, amidst escalating violence across the Middle East involving missile strikes and airstrikes. The state-linked Tasnim news agency reported the execution, stating […]

  • Tinubu 2027: Renewed Hope Ambassadors Recruit 98,325 in Ondo

    By Ifunanya | March 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Tinubu 2027: Renewed Hope Ambassadors Recruit 98,325 in Ondo

    President Bola Tinubu has directed the recruitment of 25 volunteers from each polling unit in Ondo State to support his re-election bid in the 2027 presidential election, according to the state coordinator of the Renewed […]

  • TB Community Testing Drive: Nigeria for 2026 World TB Day

    By Ifunanya | March 18, 2026 | Comments Off on TB Community Testing Drive: Nigeria for 2026 World TB Day

    Nigeria Rolls Out Community-Led Tuberculosis Strategy Amid Persistent High Burden As the global community prepares for World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, 2026, Nigerian health authorities have underscored the nation’s significant tuberculosis (TB) burden, estimating […]

  • Sporting CP Overturns 3-0 UCL Knockout Deficit, Joins Elite

    By Ifunanya | March 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Sporting CP Overturns 3-0 UCL Knockout Deficit, Joins Elite

    Sporting CP has become only the fifth team in UEFA Champions League history to overcome a three-goal deficit in a knockout tie, achieving the feat with a 5-0 victory over Bodø/Glimt in Lisbon on Tuesday. […]

  • Blackout Worsens as Nigeria GenCos Shut Down Over N6.8T Debt

    By Ifunanya | March 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Blackout Worsens as Nigeria GenCos Shut Down Over N6.8T Debt

    A severe nationwide power crisis is deepening in Nigeria as power generation companies (GenCos) have partially shut down operations, citing an unsustainable debt burden exceeding N6.8 trillion ($4.2 billion). The crisis has left millions without […]

  • Beijing Robotics Expo Highlights Healthcare AI Smart Innovations

    By Ifunanya | March 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Beijing Robotics Expo Highlights Healthcare AI Smart Innovations

    Beijing AI and Robotics Expo Showcases Healthcare-Focused Smart Systems A major robotics exhibition in Beijing is highlighting the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare, among other sectors, as part of China’s broader technological development strategy. […]

  • King Charles Hosts Nigeria’s Tinubu in UK State Visit

    By Ifunanya | March 18, 2026 | Comments Off on King Charles Hosts Nigeria’s Tinubu in UK State Visit

    King Charles III and Queen Camilla formally welcomed Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to the United Kingdom during a ceremonial reception at Windsor Castle on Thursday. The event marked the commencement […]

  • PDP Plateau Factions Elect Parallel Chairmen in Congress

    By Ifunanya | March 18, 2026 | Comments Off on PDP Plateau Factions Elect Parallel Chairmen in Congress

    The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria’s Plateau State has escalated, with two rival factions holding separate congresses and electing competing state chairmen. The latest development occurred on Tuesday when a […]

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