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  • Plateau APC Re-elects Bature as Chairman for 2027 Elections

    By Ifunanya | March 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Plateau APC Re-elects Bature as Chairman for 2027 Elections

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has retained Hon. Rufus Bature as its State Chairman following his re-election at the party’s state congress held in Jos on Tuesday. The congress, which drew delegates […]

  • Naira Depreciates Against Dollar Despite Forex Reserves Surge

    By Ifunanya | March 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Depreciates Against Dollar Despite Forex Reserves Surge

    The Nigerian naira weakened further against the US dollar on Tuesday, extending its losing streak across both official and parallel foreign exchange markets amid limited intervention from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Data from […]

  • Barau FC comeback wins late over Plateau United

    By Ifunanya | March 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Barau FC comeback wins late over Plateau United

    Barau FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Plateau United in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter, moving the team into 10th position on the league table. The win, achieved at the expense of […]

  • Coltan Mine Shaft Collapse Kills Six in M23-Controlled DRC

    By Ifunanya | March 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Coltan Mine Shaft Collapse Kills Six in M23-Controlled DRC

    A shaft collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed at least six people on Tuesday, according to local witnesses. The incident occurred at the Gasasa quarry area of the […]

  • Cuba jet fuel shortage extended to April 10 by U.S. blockade

    By Ifunanya | March 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Cuba jet fuel shortage extended to April 10 by U.S. blockade

    Cuban aviation authorities have informed airlines that a critical jet fuel shortage will persist until at least April 10, a direct result of the United States’ intensified energy blockade against the island nation. The shortage […]

  • Lagos Accountant-General Appointed by Sanwo-Olu

    By Ifunanya | March 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Lagos Accountant-General Appointed by Sanwo-Olu

    Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Muyiwa John Adetola as the state’s new Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary of the State Treasury Office, the state’s chief financial officer role. The appointment, which takes immediate effect […]

  • Fintiri Explains APC Split from Atiku, Stresses Cordial Ties

    By Ifunanya | March 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Fintiri Explains APC Split from Atiku, Stresses Cordial Ties

    Adamawa Governor Attributes Split from Atiku to Party Differences, Maintains Personal Rapport Yola, Nigeria – Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has confirmed a political divergence from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, stating the separation is […]

  • Mideast Conflict Sparks Energy Price Fears, Markets Fall

    By Ifunanya | March 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Mideast Conflict Sparks Energy Price Fears, Markets Fall

    Escalating conflict in the Middle East triggered a broad global market sell-off on Wednesday, driving investors toward the safety of the U.S. dollar and sending energy prices surging. The immediate reaction was a decline in […]

  • Belgium Arrests ADF Leaders Over War Crimes Probe

    By Ifunanya | March 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Belgium Arrests ADF Leaders Over War Crimes Probe

    Belgian authorities detained three suspects on Tuesday as part of an investigation into the Cameroonian separatist group Ambazonia Defence Forces (ADF), probing allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The arrests follow four initial […]

  • Dangote Refinery Hike Raises MRS Fuel Price Above NNPCL

    By Ifunanya | March 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Dangote Refinery Hike Raises MRS Fuel Price Above NNPCL

    A filling station linked to Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is charging higher prices for petrol than the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), highlighting the immediate market impact of the refinery’s pricing decisions. MRS filling […]

  • NERC: December Metering Rises to 57.27%, 109,556 Customers

    By Ifunanya | March 4, 2026 | Comments Off on NERC: December Metering Rises to 57.27%, 109,556 Customers

    Nigeria’s national electricity metering rate inched higher in December 2025, reflecting a steady, if gradual, expansion in customer metering efforts across the distribution sector, according to official data. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reported […]

  • Ogun 2027: Call for Issue-Based Campaigns, Decorum

    By Ifunanya | March 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Ogun 2027: Call for Issue-Based Campaigns, Decorum

    The Federal Commissioner for the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) in Ogun State, Morakinyo Akinleye, has issued a stern warning to political actors ahead of the 2027 elections, demanding an end to campaigns based on calumny, […]

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