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  • US Sanctions Rwanda Military for M23 Support in Eastern DRC

    By Ifunanya | March 3, 2026 | Comments Off on US Sanctions Rwanda Military for M23 Support in Eastern DRC

    The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s defence forces (RDF) and four senior military officials, citing their role in sustained fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) mineral-rich eastern provinces. The measures, announced […]

  • US Global Security Alert for Citizens Amid Iran Travel Risks

    By Ifunanya | March 3, 2026 | Comments Off on US Global Security Alert for Citizens Amid Iran Travel Risks

    The U.S. Department of State has issued a global security alert for American citizens, citing heightened tensions following recent U.S. military operations in Iran. The advisory, released on Sunday, recommends that U.S. nationals worldwide, particularly […]

  • Oil prices surge as Middle East conflict disrupts supply

    By Ifunanya | March 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Oil prices surge as Middle East conflict disrupts supply

    Oil prices surged and global equity markets declined on Tuesday as investors assessed the escalating conflict in the Middle East following military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, and Iran’s retaliatory attacks […]

  • NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application After Sensitisation

    By Ifunanya | March 3, 2026 | Comments Off on NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application After Sensitisation

    The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the deadline for its Student Loan Application Portal, responding to heightened public interest following a nationwide awareness campaign. The move aims to ensure all eligible students have […]

  • Dangote Targets Steel, Power, Ports to Industrialize Africa

    By Ifunanya | March 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Dangote Targets Steel, Power, Ports to Industrialize Africa

    Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has announced a major strategic expansion into steel production, electricity generation, and port development, signalling a new phase in his mission to accelerate industrialisation across Africa. The disclosure […]

  • Trump Claims US Has Unlimited Ammo for Forever War on Iran

    By Ifunanya | March 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump Claims US Has Unlimited Ammo for Forever War on Iran

    President Donald Trump has claimed the United States possesses “virtually unlimited” ammunition stockpiles, enabling it to sustain the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran “forever.” The assertion directly challenges assessments from military observers who identify […]

  • Senate Withdraws CAC Registrar Removal Threat After Apology

    By Ifunanya | March 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Senate Withdraws CAC Registrar Removal Threat After Apology

    The Nigerian Senate has withdrawn its earlier resolution recommending the removal of Ishaq Hussaini Magaji, Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), following his formal apology and explanations for repeated absences from legislative summons. The […]

  • Osun PDP Caretaker Denies Accord Support for Adeleke

    By Ifunanya | March 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Osun PDP Caretaker Denies Accord Support for Adeleke

    A leadership dispute has erupted within Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, as the party’s current caretaker committee has repudiated a directive from a dissolved state executive backing Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election bid […]

  • Abia Comets Replace Coach Teibowei with Eguavoen After Loss

    By Ifunanya | March 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Abia Comets Replace Coach Teibowei with Eguavoen After Loss

    Abia Comets Football Club has relieved Technical Adviser Dipreye Teibowei of his duties with immediate effect, following a series of unsatisfactory results in the Nigeria National League (NNL). The Umuahia-based club announced the decision in […]

  • Nigeria Petrol Prices Rise on Crude Oil Surge, May Hit ₦1000

    By Ifunanya | March 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Petrol Prices Rise on Crude Oil Surge, May Hit ₦1000

    The ex-depot price of petrol has risen by ₦100 per litre at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, a move that has triggered immediate adjustments in retail prices across Nigeria. This development follows a surge in global […]

  • Naira Posts Record Single-Day Depreciation Against US Dollar

    By Ifunanya | March 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Posts Record Single-Day Depreciation Against US Dollar

    The Nigerian Naira experienced its steepest single-day decline on the official foreign exchange market this year, dropping to N1,378.03 per US dollar on Monday, according to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data. This marks a […]

  • NULGE Lagos Demands Suspension of President Over EFCC Probe

    By Ifunanya | March 3, 2026 | Comments Off on NULGE Lagos Demands Suspension of President Over EFCC Probe

    NULGE Lagos Members Demand Suspension of State President Amid EFCC Probe A faction of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Lagos State Chapter has formally requested the union’s national leadership to suspend its […]

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