Nigerian Army Major Killed as Troops Foil ISWAP Attacks in Borno State
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, successfully repelled coordinated attacks by suspected ISWAP fighters on Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Mayanti, Gajigana, and Gajiram between February 28 and March 1, 2026. Despite the heavy assaults, Nigerian forces retained full control of all positions. According to Lt Col Sani Uba, Media […]
Ogun Private Schools Warn 700,000 Students Could Miss 2026 WASSCE
Private school owners in Ogun State have raised alarm over government-imposed conditions that could prevent hundreds of thousands of students from registering for the May/June 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). School proprietors, speaking anonymously, estimate that over 70% of private school students risk missing the exam if the current challenges are not […]
Nigerian Athletes Dominate 2026 NCAA Indoor Conference Championships With 32 Medals
Nigerian student-athletes delivered an extraordinary performance at the 2026 NCAA Indoor Conference Championships, winning 32 medals across multiple conferences in the United States and reinforcing Nigeria’s growing dominance in collegiate athletics. Competing across major leagues including the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, and several other conferences, the athletes recorded numerous podium finishes, personal bests, […]
Messi Double Inspires Inter Miami Comeback to Beat Orlando City 4-2 in MLS Florida Derby
Lionel Messi scored twice to inspire Inter Miami CF to a thrilling 4-2 comeback victory against Orlando City SC in a dramatic Major League Soccer Florida derby on Sunday. The reigning MLS champions looked set for a second consecutive defeat after Orlando raced into a commanding 2-0 lead during the first half at Inter&Co Stadium. […]
2026 FIFA World Cup Ticket Prices Surge Amid Massive Global Demand
Ticket demand for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is skyrocketing as football fans around the world rush to secure seats for the tournament scheduled to begin in North America in just over three months. With matches hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, prices for the most sought-after games have surged dramatically. According to […]
NDLEA Busts Meth Lab in Imo, Arrests Wanted Drug Baron After 13 Years
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a clandestine methamphetamine production laboratory in **Njaba Local Government Area, **Imo State, and arrested a long-wanted suspected drug kingpin who had been on the run for more than a decade. According to the agency, the illegal drug laboratory was discovered in the Isiozi Obiato […]
Probe Begins After Four Die in Katsina Ramadan Alms Stampede
Authorities in Katsina State have launched an investigation following a tragic Ramadan alms stampede that left four people dead and several others injured. The incident occurred on February 26, 2026, in the Kofar Guga Quarters area of Katsina when a large crowd gathered for a charitable alms distribution organized by philanthropist Alhaji Dahiru Usman Sarki. […]
Israel Strikes Lebanon After Hezbollah Rocket Fire Following Khamenei Killing
Israeli forces carried out airstrikes across Lebanon early Monday after Hezbollah launched rockets and drones toward Israel in response to the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Israeli military confirmed it had begun targeting positions linked to the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in multiple locations, including areas around Beirut and southern Lebanon. […]
Tinubu Convenes Police Council to Confirm Tunji Disu as Nigeria’s New IGP
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council on Monday to formally consider the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP). The meeting, expected to take place around midday, will follow the provisions of the Police Act 2020, which mandates the council to review […]
Japan Volcano Islands Earthquake: 6.0 Magnitude Quake Hits Remote Pacific Region
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan’s remote Volcano Islands on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred in the Pacific Ocean region south of mainland Japan, triggering monitoring by seismic authorities but causing no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The earthquake was recorded at 12:55 p.m. local time, with […]