Year: 2026

BREAKING: Court Clears Stella Oduah of N2.5bn Fraud Charges, Orders Companies’ Dissolution

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The Federal Capital Territory High Court has discharged and acquitted former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, of all charges in an alleged N2.5 billion fraud case. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Justice Muazu, followed an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo, who amended the original charge before the court. Under the revised charge, two firms — Sobora International Limited and Global Offshore and Marine Limited were retained as defendants. Representatives of both companies pleaded guilty to the charges, prompting the prosecution to seek their conviction and…

Armed Forces Intensify Strikes on Terrorist Strongholds Across North West

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intensified military operations against terrorist enclaves across Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi States, reinforcing their commitment to protecting communities and neutralizing insurgent threats. On 25 March 2026, in Sokoto State, soldiers of the COAS Intervention Battalion VII, under Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, engaged terrorists in Magonho Forest, eliminating three bandits and recovering three AK-47 rifles alongside motorcycles. In Zamfara State, troops executed a precision ambush along the Gada Maya–Makakari Village road, neutralizing two terrorists and forcing others to retreat. The operation led…

Niger State Police Unveils Series of Activities for 2026 National Police Day

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has announced a series of community-focused activities to commemorate the 2026 National Police Day, themed “Community Partnership; Building Trust”. According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the celebrations will begin on Monday, 30th March 2026, with environmental sanitation exercises across all police division communities in the state. On the same day, the Police Medical Service will conduct medical outreach targeting vulnerable groups in Angwan-Daji, Angwan-Sarki, Limawa areas of Minna, and other residents seeking medical attention, from 7:00 am to…

Nigeria Leads Global Health Talks with China to Strengthen Pandemic Readiness

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria will host a high-level health security dialogue with the People’s Republic of China on Monday, 30 March 2026, aimed at enhancing pandemic preparedness and response. The event, organized by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, will convene senior government officials, global health institutions, policymakers, and scientists from both countries. Titled “Lessons on Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Insights from China and Nigeria,” the dialogue comes as nations continue to strengthen their defenses against future health threats in the wake of COVID-19. It is expected to provide a platform…

Stakeholders advocate Stronger Regulation, Consumer Awareness at 8th Consumer Protection Conference in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Key regulatory bodies, legal institutions, media, consumers, and other stakeholders have called for stronger enforcement of regulations, increased consumer awareness, and improved product traceability at the 8th Consumer Protection Conference held today March 26 ,2026 in Abuja. The conference, themed “Safe Products, Confident Consumers,” was organised by the Save The Consumers Initiative and brought together participants from across sectors to address pressing issues affecting consumer safety and confidence in Nigeria. Participants were grouped into clusters to deliberate on challenges surrounding unsafe products and consumer protection, with a communiqué expected to…

HURIWA Accuses Abba Kyari’s Handlers of Orchestrating Misinformation Campaign in Drug Trafficking Trial

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned what it described as a deliberate campaign of misinformation by the handlers of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari, aimed at undermining the ongoing drug trafficking case against him. In a statement issued on March 25, 2026, and signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, HURIWA described recent social media reports alleging complicity by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officers as “fabricated” and part of an effort to subvert the course of justice. HURIWA said an…

Arochukwu/Ohafia 2027: Ogbonna Ignites Rally as Kalu Leads APC Unity Drive in Abia

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A high-profile political rally in Abia State turned into a vibrant show of strength for the All Progressives Congress (APC) as businessman and grassroots politician, Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna, drew massive enthusiasm from party faithful at a strategic stakeholders’ meeting convened by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. The event, held on March 13 at Camp Neya in Igbere Kalu’s country home brought together key figures within the APC under a tripartite platform comprising the OUK Movement, the Reality Organisation, and the party structure in the state. The gathering, described as a first-quarter…

Nigerian Navy Donates House to Family of Fallen Hero, Reaffirms Welfare Commitment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has demonstrated its commitment to personnel welfare with the donation of a fully completed two-bedroom apartment to the family of a fallen serviceman, Late Leading Marine Engineer Aminu A. The gesture, described as part of the Navy’s institutionalised welfare framework, honours the sacrifice of the officer who died in the line of duty during Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Zamfara State. Representing the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, at the handover ceremony, the Director of Veteran Affairs, Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Raheem Taofeek, said…

Dabiri-Erewa Condemns Arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique, Demands Immediate Release

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Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has strongly condemned the arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique, describing the action as unjust and disturbing. In a statement issued in Abuja and signed by the Commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa expressed concern that the Nigerians were allegedly arrested without any formal charges. She described it as “distasteful” that only Nigerians were reportedly singled out during the operation, warned that such actions suggest a xenophobic motive against Nigerian citizens. Dabiri-Erewa stressed that if the…

Speeding Tanker Triggers Fatal Crash in Ibadan, FRSC Raises Alarm

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed a fatal road traffic crash involving multiple vehicles in Ibadan, Oyo State, warned motorists against the dangers of excessive speeding. The crash occurred on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at about 1:30 p.m. along the Challenge–Gate axis at Bere, within the jurisdiction of the Oluyole Unit Command. According to the FRSC, the incident involved six vehicles, including a DAF tanker belonging to BOVAS and five commercial tricycles. A total of 11 persons were involved in the crash, with three sustaining injuries and two…