Bwala: Insecurity Not Worsening
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has rejected…
Bwala: Insecurity Not Worsening
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has rejected assertions that insecurity is deteriorating across Nigeria, insisting instead that the Federal Government is actively containing the situation through sustained military operations and international partnerships. His remarks came during a recorded appearance on Al Jazeera’s “Head to Head” programme with…
Ondo Has Not Experienced Terrorism Since 2022, Insists Governor
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has asserted that no terrorist attacks have occurred in the state since the June 2022 massacre at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, characterising recent violent incidents including the killing of a traditional ruler as isolated criminal acts rather than coordinated terrorism. The governor made these claims…
Social Media Mastery Now Outweighs Talent, Joeboy Warns
Afrobeats star Joeboy has expressed deep concern over the “insurmountable” hurdles facing emerging artists in the current musical climate. Speaking during a recent interview on Jay On-Air Live on March 3, 2026, the singer noted that the industry has shifted from a talent-first model to one dictated by digital visibility. He argued that the era…
UCH Operations Paralyzed as Unions Strike Over Power Rationing
A five-day warning strike has brought the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, to its knees, as medical staff protest what they call “deliberate internal power rationing.” The industrial action, which began on Monday, March 2, has forced the premier teaching hospital to stop admitting new patients and cancel routine surgeries. While the Ibadan Electricity Distribution…
WHO Records 13 Attacks on Iranian Health Sites as War Widens
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has verified 13 attacks on healthcare facilities in Iran since the outbreak of the US-Israel-Iran war on February 28. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed the strikes on Thursday, noting that the violence has already claimed over 1,000 lives and displaced 100,000 people across 16 countries. The attacks on medical infrastructure,…
US Slaps Visa Restrictions On Rwandan Officials Over M23 Support
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials, accusing them of fuelling instability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo through continued support for the M23 rebel militia and violations of the Washington Accords. The sanctions, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, represent the latest escalation…
Army Neutralizes 45 Bandits in Bloody Katsina Encounter
The Nigerian Army neutralized 45 terrorists in a high-stakes battle in the Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State on Friday. The victory, however, claimed the lives of a captain and two soldiers during a fierce exchange of fire. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mua’zu, confirmed the encounter in a statement on…
Edun Defends Economic “Correction” Amid Revenue Shortfalls
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has dismissed fears of a fiscal collapse, describing Nigeria’s current economic turbulence as a necessary “fiscal correction.” In a detailed brief released on Friday, Edun argued that the administration is prioritising long-term sustainability over “short-term illusion.” The document, aimed at deepening public understanding…
Thirty Banks Hit New Capital Targets as Deadline Looms
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that 30 banks have successfully met the new minimum capital thresholds ahead of the March 31 deadline. Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, disclosed on Friday that 33 lenders have raised fresh capital through rights issues, private placements, and initial public offerings. The…
EFCC Recovers and Returns ₦279m to Wole Soyinka Centre
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over ₦279 million in recovered funds to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in Lagos. This follows a 17-year investigation into a contract scam at the facility, formerly known as the National Theatre. The sum represents the bulk of a ₦299 million…