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FIFA Sanctions NFF, DR Congo FA Over Playoff Incident; Silent on Eligibility Protest

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

World football governing body FIFA has sanctioned both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Congolese Football Association following disciplinary incidents during the African playoff final for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, FIFA did not address Nigeria’s protest against DR Congo national football team over allegations of fielding ineligible players during the match. According to FIFA’s disciplinary report, both football bodies were found […]

Dele Momodu Predicts Tinubu’s Defeat if Atiku Forms North-South Ticket

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former presidential candidate, Dele Momodu, has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could lose the 2027 general election if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar runs on a joint ticket with a prominent southern politician such as Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi. Speaking on Channels TV on Sunday, March 15, Momodu said a North-South coalition ticket centred on Atiku would significantly weaken the ruling […]

Police Disrupt Opening of ADC Secretariat in Bakassi, Cross River

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Police Force confirmed that the planned inauguration of a new African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat in Bakassi Local Government Area was disrupted after unidentified individuals caused a disturbance at the venue. The ceremony, intended to launch the party’s new office ahead of its national convention on April 14, 2026, saw canopies pulled down, chairs scattered, […]

NCDC Records 469 Lassa Fever Cases, 109 Deaths as Fatality Rate Rises in 2026

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 469 cases of Lassa Fever and 109 deaths across the country in 2026, with a case fatality rate of 23.2 per cent—higher than the 18.7 per cent recorded within the same period in 2025. According to the agency’s Week 9 Epidemiological Report, which covers February 23 to March […]

ADC Alleges Plot to Undermine Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections, Presidency Denies Claims

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused elements within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 Nigerian general elections. The party alleged that the plan is aimed at ensuring that Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerges as the sole contender in the presidential race. In a statement issued in Abuja, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi claimed […]

Middle East War Disrupts Global Aviation as Airfares Surge Over 100%

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is severely disrupting global air travel, with international airfares rising by over 100 per cent across several routes. The sharp increase in ticket prices follows the indefinite suspension of numerous inbound and outbound flights across the Middle East, a development that has affected both passenger travel and cargo movement. Major […]

23 Killed, 108 Injured in Coordinated Suicide Bombings in Maiduguri

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that 23 people were killed and 108 others injured following multiple explosions in Maiduguri, in what authorities described as coordinated suicide attacks. The incidents occurred around 7:24 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, targeting crowded and strategic locations, including the Maiduguri Monday Market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office Flyover […]

Lagos Reintroduces Monthly Environmental Sanitation Without Movement Restriction

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Lagos State Government has reintroduced the monthly environmental sanitation exercise as part of efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment across the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the exercise will commence on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and will be observed on the last Saturday of every month between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. The sanitation programme, which was […]