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Adamawa Governor Imposes 24-Hour Curfew in Lamurde LGA Amid Renewed Violence

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area following renewed violent attacks across several communities. The directive, announced in Yola by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, takes immediate effect. Authorities said the recent unrest has claimed several lives and constitutes a serious breakdown of […]

Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions Following Iran’s Appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Khamenei, successor to the late Ali Khamenei, reinforced the hardline leadership in Tehran, raising concerns over prolonged disruption of the Strait of Hormuz—a vital shipping corridor for about 15 million barrels of crude daily, nearly 20% of global supply.Price Movements: The spike follows escalating attacks on energy infrastructure across the region. Bahrain accused Iran of […]

Rotimi Amaechi Accuses Tinubu Government of Fear Ahead of 2027 Election

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has claimed that the current administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “afraid” of opposition parties as Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election. Speaking to journalists, Amaechi, who has indicated his intention to run for president in 2027, said the APC-led government is in “panic mode,” attempting to distract […]

Daniel Etim Effiong Sparks Debate Saying He Loves His Wife More Than His Children

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nollywood actor Daniel Etim Effiong has sparked conversations after revealing the depth of his love for his wife during a recent podcast on Mansplation. Asked whether his love for his wife is the greatest he has experienced, Effiong stated candidly, “I love my wife more than I love my children.” The actor’s comment has since drawn mixed reactions online, […]

Nigerian Troops Repel Terrorist Attack in Sambisa Forest, Kill Two Insurgents

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Troops of Operation Desert Sanity under the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, successfully repelled a terrorist attack in Borno State, killing at least two insurgents and recovering weapons and communication equipment. The attack occurred around 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when terrorists attempted to assault Special Forces troops conducting clearance operations in the […]

‘Outlast’ Season One Winner Paul Preece Charged with Child Sexual Assault

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Paul Preece, the winner of season one of the Netflix survival series Outlast, has been charged with aggravated assault, r@pe of a child, and attempted r@pe of a child. The 51-year-old appeared on the 2023 season of the show and took home $1 million alongside his teammates Nick Radner and Seth Lueker after winning the competition. […]

Woman Arrested After Firing Shots at Rihanna’s Beverly Crest Home

March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

My Portfolio Should Make Me a Billionaire in Africa – Beverly Osu

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian actress and model Beverly Osu has said her body of work in the entertainment industry is strong enough to make her a billionaire in Africa. Speaking during a recent episode of the Chacha Podcast, the actress questioned why she is not being compensated for the continued airing of rapper Ice Prince’s hit music video Oleku, in which she appeared. […]