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Federal High Court Rules Nigerians Can Record Police During Public Stop-and-Search Operations

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

A federal high court in Warri, Delta State, has ruled that citizens have the constitutional right to record police officers during stop-and-search operations in public spaces. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, followed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by lawyer Maxwell Nosakhare Uwaifo, who challenged the constitutionality of police officers conducting stop-and-search operations without visible name tags […]

Iran Warns of Global Fallout from War, Cites Growing International Opposition

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has cautioned that the ongoing conflict in the region “will affect everyone,” emphasizing that its consequences will extend across borders, irrespective of race, religion, or economic status. Speaking on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Araghchi urged greater resistance from Western officials against the war, noting that a “wave of global consequences has only […]

Labour Party Sets May 23 for Presidential Primaries, Approves Internal Reforms

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Labour Party (LP) has announced that its presidential primaries for the 2027 general elections will be held on May 23, 2026, as part of the party’s approved electoral timetable. The decision was confirmed in a communiqué following a meeting of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) in Abuja, which was observed by officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission. […]

Senegal to Appeal AFCON Title Stripping at CAS

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Senegal national football team has announced plans to challenge the decision of the Confederation of African Football that stripped them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, following their controversial walk-off in the final against Morocco national football team. In a statement, the Senegalese Football Federation condemned the ruling as “unjust, unprecedented, and unacceptable,” claiming it “brings African football […]

Guardiola: Manchester City Still a “Work in Progress” After Champions League Exit

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that his squad remains a work in progress following their UEFA Champions League elimination by Real Madrid for the third consecutive season. City suffered a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice against a 10-man City side after captain Bernardo Silva was sent off early for handling a goal-bound effort. Much of the damage […]

CAF Awards 2025 AFCON Title to Morocco After Senegal Walk-Off Controversy

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

In a dramatic and unprecedented ruling, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco national football team the champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following the post-final forfeiture of Senegal national football team. The decision stems from events in Rabat, where Senegal walked off the pitch in protest against a late penalty awarded to Morocco. The […]

Iranian Missile Hits Near Al Minhad Air Base Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

An Iranian missile has struck near Al Minhad Air Base, a key installation hosting forces from the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, as tensions continue to escalate across the Gulf region. The projectile reportedly hit a road just outside the base, causing a small fire and minor damage near an accommodation block and medical centre. No casualties were recorded, […]

Arsenal Cruise Into UCL Quarter-Finals as Eze Shines Against Leverkusen

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Arsenal booked their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a convincing 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the last-16 second leg at the Emirates Stadium. Inspired by a stunning strike from Eberechi Eze, Mikel Arteta’s side delivered an impressive performance to secure a 3-1 aggregate win. Often criticised for grinding out results this season, Arsenal showcased attacking quality […]