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US Embassy Worker Jailed for Life Over Child Sexual Abuse in Burkina Faso

By Elizabeth Ugbo A United States citizen, Fode Sitafa Mara, 41, was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday in…

FAAN Announces Flight Disruptions as FG Issues Advisory Over Middle East Crisis

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed flight disruptions on Sunday after the United States and Israel…

Senate Moves to Amend Constitution for State Police Before 2026 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian Senate will next week resume deliberations on amending the 1999 Constitution to establish state police,…

Middle East Airspace Closures Disrupt Nigerian Flights, Hundreds Stranded

By Elizabeth Ugbo Hundreds of Nigerians were stranded on Saturday after airlines suspended flights from Nigeria to the Middle East…

Oil Prices Surge as US-Israel Strikes on Iran Threaten Global Economy

By Elizabeth Ugbo Oil prices are set to surge on Monday after US and Israeli forces struck Iran, escalating tensions…

Troops Foil ISWAP Attacks in Borno, Neutralise Terrorists

By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of Operation HADIN KAI foiled coordinated ISWAP attacks on Forward Operating Bases in Mayanti, Gajigana and…

Miss Fair and White Beauty Pageant 2026 Offers N10m Grand Prize

By Elizabeth Ugbo Fair and White Nigeria Ltd has announced the Miss Fair and White Beauty Pageant 2026, scheduled for…

Otti Charges Cabinet to Drive New Abia Agenda at First Quarter Retreat

By Elizabeth Ugbo Alex Otti on Saturday urged his cabinet members to prioritise the future of Abia above all interests.…

Iran Threatens Retaliation After Trump ‘Kills’ Supreme Leader Khamenei, Calls It Dangerous Red Line

By Elizabeth Ugbo US President Donald Trump has crossed a “very dangerous red line” by killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah…

Taiwo Adegbodu Death: Yoruba Gospel Star Passes On

By Elizabeth Ugbo Taiwo Adegbodu, one half of the Adegbodu Twins, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Nigeria, according…