Protests mark burial of 7 victims of Plateau terror attack
Seven victims of a deadly terror attack in the Nche Shwye Rishi community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, were buried on Saturday amid deep grief and growing fear among residents.
IPCR, UK partners boost inclusive early warning system in Benue
The joint US-Israeli operation against Iran on Saturday involved the dropping of 30 bombs on the compound of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Israel’s Channel 12 network reported.
Explosions heard in northern Israel after missiles launched from Iran
Earlier, air raid sirens sounded in several areas across Israel after missiles were identified as launched from Iran toward the country, the Israeli army said.
ADC says revised elections timetable make 2027 race ‘almost impossible’
He said, “The rejection of the timetable is only consequential to our rejection of the Electoral Act 2026. It is very clear when INEC released its timetable that some of the requirements we will need to meet to field candidates for the 2027 elections, as contained in the Act, are almost impossible for us to meet.
African Union urges ‘urgent de-escalation’ after strikes on Iran
The pan-African body’s head, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf called “for restraint, urgent de-escalation and sustained dialogue”.
Messi’s Inter Miami to visit White House – Report
Inter Miami will visit the White House in March to mark the club’s 2025 MLS Cup triumph, with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi expected to attend, the Miami Herald reported Friday.
Trump says US aims to destroy Iran’s military, topple government
“This will be probably your only chance for generations,” Trump said. “The hour of your freedom is at hand.”
FRSC says 4 women dead as vehicles collide in Anambra
A total of 19 persons were involved in the crash, comprising six male adults, 10 female adults and three male children.
US begins ‘major combat’ to destroy Iran missiles, navy
Trump offered the military there “immunity” or “certain death” and told Iranians the “hour of your freedom is at hand.”
Iran shuts airspace until further notice
Iran on Saturday closed its airspace until further notice, following multiple blasts in the capital Tehran and elsewhere, the civil aviation agency said.
PMAN petitions AGF over alleged ‘hijack’ of copy levy process
The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria,PMAN, has formally petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, warning against an “institutional ambush” of Nigeria’s Copyright Levy disbursement framework.
Hunger brought me to Nollywood – Winifred Ugwu-Iwunze
Winifred Ugwu-Iwunze, a renowned actress, who made waves in the 90s, featuring in early movies like “ Aki na Ukwu”, ‘Lost to Lust”, ”Last Party”, now rested sitcom, “Heaven’s Gate” among others before she disappeared from the screen has surfaced, and she’s staging a comeback to her first love-acting.
Paramount acquires Warner Bros. in $110 bn mega-merger
The agreement ends a five-month saga and creates an entertainment behemoth whose impact on a struggling media landscape — and connections to Donald Trump’s White House — will be closely scrutinized.
Atiku slams govs’ APC defections, says it’s for ‘personal survival’
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain described the 2027 general election as a referendum on President Bola Tinubu and the APC.
COPDEM alleges threats to Peter Obi, seeks international oversight
The diaspora arm of the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) has raised concerns over what it describes as a growing pattern of intimidation and security threats against former presidential candidate Peter Obi, warning that such developments could undermine Nigeria’s democratic stability. In a statement signed by Dr. Ben Chukwu, Director of COPDEM in […]
20 killed in cash-packed military plane crash in Bolivia
It was not immediately known what caused the crash but witnesses told AFP that the weather had been treacherous.
