NCX launches operations in Benue with innovative market solutions
The Nigerian Commodity Exchange (NCX) has officially commenced operations in Benue State with the commissioning of a new office at the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC).
Hundreds of Israelis protest against war, clash with police
Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv and some other Israeli cities on Saturday to protest the war in the Middle East, in unauthorised demonstrations that security forces sought to disperse.
Gov. Mbah celebrates Tinubu at 74, hails his courage in leadership
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has paid a glowing tribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he clocks 74 on Sunday, March 29, 2026, describing him as a visionary and courageous leader whose love for the country has been demonstrated beyond any shred of doubt.
2027: We’ll galvanise massive grassroots support for Tinubu’s re-election nationwide – DG BTOM, Omobamidele
Omobamidele gave the promise during a high-level strategic meeting, which was attended by core stakeholders and coordinators of the Movement, with its Convener, Bunmi Tunji-Ojo.
UFC: Israel Adesanya in make-or-break fight against Joe Pyfer
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to the Octagon on Sunday in what many are calling a crucial redemption bout as he faces dangerous contender Joe Pyfer in the main event of UFC Fight Night at the Climate Pledge Arena.
Iraq must not be drawn into ‘escalation’ – Macron
Macron said he had told the Iraqi Kurdistan region’s President Nechirvan Barzani that he also viewed as “unacceptable” a drone attack against his official residence earlier Saturday.
Nomination Fee: Chidoka warns rising costs threaten Nigeria’s democracy despite APC denial
A fresh debate over the cost of political participation in Nigeria has emerged following widely circulated figures on nomination fees for the 2027 elections, even as the All Progressives Congress (APC) distanced itself from the claims.
Damascus churches cancel Palm Sunday processions after clash in Christian town
Damascus churches cancelled Palm Sunday celebrations following violence in a Christian-majority town, a church official said Saturday.
‘Guns failed to fire’; Benue farmer recounts ordeal with herdsmen
“Moments later, another one came out with a gun and a long knife. They both pointed their guns at me and I thought I was dead”
FCT records 16,000 TB cases as treatment success hits 94%
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has recorded about 16,000 cases of Tuberculosis (TB) annually, with treatment success rate reaching 94 per cent.
‘An audacious, visionary leader’ – Akpabio eulogises Tinubu at 74
The president of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu for attaining the age of 74, describing him as an audacious and visionary leader.
Photos: Atiku, Malami, Amaechi visit El-Rufai; say spirit unbroken
El-Rufai was released on compassionate grounds to attend his late mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai’s burial. She died in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday
Israel army says struck Iran complex producing naval weapons
The Israeli military said Saturday it had struck an industrial complex in Tehran used for the research and development of naval weapons.
PDP convention goes ahead despite court threats, party rift — Wike camp
Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, spokesman of the NCWC, made the party’s position clear at a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday, declaring that preparations were complete.
Anti-Trump protests launch on ‘No Kings’ day in US
Massive protests against President Donald Trump kicked off Saturday across the United States and beyond, as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance.
Adeleke presents staff of office to new Akire of Ikire
The new Akire appreciated the governor’s commitment to the peace and development of Ikireland, assuring that he would not waver in supporting the town and state’s peace and progress.
