Jos killings: Tinubu, Mutfwang, NBA vow justice
President Bola Tinubu and Governor Caleb Mutfwang, yesterday, vowed justice for victims of the gunmen’s attack on Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
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FULL LIST: 48 teams that qualified for 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup, the first edition to be jointly hosted by three countries, the United States, Canada and Mexico, is set to be the largest in the tournament’s history.
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DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot
At the 1974 finals in West Germany, the team competed as Zaire and were beaten by Scotland, Yugoslavia and Brazil.
07:43 am
Israel strikes Iran’s capital as Trump set to address US on war
The Israeli military confirmed it had carried out a “wide-scale wave of strikes” on Tehran and later said it was intercepting a new missile attack from Iran, the first in around 20 hours.
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MACBAN condemns Plateau killings, warns against inflammatory rhetoric
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the recent killing of over 30 innocent citizens in Jos, Plateau State.
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CBN orders banks, fintechs to submit Cybersecurity report in 3 weeks
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks and other financial institutions to submit detailed reports on their cybersecurity frameworks within three weeks, in a move to strengthen oversight and safeguard the financial system against rising digital threats. In a circular to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), Payment Service Banks, Microfinance Banks, fintechs and […]
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FGN Bonds record 4% oversubscription in March auction
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction in March 2026 saw strong investor demand, recording a 4.28% oversubscription, the Debt Management Office (DMO) disclosed yesterday. Investors bid N931.5 billion for bonds worth N750 billion, though total allotments fell 7.4% to N485.49 billion, down from N524.28 billion in February. Three instruments were offered […]
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We must urgently tackle Africa’s $88bn illicit financial flows — Edun
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Nigeria and other African countries must urgently address the $88 billion in annual Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun, has said. Speaking at the opening of the 5th Sub-Committee on Tax and IFFs of the African Union’s Specialized Technical Committee […]
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DR Congo edge Jamaica to qualify for first World Cup since 1974
The Democratic Republic of Congo, in the early hours of Wednesday, defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 52-year wait.
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Nigeria’s oil exploration drops 45% on limited activities
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s oil exploration declined by 45 per cent month-on-month (MoM) in February 2026, driven by reduced upstream activities. Data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) showed that the nation’s rig count a key indicator of upstream oil and gas activity fell to 22 in February 2026, down from 40 recorded […]
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Rabiu, Elumelu drive industrial growth as BUA foods hits N1.77tn revenue
Nigeria’s industrial and financial heavyweights, The Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, and Chairman of United Bank for Africa, UBA Tony Elumelu have moved to deepen partnership to drive Nigeria’s industrial growth. In line with the partnership, the Rabiu recently hosted Elumelu, and his executive management team at BUA Group’s corporate headquarters in […]
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 1, 2026
The Nigerian Naira began the new month and the second quarter of 2026 with a show of resilience, trading within a stable range against the United States Dollar.
Metro
Nigerian defrauds American lady of $550,000
Police has nabbed a suspect in Uselu, Edo State, over a case reported by an American female citizen who said she was defrauded of $550,000
Entertainment
He kept saying ‘Thank you’ – Ex-waiter narrates encounter with Pastor Odukoya
"Before God and man, this man taught me something that is still with me up to today, and that will be with me for life"
ICYMI
Spain discovers drugs tunnel to Morocco
Spanish police, on Tuesday, said they had uncovered a technologically sophisticated and “maze-like” underground tunnel used to smuggle tonnes of hashish from Morocco to Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta and Europe. The investigation found the site in Ceuta concealed under an industrial warehouse that was protected by pumping and soundproofing systems to avoid detection, […]
Business
CBN orders banks, fintechs to submit Cybersecurity report in 3 weeks
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks and other financial institutions to submit detailed reports on their cybersecurity frameworks within three weeks, in a move to strengthen oversight and safeguard the financial system against rising digital threats. In a circular to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), Payment Service Banks, Microfinance Banks, fintechs and […]
Sports
FULL LIST: 48 teams that qualified for 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup, the first edition to be jointly hosted by three countries, the United States, Canada and Mexico, is set to be the largest in the tournament’s history.
Special Report
Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report
The 2026 World Happiness Report says people who are more inclined to use social media seem to be less satisfied with their lives.
ONSA: Can we go this way?
Countries like Australia and Canada have institutionalised systems where the advisory role is supported by permanent staff and specialised analysts
Displaced: 3.726m Nigerians now in 3,900 camps over insecurity
Borno, the epicentre of the insurgency, systematically shut down many camps and resettled residents in their communities.
Ihiala’s Benin-linked history: Don’t take us back to ancient claims, Igwe Oluoha’s next in command warns
Anybody who was not alive by 1556 or thereabout, or who did not discuss with anyone alive then, is giving us folk tale where the tortoise invited the elephant to a wedding”
Technology
Google expands search live globally, introduces new AI voice model
Google has announced the global expansion of its Search Live feature, alongside the launch of a new voice and audio model, Gemini 3.1 Flash Live.
Why skills gap may hit Cyber for women from rear
Nigeria’s digital economy is growing rapidly, contributing over 18 percent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, yet a significant gender gap in digital skills continues to limit women’s participation in this growth.
Women empowerment ’ll create diversity in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, says ipNX
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor One of Nigeria’s ICT companies, ipNX, has said that women empowerment will help promote diversity in the country’s tech ecosystem. Aligning with the 2026 theme of International Women’s Day, IWD “Give to Gain”, ipNX said it executed a series of impactful initiatives designed to inspire, educate, and support the next […]
NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers for poor service
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers for service disruptions, marking a shift from traditional fines to direct consumer restitution.
Education
WAEC releases 2026 first series CB-WASSCE results
The West African Examinations Council has announced the release of the results for the 2026 first series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates which recorded a marginal increase in the performance of those who obtained credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
Loan: Students allege inconsistency in payment of upkeep allowance
As of March 2026, NELFUND has disbursed over N206 billion in student loans to more than 1.16 million beneficiaries in public tertiary institutions
How Dangote’s education drive Is changing lives in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos
By Elizabeth Osayande On the outskirts of Lagos, where one of Africa’s largest industrial ecosystems is redefining Nigeria’s economic landscape, a quieter but equally powerful transformation is unfolding — one rooted in classrooms, not construction sites. Across Ibeju-Lekki, thousands of students are experiencing a different kind of impact — not measured in barrels of refined petroleum […]
FCFMT matriculates 1,200 new intakes
By Elizabeth Osayande History was made recently at the 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony of the Federal College of Fisheries and Maritime Technology, FCFMT, Victoria Island, Lagos, as a total of 1,200 students, the highest number since the school’s inception, were admitted into various programmes. Speaking at the ceremony, the Provost, Dr. Onuoha Paul Chuks, noted that not […]