Security

Tragedy in Maiduguri: 23 killed, over 100 injured in coordinated suicide bombings

admin March 17, 2026 0

The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that 23 people lost their lives while 108 others sustained injuries following multiple explosions that rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening. Police said the attacks, which occurred around 7:24 p.m., were carried out by suspected suicide bombers using

Opinion

The Fortress of Fuel, PMS: How the Dangote Refinery Shielded Nigeria from Global Collapse with Prices Below the World Average Despite Full Deregulation, by Abubakar M. Kareto

admin March 17, 2026 0

Global energy markets have been disrupted by the 2026 U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran, especially with the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, which normally handles 20% of the world's oil supply, pushing many industrialised nations to the brink of a total shutdown, a surprising story of resilience emerged from West Africa. For the first time […]

Opinion

The growing cost of saying “I Do” in an age of economic hardship, by Martha Gwary

admin March 16, 2026 0

In Nigeria today, the journey to the altar is becoming increasingly expensive, turning what was once a joyful celebration of love into a financial undertaking that many couples struggle to afford. From lavish venues and elaborate decorations to designer attire and multi-course catering, the cost of weddings has surged dramatically, forcing many intending couples and […]

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Suspected IED blasts shake Maiduguri, trigger panic among residents

admin March 16, 2026 0

Residents of Maiduguri were thrown into panic on Monday evening following multiple loud explosions that rocked parts of the city. The blasts, believed to have been caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs), are suspected to have been planted by fighters linked to Boko Haram. Areas reportedly affected by the explosions include the gate of the […]

Opinion

Political Amnesia: Betrayal and the 2027 reckoning, by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE

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Political Amnesia: Betrayal and the 2027 reckoning, by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSEThe political developments unfolding across Nigeria today present a troubling picture—one that can best be described as a case of collective amnesia. As a nation, we often speak about learning from history, yet our political conduct frequently suggests the opposite. The past is […]

Opinion

Erratic Power Supply: Adelabu’s peculiar mess, by Kazeem Akintunde

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Erratic Power Supply: Adelabu’s peculiar mess, by Kazeem Akintunde When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated Adebayo Adelabu as Minister of Power, alongside 44 others cleared by the Senate on August 21, 2023, he most probably knew that the man knew next to nothing about power generation, transmission and distribution. Yet, he was appointed to oversee […]

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Several passengers injured in Abuja-Kaduna train accident

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Several passengers sustained injuries on Monday after a train operating on the Abuja–Kaduna rail line was involved in an incident near Asham Train Station. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the development in a statement, saying the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. According to him, the situation arose when a […]

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Security agencies arrest four suspected bandits near Akure airport

admin March 16, 2026 0

Four suspected bandits have been arrested around Akure Airport in Ondo State following a joint security operation involving aviation authorities and other security agencies. The development was confirmed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in a statement on Sunday. According to FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, the

North East Security

Eid-el-Fitr: Yobe government declares total ban on vehicles without number plates

admin March 16, 2026

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Passengers injured as Abuja–Kaduna train derails after track collision

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Several passengers sustained injuries on Monday after a train operating on the Abuja–Kaduna route derailed following a collision along the track. The incident occurred near Asham on the busy rail corridor linking Abuja and Kaduna, causing panic among passengers on board. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the development,