FOREIGN, NEWS, POLITICS
US vs Iran: 22 countries sign joint statement on Strait of Hormuz
March 21, 2026
No fewer than 22 countries have signed a joint statement condemning Iran’s attacks on shipping vessels in the Gulf. While signing the joint statement, the 22 countries expressed readiness to join appropriate efforts to ensure...
Police confirm arrest of all students involved viral Edo school bullying
March 21, 2026
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of all students involved in a viral bullying and assault incident at Igbinedion Education Centre, following widespread public outrage over the disturbing footage. Police spokesperson, Eno...
Women’s groups demand arrests over Ozoro festival assaults
March 21, 2026
More than 500 women’s rights organisations have demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals allegedly involved in acts of sexual harassment and assault during a traditional festival in Ozoro, Delta State, describing the incident...
Gas station explosion rocks Calabar, injures residents, destroys property
March 21, 2026
An explosion has occurred at a private petrol and gas filling station on Edibe Edibe Street in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, leaving several residents injured and properties destroyed. The incident,...
2027: APGA won’t field presidential candidate – Soludo
March 21, 2026
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has confirmed that the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, will not field a presidential candidate in the 2027 elections. Speaking during a media chat shortly after his inauguration for a...
US deploys drones, troops to Nigeria
March 21, 2026
The United States has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria to support the fight against Islamist militants, according to US and Nigerian officials who spoke to Reuters. US offcials said the...
Umahi Breaks Silence on Tracy Ohiri Controversy, Insists on Court Resolution
March 21, 2026
The Honourable Minister of Works, David Umahi, has addressed the growing public controversy surrounding claims made by Mrs. Tracy Ohiri, setting the record straight and reaffirming his commitment to due process. In a press statement...
FACT-CHECKS/INVESTIGATION, NEWS, POLITICS
Beneficiaries Disown Ogah Employment List, Contradict Ogah Media Centre
March 21, 2026
Fresh controversy has trailed the publication of an alleged federal employment list by the media centre of Hon. Chinedu Ogah, the lawmaker representing Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency, as some of the listed beneficiaries have distanced...
2027: Ebonyi Diaspora Rallies Behind C-Sagas for National Assembly Race
March 20, 2026
Indigenes of Ikwo, Ezza South, Ezza North, and Ishielu Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State residing in the diaspora have unanimously called on Chief Arch. Dr. Christian Asaga Nwali, Chairman of C-Sagas Group and Founder...
‘Soldiers stopping us from burying killed relatives’ – Cross River community cries out
March 20, 2026
Residents fleeing Odonget community in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State have accused soldiers of preventing them from returning to bury relatives killed during last week’s clash with troops. The soldiers, drawn from...
