The closure of one lane on the Gwagwalada Bridge has caused severe traffic congestion on the Abuja-Lokoja highway, with motorists stuck in hours-long traffic. The bridge’s closure is due to…

Abuja-Kaduna train derailment has left several passengers injured after a collision near Asham. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirms no fatalities, but some passengers received medical attention at Idu Train…

Four suspected bandits were arrested after a security breach at Akure Airport in Ondo State. The suspects, believed to be armed, had chased farmers from nearby farmland towards the airport’s…

Bolt, Uber, and other ride-hailing drivers in Lagos have kicked off a three-day strike over low fares, high fuel costs, and tough working conditions. The drivers, organized under the Amalgamated…

Boko Haram has issued threats to attack Maiduguri neighborhoods, especially around the Eid-el-Fitr celebration period, March 19-20, 2026. Security alerts warn residents to be vigilant, as suspected terrorists may have…

Heavy flooding in Kenya has resulted in at least 62 deaths, with Nairobi being the hardest hit, accounting for 33 fatalities. The severe rains have caused widespread disruption, with thousands…

A fatal accident occurred on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos, Nigeria, when a truck collided with a commercial minibus, resulting in the deaths of four passengers and injuring four others….

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has recommended that Nigeria be redesignated as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for serious religious freedom violations. This recommendation is based…

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the end of VIP privileges at airport access tollgates, citing massive revenue losses. The move is part of efforts…

Efforts to negotiate peace with armed bandit groups in Katsina State have been dealt a blow after a notorious bandit leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, imposed a multi-million naira levy on…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed acting board members for the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OYSERC). The appointees include Prof. Dahud Sangodoyin as Acting Chairman, Mr. Ayanniyi Taiwo…

Armed thugs in Benue State have kidnapped a mortuary worker, halting a planned mass burial for victims of a recent bandit attack in Kwande Local Government Area. The incident has…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the procurement of new military equipment to bolster counter-terror operations in northeast Nigeria and other hotspots. This decision follows a security meeting with service chiefs…

Nigerians are being urged to pay their taxes to demand accountability from the government. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) emphasizes that tax compliance gives citizens the moral and legal grounds…

The Nigeria House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the potential health risks associated with locally-made grinding machines used for food processing, citing concerns over lead and metal contamination….

Heavy rains caused landslides and floods in southern Ethiopia’s Gamo region, killing 64 and leaving 128 missing. Authorities warn of continued risk, with search efforts ongoing. The disasters have destroyed…

Ghana is set to introduce a landmark resolution at the UN, recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime in the history of humankind” and seeking reparative justice for…

Terrorists have attacked a military base in Yobe State, Nigeria, as part of a series of coordinated assaults in the northeast region. The attack is the latest in a string…

The US Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert warning American citizens of potential terrorist threats targeting diplomatic facilities and US-affiliated schools in Nigeria. This comes as the Islamic…

UK authorities are tightening security for President Bola Tinubu’s state visit, with road closures and airspace restrictions in place around Windsor Castle from March 17-19. Road closures and parking restrictions…