Security: Troops Neutralize 74 Terrorists in Massive Northern Simulation

Security remains a high-stakes priority for the Federal Government as Nigerian troops confirmed the neutralization of 74 terrorists during a series of coordinated operations across the northern theatre today, March 21, 2026. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) released a statement Saturday evening detailing the success of “Operation Hadin Kai” and “Operation Whirl Punch,” which involved the … Read more

Inflation: Rewane Projects Rebound to 19% Amid Global Energy Shocks

Inflation in Nigeria is projected to see a sharp rebound in the coming months, potentially reaching 19% by May 2026, according to a report released today by renowned economist Bismarck Rewane. Speaking at an economic summit in Lagos on Saturday, March 21, the CEO of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) warned that the recent 11-month period … Read more

Lagos Incident: Two Dead as Fuel Tanker Collides with Truck on Otedola Bridge

Explosion rocked the Otedola Bridge axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway early this afternoon, Saturday, March 21, 2026, following a devastating collision between a fuel-laden tanker and a heavy-duty truck. Tragically, two individuals have been confirmed dead, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the tanker, … Read more

Super Eagles: Nigeria to Open Camp in Turkey for Iran and Jordan Friendlies

Sports enthusiasts across the country are gearing up for the return of the senior national team as the Super Eagles officially open their training camp in Antalya, Turkey, on March 24, 2026. Today, March 21, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that the team will participate in a four-nation invitational tournament originally scheduled for Jordan … Read more

Education Reform: FG to Introduce Learner Identification Number (LIN) for Primary Pupils

Education is undergoing a digital transformation in Nigeria as the Federal Government officially announced plans to introduce the Learner Identification Number (LIN) today, March 21, 2026. This new policy is designed to track the academic progress of every pupil from the primary school level through to the tertiary stage. According to the Ministry of Education, … Read more

Sports: Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Team Departs for Commonwealth Qualifiers

Sports fans in Nigeria have a reason to cheer as the National Wheelchair Basketball Team officially departed the country today, March 21, 2026, to participate in the upcoming Commonwealth Games Qualifiers in Luanda, Angola. The team, consisting of eight elite athletes and a technical crew, left via the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos with … Read more

Clarification: Presidency Denies Nigeria Will Accept Foreign Deportees Under UK Deal

Clarification has been issued by the Presidency today, March 21, 2026, to debunk widespread reports claiming that Nigeria agreed to accept deported foreign nationals from the United Kingdom under a new migration deal. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, released a detailed statement on Saturday afternoon to address the “raft … Read more