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Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has released a new statement intensifying his ongoing public exchange with media entrepreneur and former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu. The statement, posted on his X handle on Thursday, March 19, 2026.Watch The Video Here

According to a report by The Sun, on Friday March 20, 2026, Chief Dele Momodu, Publisher of Ovation International and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has stated that Ambassador-designate Femi Fani-Kayode became frustrated because President Bola Tinubu delayed giving him an appointment.

In a significant development within the troubled Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has dumped the faction backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and aligned herself with the group loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

In an interview with the Sun on Sunday, February 22, 2026, the National Coordinator of the Take Back Nigeria Initiative (TBNI), Abumchukwu Okoye, has credited FCT Minister Nyesom Wike with strong performance in his ministerial role, citing feedback from Abuja residents who reportedly view him as the most effective minister the capital territory has had.

In a recent video shared on Facebook, Primate Ayodele expressed concern about the well-being of President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing the need for the nation’s leader to prioritize his health amid the pressures of governance.

The most attention-commanding election in Nigeria, probably, is the Lagos State governorship election; and that’s for good reason. As Nigeria’s economic capital and most populous of the country’s 36 states, Lagos enjoys the highest GDP pegged at over $100 billion.

According to Qatar’s Interior Ministry, seven individuals were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of all suspects linked to the b¥llying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre, following public outrage triggered by a viral video showing a student being br¥tally as+a¥lted by fellow students.

  Delta State Government has expressed deep sadness over the sudden death of Mr Sunny Kotor, Senior Special Assistant on Protocol to the State Government.

Gideon Ezeh, a Nigerian data analyst, said in an interview with The Punch that he is a graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and works with both an international and a local company.

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.

  Jehovah’s Witnesses have introduced a notable shift in their long-standing stance on bl+od transfusions, now allowing members to use their own stored bl+od during medical procedures.

By Dr. Mike Dickson (Eyewitness Account)

A Nigerian man has narrated a troubling experience that disrupted his long-planned trip abroad, leaving him to rebuild his life from scratch.

In a move that has sent ripples through the international diplomatic community, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a formal appeal to Arab nations to forge a strategic alliance with Pyongyang.

Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has paid a solidarity visit to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, following Malami’s recent release from detention.

James Junior Aliyu, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 90 months (7.5 years) in prison for his role in a sophisticated wire fra¥d and money laundering scheme that involved plans to hack business email servers.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has stirred social media reactions after dropping a blunt take on the long-running debate between footballers and musicians.

Iconic action star Chuck Norris has died. He was 86.

King Charles has hosted a spectacular state banquet for the president and first lady of Nigeria, praising the strengths of Nigeria's partnership with the UK.

Nigeria has signed a new agreement with the United Kingdom allowing British authorities to deport failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers, and cr+minal offenders to the country.

Oladayo Ogungbe, the counsel representing the Aloba family in the DNA proceedings at the Magistrate Court of Ikorodu, Lagos State, involving late musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has said that two of the three laboratories approved by the court to conduct the tests on Mohbad and his son, Liam, have now indicated that they do not conduct post-mortem DNA testing involving embalmed bodies. 

A South African woman, Mpho Molapo, was allegedly sh+t d+ad by her former boyfriend at her home in Rockville, Gauteng, on March 15, 2026.

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has revealed that he is unsure about securing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

  The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Olakunle Nafiu, has confirmed that all corps members are fully covered by a comprehensive insurance package throughout their service year, including life and medical insurance. He made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja during a visit by Jibrin Ndace, Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON).

Nigeria has been ranked the fourth most t+rrorism-affected country in the world, according to the latest Global Te+rorism Index (GTI) report, which recorded a significant rise in vi%lent incidents and fatalities across the country in 2025.

A woman has raised alarm over an alleged privacy breach at Oak Park and Garden, claiming that a staff member secretly recorded her and her friend in a changing room.

The Urhobo Youth Wing of the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), Delta State Chapter, has extended warm congratulations to High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpomupolo, aka Tompolo, and the Management of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited over the renewal of the pipeline surveillance contract by the Federal Government.  

Chief Dr Samuel Ogbuku, the NDDC MD, on Tuesday, 17th March, 2026, had the pleasure of hosting one of the Niger Delta’s finest musical ambassadors, Burna Boy, who hails from Ogbogolo Community in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Distinguished Senator Magnus Abe’s confirmation by the National Assembly as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has overwhelmed his Kinsmen.

A Niger Delta sociocultural group, the Wakirike (Okirika) National Congress of Ogoloma, Okrika in Rivers State, has called on the Nigerian Army to vacate the community’s Skills Acquisition Centre for Youth and National Development without further delay.

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that the federal government is taking concrete steps to ensure citizens enjoy more reliable and sustainable electricity.

Veteran Nollywood actor and media personality Francis Duru has celebrated his wife, Adokiye Duru, as she marked her 52nd birthday, sharing beautiful photos of her on his official Instagram page.

According to Daily Trust, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, witnesses to the brutal attack on Friday in Wanka village, Kanam Local Government Area, Plateau State, have recounted the last moments of their loved ones’ lives, describing the tragedy as horrific and excruciatingly painful.

Gbolahan Olaniyi, a kidnap victim, has stated that he was abducted by bandits from the farm where he worked as a farm manager

Gbolahan Olaniyi, a survivor of a 42-day kidnapping ordeal in Ekiti State, Nigeria, recounted a chaotic scene during the ransom handover that underscored the greed and disorganization among his captors.

There is unease among many allies of Governor Seyi Makinde regarding the 2027 gubernatorial ticket within the governor’s camp. Several names have been suggested to replace the governor, but none has garnered as much support as the individual who has been strongly endorsed by Governor Seyi Makinde’s close allies and party leaders in Oyo State.

PREMIUM TIMES has obtained fresh details suggesting an elaborate plot by suspected coup conspirators to storm Nigeria’s seat of power, seize the Presidential Villa, and capture President Bola Tinubu and other top officials in a coordinated operation that spanned key military and national assets.

Wife of Foluke Adeboye has revealed the drastic step she took after becoming born again, throwing away her gold jewellery into a lagoon.

The world appears once again on edge. Tensions in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel and the United States have revived familiar questions about the limits of power, alliances, and survival in an increasingly volatile global order.

A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, has said that Gov. Seyi Makinde’s decision to hand-pick a successor was what caused the fallout between them.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Tuesday expressed dismay over reports of an incident that occurred on Monday March 16, 2026, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, involving Honourable Justice Mohammed Umar and a legal practitioner, Mr. Marshall Abubakar, who appeared as lead defence counsel to Mr. Omoyele Sowore.

Tension arose at the Federal High Court of Nigeria after Justice Mohammed Umar ordered a lawyer representing activist Omoyele Sowore to kneel during proceedings, a directive the counsel rejected, insisting it was not recognised under Nigerian law.

The ambitious promise by Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy to completely rebuild the dilapidated Community Secondary School in Odiokwu, Ahoada West, has moved from just a digital promise to a tangible architectural reality.

 A Nigerian Air Force officer has been arrested following the “fatal shooting” of a man during an incident at NAF Harmony Estate along Eliozu road in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Hon. Chidi Lloyd, has denied owing any verified or legitimate staff of the council salaries.

A Nigerian footballer, Chinonso Jeremiah Obi, has been hospitalised after sustaining serious inj¥ries in a knife att@ck in Lithuania, an a+sa¥lt that has been described as rac+sm-related.

According to a report by Daily Trust on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has expressed strong support for his father’s leadership, describing the current administration as guiding Nigeria in a way that has never been seen before.

Nigeria must never be described only by her delays, distortions, or disappointments. She must also be spoken of in the language of her strength: resilience, enterprise, faith, courage, and renewal.

Fresh reactions have followed a recent social media update by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan after she announced her renewed commitment to the People’s Democratic Party.