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Panic gripped workers at the Federal Secretariat on Monday morning, March 9, 2026, after a fresh fire outbreak engulfed a section of the Head of Service of the Federation building, marking yet another chapter in a troubling pattern of recurring infernos at the same complex . The fire was first noticed around 8:20 a.m. […]
By Momodu Favour Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies received a combined 2,984 megawatts (MW) of power from the national grid as of 10:38 a.m. on March 9, 2026, according to the latest load allocation data. The figures show that Abuja Electricity Distribution Company received the highest allocation with 516MW, followed closely by Ikeja Electric, which got […]
By Momodu Favour Global crude oil prices plunged by about $17 within two hours on Monday following reports that the Group of Seven (G7) countries are considering releasing petroleum reserves to stabilise the market. The sharp drop came amid growing speculation that the major industrialised nations may deploy strategic oil stockpiles to ease supply […]
By Momodu Favour Iraq national football team head coach, Graham Arnold has called on FIFA to postpone Iraq’s decisive inter-continental play-off for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing travel disruptions caused by the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The Iraqi side, popularly known as the Lions of […]
No fewer than six passengers have been confirmed dead and 12 others injured following a road accident along the Makurdi–Otukpo highway in Benue State. The crash involved an 18-seater passenger bus belonging to Benue Links Nigeria Limited and a truck reportedly owned by China Harbour Engineering Company. Witnesses said the accident occurred on Friday at […]
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for comprehensive reforms in Nigeria’s legal framework, policies and institutional practices to advance the protection, development and full participation of women and girls. The organisation made the call in a statement issued to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, signed by its Executive Director, Auwal Rafsanjani. In […]
Port Vale FC, Southampton FC and Leeds United booked their places in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after notable fifth-round victories on Sunday. The biggest shock came at Vale Park, where League One strugglers, Port Vale stunned Sunderland AFC 1–0. Sunderland started brightly and nearly took the lead in the fourth minute […]
AC Milan boosted their Serie A title hopes with a narrow 1–0 victory over league leaders, Inter Milan in Sunday’s Derby della Madonnina. The decisive moment came in the 35th minute when Pervis Estupiñán fired home after being picked out by a defence-splitting pass from Youssouf Fofana. The result moves Milan to within […]
Akor Adams ended his five-game goal drought in La Liga as Sevilla FC were held to a 1–1 draw by Rayo Vallecano. The Nigerian forward put Sevilla ahead in the 13th minute with a well-taken finish, marking his first league goal in five matches. However, Rayo Vallecano equalised shortly after the break when Alvaro […]
