Fresh Fire Outbreak at Federal Secretariat Raises Negligence Concerns
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. […]
Nigeria’s DisCos Receive 2,984MW From National Grid
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 […]
Oil Prices Drop $17 in Two Hours on G7 Reserve Release Talks
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 […]
Iraq Seeks World Cup Play-off Delay Over Regional Conflict
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 […]
Six Dead, 12 Injured in Bus–Truck Collision on Makurdi–Otukpo Highway
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 […]