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Bandits raid Kwara church, abduct worshippers during service

Armed bandits have attacked a church in Kwara State, abducting several worshippers during a service. The incident occurred at Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. The attackers reportedly arrived at the church in the evening and opened fire from outside before storming the building. Worshippers fled in different directions as gunshots rang out, while some were seized and taken into the bush by the gunmen. Police authorities in Kwara confirmed the attack and said two people were killed, while a vigilante member sustained gunshot injuries. The victims who died were identified as worshippers who were shot during the raid, and their bodies were later recovered in and around the church premises. The spokesperson for the Kwara State Police Command said operatives, working with local vigilantes, responded quickly after receiving distress calls about […]

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One killed, two injured in Lagos gas tanker fire

One person died and others were injured in a gas tanker explosion at Ologuro Bus Stop, opposite the Total Filling Station in Sangotedo, Lagos.​ The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said the incident happened when a tipper truck rammed into a gas tanker from behind, which led to a sudden fire outbreak.​ Preliminary investigations by the agency indicated that the crash was caused by speeding and reckless driving by the tipper driver.​ The tipper driver, an adult man, died from the impact of the collision. Two adult women sustained minor injuries and received first aid from the Lagos State Ambulance Service at the scene.​ The fire also spread to four roadside shops and caused serious damage to the structures and goods. The gas inside the tanker remained trapped, and recovery work was ongoing as officials continued operations.​ LASEMA said its […]

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Jehovah’s Witnesses relax stance on use of own blood

Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a change to their medical guidance on blood, allowing members to decide whether to use their own blood during medical procedures while keeping the long standing ban on receiving blood from others.​ The adjustment is presented as an effort to balance their religious beliefs with advances in modern medicine. It is rooted in the group’s interpretation of the Bible, which they say requires Christians to abstain from blood, but does not directly address how a person’s own blood may be used in treatment.​ Governing Body member Gerrit Lösch explained that individual choice is central to the new direction. He stated that each Christian must personally decide how their own blood will be handled during surgery, medical tests or therapy, including whether it may be stored and later returned to them.​ Lösch noted that some members may […]

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NALA gets CBN licence to operate in Nigeria

Global financial technology company NALA has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria to operate in the country. The licence is expected to make money transfers for Nigerians in the diaspora faster, cheaper and more reliable by reducing delays and costs in cross border payments.​ With the new approval, NALA can now connect directly to Nigeria’s central payment system. This direct connection removes the need for intermediaries and is expected to cut transaction fees and improve the speed of transfers into Nigeria.​ The company said it has strong security controls in place to protect users. These include ID verification, biometric checks and extensive fraud monitoring on every transaction processed through its platforms.​ NALA runs two main business lines. The first is a consumer remittance platform serving customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and 19 European countries […]

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Police arrest three, recover pistol and live ammunition in Enugu highway and Orba operations

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three male suspects and recovered a firearm, ammunition and other exhibits in separate coordinated operations aimed at curbing crime in the state . Police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe said the March 15, 2026 operations were part of Commissioner of Police Mamman Bitrus Giwa’s proactive strategy to tackle insecurity across Enugu . Operatives from the Department of Operations, on surveillance along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway at about 9:00 a.m., intercepted an unregistered tricycle and recovered a locally fabricated double‑barrel pistol after a search . Two occupants of the tricycle, identified as 26‑year‑old Ugochukwu Samuel and 26‑year‑old Kevin Kosichukwu, were arrested on the spot, while the tricycle was impounded as an exhibit . In a related operation around 10:30 a.m. the same day, officers attached to the Udenu Area Command intercepted a motorcycle along Nsukka […]

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Tinubu Akpabio Abbas urge peace unity as Muslims celebrate Eid el Fitri

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians, especially Muslims, to pray for peace, unity and prosperity as they celebrate Eid el Fitri marking the end of Ramadan . In a message issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president congratulated the Muslim faithful on completing the month long fast and called for deep reflection on the spiritual lessons of the season . He highlighted the values of piety, sacrifice, empathy, selflessness and compassion, saying these virtues are essential for building a stronger and more united Nigeria . Tinubu appealed to Islamic clerics and leaders to intensify prayers for the country at this critical time and asked Muslims to extend kindness and generosity to the less privileged, regardless of religion or ethnicity . He stressed that Eid el Fitri is not just a time for celebration […]

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Nigeria and UK sign port upgrade migration and business visa deals

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a series of new agreements covering port modernisation, migration, border security and business mobility as part of efforts to deepen economic and security cooperation . At the centre of the deals is a £746 million infrastructure agreement to upgrade Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos, Nigeria’s busiest seaports, which was signed at Lancaster House in London . Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun signed on behalf of Nigeria, while UK Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation Blair McDougall signed for the British government . Edun said the port deal aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s priorities on infrastructure, energy and industrial development under the Renewed Hope Agenda and will help attract investment, create jobs and reduce poverty . He noted that the agreement reflects growing […]

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Crude hits 114 as fears grow over fresh petrol price hikes in Nigeria

There are fresh concerns that petrol prices in Nigeria could rise further after Brent crude oil jumped to about 114 dollars per barrel following a sharp escalation in the United States and Israel war on Iran . Petrol is already selling for between N1,200 and N1,400 per litre in parts of the country, up from around N730 to N880 per litre before the conflict began on February 28 . Global prices surged after Israel struck Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest gas deposit, prompting Iranian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia and triggering fears of wider disruption to supplies . Brent crude rose by about 6.24 percent to 114.08 dollars per barrel, its highest level since May 2022, while US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed to around 96.33 dollars per barrel . […]

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Sultan declares Friday Eid il Fitr after non sighting of Shawwal moon

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared tomorrow as Eid il Fitr . The announcement followed the non sighting of the Shawwal moon across Nigeria on Wednesday night . According to the Sultan’s media team, the declaration was contained in a statement issued by Prof Sambo Wali Junaidu, Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee . The statement confirmed that no verified reports of the Shawwal crescent were received from moon sighting committees nationwide, meaning Muslims must complete 30 days of fasting for Ramadan 1447AH . It explained that, in line with Qur’an and Hadith, when the new moon is not seen on the 29th day of a lunar month, Muslims are […]

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Cardoso says Nigerian economy now stronger against global shocks

Nigeria’s economy is now stronger and better positioned to withstand global economic shocks, according to Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso . Speaking at the Africa Capital Forum in London on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom, Cardoso said the financial system is being strengthened through disciplined monetary policies and institutional reforms . He explained that the CBN is reviewing its policy framework to make decisions more predictable and reduce uncertainty for investors, with the goal of developing clear, consistent and meaningful policies rather than relying on discretion . Cardoso disclosed that the apex bank has completed work on a new Payments System Vision for Nigeria, which will soon be launched to position the country as a major player in digital payments and cross border transactions across Africa . On the foreign […]

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