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March 6, 2026

Nigeria needs 25 million tonnes of maize annually to meet national demand: FG

Mr Abdullahi said the government had intensified efforts to meet the demand by boosting local production.

Aliyu Abdullahi
March 6, 2026

Indonesia to ban use of social media for under 16s

According to Ms Hafid, this will take effect from March 28.

March 6, 2026

Alleged $9.6 billion P&ID Scam: Court fixes May 11 for judgement against Briton

The defendants were arraigned in May 2022 but pleaded not guilty to the charge.

James Nolan
March 6, 2026

Four-year-old dies in Ebonyi cooking gas explosion

A witness, Oku Chinagorom, told journalists that the inferno was triggered by a cooking gas explosion in one of the shops at the busy junction in the area.

Warehouse arson
March 6, 2026

Borno Attack: Tinubu govt enabling ethnic militia groups in Nigeria, says Atiku

Many residents were killed, and several others were kidnapped in Gwoza after Boko Haram insurgents raided a military base and attacked the community.

Atiku Abubakar
March 6, 2026

Peter Obi failed leadership test in ‘unserious’ LP; I’m better in Tinubu-led APC: Valentine Ozigbo

Mr Ozigbo, who left the LP in February last year, said he left the party for the ruling APC because “in my own case, I was literally sacrificed.”

Valentine Ozigbo, Peter Obi
March 6, 2026

Remi Tinubu condemns backless, plunge, slip, naked dresses worn by Nigerian girls

“Nakedness is not acceptable in our culture. Beauty should be accompanied by decency,” she said.

Remi Tinubu and nigerian lady wearing plunge dress
March 6, 2026

EU, GCC condemn Iranian attacks on Gulf countries

The European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council have condemned what they described as unjustifiable Iranian attacks on GCC countries.

EU leaders
March 6, 2026

Nigeria’s bright future remains elusive due to widespread corruption: Ex-Lagos Speaker Ikuforiji

“Corruption cut across society—politicians, teachers, farmers, traders, drivers, doctors, civil servants, religious leaders and others,” said Mr Ikuforiji.

fourth edition of an Iftar organised for media practitioners
March 6, 2026

ECOWAS parliament seeks policies focused on real economic gains for West Africans

Ms Ibrahima said stronger engagement with businesses would help drive trade, innovation and job creation across the region.

ECOWAS Parliament