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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan An articulated vehicle reportedly developed a fatal fault on its braking system in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, today, running into and resulting in the death of yet-to-be-ascertained number of persons, while others sustained injuries. The vehicle, according to eyewitnesses, was a fuel-laden tanker which rammed into commercial tricycles, popularly known as ‘Keke Marwa.’ The accident happened at Beere area of the state capital in the afternoon. The incident, which occurred around 1:15 p.m., threw the busy inner-city corridor into chaos as the tanker reportedly lost control and rammed into the multiple tricycles conveying passengers. Eyewitnesses described…

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has expressed the commitment of FCT Administration (FCTA) to deeper and stronger collaboration with the Japanese government for its sustained investment in Nigeria’s development and to fast-track the transformation of Abuja in line with its Master Plan. The Minister gave the assurance in Abuja during a courtesy visit of the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo, alongside officials of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to his office. Barrister Wike specifically lauded Japan’s role in the development and review of the Abuja Master Plan, describing it as critical to the city’s…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu As delegates from the five states of the South-East prepare to attend the Zonal Congress of All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold in Enugu on Wednesday, 25 March, 2026, the party's State Executive Committee (SEC) in Imo State has praised the Leader of the party, Governor Hope Uzodimma. They pointed to what they described as his forthright, visionary and inspiring leadership of the party in the zone, which,to them, has seen to an exponential improvement in APC's fortunes over the last few years, under "his efficient guidance." Speaking during a meeting of the SEC at…

*Vacancy Ads Will Be Placed In Newspapers *Merit Is Only Criterion For Appointment By Felix Durumbah, Abuja A significant supplementary boost to healthcare delivery in Delta State is underway as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the recruitment of over 700 medical and non-medical personnel to shore up services in the Niger Delta state. According to a press statement today from Government House, Asaba, the state capital, state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, who disclosed news of the planned personnel beef-up, during a press briefing, said the approval underscores the administration’s sustained commitment to expanding the health sector in line…

*Duped Of Millions After Fake S/Africa Job Promises *Sent To Hawk Health Products On Streets Some members of a group of Ghanaians, comprising 27 men and 17 women, rescued from suspected human trafficking camps in Akwa Ibom State by Nigerian security agents,have narrated tales of woe following their successful return back to the late Kwame Nkrumah's country. They arrived home by bus on 20 March, 2026. According to a story run by Ghana's Graphic Online, sighted by People&Politics, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the victims were lured to Nigeria under the guise of opportunities linked to QNET scheme.…

*Nobody Knows What Happened To Him. I Can Say They Haven’t Seen Him There Either -Trump *One Or Two Of His Legs Cut Off, Liver Or Stomach Ruptured, He's Apparently In Coma -Iranian Source *Top Govt Officials Trying To Book Face-to-face Appointment With Him President Donald Trump said yesterday it was unclear whether Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive following reports that he was injured in the early hours of Operation Epic Fury on 28 February. “We have not heard from the son,” Trump told reporters as he departed Palm Beach International Airport in South Florda for an…

*After 30 Years In Existence, State Experiences First Test Flight, Gov Lawal Jubilant From John Bassey, Gusau Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology in Zamfara State, Malam Wadatau Madewaki, yesterday formally resigned from office. He quit after the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting, yesterday too, which was chaired by Governor Dauda Lawal, where the Governor directed all SEC members and other appointees eyeing political offices in 2027 general elections to first resign from office. A statement issued by Senior Special Assistant (Media), Office of Secretary to the State Government, Comrade Suleman Ahmad Tudu, confirmed that Gov. Lawal has accepted the…

*Allege Sundry Misdeeds By Detained Ex-Gov *However, Former Gov Innocent Till Proven Guilty By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna More trouble appears underway for embattled former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as traders and sacked teachers of public schools in the state have called on the federal and state governments to prosecute him over alleged demolition of markets, homes and mass job losses during his administration. El-Rufai was governor from 2015-2023. The victims, who spoke under the auspices of different groups, claimed that their means of livelihood were destroyed and rights violated, leaving them in hardship. These were contained in…