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Multiple explosions rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening, hours after suspected insurgents attacked a military base in Ajilari Cross. Blasts struck near the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, the main market, and a post office, sparking panic across the city. Police say security forces repelled the initial attack with no casualties, though officials are still assessing the impact of the later explosions. Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been linked to the attacks, part of a surge in violence in northeastern Nigeria. In a viral screenshot of an alleged Truth Social post, United States President Donald…

Multiple explosions rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening, hours after suspected insurgents launched a midnight assault on a military position on the city’s outskirts. Security sources said at least three blasts were recorded across the city, including near the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and around the main market. A security analyst, Makama Zagazolla, disclosed that the explosions followed an earlier attack on a military base in Ajilari Cross, a suburb located a few kilometres from the airport. The overnight assault, which began around midnight, also coincided with another reported incident in Damboa Local Government Area, south of…

President Bola Tinubu is set to visit the United Kingdom (UK) following an invitation from the British government and its monarch, in what the presidency describe as a strategic move to strengthen bilateral relations. The disclosure was made by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, in a post on X on Monday. According to Bwala, the Tinubu UK visit is expected to usher in renewed cooperation across key sectors, reinforcing long-standing ties between both nations. Key expectations from the Tinubu UK visit Top on the agenda is the deepening of diplomatic relations between Nigeria…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Federal Capital Territory has arrested a 27-year-old man, Joseph Nanmwa Philips, for allegedly posing as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) using forged documents. Philips was recently paraded at the command headquarters by the FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, who also dismissed allegations circulating online that the command engaged in unlawful detention and extortion. Odumosu described the claims published by an online platform as “entirely baseless and malicious,” accusing the outlet of misrepresenting facts for sensational reporting. According to the command, Philips, who is from Plateau State, was…

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) says the Republic of Togo is seeking to increase electricity imports as demand rises across the country. The development emerged after a high-level meeting between NDPHC management and officials of Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (C.E.E.T), Togo’s national power utility. The Togolese delegation, led by Director-General Débo-K’mba Barandao, visited Nigeria to deepen existing ties and explore opportunities to scale up cross-border electricity trade. Currently, C.E.E.T purchases about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC under a bilateral agreement. The supply has helped stabilise electricity delivery and support economic activities across Togo. Barandao commended NDPHC…

Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara State, will accompany President Bola Tinubu on his two-day state visit to the United Kingdom (UK). Tinubu, alongside Oluremi Tinubu, is scheduled to depart Abuja on Tuesday for the visit, which will take place on March 18 and 19. King Charles III will host Tinubu and his wife at Windsor Castle during the visit. The state visit is the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. Earlier, the presidency stated that the purpose of the visit is to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and the UK and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such…

The United Kingdom (UK) government has released the programme for the state visit of Bola Tinubu, scheduled to take place from March 17 to 19. According to the itinerary, the visit will be hosted at Windsor Castle and will include bilateral meetings, ceremonial events, and engagements with members of the Nigerian diaspora. Preparations for the visit are set for March 17, with security sweeps, road closures, and procession rehearsals taking place ahead of the president’s arrival. Tinubu will officially arrive on March 18 and will be received by Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. A ceremonial welcome will follow…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that an avoidable train incident occurred on Tuesday morning near Asham along the Abuja rail corridor, but clarified that the event was not a derailment. In a statement issued by the Managing Director of the corporation, Kayode Opeifa, the NRC said the incident happened at about 10:30am and involved a rear locomotive and a passenger coach. According to the statement, preliminary findings indicate that the rear locomotive made contact with the coach directly behind it due to a coupling issue. The corporation said some passengers sustained injuries during the incident and were immediately…

Nigeria has ranked first globally in the ownership of the two largest stablecoins, Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) underlining the country’s growing reliance on dollar-linked digital assets. Stablecoins such as USDT and USDC are pegged to the US dollar, allowing users to store value digitally without being exposed to the sharp volatility often associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. According to the 2026 Stablecoin Utility Report by BVNK, about 59 percent of Nigerian crypto users hold USDT, while 48 percent own USDC, giving the country the highest combined ownership level among all nations surveyed. The report placed Nigeria ahead of…

The Ondo State Police Command has said that the suspects arrested near the Akure Airport in Ondo State are not bandits but logistics suppliers for kidnappers. In a statement on Monday, Abayomi Jimoh, the police spokesperson in Ondo State, rejected a report by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) claiming that four bandits were arrested behind the Akure Airport perimeter near the Eleyewo community. FAAN had earlier stated on Sunday that the suspects were apprehended following a coordinated security operation involving aviation and local security agencies. “During the operation, some individuals were seen attempting to flee the area. Four…