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 Lawyer dies after being trapped in Abuja hotel lift  lawyer, Barrister Abdulsalami Ginsau, has reportedly d!ed after being trapped inside an elevator at a hotel in Abuja. An eyewitness account said the incident occurred on Monday, March 30, 2026.  The report indicated that the deceased was stuck in the lift for a prolonged period, leading to his d3ath, suspected to be from suffocation. However, the exact cause of the incident has not been officially confirmed. It’s is unclear whether it was due to a power outage or a mechanical fault in the elevator. Authorities and the management of the hotel involved have issued an official statement at the time of filing this report. The identity of the hotel has also not been disclosed.  Meanwhile friends and colleagues have taken to social media to mourn him.

 Court Grants Final Forfeiture Of Over 3 Billion Naira & 3 Properties Linked To Salihu Nuhu Jamari   The Federal High Court Sitting In Abuja Has Granted Final Forfeiture Of Over 3 Billion Naira And Three Properties Linked To One Salihu Nuhu Jamari While Serving As The Managing Director Of, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Nnpc’S Gas And Power Investment Company Limited.                          Justice Joyce Abdulmalik Gave The Order In Abuja Following A Motion On Notice Filed By The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, Efcc On March 17, 2026.   The Court Had On February 25, 2026, Granted An Interim Forfeiture Order, Directing That The Publication Of The Same Be Made In A National Newspaper For Any Interested Party To Show Cause Why The Said Exhibits Should Not Be Finally Forfeited To The Federal Government. The Said Money Forms Part Of A Case Of Conspiracy, Kickbacks, Bribery And Money...

During a routine traffic enforcement exercise yesterday, operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce apprehended a 44-year old man, Akinola Obisesan, for theft inside a commercial bus. The suspect, who was seated beside a female passenger, Afolabi Kafayat, discreetly brought out a blade, cut open her handbag, and removed her phone without her knowledge. The victim, however, noticed suspicious movements and promptly raised an alarm, leading to the swift intervention and arrest of the suspect by Taskforce officials on duty. Obisesan later confessed to the crime and was immediately charged to court, where he pleaded guilty. He has since been remanded in custody at the Ikoyi Correctional Facility. Watch video below. 

 Yusuf Tuggar Resigns As Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has stepped down as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. In his resignation letter, he thanked President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve and praised the administration’s "4D Foreign Policy Strategy." He also expressed appreciation to the ministry’s staff and the diplomatic community for their support during his tenure. His leadership focused on people-centred diplomacy, diaspora engagement, and strengthening bilateral and regional ties, including security cooperation and economic diplomacy to boost foreign investment. Tuggar submitted his resignation ahead of the March 31 deadline for political appointees.

 She never stopped fighting. A Mississippi woman who was found in a ditch suffering from a dog attack has sadly, passed away.  35-year-old LaKesha Newsom was walking along Highway 178 in Holly Spring, Mississippi, on March 3rd, when  she was attacked by dogs. LaKesha was discovered a short time after the attack and airlifted to Regional One Health in Memphis, Tennessee, where she spent the next three weeks fighting for her life.  LaKesha ultimately had an arm and leg amputated due to the severity of her injuries. However, even these drastic measures weren't enough to save her life as she passed away on Friday, March 27th.   Her family questions some of the injuries, such as two black eyes; thinking there must be more to the story. They also wonder why the dogs responsible have not been put down. Holly Springs Police Department has made an arrest in connection to the attack. 54-year-old Sandra Harris was arrested on March 25th only two days before LaKesha passed ...

 PALM SUNDAY TRAGEDY, GUNMEN KILL OVER 20 IN JOS COMMUNITY  Not fewer than 20 persons have been confirmed dead, while several others sustained injuries following a deadly attack by suspected gunmen in Gari Ya Waye, Angwan Rukuba area of Jos, Plateau State. The incident occurred on Sunday night, March 29, 2026, coinciding with Palm Sunday celebrations observed by Christians worldwide. Residents said the attack began at about 7:50 p.m., catching the community off guard. Eyewitnesses reported that the gunmen stormed the area and opened fire indiscriminately, triggering chaos and forcing residents to flee for safety. Several injured victims were said to have been rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, while families continued to search for missing relatives in the aftermath of the violence. The exact motive behind the attack remains unclear.  Security agencies are yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, ...

 POLICE ARREST 14 MORE  SUSPECTS OVER ATTACK ON OFFICERS IN ERIN-OSUN, ILOBU The Osun State Police Command has arrested 14 additional suspects in connection with the recent attack on police officers in Erin-Osun and Ilobu communities, as investigations into the incident intensify. An update issued by the Command's spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi,  disclosed that the 14  suspects were apprehended through intelligence-led operations, bringing the total number of arrests to 18. According to the statement, the suspects had gone into hiding after the attack but were tracked and arrested by operatives under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan. The Command also confirmed the recovery of weapons linked to the incident, including a single-barrel gun, a live cartridge, and a cutlass. Police authorities assured that all suspects will be prosecuted in accordance with the law, stressing their commitment to upholding human rights while ensuring justice is serv...

 EFCC Arrests Company Rep Over Alleged N993m Fraud in Ilorin The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC has arrested a company representative, Kofoworola Motunrayo Kolawole, over an alleged fraud to the tune of N993,247,796.70 (Nine Hundred and Ninety-Three Million, Two Hundred and Forty-Seven Thousand, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Six Naira, Seventy Kobo). The arrest of Kolawole, 37, was sequel to a petition submitted to the Commission by Predictus Remit Limited, a subsidiary of Fairmoney Microfinance Bank. The petitioner alleged that Kolawole, alongside the company directors - Duru Ogadima, Talukder Muhammed Khalidur Rahman (both currently at large) and their firm, DKK Partners Limited, fraudulently obtained the said sum under the pretext of facilitating a foreign exchange transaction. The funds were allegedly received on November 25, 2025, with the understanding that the Dollar equivalent of $675,219.44 (Six Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand, Two Hundred and Nineteen United States Dol...

 NIGERIANS MAY PUSH FOR TINUBU TO EXCEED TWO-TERM LIMIT OVER REFORMS —OSUN MONARCH  A prominent traditional ruler in Osun State has sparked fresh debate over Nigeria’s constitutional term limits, suggesting that citizens could one day demand more than two terms for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu due to his leadership style and ongoing economic reforms. Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi made the remarks while assessing the current administration’s performance, noting that its reform-driven approach is already reshaping critical sectors of the Nigerian economy. According to the monarch, the President’s policies have begun to influence key financial indicators, signaling a shift from long-standing economic challenges that previously slowed growth. He said the administration has shown firmness in addressing structural issues, a move he believes could win widespread public support if the impact continues to deepen. In a striking projection, the royal father stated that Nigerians might e...

  Ugandan Officer Jailed for 6 Months for Breach of Promise to Marry After Failing to Refund Her Fiancé Fortunate Kyarikunda, a law enforcement officer with Rubanda Town Council, has been committed to Rukungiri Government Prison (civil wing) for up to six months. The order was issued by Grade One Magistrate Dinah (Diana) Nekesa after she failed to pay Shs 14,099,100 owed to Richard Tumwine. The debt follows a 2023 Kanungu Magistrate’s Court judgment for breach of promise to marry.   Tumwine had sponsored her education, including a diploma at the Law Development Centre, spending about Shs 9.4 million. The court ordered a refund plus Shs 1 million damages, with the total rising to Shs 14,099,100 after costs. She was arrested while on duty and jailed for non-payment. Because this is civil enforcement of a debt, not a criminal conviction, she will be released once the full amount is paid or after serving the 6-month term.

 MINING MARSHAL VOWS TO REDUCE ECONOMIC LOSS AS COMMANDER BAGS AWARDS . The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi , PhD., mni, OFR has effectively made tenacious efforts to restore the mining industry, eliminate the dastardly activities of  illegal miners, environmental degradation and pollution, stop the abuse of human dignity and reduce economic loss amidst other menace since the formidable establishment of the Mining Marshal specifically saddled with the operational sagacity to carry out the horrendous task for the nation . In line with the vision of the Federal Government of Nigeria ( FGN ) to diversify the nation's economy away from solely generating its largest income from the oil economy, the Mining Marshal was created to adequately restore sanity and yield fiscal economic progress to the mining industry through the Ministry of Steel and Solid Minerals of the nation. It is undoubtedly obvious that the...

 NAFDAC 5+5 POLICY DRIVES FOREIGN INVESTMENT AS INDONESIAN AMBASSADOR SEEKS STRONGER PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERSHIP WITH NIGERIA Nigeria is witnessing increased foreign investment in its pharmaceutical sector following the implementation of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)’s “5+5 Policy,”  A strategic initiative designed to promote local production of medicines. The Director-General of the agency stated this when the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Ambassador Bambang Suharto, visited her in her office. The policy, introduced in 2018, is also known as the Five Plus Five-Year Validity Policy. It is an import-to-local production migration strategy. Under the framework, product registration licences are valid for five years. By the fourth year, companies are required to submit detailed plans—either through partnerships with Nigerian pharmaceutical firms or by establishing local manufacturing facilities to transition to domesti...

 Petroleum College Begins Academic Activities In Kaduna The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has officially commenced academic operations at the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK), with the induction of 43 PhD students as its first cohort. Speaking at the ceremony in Kaduna, PTDF Executive Secretary, Ahmed Galadima Aminu, described the event as a significant milestone for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, noting that it marks the result of years of planning, investment, and collaboration. According to him, the college conceived in 2009 is one of PTDF’s most ambitious projects and is designed to provide specialised postgraduate education and research in the energy sector. Aminu explained that CPESK will function as a centre of excellence, helping to localise the Fund’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme by bringing high-quality education closer to Nigerian students. He also highlighted the introduction of a pilot PhD split-site programme, the first of its kin...

 STATEHOUSE STATEMENT  President Tinubu’s special birthday message My dear fellow Nigerians, Today, as I clock another year on the journey of life, I'm filled with joy and gratitude for the opportunity to serve this great nation. I want to take this moment to thank Nigerians for their messages, show of love and prayers on the occasion of my 74th birthday.  I thank all our citizens for their patriotism, solidarity and support for our administration. To those who have taken space in newspapers or paid for air time on radio and television to wish me well, I thank you immensely. I must thank my wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, for her kind and loving words. I also thank Vice President Kashim Shettima for all he said about me. Consistent with my tradition of marking my birthday in line with the mood of the nation, I resolved to observe this year's birthday in a low-key manner.  As I mark this special day, I am reminded of the challenges we've faced since we initiated our ...

James Tolkan, Back to the Future and Top Gun actor, dies at 94 James Tolkan, the veteran actor famed for his role as the strict school vice principal Gerald Strickland in the Back to the Future series, has died at the age of 94. Tolkan passed away on Thursday in Saranac Lake, New York. A spokesperson confirmed his death on Friday, though no cause was immediately reported. He became widely recognized for portraying the stern principal who calls Marty McFly and his father “slackers,” a role he reprised throughout the trilogy, including portraying Strickland’s ancestors in the third film. In addition to Back to the Future, Tolkan appeared as naval commander Stinger in the 1980s blockbuster Top Gun. His career spanned decades, with credits including WarGames and Dick Tracy, and he continued acting in films and television through 2011. Tolkan is survived by his wife of 54 years, Parmelee, and three nieces in Des Moines, Iowa. His obituary encourages donations in his memory to local animal s...

 Two students killed, seven injured in school bus crash in west Tennessee   Two students were killed and at least seven others injured Friday when a school bus collided with a Chevrolet Trailblazer and a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck on Highway 70 in Carroll County, west Tennessee. Officials said the dump truck did not appear to have contributed to the crash. The bus, carrying 25 students and five adults from Kenwood Middle School in Clarksville, was on a field trip to Jackson, Tennessee. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Maj. Travis Plotzer of the Tennessee Highway Patrol described the incident as “a parent's worst nightmare.” Four victims were airlifted to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital in Nashville and were reported in stable condition, while 19 others were taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County for evaluation and released. The full extent of injuries among those involved has not been confirmed.

Bills weigh whether to include OJ Simpson on new Wall of Fame   The Buffalo Bills are weighing whether to include O.J. Simpson on the team’s new Wall of Fame as the organization prepares to open the renovated Highmark Stadium this summer. Frank Cravotta, the team’s senior vice president of design, told ESPN that a final decision has not yet been made regarding Simpson’s inclusion. The Bills plan to feature dedications to each member of the Wall of Honor on a legend wall outside the stadium in the “Family Circle,” with space for players’ names inside the venue as well. Simpson’s name remained in the previous stadium, but Cravotta said the design team is preparing for both scenarios. Simpson, who passed away in April 2024 after battling prostate cancer, remains one of the most accomplished players in team history. During his career with the Bills, he led the league in rushing four times and recorded 2,003 yards in just 14 games in 1973, earning NFL MVP and Offensive Player of th...

 Antonio Banderas details leaving Hollywood after massive heart attack Antonio Banderas has spoken candidly about how his near-fatal heart attack in 2017 became a turning point in his life.  The 65-year-old actor described the experience as a “serious warning” that forced him to reevaluate his priorities and recognize his true passion for theater.  In the aftermath, he quit smoking, sold his private jet, and returned to his hometown of Málaga, Spain, with his longtime partner Nicole Kimpel, embracing a simpler and more grounded lifestyle. Since then, Banderas has balanced occasional film and television roles with his work at Teatro del Soho, a nonprofit theater he owns in Málaga.  He says the venue keeps him connected to his roots and community, bringing him more happiness than he has ever known.  For him, the heart attack stripped away the distractions of fame and wealth, reminding him to focus on what truly matters: his craft, his heritage, and his relationshi...

 NSCDC LAGOS CONTINUES STAKEHOLDERS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN APAPA, MILE 2, AJEROMI, AGUDA DIVISIONS. Stakeholders rallies Apapa and Ifelodun LGAs to support the NSCDC Divisions with operational vehicles for effective Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection ( CNAI - P ) ... The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Area E Command organized its community engagement on Critical National Assets and Infrastructure  Protection ( CNAI - P ) with stakeholders drawn from Apapa, Mile 2, Ajeromi and Aguda today, Friday, 27th March, 2026 at the Apapa LGA hall. The State Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command Mr Adedotun Keshinro affirmed that the community engagement held today, Friday by the Divisions under the  Area E Command couldn't have come at a better time other than now. The Lagos State Commandant who was ably represented at the event, by the State Command's Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Corps Oluwaseun Abolurin ...

 Tiger Woods Mugshot Released After Rollover Crash in Florida Leads to DUI  ChargeTiger Woods is facing a DUI-related charge after a rollover crash in Martin County, Florida, on Friday afternoon, authorities have confirmed. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened shortly after 1 p.m. near Jupiter Island.  The golf icon was later taken into custody, booked, and subsequently released after posting bond. He is facing charges of driving under the influence with property damage and refusing to comply with a lawful test. Speaking at a press briefing later in the day, Sheriff John M. Budensiek said Woods did not appear to have suffered any injuries at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle also walked away unharmed. “Mr. Woods did not appear to be injured at all,” the sheriff said, adding that the golfer appeared lethargic when officers arrived and showed visible signs of impairment. However, authorities said alcohol was not believed to be a fa...