Kylian Mbappe is ready to return from injury as Real Madrid aim to eliminate Manchester City in the Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday. Mbappe was sidelined by a knee injury for Real’s 3-0 win over City in the first leg in Madrid last week. But the French forward, who has scored 38 goals […]

The Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, has resigned from his position, citing strong opposition to the ongoing war with Iran under President Donald Trump. As reported by Daily Trust, Kent announced his resignation on Tuesday, stating that he could no longer align himself with the administration’s policy direction regarding the [...]

Nigeria has launched the iDICE Startup Bridge, granting early-stage entrepreneurs up to N10 million in support, mentorship, and access to equity to boost innovation.

Nigeria’s democracy, though enduring in form, continues to struggle in substance. Beneath the rituals of elections, campaigns, and constitutional order lies a deeper problem, one that is less discussed but far more corrosive: the culture of blind political followership. This is a culture where loyalty to individuals overrides commitment to principles, and where the so-called […]

The Nigerian Presidency has debunked a viral screenshot purporting to show a tweet from United States President Donald Trump criticising President Bola Tinubu over the recent bombings in Maiduguri, describing it as fake. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, described the circulating post as false, labelling it “Fake!!!” […]

The Pakistani government said Tuesday it would not be holding the annual national day parade and ceremonial events this year due to "austerity measures" linked to the Gulf crisis. The post Pakistan suspends national day parade due to US/Israel-Iran war appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Director General of Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Dr. Debo Akande, has said the state government’s agribusiness policies are making a measurable impact at the grassroots level. Akande…

Nigerian artists generated more than N60 billion in revenue from music streaming on Spotify in 2025, according to the platform’s latest Loud & Clear report.

Former Chairman of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPIP) Obono Obla, has joined the race for national publicity secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Obla, a constitutional lawyer and traditional ruler, made this known on Tuesday in a telephone conversation with LEADERSHIP on the going-on with APC […]

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has summoned 94 candidates and several tertiary institutions to appear before separate virtual panels over alleged examination registration malpractice and the use of fake certificates. In a notice posted on its X handle on Tuesday, the board said the affected candidates include those accused of soliciting or paying […]

ActionAid Nigeria has strongly condemned the recent cases of violence and bullying in schools, especially the recent incident involving students at Igbinedion Education Centre. The Organization described the incident as…

  Liam Rosenior said Chelsea are undecided whether they will conduct their pre-match huddle around the ball before against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. It followed farcical scenes on Saturday when referee Paul Tierney found himself trapped in the middle ahead of kick-off before the west London side lost 1-0 to Newcastle United. Rosenior reiterated his […]

The Kwara State Government has commenced payment of March salaries to civil servants to help them prepare for the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-fitr-kwara-begins-payment-of-march-salaries/

March 17, (THEWILL) — Nigerian singer, Portable, has expressed frustration over his low streaming revenue despite releasing music regularly. The artiste made the remarks in a recent video, where he complained about poor earnings from Apple Music. Portable said he releases songs monthly but earns very little from the platform, despite having listeners beyond Nigeria. […] The post Portable Laments Low Streaming Revenue, Seeks Don Jazzy’s Help appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

In a dramatic escalation, the US and Israel have launched a missile attack on Iran, with multiple explosions reported across Tehran and beyond. Updates inside.

Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy, Onyekachukwu Ibezim, were sworn in for a new term on Tuesday in a colourful ceremony held at Ekwueme Square, Awka. The event attracted…

Who⁠ did Beyoncé date before Jay-Z? Explore her relationships before Jay-Z, including her first love Lyndall Locke and connections with Timberlake and Mos Def.

Yobe State Police Command heightens Sallah security following recent bomb blasts in Maiduguri. Residents are urged to remain calm but vigilant. Read More: https://punchng.com/sallah-police-heighten-security-in-yobe-after-maiduguri-bomb-blasts/

A leading governorship aspirant in Oyo State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has pledged to complement the good work of Governor Seyi…

More than a million people have been displaced across Lebanon, while Israeli strikes have killed 886 people, including 67 women and 111 children, since March 2. The post Israel threats of Gaza-level destruction in Lebanon ‘unacceptable’ – UN appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reassured Nigerians that the recent security breach around Akure Airport was not a deliberate attack on aviation infrastructure, stressing that…

A 74-year-old woman, Madam Grace Okafor, on Tuesday, March 17, brought a live fowl as a gift to the inauguration ceremony of Governor Chukwuma Soludo in Awka. The Nation reports The post Drama as 74-year-old woman gifts Soludo live fowl at second-term inauguration appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

March 17, (THEWILL) — The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to begin the search for the crescent moon that will signal the end of Ramadan. The call was contained in a statement issued by Sambo Wali Junaidu, who serves as the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory […] The post Eid al-Fitr: Sultan Urges Muslims to Look for Crescent on Wednesday appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a private criminal complaint before a Magistrate Court in Abuja, accusing top officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) of unlawful detention and attempts to force him out of political participation. In the suit, El-Rufai […]

Cuba scrambled Tuesday to restore power after a nationwide blackout that hit the communist-run island just as US President Donald Trump proclaimed he will "take" it over. The post Cuba scrambles to restore power as Trump threatens takeover appeared first on Vanguard News.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported two dead from the outbreak in Kent in southeastern England, a 21-year old university student and an 18-year-old school student. The post Britain Rushes To Contain ‘Unprecedented’ Meningitis Outbreak appeared first on Channels Television.

Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé has issued a defiant message to Chelsea ahead of their Champions League Round of 16 second leg, asserting that PSG will not play defensively despite holding a significant aggregate lead. PSG, who thrashed Chelsea 5-2 in the first leg at the Parc des Princes, travel to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday […]

An Abuja Magistrates’ Court has directed a businessman, Musa Ibrahim, to carry out daily cleaning of the Annur Mosque premises in Wuse II for a period of one month after being found guilty of stealing electrical cable. Presiding Magistrate Lami Sani delivered the ruling after the defendant admitted to charges bordering on mischief and theft. […]

A 74-year-old woman surprised attendees at Chukwuma Soludo's inauguration by gifting him a live chicken, symbolising gratitude for his past kindness.

The Sultan of Sokoto urges Nigerian Muslims to look for the Shawwal crescent sighting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to mark the end of Ramadan. Read More: https://punchng.com/eid-el-fitr-sultan-urges-muslims-to-look-for-shawwal-crescent-wednesday/

March 17, (THEWILL) — Amid cheers and a colourful ceremony, Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Tuesday took the oath of office for a second term as Governor of Anambra State, pledging to sustain and deepen his administration’s development agenda. The swearing-in ceremony, held at Ekwueme Square, began with the inauguration of the deputy governor, Dr. Onyekachi […] The post Soludo Takes Oath For Second Term, Pledges Continuity in Anambra appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A senior US counterterrorism official resigned on Tuesday to protest the US-Israeli war against Iran and said the Islamic Republic posed no imminent threat to the United States. The post US counterterrorism director resigns over Iran war, says Tehran not threat to America appeared first on Vanguard News.

Soludo referenced several milestones, including the destruction of criminal camps and the “mass return” of Anambra indigenes during the Yuletide, as evidence of improving security in the state.  The post ‘Monday Sit-At-Home Is Over In Anambra,’ Soludo Declares At Inauguration appeared first on Channels Television.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims in Nigeria to begin searching for the crescent moon that will mark the end of Ramadan and the start of Shawwal. A statement from the Sultanate Council, signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Sambo Wali Junaidu, said that Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the 29th day […] Sultan of Sokoto asks Muslims to look for Sallah moon on Wednesday

Isaac Balami, the Founding Chancellor of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), has condoled with the people of Borno State and Governor Babagana Zulum over the tragic loss The post Borno explosions: Balami consoles ‘chief mourner’ Zulum, victims’ families appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Following bomb blasts in Maiduguri, medical directors call for urgent measures to improve hospital security in Nigeria to protect patients and staff. Read More: https://punchng.com/cmds-slam-maiduguri-blasts-seek-tight-hospital-security/