The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that an Abuja-bound passenger train experienced a technical incident on Monday along the Rigasa-Idu rail corridor after a coupling failure affected its rear locomotive and an adjacent passenger coach. The Managing Director of the NRC, Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting that the incident […]

A young lady who is a school teacher in Ghana has taken to social media to give details of her monthly salary and why she canceled plans to buy a brand-new iPhone.

Tony Elumelu warns the public about an AI-generated scam video falsely portraying him endorsing a crypto platform, highlighting the growing threat of digit Read More: https://punchng.com/elumelu-disowns-ai-generated-scam-video-endorsing-crypto-platforms/

Chelsea have been fined £10.75 million by the Premier League and handed a one-year transfer ban that will remain suspended for two years following an investigation into undisclosed payments linked to player transfers during the club’s previous ownership. The post Chelsea fined £10.75m, hit with suspended one-year transfer ban appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are set to return for Real Madrid’s crucial UEFA Champions League second-leg clash against Manchester City at the Etihad. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-mbappe-bellingham-return-for-man-city-clash-at-etihad/

Actress Shaffy Bello reveals her decision to undergo tubal ligation 26 years ago, prioritising her family size amidst her ex-husband's wishes for more children.

The Nigerian military has arrested a suspected bandit identified as Sule Yellow, who allegedly used the TikTok handle @suleyellow6 to promote the activities of terrorist groups. According to a report shared on Monday by the X account @mobilisingniger, the suspect was apprehended shortly after he allegedly collected ransom money from the family of a kidnapped […]

L-R: Ejiro Efekoha-Momoh, Group Head, Underwriting, Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Limited; Mrs. Oluremi Ladipo, Principal, Baptist Senior High School, Obanikoro; Mary Adeyanju, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Limited;…

Chelsea Football Club have been hit with a substantial £10.7 million fine by the Premier League for a series of rule breaches that occurred during the ownership of Roman Abramovich. The infractions relate to financial reporting, third-party investment, and youth development. In addition to the financial penalty, the club has been handed an immediate nine-month […]

Authorities have arrested Nzube Ikeji, a Nigerian socialite accused of posing as a prince to allegedly defraud a Romanian woman of $2.5 million in a romance scam.

Many Nigerians have continued to drag Nollywood stars Kunle Afolayan, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Ayo Adesanya and Remi Surutu, among others, for launching a new support group for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. This comes amid the growing economic hardship across the country. The group ‘Eko 57 Movement’, which was launched in Lagos State on Sunday, is coordinated […] Nigerians fume as Nollywood stars Kunle Afolayan, Yomi Fash, others launch Tinubu support group

The NBS noted that on a year-on-year basis, inflation showed a significant decline compared with the 26.27 per cent recorded in February 2025, reflecting a reduction of 11.21 percentage points over the 12-month period.

Following a recent bandit attack in Sokoto, Isa LG Chairman consoles Bargaja residents and reaffirms the government’s commitment to security. Read More: https://punchng.com/bandit-attack-sokoto-lg-chairman-consoles-residents/

"Saudi Arabia and the UAE can reroute some crude output to terminals outside the Gulf," the International Energy Agency stated in its latest monthly oil report, saying that this can "help offset lost crude flows via Hormuz." The post Hormuz alternative oil routes inadequate to cope with demand appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Sean and Tara Ajayi Foundation has restated its commitment to the development of education in Nigeria by donating scholarships of 13 students from the Lagos State Model College, Badore.…

Boluwatife Balogun, son of Wizkid, reveals his Islamic name during Ramadan, sparking online discussions about his faith and growing music career.

The Nigerian government states mathematics is central to national progress, addressing educational challenges and the National Mathematical Centre’s role. Read More: https://punchng.com/mathematics-key-to-nigerias-national-progress-fg/

A Nigerian lady has generated a buzz on social media after showing the public the total amount she owes a loan app. She lamented over how much she owes.

March 16, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market opened the week on a bullish note on Monday, as strong buying interest in large-cap stocks lifted the benchmark index above the 201,000-point threshold. Market capitalisation rose from ₦127.360 trillion to ₦129.329 trillion, while the NGX All-Share Index advanced from 198,407.30 to 201,474.89, reflecting renewed investor confidence. […] The post BUA Cement Powers NGX Above 201,000 Points As Market Gains ₦1.97trn appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

In an increasingly competitive struggle for Russia’s influence in Africa, including political, economic, and humanitarian spheres, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov started the 2026 with a pack of invitations for African foreign ministers, strategically as part of preliminary preparations for the next Russia-Africa summit. Armed with Russia’s policy intentions for Africa (Strategic Action Plan 2023-2026), Lavrov […]

March 16, (THEWILL) — Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State have raided an illicit arms fabrication workshop in Uyo, arresting two suspects, including a university graduate alleged to be producing narcotic-laced snacks for distribution. The operation, carried out by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, followed intelligence reports that drug-laced chin-chin […] The post Police Bust Illicit Arms Workshop, Arrest Varsity Graduate Producing Drug-Laced Snacks In Uyo appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Some groups have called on Prince Kenny Adekanmi, popularly known as Kenny Kunma, to join the race to represent the people of Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency at the National Assembly. These The post Groups ask Kenny Kunma to join Okitipupa/Irele Federal constituency race appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A mother recounts her son's extraordinary drawings of a man in a red hat, leading to a heartfelt reunion with the stranger who helped them in their time of need.

March 16, (THEWILL) — Americans living abroad have received a major relief after the United States government slashed the fee required to formally renounce its citizenship by more than 80 percent, reducing the cost from $2,350 to $450. According to a notice published in the Federal Register, the official journal of the U.S. government, the […] The post Relief For Americans Abroad As U.S. Slashes Citizenship Renunciation Fee By 80% appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Nigeria’s inflation drops to 15.06% in February 2026, easing cost of living as food and core prices moderate, offering relief to households nationwide.

Olugboyegun who noted that Henry Nwosu was one of the youngest among the stars he played with in the Super Eagles noted that more could be done to make former national football stars feel recognized, appreciated, and rewarded while alive.

The NBS data, released on Monday, revealed that the February headline inflation decreased by 0.04 per cent from the previous month. The post Nigeria inflation eases slightly to 15.06% appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The APC has inaugurated its media and publicity committee for the 2026 national convention, tasked with ensuring transparent communication for the event. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-unveils-media-committee-ahead-of-2026-national-convention/

The APC’s National Publicity Secretary claims recent PDP defections are an endorsement of the ruling party, saying the PDP can no longer function. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-no-longer-a-political-party-apc-scribe/

Former governors Gbenga Daniel and Olusegun Osoba praise the resilience of Champion Newspapers at its annual awards, celebrating excellence in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/gbenga-daniel-osoba-hail-champions-newspapers-resilience/

Following the recent escalation of insecurity in Ondo State, security agencies in the state on Monday embarked on a show of force in Akure, warning criminals to stay away from the state. Agencies involved in the show of force include the police, army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and Department of State Security, […] Security agencies stage show of force in Ondo amid rising insecurity

Bandits again stormed Sabon Gyero community in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, allegedly killing one person and abducting seven others early on Monday morning. A source told DAILY POST that the attackers, who invaded the community in large numbers in the early hours of Monday, went straight to a residence and […] Bandits kill one, abduct seven in fresh Kaduna attack

The war around Iran is not only about centrifuges, uranium stockpiles, or missile ranges. Those things matter, but they do not fully explain the intensity of the confrontation. To understand why this conflict keeps returning, you have to look past the daily headlines and into the longer history of the Middle East: the age of […]

'No Sign of Weakness' is the highest-grossing tour by an African artist, with $3.1 million from 31,000 tickets sold across 4 shows.” The post Burna Boy becomes first African artist with highest concert revenue appeared first on Vanguard News.

As the Middle East war entered its third week, Wall Street opened higher while most European stocks climbed after Asian stocks mainly dipped. The post Oil Eases, Equities Rise As Market Focuses On Strait Of Hormuz appeared first on Channels Television.

The summit, which brings together African energy policymakers, regulators, investors and development partners, will focus on strengthening the United States–Africa energy partnership and expanding investment in the continent’s power sector. The post Nigerian ministers, Lagos electricity regulators to speak at African energy summit in US appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.