Sultan Of Sokoto Declares Friday As Eid‑El‑Fitr

 

His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has announced that the Shawwal moon was not sighted anywhere in Nigeria, and therefore Friday, March 20 2026, will be observed as Eid‑El‑Fitr.

This aligns with the official statement from the Sultanate Council, which confirmed that no credible moon‑sighting reports were received on Wednesday, March 18, the 29th day of Ramadan 1447 AH.

Meningitis outbreak hits second UK university amid fear of country-wide outbreak

 

A second university in Kent, United Kingdom, has confirmed a case of meningitis as health officials warn of a growing outbreak that has already claimed two lives and left a nine-month-old baby in intensive care, raising fears of wider spread across the United Kingdom.

Canterbury Christ Church University confirmed that one of its students has contracted the disease, bringing the total number of reported cases to 20, including nine confirmed infections and 11 still under investigation. Authorities say six of the confirmed cases involve the most serious strain, Meningitis B (MenB).

The outbreak, which has been declared a national incident, has largely been linked to events in Canterbury, with investigations focusing on a popular nightlife venue, Club Chemistry, where more than 2,000 people are believed to have attended over a key weekend.

Wema Bank Launches Hackaholics Accelerator 2026 Cohort With Ten Startups

 

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has launched the 2026 Hackaholics Accelerator Program, welcoming ten startups into the cohort. The Hackaholics Accelerator, a selective growth program under Wema Bank’s Hackaholics platform, is designed to help promising Nigerian startups strengthen their business foundations and prepare for sustainable scale and investment.

After six years of driving innovation through Hackaholics, Wema Bank is extending its support beyond ideation and competition into hands-on startup building through Hackaholics Accelerator. The initiative provides founders with the structure, mentorship, and ecosystem access they need to turn strong ideas into viable, scalable businesses.

Athlete, Dak Prescott calls off wedding after fiancee refused to sign prenup

 

Dak Prescott and his fiancee, Sarah Jane Ramos, have called off their wedding roughly a month before it was scheduled to take place. 

Things between Prescott and Ramos, who share two children together, had been rocky for a while. It all boiled over during a joint bachelor/bachelorette party in The Bahamas. 

"We're told the relationship had been rocky behind the scenes for months ... but things came to a head with a blowup argument at their joint bachelor and bachelorette parties in the Bahamas -- and Sarah Jane called it off," TMZ Sports reported. 

Empowered Women, Stronger Nation: Building Futures Through Property Ownership

As the world commemorates International Women’s Day, attention rightly turns to the extraordinary role women play in shaping families, communities, and national economies. Beyond nurturing homes and leading in boardrooms, women are increasingly emerging as powerful drivers of nation-building through one of the most transformative assets of all, property ownership.

Across Nigeria, women are steadily breaking long-standing barriers in business, governance, technology, education, and entrepreneurship. Their expanding economic influence is uplifting households, strengthening institutions, and reinforcing the nation’s financial foundation. The evidence is clear: when women earn, communities prosper; when women invest, societies advance.

Influencer ‘stranded’ due to Iran war because he refuses to fly economy class on available flight

 A travel influencer has faced criticism after saying he is stranded while appearing to refuse to fly economy class amid the Middle East crisis. 

Aviation enthusiast Daniel Goz, who is known for his travel channel Nonstop Dan, shared a video about his journey from Singapore to Europe. 

In a video initially titled "There Are No Flights Left," Goz told followers about his attempt to travel on the day when the US-Israel coalition started bombing Iran. 

Goz claimed he was "stranded in Asia". 

International Women’s Day 2026: Adron Homes Champions Women’s Leadership and Inclusive Growth

 

As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, Adron Homes and Properties has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women with meaningful opportunities to serve, lead, and shape the future of Nigeria’s real estate landscape.

Observed globally on March 8, this year’s theme, “Give To Gain,” calls for intentional investment in women through access to resources, education, mentorship, and leadership platforms. The message is clear: when women are empowered, organizations prosper, communities flourish, and nations grow stronger.

Iran War: Petrol hits N937/litre in Lagos, N975 in Abuja

 Lagos State and Abuja residents are facing fresh fuel price pressure as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the nerve center of crude oil, continue to disrupt global energy markets, pushing crude oil prices above $80 per barrel and driving domestic petrol costs closer to N1,000 per litre.

Motorists, transport operators, and commuters across major cities woke up to sudden price adjustments at filling stations. For example, in Lagos, several fuel outlets raised Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices from N830 to about N937 per litre.

Industry sources linked the price surge to a recent upward review in ex-depot prices by Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, which reportedly moved its gantry price from N774 to about N874–N875 per litre. 

Adron Homes Unveils Easter Fiesta with 30% Discount and Flexible Payment Plan

In celebration of the Easter season, Adron Homes and Properties Limited has announced the launch of its much-anticipated Easter Fiesta Promo, offering Nigerians a unique opportunity to secure land ownership with a 30 percent discount and flexible payment plans of up to 36 months.

The promo, which runs for a limited period, is designed to make property acquisition easier and more rewarding for families, working professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors seeking to build long-term wealth through real estate.

According to the company, the Easter Fiesta covers its estates located in Lagos, Shimawa, Sagamu, Atan–Ota, Papalanto, Abeokuta, Ibadan, Osun, Ekiti, Abuja (FCT), Nasarawa, and Niger.

FIFA president calls for footballers who cover their mouths during confrontations to be sent off after Vinicius Jr racism row

 FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has called for players who cover their mouths in on-pitch confrontations to be sent off.

 

Infantino's words come after Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior said he was racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in their Champions League playoff first leg, with Prestianni covering his mouth during the alleged incident.

 

UEFA have since opened an investigation into the accusation, with Prestianni suspended for the second leg between the two sides and facing up to a 10-match ban should he be found guilty by European football's governing body.

 

"If a player covers his mouth and says something, and this has a racist consequence, then he has to be sent off, obviously," Infantino told Sky News.

Mum k!lls her children, 11 and 14, while husband was away on business trip

 A mother from Florida has "violently" k!lled her two children while her husband was on a business trip, police have said. 

Monika Rubacha, 44, was found de@d with her children, Josh James, 14 and 11-year-old Emma James, at their home. 

Her husband, Richard James, was on a business trip in South America when he contacted local authorities to check on his house after he did not hear from his family for more than a day.