Latest News from Saturday, March 28th, 2026

Israel has launched fresh air strikes on nuclear-related sites in Iran as the ongoing war between the two countries enters its fifth week, raising fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking a major step toward humanity’s first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years.

The Middle East conflict widened further on Saturday as Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched their first missile strike on Israel, while the United Arab Emirates reported intercepting a new wave of Iranian missiles and drones.

The 3rd edition of the National Para Sports Festival Opens today in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, with defending champions Bayelsa State aiming to secure a third consecutive title at the competition.

A fresh political twist has emerged within Nigeria’s opposition ranks as Hon. Blessing Onuh, daughter of African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Chairman Senator David Mark, openly backed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.

The Federal Government and electricity generation companies (GenCos) are at odds over the actual size of debts in Nigeria’s power sector, with both sides presenting conflicting figures amid ongoing reconciliation efforts.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has returned Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as its National Chairman and Senator Ajibola Basiru as National Secretary following its national convention in Abuja.

A 14-year-old secondary school student, Dean Roy of Stowe High School, has made history by appearing on the ballot in the race for governor of Vermont in the United States.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has directed political parties to submit their membership registers at least 21 days before conducting their primaries for the 2027 general elections.

Indonesia has begun enforcing a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 16, as authorities tighten regulations over concerns about online safety and digital wellbeing.

Residents in several parts of Sokoto State are planning a protest over what they describe as poor electricity supply and unfair billing by the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO).

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the party must remain disciplined and focused to sustain its political dominance and national development agenda.