[Africa Check] IN SHORT: According to some Facebook posts, Riley Moore said «Biafra may become the only option» if his country failed to protect Nigerian Christians. But we found no evidence that he made such statements.

[Premium Times] In a State House statement on Tuesday, the president expressed deep sorrow over the attacks, mourning those killed and sympathising with the injured.

[Vanguard] The Presidency has refuted a widely shared screenshot claiming to show a tweet by US President Donald Trump criticising Bola Tinubu over the security situation in the North-East, describing it as entirely false.

The deepening investigation into the controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel has now reached the very heart of executive power, with former Secretary to the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba and former Chief of Staff Prince Kapondamgaga summoned to appear before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC). According to emerging reports, the two high-ranking officials are expected […] The post Zamba, Kapondamgaga Summoned as Amaryllis Scandal Tightens Grip on Previous State House Power Circle appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The stalled corruption trial of Lin Yinhua is fast turning into a troubling case study of how legal processes can be stretched to the brink, raising sharp questions about whether justice is being deliberately slowed down rather than pursued with urgency. On March 16, 2026, the High Court was primed to begin full trial proceedings. […] The post ANALYSIS | Justice on Ice: Lin Yinhua Trial Raises Alarm Over Possible Deliberate Delays appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What began as a glossy investment story—rebranding Sigelege Boutique Hotel into the “Lifestyle Boutique Hotel”—has collapsed into a storm of allegations over opacity, inflated pricing, and politically connected beneficiaries. The Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) paid K27 billion for Sigelege, a modest 3-star property with just 53 rooms, and immediately handed operations back to […] The post Inside the Sigelege Deal: K27 Billion Pension Fund Purchase Sparks Malawi ‘Overpricing’ Scandal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The NBM Under-23 Championship has reached its final stages following the draw for the semi-final fixtures involving four regional champions, with matches scheduled for March 20, and the final on March 22, 2026 at Champions Stadium in Mponela, Dowa. According to the draw, QPL Stars will face Mponela United FC, while Karonga Reserves will take […] The post Semifinals draw sets mood for NBM Under-23 Championship appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

“The Icelandic Meteorological Office’s avalanche monitoring team is focused on this area and developments are currently being closely observed,” said Hlynur Hafberg Snorrason, chief superintendent with the Westfjords police, in an interview with mbl.is regarding an avalanche that fell in Seljalandshlíð this morning. As a precaution, a commercial building in Ísafjörður, where dozens of people work, was evacuated.

A 63-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday (March 17) for allegedly breaking into a retail outlet and stealing an Arowana fish valued at $1,400.But the fish was dead by the time it was recovered.The incident happened at about 2.30am at an outlet along Clementi Avenue 2. Police said preliminary investigations revealed that a person had allegedly damaged the rear gate of the shop and gained unlawful entry into the premises. An Arowana fish, valued at $1,400, was reported missing.Officers from Clementi Police Division conducted ground enquiries and used images from police cameras to establish the identity of the man, who arrested within 13 hours of the report. He will be charged in court on Wednesday with the offence of housebreaking in order to commit theft.If found guilty of the said offence, the man may be jailed for up to 10 years and fined.[[nid:731672]]editor@asiaone.com 

Activist Han Hui Hui has been reunited with her three children, aged three, five and six, on Monday (March 16) following a family conference to put in place additional safeguards, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and the police said on Tuesday (March 17).These include appointing new safe adults from within the extended family to check-in on the children through physical visits and video calls.The 33-year-old was also issued a correction direction under the Protection from Online Falseholds and Manipulation Act (Pofma) on Tuesday.It was issued to protect public trust and ensure that accurate facts are put up. Han will also be required to publish a correction notice on her social media accounts, The children were taken away from her on Feb 15, after she had called the police regarding an alleged altercation between the children and their grandmother. They were removed after it was assessed that there were risks to their safety, and it was done in line with the Children and Young Persons Act, the authorities said.

A 40-year-old Singaporean man was arrested after he was deported from Thailand for his alleged involvement in operating vice syndicates.In a statement released on Tuesday (March 17), the police said that through joint investigations with the Royal Thai Police, the man was located in Chonburi province and arrested in Prachuap Khiri Khan province on Feb 24.He was subsequently deported to Singapore and arrested upon arrival on Tuesday. According to the Criminal Investigation Department, he was one of 17 individuals arrested on Oct 21, 2024, during island-wide operations targeting vice and illegal drug activities.He had previously been charged under the Women's Charter 1961 and released on bail, with his passport impounded. However, he failed to attend a court mention on Dec 12, 2024, and an arrest warrant was issued, but investigations revealed that he had left Singapore illegally.

Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said in a statement Tuesday that allowing solo drivers to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes outside of busy times will help reduce gridlock on major highways. Doug Ford's government is looking to regulate the changes later this year.

Last spring, the Newfoundland and Labrador government announced a loan guarantee program for restaurants — but so far, no businesses have tapped into it.

Hollie Dance, 50, and Thomas Summers, 26, are accused of chasing a man for 13 miles between Southend and Basildon, Essex, in two cars in October 2022.

A leading provider of English tests said Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's bid to roll-out fully remote exams could 'create more opportunities for malpractice'.

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu has accused Western nations of waging a sabotage war against Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

US general responsible for military support to Ukraine left classified maps on a train and suffered a concussion after excessive drinking Read Full Article at RT.com

Peter Thiel is holding lectures on Antichrist near the Vatican, after finding himself in hot water over his past links with Jeffrey Epstein Read Full Article at RT.com

European Council President Antonio Costa has rebuked Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky over a recent threat directed at Hungary’s Viktor Orban Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev and Namibian president have discussed plans for cooperation Read Full Article at RT.com

[ANGOP] Talatona -- Ambassadors from European countries accredited to Angola on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the development of the blue economy in the country, within the framework of the project «Initiative for a Sustainable and Strategic Blue Economy in Angola», financed by the European Union.

[New Times] All roads lead to BK Arena this Tuesday, March 17, as Kigali hosts the third edition of Move Afrika, the touring concert series led by Global Citizen.

[Shabelle] Washington -- The United States has this week invited senior officials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to participate in discussions aimed at easing violence in eastern DR Congo, diplomatic sources said.

Rose Webb, 58, along with daughters Casey Jackson, 32, Emma Dee Jackson, 34, and Billie Jo Jackson, 35, were said to have gone 'over the top' in the brawl with the off-duty cops.

The former Sinn Fein president, 77, is being questioned about his alleged role in the IRA for the first time in an English courtroom.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the Daily Mail's live coverage of the US-Israel war with Iran. Gulf countries continue to come under attack following retaliatory strikes by Tehran.

Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson said the government is 'monitoring' the situation 'carefully', with global supplies under huge pressure.

One of the two victims was Juliette Kenny, an 18-year-old sixth form student at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Faversham, Kent, who died on Saturday surrounded by her family.

One of the two victims was Juliette Kenny, an 18-year-old sixth form student at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Faversham, Kent, who died on Saturday surrounded by her family.

Some of Trump's closest political allies fear the war has boxed him in without a clear off-ramp, raising concerns he may ultimately be forced to deploy American troops on the ground to save face.