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A group of British lawmakers has urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to confront Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the killings of Christians during his planned visit to the United Kingdom.

Nigeria’s disaster management agency has warned that the ongoing heatwave across the country could increase the risk of fire outbreaks and serious health problems.

Iranian leaders say the country remains stable despite the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, while also warning that American military bases in the Middle East are putting the region at risk.

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, defeated the Philippines women's national basketball team 101–84 in a hard-fought game at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament in Villeurbanne, France.

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has been “totally defeated” in the ongoing war in the Middle East, with Israeli leaders also claiming that the conflict is entering a critical phase.

A member of the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winning squad of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Henry Nwosu, has lost his life at 62 years old.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has flagged off the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in the state after about 10 years.

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has attributed the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices in Nigeria to poor national planning and the absence of strategic buffers to cushion the impact of global shocks.

President Bola Tinubu has called on the media to extend the same level of scrutiny directed at the Federal Government to state and local governments across the country.

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦1.894 trillion as revenue generated in February 2026 among the Federal Government, state governments and the 774 local government councils.

The federal government says there is no going back on the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria's (FAAN) cashless policy across major airports in Nigeria.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the demolition of buildings illegally constructed on plots of land allocated to foreign missions in the diplomatic zone of Katampe Extension, Abuja.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has warned content creators against filming or sharing images and videos of unsuspecting members of the public without their consent.

The National Orientation Agency and the International Committee of the Red Cross have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the compulsory treatment of gunshot victims in Nigeria.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria says it has begun construction of a new 330 kilovolt Turn In Turn Out transmission line at the Ihovbor Work Centre.

Former Sule Lamido, a one time governor of Jigawa State, and his two sons are set to face fresh arraignment over an alleged N1.35 billion fraud case.

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has inaugurated a reconstituted Committee on Degree Mills to combat the proliferation of illegal tertiary institutions within Nigeria’s university system.

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Nigeria has launched the distribution of 371 solar-powered energy systems to primary healthcare centres across 17 states in a bid to strengthen frontline health services.

Authorities in the United Kingdom have announced heightened security measures ahead of the planned state visit of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu next week.

A report has revealed that Nigeria’s poverty rate rose to about 63% following the removal of petrol subsidy, highlighting the impact of the policy on household welfare across the country.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission permission to access and analyse electronic devices recovered from the residence of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

A Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ruled that the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is ineligible to contest the 2028 governorship election.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) on Thursday reduced petrol prices at its retail outlets, bringing the pump price to N1,130 per litre in Lagos and N1,165 per litre in Abuja.

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, on Thursday held a free medical outreach for traders and residents of Ladipo Market in Lagos, marking the first 100 days in office of its Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo.

Oil prices briefly topped $100 per barrel Thursday as fresh Iranian attacks on Gulf energy targets offset the release of crude from strategic reserves by major economies.

Nine senators from different political parties formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday, further reshaping the opposition landscape in the 10th Senate.

Afenifere, the Pan-Nigeria sociopolitical group, has expressed alarm over the removal of the forged certificate provision from the Electoral Act, 2026, warning that it undermines democratic accountability and opens the door for unqualified candidates to seek public office.

The Federal Government has suspended the issuance of petrol import licences for a second consecutive month as local refining capacity increasingly meets domestic demand.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has warned non profit organisations across Nigeria to guard against infiltration by terrorist networks seeking to exploit the sector to finance terrorism.

The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party has rejected a Court of Appeal Nigeria judgment that invalidated the party’s November 2025 national convention.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority says it is aware of a viral video showing challenges faced by commuters and an encounter with a bus supervisor.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening democracy and upholding the rule of law in Nigeria.

The Senate has confirmed Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance under the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

A technology expert and digital rights advocate, Gbenga Sesan, says artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping politics and elections around the world.

The Federal Government of Nigeria is closely monitoring escalating tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, and is taking steps to safeguard the country’s economic stability.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued an order requiring all privately owned transmission substations connected to the national grid to register and obtain permits, effective March 9, 2026.

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) confirmed Tuesday that semester examinations will proceed as scheduled despite reports that the university’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had instructed members to suspend teaching over unpaid Consolidated Academic Teaching Allowances (CATA).

The Nigerian Air Force has pledged continued airlift and surveillance support to the Independent National Electoral Commission to assist the conduct of elections across the country.

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has directed the introduction of a hybrid payment system at airport access gates nationwide following the suspension of a fully cashless arrangement that caused traffic gridlock.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has warned that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East could undermine Nigeria’s economic recovery and threaten recent macroeconomic gains.

The Lagos State Government has announced alternative routes for motorists following the two-week partial closure of the Kara Bridge outbound Lagos for repair works.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas conversion kits within the next two to three weeks to help cushion the impact of rising petrol and diesel prices on Nigerians.

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has granted an Air Operator Certificate to Enugu Air to commence scheduled flight operations in Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector.

Commuters on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway outbound from Lagos faced heavy delays Tuesday as work resumed to replace damaged expansion joints on the Kara Bridge.

The University of Lagos chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) announced an indefinite strike starting Wednesday, March 11, over partial salaries paid to staff in January and February 2026.

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday asked the Senate to confirm Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance and former Senator Magnus Abe as chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

The CEO of Lead Integrated Security Solutions, Ifeanyi Obinali, warns that insecurity continues to devastate communities across Nigeria despite repeated government assurances.

The Nigerian Air Force says it is sustaining operational pressure on terrorist groups while strengthening measures to protect civilians during military operations.

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has stated that the ongoing crisis and legal disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) prompted his decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed a meeting for Wednesday, March 11, days after the Appeal Court judgment affirming the nullification of its National Convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has ordered the temporary suspension of the enforcement and collection of helicopter landing fees imposed on oil and gas operators by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency. 

Nigeria has set a new global milestone after achieving the record for the largest orchestra assembled for an Afrobeats concert, according to Guinness World Records.

The United States has warned its citizens in Nigeria of a possible terrorist threat targeting American facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in the country.

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will defeat terrorists and restore peace across the country, saying insurgents are already losing ground due to intensified military operations.

Russian billionaire and former Chelsea Football Club owner, Roman Abramovich, has indicated he is prepared to fight the United Kingdom government over the proceeds from the £2.5 billion sale of Chelsea F.C.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has described Monday's Court of Appeal judgment nullifying the 2025 People's Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention as a "victory for the rule of law" and a decisive blow against impunity.

Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian government to urgently investigate hazardous gas leaks in Bille, a coastal community in the Niger Delta, warning that residents’ lives are at risk.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), his office confirmed Monday.

Financial analyst Muktar Mohammed says the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) latest banking recapitalization focuses on fresh capital injection, rather than relying solely on shareholder funds like previous exercises.

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) to strengthen local refining capacity to protect the country from global fuel market shocks.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday decorated eight senior officers promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) at a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The Court of Appeal of Nigeria in Abuja has delivered two major rulings affecting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the Nigerian government to stop what he described as the persecution of political opponents under the guise of criminal prosecution.

The Labour Party State Chairmen Forum has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to reject a memo proposing fresh party congresses from March 26, 2026, describing the move as unconstitutional.

China has reacted cautiously to the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, describing the development as an internal matter and calling for respect for the country’s sovereignty.

The Federal Government has announced plans to roll out a ₦100 billion solar power programme for public institutions across Nigeria as part of efforts to address electricity challenges and reduce energy costs.

Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader following the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei, in recent U.S.–Israeli strikes on Tehran.

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned the arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique, describing the development as disturbing and demanding their immediate release.

The Kano State Police Command says it has arrested a suspect linked to the circulation of audio and video clips containing statements capable of inciting public disorder in the state.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Okon Placid, as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).

Two persons sustained injuries in the early hours of Sunday following a collision involving two trucks at the Arepo Bridge section of the Lagos‑Ibadan Expressway.

Nigerian American driver Ugo Ugochukwu delivered a commanding performance to secure his first-ever FIA Formula 3 Championship victory at the season-opening Feature Race in Melbourne, Australia.

The Nigeria Police Force has expanded its counter-terrorism capacity with a specialised training programme designed to enhance the operational readiness of officers in its Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU).

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the federal government at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice over what it describes as “unlawful” mass phone-tapping regulations.

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has announced a scheduled three-day power outage in the Lekki district to enable network upgrade works.

A thousand women! That is the size of the community one of them has already built.

The family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, says he is being unlawfully detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned that many parts of the country will experience dusty and hazy weather for three days starting Saturday.

Nigerian troops have rescued 19 people who were kidnapped in communities near the nation’s capital, the army said Saturday.

Operatives of Nigeria’s Department of State Services have arrested two suspected members of armed groups linked to attacks on security forces in the country’s southeast.

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga says Nigerians should hold state and local governments accountable for how they spend public money.

The Federal Government has announced plans to repair damaged expansion joints on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a move expected to affect traffic for about two weeks.

Guinea’s authorities have dissolved 40 political parties, including the country’s main opposition groups, in a move that has raised fresh concerns about political freedoms and democratic governance in the West African nation.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the recent posting of 65 ambassadors by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the move as inadequate and raising concerns about Nigeria’s diplomatic representation abroad.

President Bola Tinubu has constituted an 11-member committee to oversee the establishment of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO), an initiative aimed at addressing persistent challenges in Nigeria’s power transmission network.

The United States has approved a $151 million arms sale to Israel, supplying thousands of bomb bodies to support the country’s military operations as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent killings and abduction of civilians in Borno State, describing the incident as disturbing and a reflection of worsening insecurity in the country.

Qatar has announced a partial reopening of its airspace after shutting it down following escalating tensions triggered by joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran.

Nigerians could pay more for petrol and diesel if the country’s local refineries remain non functional.

Cristiano Ronaldo will travel to Madrid for treatment on a right hamstring injury.

The founder of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, has inaugurated a special “Trade War Committee” to confront corruption and operational inefficiencies within Nigeria’s port system.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. The list includes 31 career diplomats and 34 non career envoys whose nominations were confirmed by the Senate in December 2025.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has urged commission staff to prepare diligently to deliver free, fair, and credible elections in 2027, saying it is the only way to restore public trust in the agency.

Nigeria has congratulated Ghana as the country marks its 69th Independence Anniversary.

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority says it will soon begin compensation for tenants affected by land acquisition for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line depot at Okokomaiko.

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted bail of 200 million naira each to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, his wife Asabe Bashir, and their son Abdulaziz Malami in an alleged money laundering case.

The Nigeria Police Force has relieved its Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, of his duties barely six months after he assumed the position.

Media experts have warned that the rise of citizen journalism and digital technologies is increasing the risk of misinformation and disinformation in the media space.

The Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusivity through sports as preparations intensify for the 3rd National Para Games.

Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, has retired from the Nigeria Police Force after 34 years of service.

Nigeria’s electricity generation dropped to 3,940.53 megawatts (MW) on Thursday as gas supply shortages continue to disrupt operations at several thermal power plants across the country.

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has rejected aspects of the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026 and warned that political parties may boycott the 2027 general elections if the law is not amended.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has completed its investigation into recent demolitions carried out in three waterfront communities, as affected residents remain divided over whether they should receive financial compensation or be relocated.

The Federal Government has announced a stricter enforcement of the “No NERD, No NYSC” rule, making compliance with the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) compulsory for graduates seeking mobilisation into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

The federal government has announced a six-year moratorium on the establishment of new tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes he should play a role in selecting Iran’s next leader following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran’s army announced on Thursday that its forces, alongside the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), have shot down seven drones since morning.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called on French President Emmanuel Macron to intervene and prevent Israel’s threatened mass strikes on Dahiyeh, the southern suburbs of Beirut, home to hundreds of thousands of residents.

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army said it is investigating a disciplinary incident involving a female student at Command Secondary School, Ipaja, after a video of the event circulated on social media.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rescheduled the dates of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup (“WAFCON”) 2026, moving the tournament to a new window from 25th July to 16th August 2026.

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly offered American military backing, including possible air cover, to Iranian Kurdish opposition groups if they launch an offensive against the government of Ali Khamenei’s administration in Iran, according to a report by The Washington Post.

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved six major road projects aimed at improving transportation and boosting economic activities across the country.

Tributes have poured in from Nigerian leaders and traditional rulers as former president Olusegun Obasanjo marked his 89th birthday.

The price of cooking gas in Nigeria has risen sharply as tensions in the Middle East disrupt global energy supply.

Members of the Obidient Movement in Nigeria’s North Central zone have warned individuals they accuse of threatening former presidential candidate Peter Obi to stop immediately, saying further attacks would not be ignored.

Tension has risen in Kano State after lawmakers began moves to impeach Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, following his refusal to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Nigeria’s women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, are facing uncertainty ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as key details about the competition remain unclear.

The Kaduna Region of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has received four new power transformers for two transmission substations in Kaduna State as part of efforts to improve electricity supply in Nigeria’s North-West region.

The United States Embassy in Abuja says it will remain closed for routine business until Monday, March 9, 2026, due to the potential for protests in the Federal Capital Territory.

The All Progressives Congress has expressed shock and sorrow over the sudden death of its newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary in Lagos State, Karamo Yesiro.

The Lagos State Police Command says the Physical and Credential Screening Exercise for successful applicants in the 2025 2026 Nigeria Police Force recruitment will begin on Monday March 9 2026.

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has taken over the prosecution of former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged terrorism-related offences and unlawful possession of firearms.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun a three day technical workshop to review its 2022 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties in line with the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the renewal of the appointment of Ayo Omotayo as director-general of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru.

Vice President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms are designed to improve livelihoods and ease the burden of multiple levies on small businesses and low-income earners.

President Bola Tinubu has directed the suspension of the cashless payment system recently introduced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

On World Obesity Day, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) urged the Nigerian government to toughen policies on marketing unhealthy foods and beverages linked to obesity and other noncommunicable diseases.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity distribution companies to refund N20.33 billion to customers under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme, starting March 1, 2026.

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as Nigeria’s substantive Inspector-General of Police at the State House, Abuja.

The Federal Government has introduced fresh regulations that outlaw the use of roadblocks and cash collection to collect taxes across the country, in a bid to reform Nigeria’s tax system and make it fairer for traders and small businesses.

The Lagos State Government has officially opened online registration for the 2026 Screening Test into Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools across the state.

Nigeria’s newly installed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has inaugurated a new committee to help roll out the planned State Police system and set out his vision for policing in the country.

Nigeria is grappling with a worsening Lassa fever outbreak, with fresh deaths reported in Taraba, Benue, Plateau, and Edo states.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 58-year-old fugitive drug lord Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, wanted in the United Kingdom and Nigeria for more than 15 years.

Iranians will begin bidding farewell to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a ceremony in Tehran on Wednesday night, a senior official told state media.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the alleged terrorism trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN) and his son, Abdulaziz, to March 10, 2026.

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning of possible protests in Abuja on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing tensions linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he has directed the United States Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade transiting the Gulf, particularly energy shipments.

Nigeria’s food and drug regulator has launched a nationwide campaign to strengthen enforcement of the federal ban on sachet alcohol and alcoholic beverages in bottles smaller than 200 milliliters.

The Federal Government says the long delayed Abuja Kaduna highway has reached 80 percent completion, with delivery targeted for the end of April.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria beat Cameroon 3–1 in the second game of their pre-WAFCON friendlies in Yaoundé, Cameroon on Tuesday.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu has ordered the Nigerian Army’s 4 Special Forces Command to intensify operations and “achieve decisive dominance” over terrorists and insurgents across the country.

The African Democratic Congress has accused the Federal Government of applying justice selectively in the legal cases involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, according to a statement from the State House on Tuesday.

Football fans around the world will see new rules at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, organisers have said, as preparations continue for the tournament later this year.

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El Rufai has suffered a legal setback in his ₦1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and others, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has warned that the ongoing Middle East crisis could disrupt Nigeria’s fuel market and raise pump prices.

The price of eggs has continued to soar across Kano markets, with an egg now selling for about N250, up from N200 in recent weeks.

Five security officers have been arrested and will face prosecution over a February 12 alleged security breach at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, following a joint investigation by the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Nigeria Customs Service and the Federal Ministry of Aviation.

Iran on Tuesday rejected calls for negotiations as the death toll from ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes climbed to 787, according to the Iranian Red Crescent.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday confirmed new damage to entrance buildings at Iran’s underground Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant following recent U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Iran launched fresh missile strikes at Israel on Tuesday, triggering air raid sirens across several cities as Israeli defense systems intercepted the incoming projectiles, military officials said.

The governor of Adamawa State says he believes the next president of Nigeria should come from the South and not from the North in the 2027 general election.

A total lunar eclipse, often called a “blood moon,” was seen across parts of Asia, Australia and North America on March 3, 2026.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has called for free and fair elections in Nigeria, warning political leaders not to manipulate the system ahead of future polls.

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two suspected arms couriers and seized two Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) warheads, an RPG launcher, and other weapons linked to bandit networks in Gombe State.

The United States Congress is preparing to debate and vote this week on measures that would curb President Donald Trump’s authority to wage military action against Iran, a conflict that has already unfolded without full congressional approval.

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has confirmed the appointment of Ms. Jumoke Olaniyan as its Group Chief Strategy Officer.

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and warned it will open fire on any vessel attempting to pass through the strategic waterway, according to Iranian media reports.

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday swear in Tunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has commenced the registration process for the 2026 Direct Entry admissions into tertiary institutions across the country.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended a suspect believed to be connected to a recent violent incident involving former presidential candidate Peter Obi and other political figures in Benin City, Edo State.

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has shut down Dai Jin Jia Quarry located in ACO Village along Airport Road in Abuja.

The family of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El Rufai has rejected allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over the alleged discovery of phone tapping equipment.

The Police Council has endorsed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector General of Police.

A prominent Islamic cleric in Plateau State has spoken out against the federal government’s proposed plan to create state police, saying it could harm peace and unity in the region.

A political expert has warned Nigerians not to fully trust the technology used by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying confidence in the system has been damaged.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission says it recovered equipment that can allegedly intercept conversations from the home of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El Rufai in Abuja, the agency told a court on Monday.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled coordinated ISWAP attacks on FOBs Mayanti, Gajigana, and Gajiram in Nigeria’s Northeast.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started a major review of its rules for political parties as part of preparations for the 2027 general election.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has called on Christians and Muslims to use the Lenten and Ramadan seasons to pray, repent and promote peace in Nigeria.

Global oil prices jumped after at least three ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit route carrying around 20% of the world’s oil and gas, amid escalating strikes by Iran across the Middle East.

President Bola Tinubu will on Monday convene the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider Olatunji Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, sources confirmed.

Governor Dauda Lawal has ordered an immediate end to cash revenue collection in Zamfara State, directing all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt fully digital payment systems to curb leakages and improve transparency.

Seven countries, including the United States and six Gulf and regional allies, have issued a joint statement strongly condemning what they described as Iran’s “indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks” across the Middle East.

The death toll from an Israeli attack on a girls’ school in southern Iran has risen to “about 180 young children”, according to a senior Iranian health official.

A new front has opened in the widening conflict in the Middle East, with Israel and Hezbollah exchanging cross-border fire.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, speaking at a Citizens Townhall on the 2026 Electoral Act, has urged lawmakers to adopt simple, clear language in election legislation to guarantee transparency and public understanding.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has urged motorists and airport users to be patient after the rollout of its nationwide Operation Go Cashless payment system led to traffic congestion at Nigeria’s busiest airports on Sunday, March 1.

A surge in Lassa fever infections has been reported in Benue State, with 45 confirmed cases and at least 10 deaths out of around 250 suspected infections, according to health officials.

Iran has constituted an interim leadership council following the death of its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political history.

The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic management plan ahead of the reconstruction of a section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway between Super Bus-Stop and Ilepo Bus-Stop inbound Lagos.

The United Nations Security Council has called for an immediate halt to hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran following escalating military strikes that have heightened fears of a wider regional conflict.

United States President Donald J. Trump has warned Iran against retaliatory strikes, hours after Iranian authorities confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned what he described as the growing obsession among political actors with the 2027 general elections despite worsening insecurity across the country.

Iranian state media has officially confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, 86, following a large-scale joint military operation by United States and Israel early Saturday morning.

The United Nations Security Council has begun an emergency meeting following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks across multiple countries in the region.

Confusion and sharply conflicting claims are emerging over the fate of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, amid a widening wave of US and Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation across the region.

A letter from Iran’s foreign minister to the United Nations Security Council lays out what Tehran describes as its legal right to respond under the UN Charter, ahead of an emergency meeting on the escalating situation.

Cameroon women's national football team defeated Nigeria’s Nigeria women's national football team 1–0 in an international friendly match played in Yaoundé on Saturday.

Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara State, has called an emergency security meeting following fresh bandit attacks and reports of explosives planted on highways.

Chief Olabode “Bode” George, a senior figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says widespread hunger and hardship in Nigeria could play a major role in the 2027 general elections, and he warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the election body Independent National Electoral Commission against unfair conduct.

The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has rejected the newly released 2027 general election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying it raises concerns about fairness and equal opportunity.

The Federal Government has warned Nigerian citizens living in or travelling to the Islamic Republic of Iran and neighbouring Gulf countries to be extra careful because of rising military tensions in the Middle East.

Edo State Governor Sen. Monday Okpebholo has said he will step down from office if President Bola Tinubu does not win the 2027 presidential election, during an interview on television Friday.

Leaders of the South-South zone of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have moved to debunk reports that they endorsed former Rotimi Amaechi as the party’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Israel and the United States have carried out coordinated military strikes on Iran in what Israeli officials described as a preemptive operation, sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East after weeks of mounting hostility and an increased American military presence across the region.

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw was completed on Friday, February 27, 2026 in Nyon, Switzerland, setting up a series of high-profile knockout fixtures across Europe.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the recent wave of governors defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), asserting that the moves are less about ideology and more about personal political survival.