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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 Chief Road Traffic and Vehicle Inspection Officer in Rivers State, Engineer Monibo Akobo, has addressed a viral social media video which claims a court judgment in Abuja barred VIO officers from carrying out roadside inspections. He said the claim has triggered repeated attacks on officers during field operations.

A caller has criticised society for failing to promote education, saying recent restrictions on social media reflect parental failure and a lack of readiness for growth, adding that banning social media does not solve the problem.

On the moral question of moving on from a deceased spouse, a caller on The Sunny Side opined that the heart cannot love two people in the same way, even after death. She explained that love has different depths, noting that spousal love is often deeper because of closeness, shared life, and compatibility.

Rev. John Joseph Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticised calls for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan.

President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the lingering political impasse in Rivers State has continued to generate intense public debate, with opinions sharply divided over who truly benefits from the crisis.

Content creator and influencer Iyo Prosper has recounted an alleged abduction by men he believes were police officers. Iyo described how he was abducted, assaulted, and robbed of his savings, which left him traumatised.

A caller on The Sunnyside rejected the description of Nigerians as resilient, saying what the country is experiencing is suffering, not strength. He blamed the situation on political corruption, which he said is often enabled by Nigerians who later complain about the consequences instead of planning for a better future.

Radio analyst and sports journalist Carl Orakwue has said it is completely wrong for employees to work on their side businesses during office hours. He stressed that using work time for personal business is unprofessional.

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.

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.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons remain strong favourites to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), even though their preparations for the tournament have not been ideal, a Nigeria Info football analyst says.

Arsenal delivered a stunning 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League north London derby on Sunday, restoring their five-point lead at the top of the table.