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Homepage News from Thursday, March 5th, 2026
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Obidient Movement Warns Against Threats to Peter Obi After Edo Incident
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.
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Kano Lawmakers Move to Impeach Deputy Governor Following Refusal to Defect to APC
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.
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Super Falcons Return to Abuja Following Cameroon Friendlies as Uncertainty Clouds 2026 WAFCON
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.
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New Power Transformers Arrive at Jaja Jaji Substations to Boost Electricity Supply
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.
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U.S. Embassy in Abuja Reschedules Appointments Over Protest Concerns
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.
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APC Mourns Death of Newly Elected Lagos Official
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.
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Nigeria Police Force, Police Service Commission Begin Lagos Constable Screening March 9
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.
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AGF Takes Over Prosecution of Ex-AGF Malami, Son Over Alleged Terrorism Offences
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.
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INEC Reviews Party Rules, Raises Concern Over Internal Disputes
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.
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Tinubu Renews Appointment of NIPSS DG Ayo Omotayo
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.
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Tax Reforms Will Improve Lives, Not Impoverish Nigerians — Shettima
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.
