Homepage News from Friday, March 6th, 2026

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.