Homepage Abuja from Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.