Homepage Abuja from Thursday, March 5th, 2026

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 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.