Homepage News from Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, and Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu have called for a unified, coordinated approach among security agencies to tackle Nigeria’s growing security challenges.

The Kano State government has praised the Department of State Services (DSS) for rescuing Alhaji Hamza Durya, the Administrative Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area, after he was abducted at his residence. Gunmen had demanded a N100 million ransom.

Nine soldiers and a police officer were killed in a deadly ambush by armed gunmen in Kebbi State’s Shanga Local Government Area, Governor Nasir Idris confirmed Wednesday.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has deepened its collaboration with the World Customs Organization (WCO) Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion (A-CIP) Programme, earning commendation for transparency and reform efforts, the agency said in a press release on Wednesday.

Nigerians continue to face widespread power outages as power generation companies (Gencos) struggle under mounting debts, Dr. Joy Ogaji, CEO and Executive Secretary of the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC), told Hard Facts on Wednesday.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed cyberbullying charges filed against activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore and ordered the release of his international passport.

Pressure is mounting on Nigeria’s National Assembly to pass the proposed Special Seats for Women Bill ahead of the 2027 general elections, as advocacy groups warn that time is running out.

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, says he will support Peter Obi if he returns to the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged opposition parties to shift their attention to the 2031 elections, saying they are not ready for the current political cycle.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said the political coalition that helped former President Muhammadu Buhari win the 2015 election could play a key role in defeating President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday led 10 governors and top party leaders to welcome Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal into the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The National Youth Service Corps has dismissed as false a viral report claiming the scheme operates a “ransom clause” putting corps members at risk of bandit attacks.

The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned activist Omoyele Sowore over a courtroom disruption at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The Labour Party Nigeria has zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 elections to the South, effectively ruling out Northern aspirants.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented its draft 2026 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties to party leaders, seeking stakeholder input ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Iran has called for the establishment of a regional security alliance excluding the United States and Israel, urging Arab and Islamic nations to adopt a collective approach to defense.

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over the ongoing electricity outages, describing the situation as temporary but difficult.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu has appointed Olatunji Fatai as the new Commissioner of Police in Lagos.