Homepage Lagos from Monday, March 30th, 2026

The General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, Veron Mosengo-Omba, has stepped down after five years in office, citing a desire to retire with “peace of mind.”

The Independent National Electoral Commission has recognised a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, updating the party’s leadership on its official website.

The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack that left several residents dead and others injured in the Gari Ya Waye community of Angwan Rukuba.

A senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, has expressed disappointment over the outcome of the party’s recent national convention, despite its public display of unity and celebration.

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, is set to resign from his position as he prepares to contest the Bauchi State governorship election ahead of the 2027 polls.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has downplayed the exit of its former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, insisting that the party remains strong and focused on rebuilding ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a three-day spell of dust haze and sunshine across the country, beginning Monday, with reduced visibility expected in parts of the North.

Iran’s parliament speaker has issued a strong warning to the United States, saying Iranian forces are prepared to attack American troops if they are deployed on the ground in the ongoing Middle East conflict.

As Christians prepare for the Easter celebrations, a Catholic priest has urged everyone to use the Holy Week to reflect deeply on their faith and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal is set to travel to the United Kingdom to attend a two-day workshop on strategic governance and resilience at Coventry University.

Several people have died after gunmen launched a deadly attack on a community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, sparking panic among residents on Sunday evening.

One of Nigeria's biggest opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has taken major steps to reset its leadership and structure at its 2026 national convention in Abuja, amid ongoing internal divisions.