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The Federal Government has announced a stricter enforcement of the “No NERD, No NYSC” rule, making compliance with the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) compulsory for graduates seeking mobilisation into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

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 Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rescheduled the dates of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup (“WAFCON”) 2026, moving the tournament to a new window from 25th July to 16th August 2026.

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly offered American military backing, including possible air cover, to Iranian Kurdish opposition groups if they launch an offensive against the government of Ali Khamenei’s administration in Iran, according to a report by The Washington Post.

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved six major road projects aimed at improving transportation and boosting economic activities across the country.

Tributes have poured in from Nigerian leaders and traditional rulers as former president Olusegun Obasanjo marked his 89th birthday.

The price of cooking gas in Nigeria has risen sharply as tensions in the Middle East disrupt global energy supply.

Members of the Obidient Movement in Nigeria’s North Central zone have warned individuals they accuse of threatening former presidential candidate Peter Obi to stop immediately, saying further attacks would not be ignored.

Tension has risen in Kano State after lawmakers began moves to impeach Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, following his refusal to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Nigeria’s women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, are facing uncertainty ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as key details about the competition remain unclear.

The Kaduna Region of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has received four new power transformers for two transmission substations in Kaduna State as part of efforts to improve electricity supply in Nigeria’s North-West region.

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 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.

President Bola Tinubu has directed the suspension of the cashless payment system recently introduced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

On World Obesity Day, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) urged the Nigerian government to toughen policies on marketing unhealthy foods and beverages linked to obesity and other noncommunicable diseases.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity distribution companies to refund N20.33 billion to customers under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme, starting March 1, 2026.

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as Nigeria’s substantive Inspector-General of Police at the State House, Abuja.

The Federal Government has introduced fresh regulations that outlaw the use of roadblocks and cash collection to collect taxes across the country, in a bid to reform Nigeria’s tax system and make it fairer for traders and small businesses.

The Lagos State Government has officially opened online registration for the 2026 Screening Test into Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools across the state.

Nigeria’s newly installed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has inaugurated a new committee to help roll out the planned State Police system and set out his vision for policing in the country.

Nigeria is grappling with a worsening Lassa fever outbreak, with fresh deaths reported in Taraba, Benue, Plateau, and Edo states.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 58-year-old fugitive drug lord Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, wanted in the United Kingdom and Nigeria for more than 15 years.

Iranians will begin bidding farewell to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a ceremony in Tehran on Wednesday night, a senior official told state media.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the alleged terrorism trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN) and his son, Abdulaziz, to March 10, 2026.

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning of possible protests in Abuja on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing tensions linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he has directed the United States Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade transiting the Gulf, particularly energy shipments.

Nigeria’s food and drug regulator has launched a nationwide campaign to strengthen enforcement of the federal ban on sachet alcohol and alcoholic beverages in bottles smaller than 200 milliliters.

The Federal Government says the long delayed Abuja Kaduna highway has reached 80 percent completion, with delivery targeted for the end of April.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria beat Cameroon 3–1 in the second game of their pre-WAFCON friendlies in Yaoundé, Cameroon on Tuesday.

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 African Democratic Congress has accused the Federal Government of applying justice selectively in the legal cases involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, according to a statement from the State House on Tuesday.

Football fans around the world will see new rules at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, organisers have said, as preparations continue for the tournament later this year.

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El Rufai has suffered a legal setback in his ₦1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and others, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has warned that the ongoing Middle East crisis could disrupt Nigeria’s fuel market and raise pump prices.

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.

The governor of Adamawa State says he believes the next president of Nigeria should come from the South and not from the North in the 2027 general election.

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

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has called for free and fair elections in Nigeria, warning political leaders not to manipulate the system ahead of future polls.

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.

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.

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.

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has shut down Dai Jin Jia Quarry located in ACO Village along Airport Road in Abuja.

The family of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El Rufai has rejected allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over the alleged discovery of phone tapping equipment.

The Police Council has endorsed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector General of Police.

A prominent Islamic cleric in Plateau State has spoken out against the federal government’s proposed plan to create state police, saying it could harm peace and unity in the region.

A political expert has warned Nigerians not to fully trust the technology used by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying confidence in the system has been damaged.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission says it recovered equipment that can allegedly intercept conversations from the home of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El Rufai in Abuja, the agency told a court on Monday.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled coordinated ISWAP attacks on FOBs Mayanti, Gajigana, and Gajiram in Nigeria’s Northeast.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started a major review of its rules for political parties as part of preparations for the 2027 general election.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has called on Christians and Muslims to use the Lenten and Ramadan seasons to pray, repent and promote peace in Nigeria.

Global oil prices jumped after at least three ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit route carrying around 20% of the world’s oil and gas, amid escalating strikes by Iran across the Middle East.

President Bola Tinubu will on Monday convene the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider Olatunji Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, sources confirmed.

Governor Dauda Lawal has ordered an immediate end to cash revenue collection in Zamfara State, directing all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt fully digital payment systems to curb leakages and improve transparency.

Seven countries, including the United States and six Gulf and regional allies, have issued a joint statement strongly condemning what they described as Iran’s “indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks” across the Middle East.

The death toll from an Israeli attack on a girls’ school in southern Iran has risen to “about 180 young children”, according to a senior Iranian health official.

A new front has opened in the widening conflict in the Middle East, with Israel and Hezbollah exchanging cross-border fire.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, speaking at a Citizens Townhall on the 2026 Electoral Act, has urged lawmakers to adopt simple, clear language in election legislation to guarantee transparency and public understanding.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has urged motorists and airport users to be patient after the rollout of its nationwide Operation Go Cashless payment system led to traffic congestion at Nigeria’s busiest airports on Sunday, March 1.

A surge in Lassa fever infections has been reported in Benue State, with 45 confirmed cases and at least 10 deaths out of around 250 suspected infections, according to health officials.

Iran has constituted an interim leadership council following the death of its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political history.

The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic management plan ahead of the reconstruction of a section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway between Super Bus-Stop and Ilepo Bus-Stop inbound Lagos.

The United Nations Security Council has called for an immediate halt to hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran following escalating military strikes that have heightened fears of a wider regional conflict.

United States President Donald J. Trump has warned Iran against retaliatory strikes, hours after Iranian authorities confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned what he described as the growing obsession among political actors with the 2027 general elections despite worsening insecurity across the country.

Iranian state media has officially confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, 86, following a large-scale joint military operation by United States and Israel early Saturday morning.

The United Nations Security Council has begun an emergency meeting following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks across multiple countries in the region.

Confusion and sharply conflicting claims are emerging over the fate of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, amid a widening wave of US and Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation across the region.

A letter from Iran’s foreign minister to the United Nations Security Council lays out what Tehran describes as its legal right to respond under the UN Charter, ahead of an emergency meeting on the escalating situation.

Cameroon women's national football team defeated Nigeria’s Nigeria women's national football team 1–0 in an international friendly match played in Yaoundé on Saturday.

Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara State, has called an emergency security meeting following fresh bandit attacks and reports of explosives planted on highways.

Chief Olabode “Bode” George, a senior figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says widespread hunger and hardship in Nigeria could play a major role in the 2027 general elections, and he warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the election body Independent National Electoral Commission against unfair conduct.

The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has rejected the newly released 2027 general election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying it raises concerns about fairness and equal opportunity.

The Federal Government has warned Nigerian citizens living in or travelling to the Islamic Republic of Iran and neighbouring Gulf countries to be extra careful because of rising military tensions in the Middle East.

Edo State Governor Sen. Monday Okpebholo has said he will step down from office if President Bola Tinubu does not win the 2027 presidential election, during an interview on television Friday.

Leaders of the South-South zone of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have moved to debunk reports that they endorsed former Rotimi Amaechi as the party’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Israel and the United States have carried out coordinated military strikes on Iran in what Israeli officials described as a preemptive operation, sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East after weeks of mounting hostility and an increased American military presence across the region.

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw was completed on Friday, February 27, 2026 in Nyon, Switzerland, setting up a series of high-profile knockout fixtures across Europe.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the recent wave of governors defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), asserting that the moves are less about ideology and more about personal political survival.

Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the South-South geopolitical zone have publicly declared support for Rotimi Amaechi in his bid to secure the party’s presidential nomination ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has begun issuing Go-Cashless cards to travelers and airport users ahead of the nationwide March 1 rollout.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday rejected the 2026–2027 electoral timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing it as a “political instrument carefully structured to favor the incumbent administration and limit opposition participation.”

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, ₦200 million bail each over alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms.

The Department of State Services has arrested Shafiu Usman, the suspected mastermind of the December 14, 2025 attack on ECWA Church in Ayetoro, Kogi State. The attack reportedly left more than 20 worshippers kidnapped.

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25 percent stake in Spanish club UD Almería, marking a major step in his growing business interests within the sport.

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Community leaders in Makoko have concluded a high-level meeting with lawmakers and stakeholders at the Lagos State House of Assembly, addressing tensions over demolition, representation, and the proposed Water City Project.

A joint delegation from the Senate and the House of Representatives has directed a full investigation into the recent fire outbreak that destroyed part of the Terminal 1 wing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has responded sharply to criticisms from opposition parties over the recently amended Electoral Act 2026, urging critics to stop what it described as “constant lamentation and unwarranted outrage” and focus on strengthening their parties instead of attacking the law.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has revealed evidence suggesting that some domestic airlines may have manipulated flight fares during the December 2025 festive travel rush.

Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has concluded hours of closed-door testimony before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, insisting she did not know about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and calling for President Donald Trump to testify under oath about his own past association with the late financier.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised the schedule for Nigeria’s 2027 general election, bringing forward the presidential poll to Saturday, 16 January, and the governorship and state assembly elections to Saturday, 6 February.

Most Improved Teams Europe is a defining theme of the current football season, as several clubs across the continent have significantly elevated their performance levels.

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called for credible and timely information sharing among anti-corruption and securities agencies to strengthen the fight against economic and financial crimes and national insecurity.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal on Thursday launched the distribution of fertilisers and farm inputs to farmers across the state as part of efforts to strengthen dry-season farming, improve food security, and enhance livelihoods.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says expanding the Nigerian Army’s aviation wing is a “strategic game-changer” in tackling Nigeria’s growing security threats.

The General Officer Commanding of 81 Division Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Adebayo Babalola, has visited key military formations in Lagos to strengthen cooperation and improve operations.

The United States government has praised the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for what it described as a “high level of preparedness” ahead of the delivery of AH-1Z attack helicopters to Nigeria.

Leading opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, are meeting at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja to present their stance on the recently passed 2026 Electoral Act.

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has told a Federal High Court that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has the sole legal power to enforce the ban on alcohol sold in sachets and small bottles.

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre has called for an urgent investigation into what it described as an assassination threat against former presidential candidate Peter Obi.

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has denied using police officers to intimidate or pursue a woman who says he owes her money, saying the matter is before investigators.

A coroner’s court in Lagos has set 14th April 2026, to begin a formal inquiry into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, the son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege.

Operations at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Lagos office were disrupted on Wednesday after members of a workers’ union blocked the entrance and exits in protest against the agency’s enforcement of a ban on sachet and small-bottle alcohol.

The Lagos State Government is working to improve how quickly emergency teams respond to incidents across the state.

President Bola Tinubu has called on the leadership of the 10th Senate to begin the process of amending the Constitution to create a legal framework for state police.

President Bola Tinubu has tasked Acting Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu to restore peace and strengthen security across the country.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday formally decorated Tunji Disu as the new Acting Inspector-General of Police at a ceremony held at the State House, Abuja, marking a leadership transition in the Nigeria Police Force

A magistrate court in Sagamu, Ogun State has postponed the trial of the driver involved in the deadly car crash that injured British boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two of his close associates.

Pope Leo XIV has announced a major foreign trip to four African nations this year, the Vatican said on Wednesday.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the violent attack on several opposition political leaders in Benin City, Edo State, calling it “utterly condemnable and unacceptable in any democracy.”

Tension in Edo State rose after a violent incident involving members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) party in Benin City this week.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has introduced a new command philosophy aimed at improving professionalism, readiness and leadership in the Nigerian Army.

Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man described as a high-profile commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in connection with the deadly 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Tuesday he was “very reassured” about Mexico’s preparations to host matches at the 2026 World Cup, days after deadly violence erupted following the killing of a major drug cartel leader.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of pursuing “sinister nuclear ambitions,” as Washington boosts military deployments around the Gulf ahead of renewed talks in Geneva. The third round of negotiations, set for Thursday, aims to reach a diplomatic solution to tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program.

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has condemned the alleged attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi, former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State, describing it as a dangerous escalation of political intolerance.

The Peoples Democratic Party has accused the Federal Government of paying ransom to secure the release of kidnapped victims.

The Federal Government has responded to a joint report submitted to the White House by the United States House Foreign Affairs Committee and the United States House Appropriations Committee. The report raised concerns about alleged Christian persecution and security developments in Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and appointed Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu as the new acting head of the Nigeria Police Force.

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide Yunusa Tanko says the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was attacked in Benin City om Tuesday 24th February 2026 following a political event.

The Federal Government has strongly denied recent media claims that it paid a ransom or released militants to free schoolchildren abducted from a boarding school in Niger State last year.

A baby boy has become the first child in the United Kingdom to be born to a woman who received a womb transplant from a deceased donor, doctors announced on Tuesday.

The Presidency has confirmed that Kayode Egbetokun has resigned as the Inspector-General of Police, citing family issues that require his full attention.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it to 26.5 percent, as part of efforts to support sustainable economic growth and strengthen the resilience of the financial system.

A military helicopter belonging to Iran’s army crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, killing four people, according to state media and international news agencies.

At least 74 people have died in Mexico in the past few days in a violent wave linked to the government’s operation that killed one of the country’s most powerful drug cartel leaders, authorities said Tuesday.

On Sunday evening at the 79th British Academy Film Awards in London, Nigerian creatives were in the spotlight as British-Nigerian actress Wunmi Mosaku and filmmakers Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies secured major wins at the prestigious ceremony.

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to urgently resolve registration problems affecting candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged that his administration will establish state police as part of renewed efforts to confront the country’s escalating security challenges.

A fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos has been brought under control.

The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 percent increase in fares across all Bus Reform Initiative schemes, including Bus Rapid Transit and standard bus routes.

The All Progressives Congress has defended the 2026 amendment to the Electoral Act and its performance in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Fire Team are responding to a fire at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, authorities said Monday.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved the cancellation of 485 land documents in Abuja after they failed verification checks.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El Rufai has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over what he describes as an unlawful search of his Abuja residence. The suit was filed on February 20 at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr Olajide Idris, has raised alarm over rising Lassa fever cases and fatalities across the country. He said the situation is particularly concerning among healthcare workers.

Presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to adopt a more humane approach in addressing challenges arising from the proscription of some Computer Based Test centres across the country. He made the call in a statement posted on X.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over the low voter turnout recorded in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

The Obidient Movement has rejected the outcome of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election held on 21st February 2026, describing it as a serious attack on democracy.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons remain strong favourites to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), even though their preparations for the tournament have not been ideal, a Nigeria Info football analyst says.

Heavy violence broke out in parts of Mexico after the country’s army killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the head of one of the nation’s most powerful drug gangs.

Nigerian footballer Tolu Arokodare was the target of racist comments on social media after Wolverhampton Wanderers lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace in a Premier League match.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has asked people living and working around the Lagos–Badagry Expressway to dispose of their rubbish only through official waste collectors.

A Catholic priest has called on Nigerians not to lose hope despite the country’s growing economic and security problems as they observe the 2026 Lent.

Nigeria has scored a major legal victory against European Dynamics UK Ltd, an international technology contractor, after an international arbitration tribunal dismissed the company’s $6.2 million claim over a national e-procurement project.

Mexico’s military has killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) cartel, in a dawn operation on Sunday in Jalisco state, local media reported.

Arsenal delivered a stunning 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League north London derby on Sunday, restoring their five-point lead at the top of the table.

Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, has hosted what organisers are calling the world’s longest iftar table, bringing together thousands of orphans and underprivileged families for a mass meal during the holy month of Ramadan.

Pope Leo XIV has called for an immediate end to hostilities in Ukraine, describing peace as “an urgent necessity” during his Sunday address at St Peter’s Square.

President Donald Trump has announced a sharp increase in the United States’ global tariff rate on imports from all countries, raising it to 15 per cent, in a bold move following a legal setback from the U.S. Supreme Court.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended congratulations to the winners of the recent elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the states of Kano and Rivers, praising the peaceful conduct of the polls and highlighting strong leadership within the ruling party.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will issue a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections following changes to the country’s electoral law and growing calls from political stakeholders for clarity on the election schedule.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a woman who hid illicit drugs using a fake pregnancy disguise, as well as a high-profile real estate executive accused of running an international narcotics distribution network.

Security operatives in northwestern Nigeria have rescued 21 people held by kidnappers during a joint operation in Katsina State. Four suspects were also arrested in the operation.

The second edition of the Niger Delta Games Edo 2026 officially began on Saturday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, showcasing Nigeria’s renewed focus on grassroots sports development and youth engagement.

The All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State will hold its local government congresses on Saturday across the state’s 20 constitutionally recognised councils to elect new party executives and strengthen its grassroots structure.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that candidates are not required to remove their hijabs during registration, following concerns over a viral video from Afe Babalola University (ABUAD).

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at Polling Unit 097, Aso Estate, and Polling Unit 098, LEA Primary School, Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, have raised concerns over low voter turnout during Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections.

Three major opposition parties, the People’s Democratic Party, New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), and African Democratic Congress (ADC), are missing from the ballot papers for Saturday’s Kano State House of Assembly by-election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has described Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections as peaceful, orderly, and efficiently conducted, with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) functioning effectively.

Voters at a polling unit in Gwagwalada, Abuja, on Saturday chased away the chairperson of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), AbdulMalik Usman, during the ongoing Area Council elections.

Yiaga Africa has raised concerns over logistical lapses and low voter turnout in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, warning that the issues could undermine the integrity of the process.

Seventeen people have been arraigned in court for offences related to indiscriminate waste disposal, Lagos State authorities said in official posts on X on Friday.

The Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested 13 suspects linked to the violent attacks and killings that marred an All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congress in Idanre Local Government Area earlier this week.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been confirmed to participate in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, Jordan, during the next FIFA Men’s International Window in March, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced this week.

Low voter turnout recorded in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections is linked to the newly signed Electoral Act 2026, former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore said on Saturday.

One person has died and four others rescued following a road accident at Ekoro Junction inward Abule-Egba in Lagos State late Friday evening, authorities confirmed.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released alarming data showing that the ongoing 2026 Lassa fever outbreak has so far resulted in 318 confirmed cases and 70 deaths nationwide.

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ruled in favour of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, finding that the Nigeria Police Force acted illegally when it declared him a wanted person in 2025 and awarding him ₦30 million in damages.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will continue backing institutions responsible for free, fair, and credible elections.

The Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT has handed over five bags of cannabis sativa weighing about 500 kilograms to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following an intelligence-led operation in Lagos.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled that former President Donald Trump violated federal law by unilaterally imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers, dealing a major blow to a signature part of his economic agenda.

Nigeria is exploring full membership in the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries, moving beyond its current observer status, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday.

Payments for outstanding 2024 capital projects have begun, according to the office of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Rear Admiral Musa Katagum, Chief of Naval Operations of the Nigerian Navy. He died on Thursday after a prolonged illness.

The Federal Government says it plans to establish an Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences to address Nigeria’s estimated shortfall of 340,000 doctors.

Police in Kebbi State have confirmed that 33 people were killed in a violent attack on rural communities in the Bui District of the Arewa Local Government Area earlier this week.

The Federal High Court in Abuja will arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on February 25, 2026, over allegations of cybercrime and breaches of national security, following charges brought by the Department of State Services (DSS).

Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has died at the age of 64.

The Federal Capital Territory has declared Friday a work-free day ahead of the Saturday, February 21 Area Council elections.

The Independent National Electoral Commission is preparing to put the newly signed Electoral Act 2026 to its first practical test this weekend, during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections and bye-elections across states.

Nollywood actress and philanthropist Mercy Johnson-Okojie has been appointed Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has rejected the Executive Order signed by President Bola Tinubu that directs all oil and gas revenues to be remitted directly into the Federation Account.