Latest News from Thursday, March 5th, 2026

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.