Latest News from Monday, March 9th, 2026

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has described Monday's Court of Appeal judgment nullifying the 2025 People's Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention as a "victory for the rule of law" and a decisive blow against impunity.

Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian government to urgently investigate hazardous gas leaks in Bille, a coastal community in the Niger Delta, warning that residents’ lives are at risk.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), his office confirmed Monday.

Financial analyst Muktar Mohammed says the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) latest banking recapitalization focuses on fresh capital injection, rather than relying solely on shareholder funds like previous exercises.

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) to strengthen local refining capacity to protect the country from global fuel market shocks.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday decorated eight senior officers promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) at a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The Court of Appeal of Nigeria in Abuja has delivered two major rulings affecting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the Nigerian government to stop what he described as the persecution of political opponents under the guise of criminal prosecution.

The Labour Party State Chairmen Forum has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to reject a memo proposing fresh party congresses from March 26, 2026, describing the move as unconstitutional.

China has reacted cautiously to the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, describing the development as an internal matter and calling for respect for the country’s sovereignty.

The Federal Government has announced plans to roll out a ₦100 billion solar power programme for public institutions across Nigeria as part of efforts to address electricity challenges and reduce energy costs.