Latest News from Thursday, March 26th, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released a comprehensive list of its party executive structures across the country, in a move aimed at strengthening internal coordination and grassroots participation.

The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Tijani, has taken over leadership of the command, promising major reforms focused on accountability, professionalism and public trust.

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered the arrest of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), a factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), after he failed to appear in court.

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran is “begging to make a deal,” not the United States, as he updated his cabinet on ongoing US military operations in the Middle East.

The National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, has criticized the recently amended 2027 Electoral Act, saying it raises more questions than it answers and undermines public confidence in Nigeria’s elections.

Health workers staged a protest Thursday at the Unity Fountain in Abuja, opposing the ongoing bill at the National Assembly to repeal the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, known as HB 2695.

Four men have been arrested by the police for allegedly using the name of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to defraud a military officer of a sum of N150 million.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has launched updated voter education manuals in a renewed effort to boost participation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has warned of a crackdown on unauthorized use of Bus Rapid Transit lanes, citing a surge in violations by private motorists, security personnel and government vehicles.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after observing the Eid el Fitr holiday in Lagos and completing a state visit to the United Kingdom.