FIFA has confirmed DR Congo as Africa’s representative in the inter-confederation play-off tournament, effectively ending Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The football governing body released an accreditation notice to journalists on Wednesday, detailing the six-nation...
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Disu was sworn in ahead of the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Tinubu also administered oaths...
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has taken over the prosecution of former AGF, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged terrorism and unlawful possession of firearms charges. The Department of State Services had filed a...
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has inaugurated a seven-member committee to examine the feasibility and operational framework for the establishment of state police in Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration of the committee in Abuja on Wednesday, March 4,...
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised more than 50 suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters following precision air strikes on their withdrawal routes after a failed assault on Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has apprehended a 58-year-old drug lord, Uzoma Ilomuanya, who has been on the wanted list of NDLEA and British authorities for over 15 years. The NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani says he has no preferred candidates among all the aspirants vying for elective positions during the forthcoming primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sani made this known during the breaking of Ramadan fast...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the alleged terrorism trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, to March 10, 2026. Trial judge, Joyce Abdulmalik, fixed the new date following...
Attacks spread on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, marking the fifth day of the United States-Israeli war on Iran. Here are the latest developments: Iran close to choosing new leader Iran is “close” to choosing new leader as sources disclosed that Ayatollah Ali...
A 30-year-old officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Wofai Akpama, has been found dead at his residence in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. It was gathered that the NIS officer was found dead in his room on...