2027: I have no anointed candidates, Uba Sani tells aspirants
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 with members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly at the Government House in Kaduna on Tuesday night. The governor, who...
Court adjourns terrorism trial of Malami, son to March 10
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 a request by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), who sought additional time for the...
Middle East war: Iran set to choose new leader as death toll hits 1,000
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 Khamenei’s son is alive and likely to be elected as the new supreme leader. Iran has continued to launch missiles and...
Immigration officer found dead in Calabar residence
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 Friday, February 27, 2026. A resident of the area, Joy Benson, disclosed to journalists on Tuesday that she reported the incident...
DMO offers 2 savings bonds for subscription at N1,000/unit
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has listed two FGN savings bonds for subscription at N1,000 per unit. The DMO listed the first offer as a two-year FGN Savings Bond due on March 11, 2028, at interest rate of 12.906 per cent per annum. It listed the second offer as a three-year FGN Savings Bond due on March 11, 2029, at 13.906...
Medical Council suspends three doctors over death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The Council’s findings followed an investigation launched after a formal complaint was lodged on January 16, 2026. Medical practitioners from Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital and Atlantis...
Euracare kicks as MDCN suspends doctors over Adichie son’s death
Euracare Multispecialist Hospital has defended two of its doctors placed on interim suspension by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria over the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The hospital also questioned the investigative process, alleging breaches of due process and confidentiality in the ongoing probe. On Tuesday, the MDCN investigation panel announced...
FG suspends pilgrimages to Israel over Middle East war
The Federal Government has announced the immediate suspension of all pilgrimages to Israel due to the security situation in the Middle East. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, made this known via a statement issued on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Adegbite said the measure was necessary because the NCPC prioritises the safety and comfort...
Troops repel ISWAP attack in Damasak
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and local hunters, have repelled an attack by suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province in Damasak town, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State. Sources said the assailants stormed the town at about 10:30 p.m., firing sporadically and causing panic among residents,...
Two nabbed over attempted baby sale in Cross River
The police in Cross River State have arrested two suspected child traffickers in Oboho Ito community, Odukpani Local Government Area, over an alleged attempt to sell a one-month-old baby. Security sources said the suspects were apprehended on March 2 after vigilant youths in the community intercepted them following a tip-off. According to the source, the baby’s mother, Favour Effiong, reported that...
