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...
Zenith Bank set to inspire women leaders at power-packed IWD seminar
Zenith Bank Plc has announced plans to host its 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) Seminar as part of activities marking this year’s global celebration of women. The event, scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026, will take place at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Aligned with the 2026 global IWD theme, “Give to Gain,” the bank’s seminar is themed “Take It,...
Army deploys 170 forest guards to safeguard communities in Kebbi
The Nigerian Army has deployed 170 Forest Guards to Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State as part of efforts to reinforce security in vulnerable communities across the state. The deployment was operationalised on Tuesday by the General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander, Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna, during a ceremony held at...
Man kills brother for shooting him in dream
A 43-year-old man has been apprehended by the police for allegedly killing his older brother, Mustapha Amidu, for “shooting him” in a dream. The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Ayanlade said the incident was reported at the Ago-Amodu Divisional Police Headquarters by one Badmus Yunisa in...
X suspends creators from revenue-sharing programme over AI war videos
Social media platform X has announced that it would suspend creators from its revenue-sharing programme for 90 days if they post AI-generated videos of armed conflicts without disclosing they were artificially made. The policy change, announced by X on Tuesday, targets what the company described as a threat to information authenticity amid the ongoing war pitting the United States and...
US Embassy cancels Abuja visa appointments over protest fears
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Abuja, citing a high risk of protests linked to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. In a security notice posted on its website, the Embassy warned of “Potential Demonstrations” in the Federal Capital Territory and strongly advised American citizens to...
Doguwa returns as Kano APC chairman after 10 years
Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa has returned as chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State, emerging at the party’s state congress held in the early hours of Wednesday. Doguwa was affirmed by delegates from the 44 local government areas through a voice vote at the congress, which was supervised by the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral...
NERC orders DisCos to refund N20.33bn meter debt
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to refund N20.33bn owed to customers who purchased meters under the Meter Asset Provider framework. The commission ordered that the outstanding sum be fully recovered and repaid to affected customers over a 12-month period beginning March 1, 2026. Under the MAP scheme, customers pay upfront for electricity meters and are...
