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...
Rivers assembly to screen Fubara’s nine commissioner nominees
The Rivers State House of Assembly has acknowledged receipt of a list of commissioner-nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and invited nine of them for screening and confirmation. The development comes about three weeks after the governor dismissed eight commissioners who were not affected by the Supreme Court ruling that recognised Martin Amaewhule as the authentic Speaker of the Assembly....
Israeli strike hits Lebanon hotel: Latest developments in Middle East war
Explosions rocked Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, while Israel said it was launching a new wave of strikes on Iran, as the war engulfing the Middle East continued on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Here are the latest developments: US commander says 2,000 targets hit in Iran Admiral Brad Cooper, who leads US military forces in the Middle East, said in a video...
Oil prices rise as Iran conflict disrupts Middle East supply
Oil prices rose 1% on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, as the United States-Israeli war on Iran disrupted Middle East supplies. However, the pace of gains slowed from past sessions after United States President Donald Trump raised the possibility of the U.S. Navy escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent rose $1.17, or 1.4%, to $82.57 a barrel by 0408 GMT,...
Wolves stun Liverpool in Premier League
Liverpool suffered an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at Wolves as Andre's stoppage-time strike sealed a dramatic victory for the Premier League's bottom club on Tuesday. Liverpool fell behind to Rodrigo Gomes' strike in the closing stages at Molineux. Mohamed Salah hauled Liverpool level with his first goal in 11 top-flight games dating back to November 2025. But Andre's first goal for Wolves inflicted...
Stock market sustains bullish trend as investors gain N710bn
The Nigerian stock market sustained its bullish momentum on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, advancing by 0.56 per cent as investors gained N710 billion. The upbeat performance was driven by strong 2025 financial results and attractive dividend declarations by listed companies. The rally was also due to rising global oil prices, which recently climbed to $83 per barrel, alongside sustained demand for...
Court jails Ondo couple 14 years for running baby factory
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has secured a 14-year prison sentence for a couple, Abiodun Ogundeji and Happiness Ogundeji, for operating a baby factory in Ilutitun, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. The Lagos Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Mrs Comfort Agboko, announced the conviction during a press briefing at the agency’s headquarters in Ikeja...
INEC promotes 2,339 staff, elevates 82 to directors
The Independent National Electoral Commission has approved the promotion of 2,339 personnel in its 2025 Senior Staff Promotion Exercise, reaffirming its commitment to career development, institutional continuity and organisational stability. The decision was taken at the commission’s meeting held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, according to a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi. As part of the...
Global security at risk as jobs fall short in developing economies
The World Bank Group has warned that Nigeria and other developing economies are facing a looming employment crisis as millions of young people prepare to enter the labour market without sufficient job opportunities to absorb them. In a blog post published on its official platform, the Washington-based institution described demographic shifts in developing countries as one of the most consequential...
