Uba Sani warns opposition: My govt won’t condone falsehood inciting crisis
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has warned that his administration has zero tolerance for conduct that will breach peace and security in the state. Sani said his administration can tolerate criticisms from the opposition but will not condone situations where the opposition spread falsehood in order to foment crisis. The governor said this while hosting heads of security agencies for Iftar,...
UNICAL suspends 9 students over exam malpractice, result forgery
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) in Cross River State has suspended nine students over alleged examination malpractice and forgery of results. The suspension was announced via a statement issued by UNICAL Registrar, Dr Chukwuka Icha, on Monday, March 2, 2026. Icha stated that the decision to suspend the students was reached at the Senate meeting, following reports presented by the ad-hoc...
UI medical student commits suicide over low grade
A 200-level medical student at the University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State, Ifeoluwa Akinmade, has committed suicide over poor academic performance. It was gathered that the medical student died after consuming a harmful substance. The UI Medical Students Association (UIMSA) confirmed the student’s death via a statement issued on Monday, March 2, 2026. The statement read: “It is with deep sorrow...
FG launches $552m HOPE-EDU programme to drive basic education reforms
The Federal Government has unveiled a $552 million initiative, tagged HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All (HOPE-EDU), to fast-track reforms and improve learning outcomes in Nigeria’s basic education sector. The announcement was made in a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the ministry, the...
Tinubu’s oil revenue reform takes off, direct remittance begins
The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of Executive Order 09 on Oil and Gas Revenues, aimed at strengthening transparency and safeguarding funds accruing to the Federation. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday, announcing the inauguration of the Executive Order Implementation Committee on February 26, 2026. According to...
Pastor, wife arrested during church service for sexually abusing 13-year-old girl
The operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested a pastor and his wife over alleged sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl in Yenagoa, the state capital. It was gathered that the arrest, effected during Sunday service, caused confusion as the pastor reportedly fled through a rear door. He was said to have later presented himself at the police station...
Lagos police probe officers over attempt to extort NYSC member
The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into officers accused of misconduct against a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, made this known in a statement on Monday, March 2, 2026, following a formal complaint by the NYSC member, Charles Mbaogu. Adebisi disclosed that the corps member reported to the...
Kano APC unveils committees for state congress
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated three committees to oversee its State Congress scheduled for March 3, 2026. According to a statement issued on Monday by the party’s spokesperson, Ahmad Aruwa, on the directive of the outgoing State Chairman, Prince Abdullahi Sunusi, the congress will take place on Tuesday at the Indoor Sports Stadium...
Oil prices rise over US-Israel conflict with Iran
Oil prices rose for a third day on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, as the widening United States-Israeli conflict with Iran and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz heightened fears of supply disruptions from the key Middle East producing region. Brent crude futures were at $79.44 a barrel, up $1.70, or 2.2%, by 0400 GMT. On Monday, the contract surged...
Stock market rebounds as investors gain N1.7trn
The Nigerian stock market rebounded from its previous session’s loss as investors gained N1.725 trillion on Monday, March 2, 2026. Investors' renewed interest in key stocks such as NGX Group, Aradel, Union Homes Real Estate Investment, Sovereign Trust Insurance, PZ, and 26 other advancing stocks contributed to the market’s positive performance. The market capitalisation increased by N1.725 trllion or 1.39 per...
