The FRSC confirms two fatalities in a Rivers road crash at Rumuola junction, Port Harcourt, attributing the tragic incident to overspeeding. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-die-in-rivers-road-crash/

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described Tuesday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) State Congress in Akwa Ibom as the most peaceful in Nigeria’s history. The post Akwa Ibom APC congress deemed most peaceful in Nigeria’s history — Akpabio appeared first on Vanguard News.

British grime artist Ghetts (Justin Clarke-Samuel) was sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing a student in a drink-driving hit-and-run incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-rapper-jailed-12-years-for-killing-student-in-hit-and-run/

A Federal High Court presided over by Justice Daniel Osiagor on Tuesday discharged and acquitted former executive director of Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Engr Tuoyo Omatsuli, Francis Momoh and two other defendants from the criminal charge of  money laundering filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Delivery the voluminous […] The post Court acquits ex-NDDC’s Omatsuli, Momoh, others from money laundering charge appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Assembly has launched a digitalized Ultra-Modern Newsroom, enabling real-time monitoring, reporting, and dissemination of legislative news. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, public engagement, and institutional efficiency. The post NASS goes digital with ultra-modern newsroom for real-time monitoring, dissemination appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Lawal is one of the three remaining PDP governors nationwide and the only one among them expected to seek re-election in the 2027. The post Gov Lawal Weighs Political Future Amid PDP National Leadership Crisis appeared first on Channels Television.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, on Tuesday announced the successful completion of the Commission’s 2025 main pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan, following The post NCPC completes 2025 pilgrimage, suspends further trips over Middle East tensions appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled ruling for March 9 to decide whether or not to admit in evidence in the ongoing trial of former Governor of Kogi The post Alleged N80.2b fraud: Court to rule March 9 on admissibility of property documents in Yahaya Bello’s trial appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Benue APC crisis deepens as factions loyal to Gov. Hyacinth Alia and SGF George Akume elect parallel state executives in separate congresses. Read More: https://punchng.com/again-benue-gov-akume-factions-produce-parallel-state-excos/

The appointments are in furtherance of broader efforts by the Bala Mohammed administration to enhance efficiency by strengthening institutional structures and improving governance outcomes in the state The post Gov Bala Mohammed appoints 13 new permanent secretaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that three healthcare workers are among those who have died in the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak, as infections surge The post Three health workers die as Lassa Fever spreads across 18 states, NCDC confirms appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

At his sentencing, the judge disqualified 'Ghetts' from driving for 17 years. The post UK Rapper Jailed For 12 Years For Killing Student In Hit-And-Run appeared first on Channels Television.

Nigeria’s nightlife is increasingly being recognised as a vibrant cultural force and a growing contributor to the country’s urban economy, according to nightlife personality Ambrose Chidiebere Jason, popularly known as The post Nigeria’s nightlife emerging as cultural, economic powerhouse across major cities – Whitelion appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

March 03, (THEWILL) — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has elected Chief Yemi Sanusi and 35 others as members of its State Executive Committee for a four-year term. The election was ratified through a voice affirmation by 1,180 delegates and statutory delegates at the state congress held at the June 12 Cultural […] The post APC Re-Elects Yemi Sanusi, 35 Others As Ogun State APC Executives appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said the metering rate in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) increased to 57.27 per cent in December 2025. NERC said it rose The post Metering rate hit 57.27 percent in December, says NERC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Kebbi APC has re-elected Abubakar Kana-Zuru as its State Chairman in a peaceful, consensus-driven congress, affirming party unity and progress. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-apc-re-elects-kana-zuru-as-chairman/

Former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has listed three alleged sins of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai amid his ongoing troubles with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. Onochie said El-Rufai’s alleged sins include bribing security officials to stop his arrest at the Abuja International […] Buhari’s ex-aide, Lauretta Onochie list El-Rufai’s ‘sins’

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the administration of Bola Tinubu of applying selective justice in the handling of legal cases involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The post El-Rufai, Malami victims of selective justice — ADC appeared first on Vanguard News.

University College Hospital, Ibadan, has been thrown into darkness following a five-day warning strike declared by its labour unions over alleged electricity rationing by management. The Council of UCH Union The post JUST IN: UCH workers begin five-day warning strike over power rationing appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria’s House of Reps committee adopts the 2025 budget for federal polytechnics, pledging collaboration to address funding and sector challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-cttee-okays-polytechnics-2025-budget-report-seeks-stronger-collaboration/

The Oyo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified that Chief Bisi Ilaka was not appointed to its Membership Revalidation, Mobilisation and Registration (MRMR) Committee. The post Oyo ADC clarifies MRMR Committee appointments appeared first on Vanguard News.

Justice Hamza Mu’azu gave the order after N. I. Usman, who appeared for the claimant, Mykas Grid Ventures Limited, moved a motion ex parte to the effect. The post Demolition: Court grants order to serve notices of committal proceedings on Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.

Proceedings were stalled on Tuesday in the N1billion rights enforcement suit by a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, owing to his failure to serve necessary court documents on The post Failure to serve stalls proceedings in El-Rufai’s N1b suit against ICPC, AGF, others appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Submission of the required credentials is a mandatory procedural step ahead of the screening and confirmation of the nominees by the Assembly. The post Rivers Assembly Invites Commissioner-Nominees To Submit Credentials appeared first on Channels Television.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 3-1 in their second friendly at the Military Stadium, Yaoundé, on Tuesday night. Justine Madugu’s side had lost 1-0 to their hosts in the first friendly last Saturday. The African champions, however, bounced back with a commanding display to show their superiority. Cameroon took the lead […] Friendly: Super Falcons floor Cameroon 3-1 in Yaounde

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) has enrolled 40 mid-level and senior officers for this year’s entrepreneurship and management training to equip them with skills outside their military competencies. The post NAFRC upskills 40 senior officers in entrepreneurship, managerial appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigerians face setbacks for the 2026 Hajj as airlines cancel flights amid escalating Iran-US tensions, though Saudi Arabian Airlines continues operations.

A High Court in Kano has sentenced two men to death by hanging for killing a newly married man during a robbery. The court found Aliyu Hussaini and Amir Zakariyya guilty of conspiracy, armed robbery, and culpable homicide over the death of Yazid Haruna. The prosecution told the court that the incident occurred on June […] Kano court sentences two men to death for murder during robbery

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State has elected Austin Onyedebelu as its new state chairman. The post Imo APC elects Austin Onyedebelu as State Chairman appeared first on Vanguard News.

The US President's remarks came two days after he had indicated openness to discussions, amid ongoing joint US-Israeli military operations against Iran. The post ‘Too Late’ For Iran To Seek Talks, Says Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

Experience a total lunar eclipse this March 3, transforming the Moon into a 'blood moon', plus a Venus-Saturn conjunction and the vernal equinox.

The group claimed that a Nigerian Army officer, Major U.I. Mairiga, and two other soldiers were killed during the assaults. The post Officer, others killed as Nigerian Army repels ISWAP attacks in Borno appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Aliko Dangote said he plans to expand into steel production, electricity generation, and port infrastructure to accelerate industrialisation across Africa.

NCDC described as particularly worrisome the growing infections among healthcare workers, with 28 confirmed cases and three deaths reported so far this season.

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has asserted that sharp practices such as manipulation of structures, influence peddling, and transactional politics have no place in the All Progressives Congress, APC. He maintained that the party is built on a solid rock, founded on progressive governance, inclusiveness, people-centered development, and accountability. The Governor stated this at […] Influence peddling, manipulation, transactional politics have no place in APC – Gov Abiodun

The chairman and CEO of First Zealmediacast Limited, owners of FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG and Sportsgroove Plus, Maxwell Kumoye, has announced the burial arrangements for his late wife, Mrs Funmilayo Stella…