The US Embassy in Abuja has canceled all visa appointments amid possible protests linked to Iran tensions. They disclosed other sections that will be remain open.

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has described the Federal Government’s ban on sachet alcoholic drinks and alcohol packaged in PET or glass bottles below 200 milliliters as a decisive step to safeguard Nigerian children and vulnerable populations. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the disclosure while flagging off a joint nationwide campaign to enforce the Federal Government’s ban […]

The Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested a 43 years old man identified as Lateef Suleiman in connection with an alleged murder in Sepeteri town. The arrest…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has hit out at critics who claim Arsenal would not be unworthy Premier League winners this season. The Gunners are being criticized for their reliance on set-pieces, having scored 24 times from throw-ins, corner-kicks and free-kicks – the highest number in the league. According to ex-Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, […] EPL: Guardiola speaks on Arsenal being worst team to win title

Richard Elesho Engineer Aliyu Ezu-Momoh has been elected as the new Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Kogi state chapter. He, alongside other officials, emerged through a consensus arrangement at the state congress of the party held in Muhammodu Buhari Square, MBS, Lokoja on Tuesday. Other elected officials are; Aliyu Salifu Suleiman, Deputy Chairman; Odiniya Matthew, […]

United States Embassy alerts citizens of potential protests in Abuja on March 4, 2026, linked to the Iran conflict. Residents advised to stay indoors for safety.

LAGOS – Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has charged members of the City Boys Movement (CBM) to intensify grassroots mobilisation across wards and polling units in the state for…

Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria, CSOs, have been advised to adopt self-regulatory practices by upholding ethical standards for good governance, accountability and expansion of civic space. The team lead of Ethics and Good Leadership Awareness Initiative, EGLAI, Harry Udoh gave the advice in Portharcourt, Rivers State during a two day capacity building training on “Scaling […] Ensure self regulations, accountability in your activities – CSOs told

The Alumni Association of the Federal University of Technology, Minna has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as Visitor to the institution, to intervene in what it described as a The post FUT Minna Alumni urge Tinubu to halt alleged bid to take over Bosso campus appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Satellite images have shown the impact of the US and Israel’s strikes in Iran and Iran's retaliatory strikes across the region. The post US/Israel-Iran War (Day 5): Battle of the Waters as Strait of Hormuz comes to focus appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A renowned Tie and Dye merchant in Ibadan, Sikira Adunni Aladire, is dead. A statement by Alhaji Ganiyu Oladimeji, the Head of Family, said the deceased died in the early…

A peace and environmental rights advocate, Chief (Dr) Mulade Sheriff, has called on the Delta State Government to urgently embrace large-scale industrialization as a strategy to curb rising unemployment and…

A Nigerian-born boxing promoter, Keane Anis, who is the CEO of Frontrow Fight Series and head of The Money Team Africa, said talks are ongoing to bring Mayweather to Nigeria for a major exhibition fight

The Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz has warned that anyone who succeeds late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would be under the Israeli Defence Force’s (IDF)  and Mossad’s target for neutralization. Khamenei was…

KANO – Umar Haruna Doguwa, on Tuesday night, emerged as Chairman of the 27-man state executive committee of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State, following the party’s congress held…

Across Europe, it was a night that underlined the fine margins of elite football; recovery steps taken, momentum built, and silverware dreams kept alive, all with Nigerian stars firmly in the spotlight The post Players Roundup: Onuachu scores again as Lookman, Arokodare headline mixed fortunes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The embassy warned of “potential demonstrations” in the Federal Capital Territory, calling on American citizens to remain indoors. The post Khamenei Killing: US Embassy Cancels Visa Appointments In Abuja appeared first on Channels Television.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in  Plateau State has successfully conducted a peaceful and well-attended State Congress, re-electing Hon. Rufus Bature and other members of the State Executive Committee (EXCO) The post Bature re-elected Plateau APC chairman  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

These initiatives include the provision of reliable 24-hour solar power to over 180 communities that had experienced no meaningful electricity supply for more than a decade, as well as the transition of critical public facilities to independent solar systems The post Niger Electricity Distribution Company lauds Niger State Govt’s solar mini-grid initiative appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The governorship aspirant who is the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed how how people reminded her of the good things she did when she was the commissioner of health in Ogun state

The Nigerian Army has called on Commanding Officers across its formations to take greater responsibility for combat readiness through professionalism and discipline. This was contained in a statement posted on the official page of the Nigerian Army following the First Commanding Officers’ Workshop 2026 held on March 3 at the Army War College Nigeria, WU […] Nigerian Army urges stronger combat readiness among commanding officers

The United Kingdom government has activated an “emergency brake” on study visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan following a sharp rise in asylum applications from individuals who The post FULL LIST: UK stops study visas for four countries over asylum surge appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Presidential Adviser on Political Matters, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has warned that Nigeria could face dangers amid global tensions following the US and Israeli attack on Iran. Baba-Ahmed made the remarks on Tuesday during an interview on Trust TV, while commenting on the Saturday air strikes that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and several top political […] The post Iran: Nigeria Not Safe, Says Hakeem Baba-Ahmed appeared first on OsunDefender.

Hezbollah has pulled Lebanon into the warfare between Israel and Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said on Tuesday at the Palmachim Airbase in the city of Yavne. Netanyahu, who visited the base alongside Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, received an operational briefing and chatted with UAV operators […] Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into Israel-Iran war – Netanyahu

The re-election of Prince Sunday Fagbemi as chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Kwara State has begun to reshape internal permutations ahead of the party’s governorship contest, with…

The Nigerian Naira experienced a period of controlled volatility against the US Dollar on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, as the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) reflected ongoing price discovery. Real-time data shows the local currency navigating the mid-week session with a slight easing, following a month of sustained stability and high liquidity. Official Market Performance […] The post Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, March 4, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

Veteran actor Francis Odega has criticised the current state of Nollywood, asserting that the quality of productions has deteriorated markedly. Speaking during a recent podcast interview, Odega maintained that the The post Francis Odega laments decline in Nollywood film quality appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

TECNO, the innovative AI-driven technology brand, hosted the TECNO AI Ecosystem Products launch event at MWC 2026, unveiling a series of announcements that advance its “Pioneering the Connection of Intelligence” vision. The event marked the global launch of the all-new CAMON 50 Series, TECNO’s latest flagship imaging lineup, featuring advanced AI capabilities and exceptional imaging […] TECNO unveils CAMON 50 Series and Tonino Lamborghini collaboration at MWC 2026

Rather than burden themselves with expectation, the Falcons are choosing clarity over pressure The post WAFCON 2026: Nnadozie hints at a different target for the Super Falcons appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has disclosed that Iran possesses a stockpile of enriched uranium that could potentially be used to produce more than ten nuclear weapons if further processed. In its latest report, the IAEA confirmed that Iran has accumulated a significant quantity of uranium enriched up to 60 percent purity, a level […]

The National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, has intensified mobilisation of its members nationwide for a possible strike next week. The planned action followa expiration of its 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government without a resolution of its grievances. The union had, in a January 26, 2026, letter addressed to the Minister of Power, issued […] The post Power Crisis: More Trouble For Nigerians As Electricity Workers Activate Strike appeared first on OsunDefender.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is unsettled by the growing strength of the opposition across the country. The post APC jittery because opposition is gathering momentum  —  Dele Momodu appeared first on Vanguard News.

The governors of Benue and Taraba States, Hyacinth Alia and Agbu Kefas have come together to find a lasting solution to the challenges of insecurity along their share borders. The…

The UK government has placed an emergency brake on visas for nationals from four countries, as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood accused them of exploiting Britain’s generosity to claim asylum. Study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan have been halted, as have work visas for Afghans. The government has halted the visa routes [...]

LAGOS – Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly called  Jandor, and 2027 Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant has extended warm congratulations to the Lagos State Chairman of the APC,…

The resigned Kano State Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Haruna Umar Doguwa, has emerged the new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano State as the party elected new set of state executive members to steer the affairs of the party. The election which held on Tuesday night, produced Doguwa as the party […] Gov Yusuf consolidates grips of APC in Kano as resigned commissioner emerges party chairman