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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called for an immediate cessation of what he described as the blatant persecution of political opponents under the guise of criminal prosecution. In a statement issued via his official X handle on Monday, March 9, 2026, the former Anambra State Governor argued that the weaponization of the judiciary and security agencies against opposition figures threatens national stability and undermi

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the disbursement of ₦206,289,101,199.25 in interest-free loans to 1,164,222 student beneficiaries across the country. According to the agency’s latest Daily Status Report released on Monday, March 9, 2026, the milestone reflects a significant expansion of the federal government’s student credit scheme since its inception. The fund, which was established to remove financial barriers to higher education, has now reached a

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed the judicial restraint placed on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting its National Convention previously scheduled for Ibadan. In a ruling delivered on Monday, March 9, 2026, the appellate court dismissed the application filed by the party seeking to vacate an earlier interim injunction granted by a lower court. The decision effectively stalls the party's internal leadership transition and intensifies the legal d

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has formally denied allegations suggesting he falsified his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and Nigerian Law School records. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, on Friday, March 6, 2026, the lawmaker characterized a recent petition seeking his investigation as a coordinated attempt to malign his character and disrupt his legislative duties. The development follows a pet

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the official postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various global missions and the United Nations. The announcement, contained in a State House press release issued on Friday, March 6, 2026, follows the Senate’s confirmation of the nominees in December 2025. The move is a central component of the administration’s efforts to fully reconstitute Nigeria’s diplomatic representation abroad and strengthen bilateral relations

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially debunked a viral graphic claiming that the Commission had set March 26 as the mandatory deadline for government officials seeking elective offices to resign. In a public notice issued via its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, March 6, 2026, the electoral umpire described the information as "false and misleading," clarifying that no such directive has been authorized by the Commission’s leadershi

The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially designated Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as the passing-out date for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps Members. This announcement marks the conclusion of the mandatory one-year national service period for thousands of participants deployed across the federation. According to the approved timeline, the discharge process will be conducted as a low-key event, prioritizing the decentralized distribution of Cert

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has asserted that the high poverty rate in Nigeria is a direct consequence of a societal culture that celebrates corrupt political leaders. Speaking at a public engagement on Thursday, March 5, 2026, the former Anambra State Governor argued that the country's economic challenges are exacerbated by the masses' tendency to worship individuals who have misappropriated public resources. He empha

The Kano State House of Assembly has formally initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, citing allegations of gross misconduct and financial irregularities totaling ₦1.6 billion. The legislative action was triggered during a plenary session on Thursday, March 5, 2026, following the presentation of a formal notice by the Majority Leader of the House, Lawan Hussaini Dala. This development marks a significant escalation in the politi

Vice President Kashim Shettima has dismissed the digital membership registration drive of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the process as technically deficient and politically inconsequential. Speaking at a high-level political engagement in Abuja on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Vice President characterized the opposition party's attempt at digital inclusion as a "clumsy effort" that failed to meet the rigorous standards of modern electoral transparency. Thi

Newcastle United produced a display of immense defensive resilience at St James’ Park tonight, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Manchester United despite playing half the match with ten men. A 90th-minute solo wonder-goal from substitute William Osula settled a fractious encounter, handing Michael Carrick his first defeat since taking charge as interim manager and halting his record-equalling nine-game unbeaten Premier League run. The match ignited in a chaotic conclusion

Manchester City’s grip on the Premier League title race loosened significantly tonight as they were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium. The result, coupled with Arsenal’s clinical 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, sees the Gunners surge seven points clear at the summit of the table, placing the defending champions under immense pressure heading into the final stretch of the season. The contest began with charact

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, in a fresh cabinet reshuffle announced on Tuesday. The development was disclosed in a State House press release issued on March 3, 2026, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, President Tinubu has formally transmitted Oyedele’s nomination to the Senate for confirmation in a letter addre

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for urgent intervention to address challenges faced by candidates registering for examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), warning that students must not bear the consequences of administrative shortcomings. In a statement posted on his X handle on Monday morning, Obi expressed concern over what he described as recurring hardship at JAMB centres,

Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a 4–0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday, emphatically re-establishing their position at the top of the table after a brief run without a three-point league return. Manchester City and Aston Villa remained in chase as Arsenal moved seven points clear at the summit, with their nearest rivals yet to play. Arsenal opened the scoring in the 27th minute when Martin Zubimendi headed in from a Noni Madueke

The Kabiru Turaki–led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has rejected a Federal High Court ruling that invalidated its recently held national convention in Ibadan and has formally moved to challenge the judgment at the Court of Appeal. In a statement responding to the decision handed down on Friday by Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court in Ibadan, the PDP’s National Working Committee faulted the judgement that nullified the party’s November 15, 2025 national co

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that negotiations are underway with Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as part of a broader effort to resolve the prolonged political impasse in Rivers State. APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, made the disclosure on Thursday during an appearance on the television programme Beyond The Headlines, emphasizing that Wike’s involvement is strategic given the importance of Rivers State to t

Karim Benzema, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner and Al-Ittihad striker, refused to play for his Saudi Pro League club just hours before their scheduled match, after rejecting a proposed contract renewal that he considers unacceptable, according to multiple reports. Benzema informed Al-Ittihad’s management that he will not feature in the upcoming fixture — reported to be against Al-Fateh — in protest at the latest offer to extend his stay at the club. The 38-year-old’s current deal

Former Ekiti State Governor and immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has rejected reports claiming he held a secret political meeting with former Kano State Governor Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso at his Abuja residence, describing the allegations as misleading and untrue. In a statement issued on Thursday by Ahmad Sajoh, head of Fayemi’s media office, the former governor dismissed the narrative that circulated on social media platforms, pa

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has faulted President Bola Tinubu over what he described as a widening gap between campaign promises and the reality of governance, citing persistent power failures and repeated national grid collapses barely halfway into the administration’s first term. In a statement shared on Wednesday via his X handle, Obi noted that the national grid has collapsed twice in January 2026 alone, with the month yet to end, adding that the grid reported