President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Nigeria’s new Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite in the position. The nomination was formally communicated to the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for confirmation in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite has been reassigned to the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State. This will be her third ministerial role…
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The Department of State Services has detained five security operatives over their alleged involvement in the arrival of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday, February 12, 2026. According to the agency, the arrests followed an investigation into how El-Rufai was able to leave the airport after security officers reportedly tried to take him into custody upon his return from Cairo, Egypt. His passport was later seized during the confrontation. Muyiwa Adekeye, his spokesperson, had earlier disclosed the incident on social media, writing: “Security agents today attempted to arrest Malam Nasir@elrufai…
The South West zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that it has not scheduled any state congresses in the region, dismissing reports circulating among members and the public. In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Sanya Atofarati, the South West Zonal Publicity Secretary of the party, described the claims as “false and mischievous.” “At no time has the party approved or announced any state congress in the South West,” he said. The response followed the circulation of alleged timetables suggesting that the party was preparing to conduct congresses across the…
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has unveiled the official portrait of Olatunji Disu, who is scheduled to be sworn in as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The announcement was made by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, through the social media platform X. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to officiate the swearing-in during the Federal Executive Council meeting following Disu’s unanimous confirmation by the Nigeria Police Council on Monday, March 2, 2026. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, confirmed the…
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Supreme Leader, Alireza Arafa, has warned the United States and Israel of strong retaliation following military strikes on Iranian territory. On Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, Arafa released a statement on multiple social media platforms declaring that diplomacy with Washington had ended and that the United States had crossed a “red line.” “The time for negotiations is over. The United States has chosen to cross the red line, the line of irreparable harm,” Arafa said. “By launching this war, they have signed their own death warrant: they don’t know when or how the axe will fall, but…
ABUJA, Nigeria — A fresh twist has emerged in the controversy involving Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, after Mrs. TracyNither Ohiri deleted social media posts in which she had levelled allegations against him. The development occurred within 24 hours, during which videos and written posts previously published on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook disappeared from Mrs. Ohiri’s accounts. The materials had been used to criticise and accuse the Minister over claims that circulated widely online. Senator David Umahi, a former Governor of Ebonyi State and a senior member of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s federal cabinet, currently supervises federal road…
Nigerian activist and ADC chieftain Aisha Yesufu is currently in a major public dilemma after a wave of viral video clips mercilessly slammed youths joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with critics declaring they “should be ashamed of themselves.” The firestorm was lit by Pastor Okezie J. Atañi (@Onsogbu), who tagged Yesufu directly and wrote: “Aisha WEREY Yesufu @AishaYesufu your people are roasting you here oooo” The main video clip attached to the post features a voice declaring: “The youth that are involved in the ADC should be ashamed of theirselves.” A top reply amplified the attack with three additional…
Abuja, Nigeria: The National Police Council has officially approved the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector General of Police. The unanimous decision was reached on Monday, March 2, 2026, during a high-level meeting held at the State House in Abuja. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed the development shortly after the council concluded its 40-minute session. The meeting officially began at 2:15 pm West African Time when President Bola Tinubu entered the Council Chamber. This confirmation aligns with the Police Act 2020, which makes it mandatory for the Police…
Abuja, Nigeria – Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, says he will secure an overwhelming victory if he decides to run for the office of the president of Nigeria. The minister made this declaration on Monday during a special media chat with a select group of journalists in the capital city. Wike expressed deep confidence in his political popularity across the country. He noted that the citizens of Nigeria appreciate his style of leadership and would support his political ambitions without hesitation. To back his claims, the minister pointed to his ability to connect directly with…
The cost of crude oil went up significantly on Monday, March 2, 2026, reaching $79 per barrel. This is the highest price the market has seen since August 2024. Brent crude oil increased by more than 9 percent to $79, even though it briefly touched $82 earlier in the day. The United States West Texas Intermediate also went up by more than 9 percent to reach $73.06 per barrel. This sudden price increase happened because of growing security problems in the Middle East. On Saturday, combined military strikes by the United States and Israel killed the Supreme Leader of…