Abuja, Nigeria – The newly appointed Inspector General of Police of Nigeria, Tunji Disu, has announced that the country’s police authorities are keeping a close watch on unfolding events in the Middle East to guard against any possible impact at home. Disu made the remarks after taking the oath of office as the 23rd indigenous leader of the Nigeria Police Force, following his inauguration by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He said that intelligence led policing requires awareness of international developments, particularly where there may be links between domestic groups and foreign movements. “Everywhere in the…
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Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has halted the cashless airport toll system nationwide following massive traffic congestion that forced many passengers to miss flights. The announcement was made on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, after a Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital. Minister Keyamo said the President was concerned about the difficulties Nigerians were experiencing. “Mr. President was very concerned about the welfare of Nigerians and the fact that most Nigerians were losing their flights, missing their flights. So Mr. President,…
Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo on Wednesday met with women’s organisations and labour leaders in Abeokuta as part of consultations for the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State. The meeting was held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library and drew representatives of professional women’s bodies, artisans and civil society groups. During the engagement, she promised credible and inclusive leadership if elected. Obasanjo said development in Ogun State would only be sustained if successive administrations continue existing policies rather than abandon them after elections. She explained that her ambition is to consolidate achievements recorded in infrastructure, healthcare, education and economic development, while…
The world football governing body, FIFA, on Wednesday confirmed that Democratic Republic of the Congo will represent Africa in the inter-confederation play-off tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, effectively ending Nigeria’s qualification hopes. The announcement was contained in an accreditation notice circulated to journalists ahead of the competition. The document outlined the structure of the tournament and identified the six countries that will compete for the remaining places at the 2026 global finals. DR Congo’s inclusion means there is no space for Nigeria in the play-off competition. Nigeria’s national football governing body, the Nigeria Football Federation, had earlier challenged…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police during a ceremony at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria in West Africa. Disu took the oath of office at 2:53 pm after his citation was read by the State House Director of Information and Public Relations, Abiodun Oladunjoye. The event was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, ministers, and other senior government officials. The ceremony was held shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting, which began at 3:01 pm. President Tinubu arrived at the…
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…
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…