September 12, 2026

Nigerian News

Senator Yari welcomes Zamfara Governor Lawal to APC

Senator Yari welcomes Zamfara Governor Lawal to APC

By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau March 10, 2026
Former Governor of Zamfara State and Distingushed Senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, has warmly welcomed the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, into the fold of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the governor’s decision as a wise and timely step toward strengthening...
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Keyamo orders hybrid cash, card payment system at Nigerian Airport gates Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo

Keyamo orders hybrid cash, card payment system at Nigerian Airport gates

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja March 10, 2026
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the immediate introduction of a hybrid payment system at airport access gates across Nigeria following the suspension of the full cashless payment arrangement. The decision comes after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier ordered the suspension of the cashless access...
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Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Wabara, others attend PDP BoT emergency meeting Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Wabara, others attend PDP BoT emergency meeting

Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Wabara, others attend PDP BoT emergency meeting

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja March 10, 2026
Top leaders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday gathered for an expanded emergency meeting of its Board of Trustees (BoT), as the party moves to address pressing internal and political issues ahead of future electoral contests. Among those present at the high-level meeting were Seyi Makinde, Bala...
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Tinubu signs IDPs Protection Bill sponsored by Benjamin Kalu, 6 others President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu signs IDPs Protection Bill sponsored by Benjamin Kalu, 6 others

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja March 10, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law a bill aimed at strengthening the protection and support framework for internally displaced persons (IDPs) across Nigeria. The legislation domesticates the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa and is now officially known as the...
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Court orders final forfeiture of N81.1m stolen from Sterling Bank to FG

Court orders final forfeiture of N81.1m stolen from Sterling Bank to FG

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja March 10, 2026
Justice Yelim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, March 9, 2026, ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N81,108,143.8( Eighty-one Million One Hundred and Eight Thousand One Hundred and Forty-three Naira Eight Kobo) to the Federal Government of Nigeria in favour of...
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Alleged $1.043m fraud: Court adjourns Fred Ajudua’s case indefinitely Court

Alleged $1.043m fraud: Court adjourns Fred Ajudua’s case indefinitely

By JOY ADARA, Abuja March 10, 2026
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, March 9, 2026, adjourned indefinitely (sine die) the trial of Fred Ajudua over an alleged $1,043,000 fraud. Ajudua is standing trial for allegedly defrauding a Palestinian , Zad Abu Zalaf, of the sum of $1,043,000...
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TETFund assures NAF of readiness to support its education institutions TETFund assures NAF of readiness to support its education institutions

TETFund assures NAF of readiness to support its education institutions

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja March 10, 2026
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) educational institutions are set to benefit from a fresh wave of support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, following the visit of the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke,...
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International Inner Wheel District 911 to celebrate 2026 IWD with ‘Give to Gain’ initiative Inner Wheel

International Inner Wheel District 911 to celebrate 2026 IWD with ‘Give to Gain’ initiative

Tom Chiahemen March 10, 2026
International Inner Wheel District 911 has announced plans to celebrate the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) with a special empowerment initiative themed “Give to Gain.” The event will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Rotary Centre, 8, Ladoke Akintola Road, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, beginning at 11am....
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Akwa Ibom, Cross River remain brothers despite 76 oil wells dispute – Eno Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno

Akwa Ibom, Cross River remain brothers despite 76 oil wells dispute – Eno

By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo March 10, 2026
Governor Umo Eno has reaffirmed the enduring bond between the people of Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State, describing both as having a shared history and brotherhood. Governor Eno gave the assurance during a special worship service at Liberty Gospel Church in Calabar, where he urged Akwa Ibom...
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Taraba APC chairmanship aspirant drags party to court over alleged congress irregularities APC dragged to court

Taraba APC chairmanship aspirant drags party to court over alleged congress irregularities

By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo March 10, 2026
Chairmanship aspirant in the recently concluded Taraba State congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Hadi Lau, has taken legal action over what he described as irregularities in the process that produced Alhaji Abubakar Bawa as the party’s state chairman. Lau disclosed this while recently speaking with journalists...
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Tiv group praises Governors Kefas, Alia for joint visit to IDPs in Taraba border communities Taraba, Benue governors meet traditional rulers in Wukari to tackle border insecurity, IDP crisis

Tiv group praises Governors Kefas, Alia for joint visit to IDPs in Taraba border communities

By JOHN Mkom, Jalingo March 10, 2026
Tiv Cultural and Social Association (TCSA) has commended Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, and his Benue State counterpart, Hyacinth Alia, for their joint visit to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the border communities of Wukari, Abako and Chanchanji. The association described the visit as a significant gesture of solidarity...
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FG flags off food, nutrition support for vulnerable households in Plateau FG flags off food, nutrition support for vulnerable households in Plateau

FG flags off food, nutrition support for vulnerable households in Plateau

By CHRISTY NKWOCHA, Jos March 10, 2026
Federal Government on Monday flagged off the distribution of food and nutrition assistance to vulnerable households in Plateau State as part of efforts to cushion the impact of economic hardship and rising food insecurity. The intervention, implemented through the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in collaboration...
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N1.65bn & $2.09m fraud: Appeal Court upholds conviction of Ex-Army General, Umar Mohammed N1.65bn & $2.09m fraud: Appeal Court upholds conviction of Ex-Army General, Umar Mohammed

N1.65bn & $2.09m fraud: Appeal Court upholds conviction of Ex-Army General, Umar Mohammed

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja March 9, 2026
 A three-member panel of Justices of the Court of Appeal,  Justice Abba Mohammed, Okon Abang and Eberechi Nyesom  have affirmed the conviction and sentence of former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, for offences bordering on theft and misappropriation of company funds. In a...
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Alleged N91.7m & N3.4m fraud: EFCC arraigns 4 for theft in Lagos EFCC

Alleged N91.7m & N3.4m fraud: EFCC arraigns 4 for theft in Lagos

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja March 9, 2026
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, has arraigned four suspects :  Adetunji Mathew, Victor Damilare Olaomo, Douglas Agorom Ikwugwu and Arowolo Adeniyi Abiodun, before different judges at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, Lagos, over alleged fraud and theft. Mathew and Olaomo were arraigned before...
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Insecurity: Zulum urges Borno residents to intensify prayers in last 10 days of Ramadan Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum

Insecurity: Zulum urges Borno residents to intensify prayers in last 10 days of Ramadan

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri March 9, 2026
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on Muslims to use the last ten days of the Holy month of Ramadan to intensify prayers, especially during the night prayers (Tahajjud), for an end to the protracted insecurity tormenting the state. The governor, who is currently in Saudi...
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IPCR leads advocacy visit to strengthen conflict early warning and response IPCR leads advocacy visit to strengthen conflict early warning and response

IPCR leads advocacy visit to strengthen conflict early warning and response

By ALIYU CHIROMA, Abuja March 9, 2026
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), in collaboration with Tetra Tech and SPRiNG, undertook a strategic advocacy visit to Benue State to promote the National Conflict Early Warning and Early Response System (NCEWERS) project, funded by the UK FCDO through SPRiNG. The visit aimed to strengthen partnerships with...
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NELFUND lauds Delta state varsity for student friendly implementation of loan scheme Nelfund

NELFUND lauds Delta state varsity for student friendly implementation of loan scheme

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja March 9, 2026
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commended the management of Delta State University, Abraka, for its student-friendly directive allowing students with verified or disbursed status under the NELFUND scheme to participate in their first semester 2025/2026 examinations. In statement by the Director, Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi on Monday...
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