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March 12, 2026

LG Elections: OYSIEC seeks support for new IPAC executives

Mr Akinade commended Governor Seyi Makinde’s government for supporting the conduct of local government council elections since 2021.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
March 12, 2026

Rivers: Police to crack down on unregistered vehicles, veiled number plates

The spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, said in a statement on Thursday that the enforcement would begin on March 16.

Armed Cops
March 12, 2026

Minna Heist: Five ways customers can avoid bank robbery in Nigeria

A broad daylight armed robbery attack on Friday against a bank customer in Minna has exposed the underbelly of inadequate security across Nigeria.

Minna robbery; armed cops, bullion van
March 12, 2026

NAICOM: 20 insurance companies ready for recapitalisation verification ahead July deadline

The National Insurance Commission said 20 insurance companies have applied for verification under the ongoing recapitalisation exercise.

Insurance companies in Nigeria
March 11, 2026

Tinubu nominates Lamido Yuguda as CBN deputy governor

The appointment is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.

SEC DG Lamido Yuguda
March 11, 2026

Senate rejects motion to suspend project tracking by ICPC

The motion was moved by Senator Orji Kalu (APC–Abia) during plenary.

Nigerian Senate
March 11, 2026

Senate confirms Taiwo Oyedele as minister of state for finance

Mr Oyedele, 50, is an economist, accountant and public policy expert.

Taiwo Oyedele
March 11, 2026

Ex-Kaduna governor El-Rufai’s N1 billion suit against ICPC, others adjourned until March 25

The police, also in its counter affidavit deposed to by Inspector Ewa Anthony, argued that it had the statutory power to detect, arrest, investigate and prosecute offenders.

Sad El-Rufai
March 11, 2026

Defence minister summons service chiefs to emergency meeting over rising attacks on military bases

The emergency meeting came amid renewed terrorist attacks on several military bases especially in Borno State.

March 11, 2026

Reps recommend two-year jail term, N10 million fine for politicians with dual party membership

The clause criminalises dual or multiple political parties membership by any individual.

House of Representatives