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2027: I will not abandon PDP for another party - Makinde

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed rumours suggesting that he plans to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) amid the ongoing crisis within the party. Makinde said he remains firmly committed to the PDP and urged party members and suppo

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Civil society raises alarm over police checkpoints, calls for nationwide reform

Growing concerns over police checkpoints across Nigeria are fueling renewed calls for reforms, with civil society leaders warning that persistent allegations of extortion, abuse of authority, and weak oversight are widening the trust gap between law enfor

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Abuja Protests: U.S. Embassy reschedules visa appointments to March 9 - The Nation Newspaper

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has rescheduled visa and consular appointments in Abuja amid concerns over possible protests in the Federal Capital Territory. In a notice shared on its official X account, the embassy said routine operations would re

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Africa's Two Largest Economies Converge: Aacis'26 Opens A $40 Trillion Gateway For South African Investors In Abuja | africa.com

As the global investment landscape shifts toward South-South cooperation, the Aquarian Consult's Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS'26) is set to become the definitive bridge connecting the economic powerhouses of Africa and the Caribbean. Scheduled

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Kaduna Governor Warns Journalists of 'Latter-Day Activists' Threatening Democracy

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has cautioned journalists to beware of politicians who are determined to undermine democracy if government decisions and policy outcomes do not favor them, labeling them "latter-day activists." Speaking at a Ramadan fast

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NSCDC Arrests Two Suspected Bandits In Kwara - Trending News

The Kwara State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspected bandits in the Patigi local government area of the state. The arrest followed credible intelligence and sustained surveillance by the operatives of

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Latest News Trane Technologies Advances Passive and Personal Cooling Solutions to Protect Communities in India from Extreme Heat - Businessfortnight

BENGALURU, India, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, today announced major advancements to its next-generation Cooling Carts and Cooling Vests -- two transformative solutions designed to protect India's most vuln

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Deputy Speaker Kalu Gets 72Hrs To Step Down Over Suspected Certificate Fraud

A coalition of civil society organisations, led by the Civil Society Groups of Good Governance (CSGGG), has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, to step aside pending investigations into alleged

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Sad day in Ebonyi as kidnappers kill ex-deputy governor's father - P.M. News

The ex-deputy governor's father was kidnapped on March 1 on his way to church at Ndufu-Alike community, Ikwo local government area (LGA) of Ebonyi. The remains of Chief Francis Igwe, the kidnapped father of former Ebonyi Deputy Governor, Mr Kelechi Igwe

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Imported petrol undercuts Dangote refinery price amid rising crude costs, market uncertainty

The landing cost of imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, has again dropped below the ex-depot price offered by the Dangote Refinery, despite the refinery's access to crude supply through the Federal Government's Naira-for-crude