Below are some of the trending news highlights in Nigeria today:
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday decorated Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police at the State House, Abuja, following the sudden resignation of Kayode Egbetokun.
The brief ceremony, held around 4 p.m. in the President’s office, was attended by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; and other senior government officials.
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to April 23.
The case, instituted by the Department of State Services (DSS), accuses El-Rufai of unlawful interception of a telephone conversation following remarks he made during a television interview.
Since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, the appointments into the office of the inspector-general of police (IGP) have followed a pattern that observers say mirrors the regional and political calculations of successive presidents.
An analysis of the appointments of the inspector general of police from the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to the current government of President Bola Tinubu reveals a striking regional trend tied to each Presidency.
How IGP’s appointments since 1999 reflects regional power play
Justice has finally prevailed for Justice Joy Unwana and her family, as a notorious kidnapper and gang member has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in her abduction and the killing of her police orderly.
The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo and presided over by Justice Chigozie Sergius, convicted 30-year-old Nkereuwem Effiong on three of four counts bordering on conspiracy, membership of a terrorist group, and kidnapping under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Court sentences kidnap kingpin to life for abducting judge in Uyo
The Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, has announced 150 complimentary health insurance enrollments for members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council.
Also, the Permanent Secretary of the secretariat, Dr. Babagana Adam, pledged to sponsor an additional 50 members in memory of his late brother, Mohammed Alkali, who formerly headed the Press and Public Relations Unit at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
FCTA offers 150 free health insurance slots to NUJ FCT council
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that experiences of lawlessness are “not new” to him following Tuesday’s attack on him, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin, Edo State.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it has trained 900 youths in Enugu State on digital skills in emerging areas such as cybersecurity, data science, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship.
Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has blamed the attack on leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State on Tuesday on internal party conflict that has gone “excessively far.”
In a statement he personally signed while condemning the attack, the governor expressed sympathy for the affected party leaders, noting that the attack was regrettable and that certain individuals allegedly exploited the state’s peaceful environment to incite violence.
Gov. Okpebholo blames attack on ADC leaders on internal party conflict
Former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is reportedly preparing to join the African Democratic Congress on March 2, 2026, in a move that could alter the balance of power ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election.
Reports circulating in Abuja and across social media platforms indicate that Kwankwaso will formally announce his defection next week.
Kwankwaso set for ADC defection on March 2 as 2027 election battle intensifies
UEFA has upheld the provisional one-match suspension of Gianluca Prestianni after dismissing an appeal from Benfica, ensuring the Argentine will miss the decisive return leg against Real Madrid.
The sanction follows a complaint by Vinicius Junior over alleged racial abuse during last week’s 1–0 first-leg defeat in the Champions League knockout round play-offs. Prestianni has denied the allegation.
Manchester United have reported a sharp improvement in operating performance for the first half of the financial year, even as the club’s total debt climbed to £1.29bn.
Chief executive Omar Berrada said the club’s off-field restructuring is beginning to yield measurable gains, pointing to improved profitability and tighter cost control for the six months ending 31 December 2025.
Prominent leaders of the Umeh Need Road Forum political family have secured strategic appointments into the All Progressives Congress National Convention Committee, a move that signals Delta State’s expanding influence within the ruling party’s national structure.
Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States are facing mounting pressure as several host cities raise concerns over delayed federal security funding, prompting warnings that key safety plans could be scaled back.
Officials from multiple host committees told lawmakers during a congressional oversight session that critical funds allocated for tournament security have yet to be disbursed, slowing down coordination efforts between federal and local agencies.
Preparations for 2026 FIFA World Cup face pressure over security concerns
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