Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Tuesday 3rd March 2026
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target=_blank>Ondo: Agro-industrialist advocates massive investment for economic future
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Founder and Group Managing Director of CapitalSage Holdings, John Alamu, has called for accelerated investment in value addition and agricultural industrialisation as the defining strategy for Ondo State’s long-term economic transformation. Alamu made the call while speaking at the Ondo Investment Summit 2026, themed “The New Ondo: Forging the Pathway
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target=_blank>Middle East crisis: FG halts Israel pilgrimage, cautions Nigerians on demonstrations
By Lukman Olabiyi The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has announced an immediate suspension of all pilgrimages to Israel, citing the escalating security situation in the Middle East. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, disclosed this on Tueday during a press briefing in Lagos, shortly after the final batch of pilgrims from the
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target=_blank>Bayelsa: Police arrest Pastor, wife over alleged rape, impregnation of 13-year-old girl
From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Operatives of the Ekeki Division of the Bayelsà State Police Command have arrested a pastor and his wife for their alleged involvement in the rape of a 13-year-old girl (names withheld) in Yenagoa, the State capital. During Sunday service, when the Police stormed the church, the congregation was thrown into
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target=_blank>Kaduna has zero tolerance for conflict merchants — Uba Sani
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani has warned that his administration has zero tolerance for conducts that will breach peace and security in Kaduna State because the polity is a diverse and delicate one. He said that his administration can tolerate criticisms from the opposition but will not condone situations where the opposition spread
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target=_blank>US-Israel strikes: Over 780 killed – Iran Red Crescent
By Lawrence Agbo More than 780 people have died nationally since the US and Israel began attacking Iran, the Iranian Red Crescent reported on Tuesday. Although the toll provided by the organization has not been confirmed by AFP. According to the Red Crescent’s website, “According to field reports from operational teams, unfortunately, 787 compatriots have
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target=_blank>2027: Kenneth Okonkwo alleges APC plans to use state institutions to rig elections
By Seyi Babalola Kenneth Okonkwo, a lawyer and politician, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to rig the upcoming 2027 elections using state institutions. Okonkwo made the allegation during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ on Tuesday. He was reacting to the APC-led Federal Government’s demand that opposition political parties
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target=_blank>We’ll deliver Abuja-Mararaba-Keffi Expressway in June, 2026, says controller of works, FCT
From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Federal Government has confirmed that the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Abuja-Mararaba-Keffi Expressway would be delivered in June, this year, adding that the contractor has achieved over 90 per cent completion of the works. Confirming the timeline in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, during the media inspection of the project, Federal Controller of Works,
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target=_blank>Iran conflict: France deploys jets to shield bases in UAE
By Goli Innocent France has deployed Rafale fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates as tensions from the Iran conflict continue to ripple across the Gulf. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed that the aircraft have been mobilised to secure French military installations, particularly around the Al-Dhafra base near Abu Dhabi, following recent drone threats
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target=_blank>PENGASSAN protest shuts down Shell office in Lagos
By Lawrence Agbo The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Tuesday morning organised a protest that stopped operations at the Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) Broad Street office in Lagos. The protesters barricaded the entrance to the facility, preventing vehicular access and disrupting traffic flow in the
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target=_blank>Iran rocked by 4.4 magnitude earthquake amid Israeli strikes
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has reported a 4.4 magnitude earthquake in the Gerash region of southern Iran. According to the agency, the tremor occurred at a depth of around 10 kilometres (6.21 miles) on Tuesday. Gerash is situated in an earthquake-prone area due to being positioned along the Zagros fold and thrust belt,
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target=_blank>FG Realises N2.28trn From VAT Proceeds In Q3 2025
The Federal Government realised ₦2.28 trillion from Value Added Tax (VAT) in the third quarter of 2025, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed. The figures show an increase of 10.66 per cent on a quarter-on-quarter basis from ₦2.06 trillion recorded in Q2 2025. Local payments stood at ₦1.12 trillion, foreign VAT…
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target=_blank>Delta APC Elects Arenyeka As Chairman, Oborevwori Charges New EXCO On 2027 Victory
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has elected Chief Solomon Arenyeka as its new State Chairman, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori charging the newly constituted State Woking Committee, SWC to begin immediate preparations for total victory in the 2027 general elections. Chief Arenyeka emerged by consensus at the Delta APC State Congress held on…
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target=_blank>NSE President Inaugurated As Chairman Of TETFund’s Special High Impact Intervention Project
The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, has pledged the full backing of Nigeria’s engineering community for the successful execution of the Federal Government’s Special High Impact Intervention Projects in selected universities, following his appointment as Chairman of a ministerial monitoring committee. Speaking in Abuja at the inauguration of…
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target=_blank>APWEN Bayelsa Takes STEM Sensitisation To Yenagoa Schools
As a means of encouraging more girls to pursue careers in engineering, the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsa Chapter, in collaboration with YeFoN Yenagoa, has taken its STEM sensitisation campaign to Government Secondary School, Igbogene, and Community Primary School, Biogbolo, in Yenagoa. The group said the outreach was in commemoration of…
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target=_blank>Annie Macaulay Breaks Silence, Says I’m Not A Single Mom
Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has addressed conversations surrounding her marital status following her separation from legendary Afrobeats singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba. The actress, who took to her Instagram story on Monday, March 2, opened up on how she wants to be addressed publicly and the name she wishes to be called. Annie…
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target=_blank>Akpe Hails Ayakoroma’s Contributions To Creative Arts
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr. Peter Akpe, has commended the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT), Prof. Barclays Ayakoroma, for his invaluable contributions to the development of the creative industry in Nigeria. Dr. Akpe gave the commendation at a thanksgiving service held to mark Prof. Ayakoroma’s 70th birthday anniversary…
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target=_blank>A’Ibom Records 1,106 Surgeries Under Health Insurance Scheme
Akwa Ibom State has recorded 126,000 consultations, 1,106 surgeries and 1,012 vaginal deliveries under its State Health Insurance Scheme, as the administration of Governor Umo Eno continues to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. At the February edition of the Monthly Media Briefing held yesterday, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem Emmanuel, highlighted other key…
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target=_blank>KWSG Takes Delivery Of MRI Machine To Enhance Diagnosis
The Kwara State Government has taken delivery of a modern Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine to strengthen diagnostic services and improve access to quality healthcare across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminat Ahmed El-Imam, disclosed this at a reception organised to welcome the accreditation team from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria….
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target=_blank>Congress: Ex-Rep Member Emerges Ondo APC Chairman
A former member of the House of Representatives who represented Akoko South-West/Akoko South-East Federal Constituency, Kolawole Babatunde, has emerged as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State. Babatunde and 36 other executive members emerged through a voice vote at the congress presided over by the Vice Chairman of the APC South-West…
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target=_blank>King Mitchy Replies Critics, Says I Don’t Owe Anyone Apology
Following a recent controversy that greeted Nigerian content creator King Mitchy, who consumed a harmful household substance during a livestream amid a dispute with Verydarkman, the media influencer has, however, said she does not owe anyone an apology. New Telegraph had earlier reported that King Mitchy, whose real name is Mukoro Ereremena Michelle, publicly urged…
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