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Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing unresolved internal conflicts within the opposition party as the main reason for his decision. The development was confirmed in a statement issued from Government House in Gusau following a strategic meeting involving top government officials and political stakeholders …

PETROAN warns US-Iran war could push petrol price to N2,000/litre The Petroleum Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) says the price of petrol in Nigeria could rise up to N2,000 per liter if the war in the Middle East persists. A statement signed on Monday, March 9 by Billy Gillis-Harry, national president of PETROAN, says the price of diesel …

The equity market opened the week well as investors gained N147 billion by the end of trading on Monday. This follows the soaring prices of shares such as Conoil, Legend Internet, and Omatek, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 197,196.97 points from 196,968.15 points on the previous trading day. After five …

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, says the Court of Appeal ruling affirming the annulment of the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, offers the party an opportunity to rebuild and restore unity among its members. Wike, who spoke to journalists in Abuja on Monday, March 9, 2026, maintained that …

Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu scored 20 goals in the Turkish Super Lig tonight after his double against Kayserispor. Paul Onuachu with his 19th league goal of the season 🤩pic.twitter.com/Ay56ngzJ3A — SIR CHUCHO 🎖️ (@SirChucho) March 9, 2026 Onuachu scored twice in first-half stoppage time to give Trabzonspor a 2-0 lead against Kayserispor. First, a header after a cross from …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, continued to slide against the American dollar at the official window on Monday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,405.62/$1, compared with N1,393.25/$1 on Friday. This represents a loss of N12.37 for the local currency against the American dollar. On the black market, the Nigerian currency closed …

The Adamawa State Government has introduced a 24-hour curfew in Lamurde Local Government Area following fresh outbreaks of violence reported in several communities. The directive was announced by Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of the state, through a statement released in Yola by his head of press office, Humwashi Wonosikou. According to the statement, the measure became necessary after new clashes disrupted …

The United States Department of State has issued a security alert regarding possible threats targeting American facilities and American-linked schools in Nigeria, and advised citizens to remain vigilant and take precautions. The warning was announced on Monday in a notice circulated by the US diplomatic mission in Abuja. According to the alert, “The US Embassy in Abuja is notifying US …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to gender inclusion, stressing that promoting women’s participation in leadership and decision-making positions remains a deliberate priority. In a personally signed statement celebrating women in various professions as part of this year’s International Women’s Day, Dr Dantsoho said her commitment is reflected in …

Nigerian Army troops operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed three suspected terrorists in a firefight with armed fighters at Kadam Forest in Tangaza Local Government Area of ​​Sokoto State. The military operation was carried out by personnel of the Army Staff’s 7th Special Intervention Battalion, working alongside the 8th Division Strike Team, after intelligence reports indicated that a large …