Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday, March 3

Here are the top ten stories from across the country.

1. Dangote refinery increases ex-depot price of petrol to N875 amid surge in crude oil prices

Dangote Oil Refinery has increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N101, pushing the ex-depo rate from N774 to N875 per litre, a move that is expected to impact the national retail fuel market.Read more

2. Lawal govt bans cash revenue collection in Zamfara, reveals IGR ambitions of ₦42 billion

Governor Dauda Lawal has banned all cash-based revenue collection across Zamfara State, and ordered that all government payments be processed through digital platforms as part of comprehensive fiscal reforms.Read more

3. Turaki’s PDP faction denies the congress report and alleges that there is a plan supported by the APC

A faction in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki (SAN) distanced itself from reports about the party’s upcoming countrywide congress, describing the claims as fabricated and politically motivated.Read more

4. Wike defends curfew before FCT council vote

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, confirmed the curfew imposed ahead of the territorial council elections on February 21.Read more

5. INEC promises credible, technology-based elections in 2027

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to credible, technology-based elections in 2027.Read more

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6. The Nigerian government enabled direct transfer of oil revenues to FAAC under Executive Order 9

The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun enforcing Executive Order 9 of 2026, by initiating the direct transfer of oil-derived revenues to the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC).Read more

7. Nigerian government suspends gas flaring penalties

The Federal Government has begun implementing Executive Order 9 (2026), which requires oil revenues to be paid directly to the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC).Read more

8. Iran rules out negotiations with the US due to rising tensions in the Middle East

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. Ali Larijani, said on Monday that his country would not negotiate with the United States.Read more

9. The Nigerian Police Council ratifies the appointment of Olatunji Disu as IGP

The Nigerian Police Council on Monday formally ratified the appointment of Olatunji Disu as substantive Inspector General of Police, giving unanimous approval at a meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.Read more

10. Benue State launches repatriation plan for Yelalua victims, disburses N1.27 billion support fund

The Benue State Government has commenced the relocation and reintegration of residents displaced by the Yelalua attack in June 2025, marking a major step towards the recovery of the affected communities.Read more