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1. Kwankwaso joins ADC
Former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a watershed moment for opposition politics in the state.Read more
2. Tuggar resigned as foreign minister to pursue Bauchi governorship candidacy
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from his post as he prepares to contest the Bauchi State gubernatorial election.Read more
3. INEC recognizes Wike-backed PDP NWC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has accepted the National Working Committee faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supported by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the original leadership of the party.Read more
4. Nasarawa Accountant General steps down, following the 2027 gubernatorial election
The Accountant General of Nasarawa State, Musa Mohammed, has resigned from his post to seek the governorship seat in the 2027 elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).Read more
5. Tinubu appoints Ibrahim Ida CAC chairman, selects seven for NPC roles
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of former senator Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), while also nominating seven people as commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC).
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6. NGX: Equity markets recorded a loss of N276 billion to start the week in the red
Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N276 billion at the close of trading on Monday.Read more
7. NPA announces N1,489tn 2026 budget, targets major upgrades to Apapa and Tin Can ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has put forward a proposed revenue target of N1.489 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, alongside plans to overhaul two of Nigeria’s busiest ports to improve efficiency and competitiveness.Read more
8. Canada announces higher residency and citizenship fees effective April 2026
The Canadian government has announced new application fees for permanent residency and citizenship, impacting Nigerians and other foreign nationals planning to move to the country.Read more
9. Dozens of people feared dead as gunmen launch deadly attack near Niger-Nigeria border
At least 30 villagers were killed following a series of coordinated attacks in western Niger Republic, near the border with Nigeria, authorities confirmed on Monday.Read more
10. Troops kill suspected terrorists, kill logistics couriers in Kogi
Troops of Brigade 12 in Kogi have killed a suspected terrorist and arrested a logistics courier in the state.Read more
