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- [SANWO-OLU’S EXIT AND THE 2027 QUESTION: WHY LAGOS CANNOT AFFORD A LEARNING CURVE](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/sanwo-olus-exit-and-the-2027-question-why-lagos-cannot-afford-a-learning-curve/): As the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration enters its twilight, the race for Alausa demands more than traditional political brinkmanship. With a complex megacity economy at a critical inflection point, the 2027 transition requires an anchor of institutional memory and technocratic precision. Lagos is not just a state; it is a macroeconomic paradox. Operating with a GDP that dwarfs that of several sovereign African nations combined, Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre is simultaneously an engine of relentless innovation and a cauldron of infrastructural anxiety. As April 2026 ticks away and the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration begins its inevitable descent into the twilight of its […]
- [JAMB Adjusts Arrival Time for 2026 UTME Candidates](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/jamb-adjusts-arrival-time-for-2026-utme-candidates/): The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a slight adjustment to the reporting time for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), particularly those in the first session.
- [Supreme Court to Hear PDP, ADC Leadership Disputes Tuesday](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/supreme-court-to-hear-pdp-adc-leadership-disputes-tuesday/): The Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Tuesday hear three appeals stemming from ongoing leadership disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
- [FG Backs Local Drug Industry as 87 Manufacturers Access Incentives](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/fg-backs-local-drug-industry-as-87-manufacturers-access-incentives/): The Federal Government says 87 pharmaceutical manufacturers are currently benefiting from policy incentives aimed at boosting local drug production and strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system.
- [Police Bust Imo Robbery Ring, Recover 450 Stolen Motorcycles](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/police-bust-imo-robbery-ring-recover-450-stolen-motorcycles/): The Imo State Police Command has dismantled a robbery syndicate and recovered 450 motorcycles believed to have been stolen across the state.
- [Army Refutes Claims of Negligence in Soldier’s Death in Katsina](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/army-refutes-claims-of-negligence-in-soldiers-death-in-katsina/): The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports suggesting internal sabotage or negligence in the death of a soldier in Katsina State, describing such claims as misleading.
- [NAF Probes Civilian Casualties After Airstrike Hits Border Market](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/naf-probes-civilian-casualties-after-airstrike-hits-border-market/): The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched an investigation following reports that civilians were killed during an airstrike targeting террорист positions in the North-East.
- [NERC Sets 6.5% Transmission Loss Target for TCN by End of 2026](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/nerc-sets-6-5-transmission-loss-target-for-tcn-by-end-of-2026/): The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to reduce transmission losses to 6.5 per cent across all regions by December 2026.
- [Seven Insurers Move to Raise N100bn in Recapitalisation Drive](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/seven-insurers-move-to-raise-n100bn-in-recapitalisation-drive/): At least seven insurance companies are in advanced stages of raising about N100 billion as part of the first phase of the industry’s ongoing recapitalisation.
- [Nigeria’s Poverty Rate Hits 63% Despite Easing Inflation — World Bank](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/nigerias-poverty-rate-hits-63-despite-easing-inflation-world-bank/): Nigeria’s poverty rate rose to 63 per cent in 2025, despite a significant decline in inflation, highlighting the limited impact of recent macroeconomic improvements on household welfare, the World Bank has said.
- [FG Assures Nigerians of Safety as US Evacuates Embassy Staff](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/fg-assures-nigerians-of-safety-as-us-evacuates-embassy-staff/): The Federal Government has reassured citizens and the international community that Nigeria remains safe and stable, despite the United States ordering the evacuation of non-emergency embassy staff and their families from Abuja.
- [NUPRC Reforms Attract $24bn Investment as Nigeria Targets 3mb/d Output](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/nuprc-reforms-attract-24bn-investment-as-nigeria-targets-3mb-d-output/): Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector has attracted about $24 billion in capital investment following regulatory interventions by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.
- [FG Approves Biometric VPASS System for Domestic Airports](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/fg-approves-biometric-vpass-system-for-domestic-airports/): The Federal Government has approved the deployment of a contactless biometric passenger verification system, known as VPASS, across domestic airports to strengthen aviation security and improve operational efficiency.
- [Nigeria Targets $3tr Blue Economy Growth Through Reforms and Investments](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/nigeria-targets-3tr-blue-economy-growth-through-reforms-and-investments/): The Federal Government is ramping up reforms aimed at unlocking Nigeria’s estimated $3 trillion Blue Economy potential, with a focus on boosting maritime security, infrastructure and investment.
- [ExxonMobil Targets $8bn Owowo Project, Eyes Fresh Deepwater Investments](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/exxonmobil-targets-8bn-owowo-project-eyes-fresh-deepwater-investments/): American oil major ExxonMobil has signalled renewed interest in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, with plans to take a Final Investment Decision on the $8 billion Owowo deepwater project by 2027.
- [ADC Crisis Deepens as Mark Faction Returns to Court, Rival Group Protests at INEC](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/adc-crisis-deepens-as-mark-faction-returns-to-court-rival-group-protests-at-inec/): The leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified, with the faction led by former Senate President David Mark returning to court to challenge its derecognition by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
- [FG Sets Up Panel to Review $200bn Gas, Power, Rail Project Proposal](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/fg-sets-up-panel-to-review-200bn-gas-power-rail-project-proposal/): The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-agency technical committee to assess a proposed $200 billion Integrated Gas, Power and High-Speed Rail Project, signalling a cautious approach to one of Nigeria’s most ambitious infrastructure plans.
- [US Orders Non-Emergency Staff to Leave Nigeria Embassy](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/us-orders-non-emergency-staff-to-leave-nigeria-embassy/): The United States Department of State has instructed non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families to leave the U.S. Embassy in Abuja due to escalating security risks across Nigeria.
- [INEC Registers Over 3.4 Million New Voters in Second Phase of Continuous Registration](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/inec-registers-over-3-4-million-new-voters-in-second-phase-of-continuous-registration/): The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded more than 3.4 million new voters nationwide during the second phase of its Continuous Voter Registration exercise.
- [North-East Records Nearly 2,000 Explosions in Seven Years – Report](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/north-east-records-nearly-2000-explosions-in-seven-years-report/): A total of 1,934 improvised explosive device incidents were recorded across Nigeria’s North-East between 2017 and 2024, highlighting the persistent threat posed by insurgent activities in the region.
- [NISO Cuts Transmission Losses to 7.05%, Saves Billions Monthly](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/niso-cuts-transmission-losses-to-7-05-saves-billions-monthly/): The Nigerian System Operator has reduced electricity transmission losses from about 10 per cent to 7.05 per cent, cutting costs that previously reached up to N8 billion monthly.
- [NIN Enrolment Agents Protest Unpaid Commissions, Seek Government Intervention](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/nin-enrolment-agents-protest-unpaid-commissions-seek-government-intervention/): Independent National Identification Number enrolment agents have raised concerns over prolonged financial hardship, health challenges, and psychological strain, blaming the situation on unpaid commissions.
- [Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Urges Parents to Prioritise Moral, Spiritual Upbringing](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/sanwo-olus-wife-urges-parents-to-prioritise-moral-spiritual-upbringing/): The First Lady of Lagos State, Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on parents to take a more deliberate approach in guiding their children’s moral and spiritual development, emphasising its importance in building a better society.
- [ADC Convention in Jeopardy as Leadership Crisis Deepens](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/adc-convention-in-jeopardy-as-leadership-crisis-deepens/): The planned national convention of the African Democratic Congress has been thrown into uncertainty following escalating internal disputes and disruptions to its state congresses across the country.
- [APC Chair Yilwatda Questions Opposition’s Readiness for Governance](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/apc-chair-yilwatda-questions-oppositions-readiness-for-governance/): The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has said Nigerians cannot place their trust in opposition parties due to persistent internal crises that, according to him, reflect a lack of preparedness for governance.
- [Tinubu Inaugurates Key Lagos Projects, Says Development Must Impact Lives](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/tinubu-inaugurates-key-lagos-projects-says-development-must-impact-lives/): President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stressed that development must be visible and meaningful to citizens as he inaugurated major infrastructure projects in Lagos during his two-day working visit.
- [Akwa Ibom Assembly Passes Mental Health Services Bill](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/akwa-ibom-assembly-passes-mental-health-services-bill/): The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has passed a new bill establishing a Mental Health Services Department, aimed at regulating and improving mental healthcare delivery across the state. The legislation replaces the outdated Lunacy Law of 1916.
- [Resident Doctors Suspend Strike, Hospitals Resume Full Services Nationwide](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/resident-doctors-suspend-strike-hospitals-resume-full-services-nationwide/): Hospitals across Nigeria have resumed normal operations following the suspension of a planned nationwide strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), bringing relief to patients and healthcare workers.
- [Dismissed Soldier Challenges Army, Presents Receipts to Back Pay Claims](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/dismissed-soldier-challenges-army-presents-receipts-to-back-pay-claims/): A dismissed Nigerian soldier, Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi, has challenged the Nigerian Army to make its payroll public after presenting bank transaction alerts he says reflect the earnings of serving personnel.
- [Nigeria’s Pension Assets Jump to N29.4tr After N1.39tr Monthly Surge](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/nigerias-pension-assets-jump-to-n29-4tr-after-n1-39tr-monthly-surge/): Nigeria’s pension fund assets recorded a significant increase, rising from N28.03 trillion in January 2026 to N29.43 trillion as of February 28, reflecting strong momentum in the country’s retirement savings system.
- [Troops, DSS, Volunteers Repel Bandit Attack in Niger, Kill Scores](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/troops-dss-volunteers-repel-bandit-attack-in-niger-kill-scores/): Troops of the Nigerian Army, alongside operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and local volunteer forces, have foiled a large-scale bandit attack in Niger State, killing several of the assailants.
- [Police Bust Transnational Fraud Ring in Ogun, Rescue Nine Foreign Victims](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/police-bust-transnational-fraud-ring-in-ogun-rescue-nine-foreign-victims/): Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have dismantled a transnational fraud syndicate operating under the guise of a travel assistance scheme, rescuing nine foreign nationals and arresting two suspects.
- [U.S., Iran Reach Two-Week Ceasefire, Agree to Reopen Hormuz Strait](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/u-s-iran-reach-two-week-ceasefire-agree-to-reopen-hormuz-strait/): Iran has confirmed a two-week ceasefire agreement with the United States following an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a temporary pause in escalating tensions in the Middle East.
- [Nigeria Positioned to Benefit from Rising Oil Prices Despite Global Tensions – Edun](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/nigeria-positioned-to-benefit-from-rising-oil-prices-despite-global-tensions-edun/): The Federal Government has said Nigeria is well-positioned to benefit from rising global oil prices while managing the economic risks associated with geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
- [Tinubu Visit: Lagos Govt Releases Traffic Advisory for Motorists](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/tinubu-visit-lagos-govt-releases-traffic-advisory-for-motorists/): The Lagos State Government has issued a detailed advisory to help residents navigate traffic disruptions during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s two-day visit to the state.
- [UK May Impose Visa Restrictions on Countries Demanding Slavery Reparations](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/uk-may-impose-visa-restrictions-on-countries-demanding-slavery-reparations/): Several African and Caribbean nations, including Nigeria and Jamaica, could face visa restrictions to the United Kingdom if Reform UK wins the next general election. The proposed policy specifically targets countries that have formally requested reparations for slavery, sparking concern among diplomats and civil society groups.
- [Lagos Deploys 500 Additional LASTMA Officers Ahead of Tinubu Visit](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/lagos-deploys-500-additional-lastma-officers-ahead-of-tinubu-visit/): The Lagos State Government has mobilised 500 additional personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to strategic routes and major corridors ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit. The deployment aims to ensure smooth traffic flow, enhanced security, and minimal disruption to residents and commuters across the city.
- [FG budgets N135bn for post-election litigation ahead of 2027 polls](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/fg-budgets-n135bn-for-post-election-litigation-ahead-of-2027-polls/): The Federal Government has proposed N135.22 billion in the 2026 budget for electoral adjudication and post-election expenses, signalling a significant financial commitment to managing disputes arising from the 2027 general elections.
- [Airports key drivers of economic growth and integration, says FAAN](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/airports-key-drivers-of-economic-growth-and-integration-says-faan/): The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has described airports as critical economic assets that go beyond serving as transit hubs, playing a central role in driving trade, tourism, employment, and regional integration.
- [PDP presidential aspirant Gbenga Hashim resigns over internal crisis](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/pdp-presidential-aspirant-gbenga-hashim-resigns-over-internal-crisis/): A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gbenga Hashim, has resigned his membership of the party, citing deepening internal divisions and failed reconciliation efforts.
- [ADC warns of possible exclusion from 2027 elections amid INEC dispute](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/adc-warns-of-possible-exclusion-from-2027-elections-amid-inec-dispute/): The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns that it may be unable to field candidates in the 2027 general elections, alleging moves by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to sideline the party.
- [Tinubu to Commission Key Infrastructure Projects in Lagos](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/tinubu-to-commission-key-infrastructure-projects-in-lagos/): President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to inaugurate several major projects executed by the Lagos State Government during a two-day visit to the state.
- [Oyo 2027: Makinde Begins Transition Talks Ahead of Governorship Election](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/oyo-2027-makinde-begins-transition-talks-ahead-of-governorship-election/): Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that his administration has engaged credible individuals as part of a structured transition process ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
- [2027: Atiku hires US lobbying firm for $1.2m – Report](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/2027-atiku-hires-us-lobbying-firm-for-1-2m-report/): Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has engaged Washington-based lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., to enhance his reputation in the United States.
- [FG uncovered 45,000 ghost workers through BVN integration – Adeosun](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/fg-uncovered-45000-ghost-workers-through-bvn-integration-adeosun/): Former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun has revealed how the Federal Government uncovered 45,000 ghost workers by integrating the Bank Verification Number (BVN) into the federal payroll system.
- [2027 Elections: Concerns Mount Over INEC’s Voter Revalidation Plan](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/2027-elections-concerns-mount-over-inecs-voter-revalidation-plan/): Opposition parties, civil society groups, and political stakeholders have raised concerns over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s proposed voter revalidation exercise, warning it could disenfranchise millions of Nigerians and undermine trust in the electoral process.
- [Plateau killings politically motivated, aimed at weakening Tinubu – APC chieftain](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/plateau-killings-politically-motivated-aimed-at-weakening-tinubu-apc-chieftain/): A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Saleh Zazzaga, has alleged that the recent killings in Plateau State are politically motivated and aimed at undermining President Bola Tinubu’s chances in the 2027 general elections.
- [Senate seeks global partnerships to reform agricultural colleges](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/senate-seeks-global-partnerships-to-reform-agricultural-colleges/): The Senate has intensified efforts to reform Nigeria’s agricultural colleges and research institutions as part of a broader push to strengthen the sector.
- [Abbo blames ADC crisis on internal betrayal as divisions deepen](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/abbo-blames-adc-crisis-on-internal-betrayal-as-divisions-deepen/): Senator Ishaku Abbo has described the ongoing crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as self-inflicted, blaming party leaders for failing to honour internal agreements.
- [Pope calls for end to war in Easter message as Nigerian leaders express hope](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/pope-calls-for-end-to-war-in-easter-message-as-nigerian-leaders-express-hope/): Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to war and the oppression of vulnerable people, delivering a message of hope during his first Easter celebration as head of the Catholic Church.
- [Tinubu approves N3.3tn plan to clear power sector debts](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/tinubu-approves-n3-3tn-plan-to-clear-power-sector-debts/): President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at settling longstanding debts in Nigeria’s power sector, in a move to improve electricity supply across the country.
- [CHIEF DR. HABEEB OKUNOLA, OFR: DISRUPTING LIMITATIONS, DEMOCRATISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE UNDERSERVED](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/chief-dr-habeeb-okunola-ofr-disrupting-limitations-democratising-opportunities-for-the-underserved/): “Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice. Like Slavery and Apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.” – Nelson Mandela For a moment, it feels as though time pauses just long enough to reveal a statesman who has chosen to alter human trajectories without the prerequisite of public applause. Not through the transient noise of spectacle, but through quiet, deliberate interventions that reach those whom society has systemically overlooked. When one observes the beneficiaries of the Habeeb Okunola Foundation […]
- [NRC Begins Recertification for Red Line Operational License](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/nrc-begins-recertification-for-red-line-operational-license/): The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has begun the recertification process for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line, a key step toward securing a full operational license for the urban rail system.
- [Miscreants Set Fagba Railway Corridor Ablaze](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/miscreants-set-fagba-railway-corridor-ablaze/): Suspected miscreants and street urchins on Thursday set parts of the Fagba railway corridor in Lagos ablaze while trying to evade arrest during a clean-up operation by the Lagos State Taskforce.
- [Court Orders Arrest of Ex-Minister Turaki](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/court-orders-arrest-of-ex-minister-turaki/): A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday ordered the arrest of Senator Kabiru Turaki (SAN), former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) sacked by the Court of Appeal.
- [IG Submits State Police Framework to Senate](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/ig-submits-state-police-framework-to-senate/): Nigeria has taken a major step toward establishing state police as Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, presented a comprehensive framework to the National Assembly. The proposal is expected to guide ongoing efforts to amend the Constitution and create a dual policing system in the country.
- [NDLEA Seizes Drugs Hidden in Carton Walls, Creams at Lagos Airport](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/ndlea-seizes-drugs-hidden-in-carton-walls-creams-at-lagos-airport/): Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in carton walls, winter jackets, and body cream containers at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a courier firm in Lagos.
- [Airlines Under Pressure After Jet Fuel Surges 100%](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/airlines-under-pressure-after-jet-fuel-surges-100/): There are indications that airfares may rise in the coming weeks following a sharp increase in the cost of aviation fuel, commonly referred to as Jet A1. The spike is already putting pressure on airline operations and signalling higher ticket costs for passengers.
- [Terrorism: Tinubu Brokers French Military Assistance Deal](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/terrorism-tinubu-brokers-french-military-assistance-deal/): President Bola Tinubu announced that Nigeria has secured French collaboration on military equipment and support following discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron. The announcement came during a meeting with governors at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos after returning from a UK state visit.
- [APC Schedules Screening of National Office Aspirants Ahead of Convention](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/apc-schedules-screening-of-national-office-aspirants-ahead-of-convention/): The All Progressives Congress (APC) has set Tuesday, March 24, 2026, for the screening of aspirants seeking national offices ahead of its upcoming national convention. The party also confirmed that its zonal congresses will take place on Wednesday across designated cities in the six geopolitical zones.
- [Labour Pushes Energy Sector Overhaul, Rejects GenCos Bailout](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/labour-pushes-energy-sector-overhaul-rejects-gencos-bailout/): The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s energy sector, including the merger of the Ministries of Power and Petroleum Resources into a single Ministry of Energy.
- [Nigeria Attracts $2.6bn Mining Investment in Two Years](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/nigeria-attracts-2-6bn-mining-investment-in-two-years/): Nigeria has recorded over $2.6 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in its mining sector within the past two years, according to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake.
- [34 Banks Meet Recapitalisation Threshold Ahead of Deadline](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/34-banks-meet-recapitalisation-threshold-ahead-of-deadline/): No fewer than 34 banks have met the new minimum capital requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), just eight days before the March 31, 2026 deadline for the industry-wide recapitalisation exercise.
- [Power Crisis Deepens as 10 DisCos Receive Zero Allocation](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/power-crisis-deepens-as-10-discos-receive-zero-allocation/): Large parts of Lagos and its environs were thrown into darkness over the weekend and during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations following a sharp drop in electricity supply across the country.
- [Tinubu, Governors Intensify Push Against Insecurity, Advance State Police](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/tinubu-governors-intensify-push-against-insecurity-advance-state-police/): Nigeria’s fight against insecurity is entering a decisive phase as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and state governors ramp up efforts to tackle terrorism, banditry, and related threats through a mix of international partnerships and local policing reforms.
- [APC Chieftain Samuel Ajose Declares Ambition for Lagos Governorship](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/apc-chieftain-samuel-ajose-declares-ambition-for-lagos-governorship/): All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Samuel Ajose has formally declared his intention to contest the Lagos State governorship election in 2027, pledging to build on the achievements of past administrations in the state.
- [IGP Urges Court to Dismiss El-Rufai’s N1bn Rights Violation Suit](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/igp-urges-court-to-dismiss-el-rufais-n1bn-rights-violation-suit/): The Inspector-General of Police has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai over the search of his Abuja residence.
- [Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/senate-confirms-taiwo-oyedele-as-minister-of-state-for-finance/): The Senate has confirmed tax expert Taiwo Oyedele as Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, urging him to use his expertise in fiscal reforms to strengthen government revenue generation and improve economic management.
- [Farmers’ Group Seeks Partnership with Federal Government on Ward Development Programme](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/farmers-group-seeks-partnership-with-federal-government-on-ward-development-programme/): A national farmers’ association has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government to support the implementation of the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme aimed at boosting grassroots economic activities across Nigeria.
- [Wike-Backed PDP Faction Sets Conditions for Reconciliation](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/wike-backed-pdp-faction-sets-conditions-for-reconciliation/): A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has outlined conditions for reconciliation with a rival group led by former minister Taminu Turaki amid ongoing leadership disputes within the party.
- [Tuggar Urges Gulf Oil Producers to Partner Nigeria Amid Global Supply Disruptions](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/tuggar-urges-gulf-oil-producers-to-partner-nigeria-amid-global-supply-disruptions/): Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has urged oil and gas producers in the Gulf region to see Nigeria as a strategic partner rather than a competitor in efforts to stabilise global energy supply.
- [Military Reviewing Counter-Terror Strategy as Attacks on Bases Intensify](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/military-reviewing-counter-terror-strategy-as-attacks-on-bases-intensify/): Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence has begun a comprehensive review of its counter-terrorism strategy across all operational theatres following renewed attacks on military formations in parts of the country.
- [India, Others Reject Tinubu’s Envoys Over Tenure Concerns](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/india-others-reject-tinubus-envoys-over-tenure-concerns/): Some countries, including India, have declined to accept certain ambassadors-designate appointed by President Bola Tinubu due to diplomatic policies discouraging the accreditation of envoys from administrations with less than two years remaining in office.
- [CBN Gives Banks 18 Months to Implement Automated Anti-Money Laundering Systems](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/cbn-gives-banks-18-months-to-implement-automated-anti-money-laundering-systems/): The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the deadline for financial institutions to comply with new baseline standards for automated anti-money laundering solutions aimed at strengthening the country’s financial crime monitoring framework.
- [Makoko Demolitions Highlight Need for Inclusive Urban Planning in Lagos — Expert](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/makoko-demolitions-highlight-need-for-inclusive-urban-planning-in-lagos-expert/): An urban development expert has called for a more inclusive housing strategy in Lagos, warning that recent demolitions in Makoko reflect deeper structural challenges in the city’s urban planning.
- [Tinubu Orders Deployment of 100,000 CNG Conversion Kits to Cut Transport Costs](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/tinubu-orders-deployment-of-100000-cng-conversion-kits-to-cut-transport-costs/): President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate rollout of about 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits nationwide as part of efforts to reduce transportation costs.
- [PDP Crisis Deepens as Rival Factions Clash After Appeal Court Ruling](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/pdp-crisis-deepens-as-rival-factions-clash-after-appeal-court-ruling/): The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified following the Court of Appeal’s decision to nullify the party’s November national convention, with rival factions maintaining separate positions on the ruling.
- [Court Grants ICPC 14-Day Extension to Detain Ex-Kaduna Governor El-Rufai](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/court-grants-icpc-14-day-extension-to-detain-ex-kaduna-governor-el-rufai/): A Chief Magistrate Court in Bwari has granted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) permission to detain former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for an additional 14 days.
- [Lagos Launches Probe After School Building Collapse in Ogba](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/lagos-launches-probe-after-school-building-collapse-in-ogba/): The Lagos State Government has begun an investigation into the collapse of a four-storey building that housed a private school and residential apartments in the Aguda area of Ogba.
- [US Warns of Possible Terror Threat Targeting Facilities, Schools in Nigeria](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/us-warns-of-possible-terror-threat-targeting-facilities-schools-in-nigeria/): The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned of a possible terrorist threat targeting US facilities and US-affiliated schools in the country.
- [Petrol Hits ₦1,300 per Litre as Businesses Brace for Rising Inflation](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/petrol-hits-%e2%82%a61300-per-litre-as-businesses-brace-for-rising-inflation/): Businesses across Nigeria are preparing for a sharp increase in operational costs after the price of petrol surged to about ₦1,300 per litre in several parts of the country.
- [LAWMA Celebrates Female Workers with Health Screening, Awards on Women’s Day](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/lawma-celebrates-female-workers-with-health-screening-awards-on-womens-day/): The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has celebrated female street sweepers and other women in its workforce with free medical screening and special recognition awards to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day.
- [Rivers Assembly Rejects Four Commissioner Nominees After Screening](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/rivers-assembly-rejects-four-commissioner-nominees-after-screening/): The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday declined to confirm four commissioner-nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara following an extensive screening exercise at the Assembly complex in Port Harcourt.
- [PenCom Targets One Million Self-Employed Women for Personal Pension Plan](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/pencom-targets-one-million-self-employed-women-for-personal-pension-plan/): The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has set a target to register one million self-employed women under its Personal Pension Plan (PPP) as part of efforts to strengthen financial security for workers in Nigeria’s informal sector.
- [Ex-Army Properties Boss Heads to Supreme Court to Challenge Fraud Conviction](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/ex-army-properties-boss-heads-to-supreme-court-to-challenge-fraud-conviction/): A former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Umar Mohammed, has moved to challenge his conviction for alleged stealing and misappropriation of company funds at the Supreme Court.
- [DEAP Capital Moves to Become Africa’s Leading Minerals and Metals Finance Institution](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/deap-capital-moves-to-become-africas-leading-minerals-and-metals-finance-institution/): Shareholders of DEAP Capital Management & Trust Plc are set to meet in Lagos to finalise plans that will transform the Nigerian investment banking firm into a major private-sector finance institution focused on Africa’s minerals and metals industry.
- [Appeal Court Voids PDP’s Ibadan Convention, Sacks Turaki-Led NWC](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/appeal-court-voids-pdps-ibadan-convention-sacks-turaki-led-nwc/): The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, effectively removing the party’s disputed National Working Committee (NWC) led by Alhaji Taminu Turaki.
- [Osimhen hailed as Turkey’s top striker after derby winner](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/osimhen-hailed-as-turkeys-top-striker-after-derby-winner/): Victor Osimhen has been praised as the best striker in Turkish football after scoring the decisive goal in Galatasaray’s 1–0 Istanbul derby victory over Besiktas.
- [Nigerian LNG cargo rerouted to Asia amid soaring prices](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/nigerian-lng-cargo-rerouted-to-asia-amid-soaring-prices/): A liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment from Nigeria has been diverted to Asia following a surge in regional prices, creating a lucrative arbitrage opportunity for traders. The BW Brussels tanker, which loaded at the Nigeria LNG Bonny Island Terminal on February 27, initially signalled a westward course toward Europe but later changed direction, heading south to Asia via the Cape of Good Hope.
- [PDP factions await Appeal Court ruling on party leadership dispute](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/pdp-factions-await-appeal-court-ruling-on-party-leadership-dispute/): Supporters of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have expressed confidence ahead of today’s Court of Appeal judgment on the leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party.
- [NNPC considers foreign crude supply to Dangote refinery amid rising fuel costs](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/nnpc-considers-foreign-crude-supply-to-dangote-refinery-amid-rising-fuel-costs/): The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), is exploring the option of sourcing crude oil from international traders to supply the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in a bid to sustain domestic refining operations.
- [Radda fulfils N500,000 pledge to NYSC members injured in Katsina fire](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/radda-fulfils-n500000-pledge-to-nysc-members-injured-in-katsina-fire/): Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, has fulfilled his pledge of N500,000 each to three female members of the National Youth Service Corps who narrowly escaped a fire outbreak at their lodge in Katsina.
- [Rotary District 9111 plans N723m wellness centre, medical interventions](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/rotary-district-9111-plans-n723m-wellness-centre-medical-interventions/): Rotary District 9111 has unveiled plans to build and equip a N723 million wellness centre as part of its projects for the 2026/2027 Rotary year.
- [ECOWAS advances plan for regional Eco currency](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/ecowas-advances-plan-for-regional-eco-currency/): West African leaders are moving forward with plans to introduce the Eco, a proposed common currency for the region, although no final date has been set for its launch.
- [Banking sector valuation surpasses N30tn amid recapitalisation drive](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/banking-sector-valuation-surpasses-n30tn-amid-recapitalisation-drive/): The total market value of Nigerian banks has risen above N30tn following fresh capital injections from both existing and new investors as lenders race to meet new capital requirements.
- [Captain Alex Badeh and the Changing Narrative of Transport Investigation in Africa](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/captain-alex-badeh-and-the-changing-narrative-of-transport-investigation-in-nigeria/): Across much of Africa, the story of transport accidents has often followed a predictable path. A plane goes down, a train derails, or a marine mishap occurs. Public grief and outrage follow. Investigators arrive, a report is compiled months later, and the broader safety lessons struggle to shape long term reforms. The cycle repeats, and the continent continues to confront the same structural weaknesses in transport safety. Yet a different approach is gradually taking root in Nigeria, where accident investigation is beginning to evolve from a reactive exercise into a strategic pillar of transport governance. At the center of that […]
- [US Embassy in Abuja cancels visa appointments over protest fears](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/us-embassy-in-abuja-cancels-visa-appointments-over-protest-fears/): The United States Embassy in Nigeria has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing high potential for protests in Abuja linked to escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
- [VAT hits record N1tn as new sharing formula reshapes revenue allocation](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/vat-hits-record-n1tn-as-new-sharing-formula-reshapes-revenue-allocation/): Value Added Tax collections rose sharply to N1.08tn in January 2026, marking the first full month under a revised sharing formula that significantly alters how proceeds are distributed among the Federal Government, states and Local Governments.
- [Super Falcons overpower Cameroon 3-1 in pre-WAFCON friendly](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/super-falcons-overpower-cameroon-3-1-in-pre-wafcon-friendly/): Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered a commanding response to their earlier defeat by beating the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 3-1 in their second pre-WAFCON friendly in Yaoundé.
- [Sanwo-Olu to host Lagos student-athletes after global, continental triumphs](https://www.checkoutmagazine.com/sanwo-olu-to-host-lagos-student-athletes-after-global-continental-triumphs/): Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to receive student-athletes who delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 World School Games Olympia held in Doha, Qatar.

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