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📅 Thursday 12 March 2026 — Evening Edition
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Tambuwal resigns PDP, joins ADC 9 senators dump PDP/LP for ADC in mass Senate defection Tinubu meets service chiefs at Aso Rock Iran warns oil could hit $200/barrel Chelsea meltdown vs PSG in UCL — lineup leak probe Ondo court bars Gov Aiyedatiwa from seeking another term FCCPC to sanction 5 airlines for price-fixing Dangote gantry price hits ₦1,175/litre — pump at ₦1,400 UNILAG lecturers on indefinite strike over “amputated” salaries Troops eliminate 20+ terrorists in Yobe overnight raid Tambuwal resigns PDP, joins ADC 9 senators dump PDP/LP for ADC in mass Senate defection Tinubu meets service chiefs at Aso Rock Iran warns oil could hit $200/barrel Chelsea meltdown vs PSG in UCL — lineup leak probe
POLITICS
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TOP STORY — POLITICS
Senate Earthquake: Abaribe, Tambuwal, Kingibe & 6 Others Flee PDP/LP for ADC in Mass Defection
Nine senators — including Eyinnaya Abaribe (APGA), Enyinnaya Abaribe, Ireti Kingibe, and former PDP presidential candidate Aminu Tambuwal — have dumped their parties to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Senate has threatened to declare Abaribe’s seat vacant, giving him time to reconsider. Atiku Abubakar’s son Adamu also dumped PDP today. The opposition continues to bleed.
COURT
Court Bars Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa From Seeking Another Term
A Federal High Court ruled Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ineligible for re-election in the 2028 Ondo governorship race, citing constitutional term calculations. The ruling is expected to reshape the Ondo political landscape ahead of the election cycle.
PDP CRISIS
Bode George: PDP Collapse Rooted in Greed — “Nobody Will Live Forever”
PDP elder statesman Bode George fired a blunt warning at party leaders, blaming the unravelling on greed and disregard for founding values. He urged remaining members to reflect, as the Vanguard Editorial warned against Nigeria sleepwalking into a dangerous one-party state.
Sources: PM News · Hallmark News
PRESIDENCY
“God Ordained Me Nigeria’s President” — Tinubu; Democracy Will Thrive, He Vows
President Bola Tinubu, addressing supporters on Thursday, declared his presidency divinely ordained and pledged that democracy and rule of law would not just survive, but thrive under his administration. King Charles also hosted Nigerians in London ahead of Tinubu’s upcoming UK state visit.
Sources: PM News · Hallmark News
LEGISLATURE
Reps Amend Electoral Act — ₦10m Fine, 2-Year Jail for Dual Party Membership
The House of Representatives passed sweeping amendments to the Electoral Act, proposing a ₦10 million fine and two-year custodial sentence for anyone holding membership of more than one political party simultaneously — a move seen as targeted at serial defectors.
Sources: Hallmark News · PM News
CORRUPTION
Yahaya Bello Paid $760,910 as “Advance School Fees” for Children — Prosecution Witness
An EFCC witness in the ongoing trial of former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello testified that over $760,000 was allegedly paid as advance school fees for his children, deepening the financial misconduct case against him.
Source: PM News
“Nigeria should not be a one-party state. The collapse of genuine opposition is a warning sign for democracy.”
— Vanguard Editorial, 12 March 2026ECONOMY
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ENERGY CRISIS
FG Won’t Cap Petrol Prices Despite War-Driven Surge — Edun
Finance Minister Wale Edun confirmed the Federal Government will not intervene to control petrol prices arising from the Middle East war, even as pump prices hit ₦1,200–₦1,400 across cities. ADC called for a temporary price cap. Transport fares surged in Calabar and commuters blamed the Iran war. Iran itself threatened oil could reach $200/barrel.
MARKETS
Transcorp Hotels, BUA Cement Lead NGX Rally — All-Share Index Adds ₦600bn
The Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index surged on Thursday, adding ₦600 billion in market capitalisation, led by gains in Transcorp Hotels and BUA Cement. FCMB also cleared its ₦500bn recapitalisation hurdle as profits surged, though analysts say the stock remains undervalued.
Source: Nairametrics
AVIATION
FCCPC to Sanction 5 Airlines Found Guilty of Price-Fixing
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission announced imminent sanctions against five Nigerian airlines found guilty of price-fixing. Separately, the House of Reps gave FAAN a 2-week deadline to recover ₦18.98bn owed by foreign airlines.
Sources: Hallmark News · National Daily
FINTECH / VC
Tony Elumelu Deploys $100m Seed Capital for African Startups
Tony Elumelu Foundation announced the deployment of $100 million in seed capital to support African entrepreneurs. Nigerian AI researcher Chinasa T. Okolo also joined the World Bank to advance socioeconomic development across the continent.
Sources: Nairametrics · Bella Naija
BANKING
Tinubu Nominates Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor; Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele as Finance Minister of State
Former SEC Director-General Lamido Yuguda has been nominated to serve as CBN Deputy Governor. The Senate also confirmed Taiwo Oyedele — chair of the presidential tax reform committee — as Minister of State for Finance, signalling continuity on fiscal reform.
Sources: PM News · National Daily
📰 Editorial Voices — Economy
BusinessDay
Can Nigeria’s industrial plan deliver real factories?
Leadership
Tax overhaul must fix government waste and build public trust — Ex-NERC Chair
Vanguard
Strengthening Nigeria’s domestic edible oils market
AllTimePost
Another oil boom: opportunity or illusion for Nigeria?
SECURITY
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NORTHEAST
Troops Eliminate 20+ Terrorists in Yobe After Foiling Coordinated Attacks
Nigerian troops foiled multiple coordinated terrorist attacks in Yobe State overnight, eliminating over 20 terrorists in the process. Tinubu met service chiefs at Aso Rock on Thursday amid rising frontline casualties and calls for improved military support for troops.
FCT POLICE
FCT Police Expand Presence With New Outposts in Lugbe
The FCT Police Command announced expansion of security infrastructure, deploying new outposts across Lugbe in response to rising crime and insecurity concerns in the rapidly growing Abuja satellite district.
Source: PM News
ABUJA
FCT Residents Battle Heatwave as Power Supply Collapses
Residents of the FCT are struggling with a brutal heatwave made worse by erratic power supply, with many reporting days without electricity. Temperatures across Abuja are among the highest recorded this March.
Source: PM News
▐ –>HEALTH
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ALERT
11 States Listed as High-Risk for Meningitis — Daily Trust
Health authorities have flagged 11 states as high-risk zones for bacterial meningitis, urging residents to seek vaccination and watch for symptoms including stiff neck and high fever. The alert comes alongside ongoing Lassa fever response in Benue and other states.
Source: PM News
NAFDAC Warns of Fake Avastin Injection Circulating in Nigeria
NAFDAC issued an urgent public warning over counterfeit Avastin (bevacizumab) injections, used for cancer treatment, circulating in Nigerian markets. The agency urged patients and healthcare providers to verify authenticity through official channels before administration.
Source: National Daily
/ COURTS ▐ –>JUSTICE
3 verdicts
VERDICT
Lagos Court Sentences Notorious Fraudster Nwude to Prison for Document Forgery
A Lagos Federal High Court sentenced Emmanuel Nwude — infamous for the $242m fraud against Brazilian bank Banco Noroeste — to prison on document forgery charges, adding to his extensive legal history.
Source: PM News
ARRAIGNED
Abuja Pastor Arraigned for Allegedly Selling Couple’s Embryo Unlawfully
A pastor in Abuja was arraigned before a Federal High Court on charges of unlawfully selling a couple’s embryo — a case that has shocked Nigerians and raised urgent questions about the regulatory oversight of fertility clinics.
Source: National Daily
SUIT
Tonto Dikeh Faces ₦200m Lawsuit Over School Deliverance Video
Nollywood actress and activist Tonto Dikeh has been hit with a ₦200 million lawsuit over a viral video in which she performed a deliverance session at a school — a case that has generated fierce debate online.
Source: Naija News
INTERNATIONAL
Iran War · Day 13
WAR UPDATE
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vows Revenge — “I Lost My Father and Wife, I Must Revenge”
Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed Iran’s new Supreme Leader after Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in Operation Epic Fury, issued a chilling vow of vengeance on Day 13 of the US-Israel-Iran war. Iran also arrested 30 alleged spies and threatened that crude oil could rise to $200/barrel. The US has reportedly spent $11 billion on the war in its first six days.
NIGERIA IMPACT
FG Evacuating Nigerians from Iran; Monitoring Middle East Situation Closely
The Federal Government is actively evacuating Nigerian citizens from Iran via the Armenian border as the war continues. The government said it is monitoring the situation and may adjust foreign and energy policy accordingly. Fuel scarcity and transport fare hikes are already being linked to the war across Nigerian cities.
Sources: PM News · National Daily
SPORT
UCL results + NPFL + Super Eagles
UEFA Champions League · R16
Arsenal
vs Leverkusen
1 – 1
UEFA Champions League · R16
PSG
vs Chelsea
4 – 1
NPFL · Rescheduled
Shooting Stars
vs Rivers United
⏱️ W
UCL SCANDAL
Chelsea to Investigate Lineup Leak After Heavy PSG Loss
Following a devastating 4-1 defeat to PSG in the Champions League Round of 16, Chelsea FC announced an internal investigation into the alleged leak of the team’s starting lineup ahead of the match. Manager Enzo Maresca faced intense pressure as the club’s UCL campaign hangs by a thread.
Source: PM News
BODYBUILDING
Nigerian Andrew Jacked Wins 2026 Arnold Classic — Takes Home $750,000
Nigerian-born bodybuilder Andrew Jacked claimed the prestigious 2026 Arnold Classic title, walking away with a $750,000 prize purse and cementing his status as one of the world’s elite physique athletes. Trending on Nigerian Twitter as a major source of national pride.
Source: Bella Naija
BASKETBALL
D’Tigress Six-Game Winning Streak Ends at FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team D’Tigress suffered their first defeat at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, snapping a six-game winning run. The loss came as a shock but the team remains in strong position to qualify for the World Cup.
Source: PM News
TRENDING 𝕏
Iwobi, Osimhen, Super Eagles Trend in Lagos as National Team Debate Rages
Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen, and the Super Eagles were trending strongly in Lagos on X as fans debated form, selection, and upcoming fixtures. Mikel Obi’s name also resurfaced in conversations comparing Nigerian footballing generations.
Source: X / trends24.in
𝕏 TRENDING ON X — NIGERIA · THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2026
📝 Editorial & Opinion Round-Up — 12 March 2026
Daily Trust
Lassa fever and a failing public health shield
Leadership
Is the UN still relevant in today’s multipolar world?
Blueprint
As IGP Disu hits the ground running — what must change in the police
BusinessDay
Nigeria’s mortgage reality vs Singapore’s housing model
Vanguard
Middle East war and African economies: the time to plan is now
Daily Trust
INEC and electoral reform under intense scrutiny ahead of 2027
