Good morning! Here is today’s digest of top stories from across Nigerian newspapers for Sunday, March 1, 2026.
1. Tinubu Reappoints Audi as NSCDC Commandant-General for Five More Years
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a new five-year term. The reappointment, announced by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, took effect from Friday, February 27.
2. President Tinubu Holds Meeting with Ex-Defence Minister T.Y. Danjuma
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday received former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (retd.), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Presidency disclosed the meeting in a brief statement accompanied by photographs .
3. Nigerian Travellers Stranded as Airlines Cancel Flights Amid Iran-Israel War
Nigerians attempting to travel to or from Qatar, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Kuwait, and the UAE have been stranded following the ongoing war between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Major carriers, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, have announced mass flight cancellations, disrupting travel plans .
4. Senate Targets End of 2026 for State Police Amendment
The Senate has stated that it will complete the amendment of the 1999 Constitution to allow for the creation of state police before the end of 2026. Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu confirmed that work on the constitutional review would resume immediately when plenary reconvenes next week .
5. Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Umahi Orders Contractor Back to Site
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the contractor handling the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to immediately return to site to ensure timely delivery of the project. This directive was issued during an inspection tour to assess progress and address challenges affecting the construction pace .
6. Seven Buried in Plateau After Fresh Gunmen Attack
Residents and community leaders in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday buried seven people killed in a recent attack by gunmen in the community. The burial in Miango comes barely a week after nine other victims of a terror attack were laid to rest in a neighboring LGA .
7. Trump Claims Iranian Supreme Leader Killed in Airstrikes
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in airstrikes, although there has been no official confirmation from Tehran. “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead,” Trump posted on his Truth Social network .
8. Senate Dismisses Opposition Calls for Fresh Electoral Act Amendment
The Senate has dismissed calls by opposition leaders seeking another amendment to the 2026 Electoral Act, insisting that any proposed changes must follow laid-down legislative procedures. This follows a press conference in Abuja where opposition parties urged lawmakers to review aspects of the newly signed law .
9. PDP Begins Digital Membership Registration Nationwide
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially commenced its digital membership registration exercise across the country. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, announced the development in a statement on Saturday .
10. Terrorists Kill One, Abduct 11 in Fresh Kaduna Attack
Terrorists have attacked the Inkirmi Iri community in Idon Ward of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, killing one person, injuring four others, and abducting 11 residents. The attack occurred late Friday night when assailants stormed the community and opened fire .
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