10 things to know from Nigerian newspapers, Wednesday, March 4, 2026

10 Things To Know From Nigerian Newspapers. Wednesday, March 4, 2026

1. Tinubu Names Oyedele As Minister
   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Uzoka-Anite. The President forwarded the nomination to the Senate for confirmation. Uzoka-Anite has been reassigned to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning.

2. FG Halts Christian Pilgrimage To Israel
   The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, has suspended pilgrimages to Israel over worsening security concerns in the Middle East, despite successfully airlifting over 4,000 pilgrims during the 2025 exercise.

3. Fintiri Says North Should Not Contest 2027 Presidency
   Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, stated that the presidency should remain in the South until it completes eight years, insisting no Northerner should run in 2027.

4. Fubara Submits Nine Commissioner Nominees
   Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sent nine names to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as commissioners.

5. DSS Arrests Officers Over El-Rufai Airport Incident
   The Department of State Services detained some police and immigration officers linked to the failed arrest of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai at Abuja airport. The agency alleged bribery and misconduct.

6. ADC Accuses INEC Of Favouring APC
   The African Democratic Congress rejected the revised 2027 election timetable, accusing INEC, the National Assembly and the executive of working to benefit the ruling APC and President Tinubu.

7. Super Falcons Defeat Cameroon In Friendly
   Nigeria’s Super Falcons bounced back with a 3-1 victory over Cameroon in Yaounde, leveling their two-match friendly series after an earlier defeat.

8. Galatasaray Denies Owing Osimhen
   Turkish club Galatasaray S.K. dismissed reports of unpaid salaries involving Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, with club president Dursun Özbek insisting all players have been paid.

9. Annie Macaulay Speaks On Motherhood
   Actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia said she identifies as a single woman raising her children, focusing on peace and personal growth rather than societal labels.

10. Carter Efe Calls Out Sidney Talker
    Content creator Carter Efe claimed fellow skit maker Sidney Talker gave him controversial advice, including allegations about singer Portable, which he said affected his personal decisions.