The Kwara State Government has announced the reopening of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, on Monday, March 2, 2026. The decision was conveyed in a statement issued by the institution’s Acting Registrar and signed by the Director of the Information Division, Halimat Garba.

Manchester United will pay ex-manager Ruben Amorim and his coaching staff about £15.9 million in compensation following his dismissal from the club. Amorim and his five assistants were sacked on January 5 after spending just 14 months at the Premier League side.

The Kano State Ministry of Education has announced March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr (Sallah) break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools across the state.

The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, CFS Alabi Muhammed, has urged property owners, particularly operators of short-let apartments, to prioritise electrical safety.

The Ecuadorian government has announced that it will raise tariffs on imports from Colombia from 30 percent to 50 percent starting March 1, escalating a growing trade and security dispute between the two neighbouring Andean nations.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, described President Bola Tinubu as a friend of the media and a strong supporter of press freedom as the Federal Government pledged backing for a major publication initiative by the Nigeria Press Council (NPC).

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has been given a strict 48-hour deadline to respond to issues raised by the House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy, following the absence of the agency’s Managing Director, Engr Abba Aliyu.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail of N200 million each to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, over charges of terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms.

The draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has been completed, producing several high-profile matchups as the most anticipated clash will see Chelsea face Paris Saint-Germain.

In a major political upset, the United Kingdom’s Green Party has won the Gorton and Denton by-election, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party, as analysts stated that the result signals a growing challenge to Britain’s traditional two-party system.

Justice Hussaini Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has withdrawn from presiding over former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s fundamental human rights enforcement suit, citing impending leave.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on authorities to intensify efforts to bring to justice the perpetrators of recent attacks in Adamawa State that left more than 20 people dead, describing the incidents as a sign of worsening insecurity in the country.

The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has upheld the validity of the 2025 elective convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, which produced Dr. Kabiru Turaki as National Chairman.

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has said military training, intelligence and operational support provided by the United States come at no cost, in line with Washington’s global counterterrorism policy.

Resolutions from stakeholders in Kwara South Senatorial District will be sent to president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to guide policy and federal interventions.

Department of State Services operatives have arrested Shafiu Usman, the alleged mastermind of the December 14, 2025 attack on an ECWA Church in Ayetoro, Kogi State. Usman was apprehended in Gombe State

India and Canada have agreed on the terms of reference for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, marking a significant step toward strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries.

The Burkina Faso Football Federation has appointed Amir Abdou as the new head coach of the national team, following the Stallions’ early exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The Federal Government has signed a $1.3 billion Memorandum of Understanding with the Africa Finance Corporation to jointly develop an alumina refinery and related mining projects in Nigeria.

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will cover the cost of extended hotel accommodation for tourists unable to leave Abu Dhabi due to widespread flight disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.