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APC Convention: FG Orders Workers to Work from Home

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  The Federal Government has directed civil servants working within the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to work from home on Friday, March 27, 2026, ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress. The directive was contained in a circular issued and signed by Abdul Garba, Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, for the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. According to the circular, all access roads leading to and around the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phases I, II and III, will be closed from Friday, March 27, to Saturday, March 28, 2026. “All Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, Agencies and Offices located within the Federal Secretariat, Phases I, II & III are hereby informed of the closure of all access roads leading to and around the said Federal Secretariat Complex, from Friday, 27th to Saturday, 28th March, 2026,” the statement read. The government explained that the measure was necessitated by the use of Eagle Square for the APC national convention. “This is due to the use of Eagle Square for the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Party on the said dates,” the circular stated. It further directed that workers in affected offices should stay off-site on the specified day. “Accordingly, all personnel whose offices are located within Phases I, II and III of the Federal Secretariat Complex as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, are to work from home on Friday, 27th March, 2026,” it added. The government also tasked heads of ministries, departments and agencies to ensure strict compliance with the directive. “All concerned Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Agencies are kindly requested to bring the content of this Circular to the attention of their staff, and ensure strict compliance,” the circular stated. The directive comes as the APC prepares to hold its national convention at Eagle Square, Abuja, a major political gathering expected to attract party leaders, delegates, and supporters from across the country. The convention, which will be held on Friday, is a key event where party officials are expected to deliberate on internal matters and set the tone for future political activities, including preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.  

Man Kills Mother in Ebonyi

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  A 30-year-old man, Oforbuike Damian, has been arraigned before a Magistrate’s court in Abakaliki for stabbing his aged mother to death. The defendant was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on murder. The Police Prosecutor, David Njoku, and Senior State Council told the court that the suspect committed the offences on March 19, 2026, at Ohatekwe village, Ukawu community in the Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Njoku said the defendant caused the death of his mother, Mrs Onyema Damian, by stabbing her with a knife in the back. He noted that the offence was punishable under Section 319 of the Criminal Code, Cap 33 Vol. 1, Laws of Ebonyi State, 2009. The defendant, who had no legal representation, told the court that he killed his mother for refusing to bathe him. “I don’t know what really happened, but I can remember that I killed her over her refusal to bathe me,” he told the court. The Chief Magistrate, Chinedu Agama, ordered that the defendant be remanded in a correctional centre, as the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter. Agama ordered that the case file and exhibits be forwarded to the Department of Public Prosecution for advice and further adjudication. He, therefore, adjourned the matter to April 9, 2026.

Nigerians to see Better Electricity Supply Within Two Weeks – Adelabu’s Aide

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  The Chief Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Olowoniyi, says Nigerians should begin to see gradual improvement in electricity supply as maintenance work on a major gas pipeline nears completion, with full restoration expected within two weeks. Olowoniyi stated this on Thursday while appearing on Arise TV, days after the minister, Adebayo Adelabu, issued a public apology over the persistent power outages that have deepened hardship across homes, businesses, schools and industries in recent weeks. Defending the minister’s apology, Olowoniyi said it reflected strong leadership rather than an admission of personal culpability. “I think, first of all, I’d like to start with the apology from the Honourable Minister, which we believe is all about taking leadership in the sector. “Not necessarily directly his fault for the challenges that we have, but as the Minister of Power, he just took—it was the right leadership step to say, okay, I take ownership of this issue, and I’m going to prefer a solution that would ensure power supply comes back in the shortest available time,” Olowoniyi said. He explained that the current crisis was largely driven by disruptions to a key gas pipeline that supplies fuel to power plants, noting that about 75 per cent of Nigeria’s electricity generation is gas-dependent. “One of the major gas pipelines in Nigeria was undergoing maintenance, and gradually that process is being completed. We’re sure that within the next two weeks, full gas pressure will be back on the gas pipelines, and the power plants will be able to get enough gas at least to go back to their level of generation that they had in the last two to three months,” he said. Olowoniyi expressed confidence that the recovery process had already begun, saying improvements would be gradual but steady. “I would already say that from yesterday, we would have gradually started to see some improvement as the pressure on the pipeline gradually starts to build up, and we will see continuous improvement over the next couple of weeks,” he said. The development follows Adelabu’s public apology on Tuesday in Abuja, where he told Nigerians that the outages were caused by factors beyond the government’s immediate control but gave a firm two-week timeline for recovery. “I can tell you, with the committee that we have set up, and commitments from gas suppliers, and the timeline for repair of the gas pipelines, two weeks from now, we should start seeing improvements in supply. Two weeks,” Adelabu had said. The minister also reiterated the Federal Government’s target of ramping up electricity generation to 6,000 megawatts before the end of 2026, describing the current disruption as a temporary setback. Nigeria’s power sector has long grappled with a combination of inadequate gas supply, ageing infrastructure, transmission bottlenecks and persistent liquidity challenges across the value chain.

Gunmen Ambush Military, Police in Kebbi, Kill Several

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  Several military and police officers, along with civilians, were killed in a deadly ambush by gunmen in the Giro Masa community, Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, on Tuesday night. The exact number of casualties among security personnel remains unclear, though two community members were confirmed dead, according to local sources, Channels reports. Eyewitnesses said the attackers had been operating within the community and nearby areas before being tracked to a construction company yard. Acting on a tip from residents, soldiers were dispatched to the site but were ambushed en route. During the attack, the assailants reportedly set two military gun trucks on fire. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, described the incident as chaotic and deadly. “The gunmen came into our village and were heading towards the construction company yard. We alerted security personnel, but they were ambushed,” the source said. Another local noted the confusion and fear among residents. “It was terrifying. People were running in all directions as the gunmen fired at the soldiers and set the trucks ablaze,” the resident added. As of press time, there had been no official statement from security authorities regarding the incident. As of press time, no official statement had been released by security authorities regarding the incident. Shanga Local Government Area, like other parts of Kebbi State, has in recent years witnessed sporadic attacks by armed groups, targeting both security forces and civilians. Such incidents often involve ambushes along highways and in rural communities, with assailants typically fleeing to forested or hard-to-reach areas. Security agencies have frequently conducted joint operations to curb these attacks, but challenges in terrain, intelligence, and mobility have hampered complete containment.  

BREAKING: Truck Loses Control in Ibadan, Multiple Casualties Feared

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  A truck has reportedly lost control along the Beere–Oja Oba axis in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday ploughing into bystanders and several vehicles. There are growing fears of multiple casualties. Residents at the scene are frantically calling for emergency responders, as videos and eyewitness accounts suggest significant chaos in the area. Details are still unfolding. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement.

BREAKING: EFCC Move to take Over Malami’s Abuja House

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  Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday moved to take over the Maitama residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Abuja. EFCC operatives, reportedly led by Folarin Dare, arrived in about five buses and, dressed in their red and black jackets, heavily armed, barricaded the road leading to Malami’s residence. Efforts to access the property, located at No. 2 Koranakh Close, off Amazon Street in Maitama, Abuja, were unsuccessful as the operatives sealed off the area. The development is believed to be connected to an ongoing investigation into alleged financial improprieties. Details shortly…

23-Year-Old US-Based Nigerian Graduate Killed by Fleeing Driver

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  A 23-year-old Nigerian graduate based in the United States, Oluwalayomi “Layo” Fadero, has been killed after a wrong-way driver fleeing from police crashed into her vehicle in Nashville, Tennessee. According to WSMV Nashville on Tuesday, the incident occurred last Friday when the suspect, identified as Ray Eugene Padgett, allegedly drove into oncoming traffic while attempting to evade arrest. Fadero, a recent graduate of Fisk University, was reportedly heading into her neighbourhood along Murfreesboro Pike when the suspect’s vehicle struck her car on the driver’s side, killing her on the spot. Metro Nashville Police confirmed the crash followed a series of incidents earlier in the day, beginning with the theft of a Ford F-250 truck from a car lot in North Nashville. Investigators said the suspect rammed the vehicle owner’s car while fleeing the scene before later crashing into an unmarked police SUV, triggering a pursuit that lasted about five minutes and reached speeds of approximately 80 miles per hour. “At about 2:30 p.m., the suspect drove into oncoming traffic and struck the victim’s vehicle,” police authorities were quoted as saying. The impact reportedly forced Fadero’s car about 100 yards into a ditch, with emergency responders confirming her dead at the scene. Authorities described her as an uninvolved motorist who had no connection to the chase. Padgett, 52, was later arrested and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries before being taken into custody. Police said he is facing multiple felony charges, including criminally negligent homicide, vehicular homicide by recklessness, attempted criminal homicide, and reckless endangerment. Authorities also disclosed that the suspect was on parole at the time of the incident and had at least 20 prior convictions across five counties in Tennessee. Fadero was said to have recently completed her degree and was pursuing an accelerated nursing programme at another institution before her death. “She was one of the most compassionate and kindest of people that you would’ve ever met,” her former professor, Janet Walsh, said. Another alumna, Jessica Williams, described her death as “heartbreaking,” noting that she was killed close to her residence. A makeshift memorial has since been created at the crash site, while counselling support has been made available to students and members of the university community. Meanwhile, a fundraiser organised by supporters has raised over $13,000 to assist with funeral expenses, as family and friends continue to mourn her sudden death. Police said investigations into the crash and the events leading up to it are ongoing.

Zenith Bank Appoints Okwudili as Executive Director

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  Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Kennedy Okwudili as an Executive Director of the bank, effective May 1, 2026. The bank made this known in a corporate disclosure through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd on Tuesday. It noted that the appointment aligned with its tradition and succession strategy of grooming leaders from within its system. The bank said the development would further strengthen its executive management team. Mr. Okwudili holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting from the University of Maiduguri, obtained in 1998 with a Second Class Upper Division. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from Ahmadu Bello University in 2008 and a Master of Science in Accounting from Veritas University, Abuja, in 2021. According to the bank, Okwudili has over 25 years of banking experience spanning credit, marketing, treasury, compliance, and operations. Okwudili is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. He is also an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. NAN

Zamfara Speaker, 12 PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC

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  The Speaker of the Zamfara House of Assembly, Bilyaminu Moriki, alongside 12 state assembly members, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. The speaker announced the lawmakers’ defection during plenary in Gusau on Monday after presenting letters of resignation to the House. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the lawmakers’ defection followed the defection of Governor Dauda Lawal from the PDP to the APC. NAN also reports that the National Secretariat of the APC has scheduled Tuesday, March 24, to officially receive the governor into the party. The governor’s reception into the party will be performed by Vice President Kashim Shettima and the national leadership of the APC, alongside former governors of the state. The defecting lawmakers are expected to be formally received into the APC alongside Gov. Lawal on Tuesday. XThe governor’s reception into the party will be performed by Vice President Kashim Shettima and the national leadership of the APC, alongside former governors of the state. The defecting lawmakers are expected to be formally received into the APC alongside Gov. Lawal on Tuesday. Among the defectors are the Deputy Speaker of the House, Adamu Aliyu (Gummi II Constituency); the Majority Leader, Bello Mazawaje (Tsafe East Constituency); and the Chief Whip, Rilwanu Nagambo (Anka Constituency), among others. Moriki said the lawmakers’ unanimous decision was informed by their desire to join the governor. “It became necessary for all of us to support Governor Dauda Lawal to bring more development to the state. “We received full support from our constituencies before taking the decision to leave the PDP for the APC. “Our decision is aimed at encouraging smooth collaboration between the state and the federal governments,” he said. NAN reports that with this development, the APC now controls the Zamfara House of Assembly, with all 24 members. (NAN)  

Soludo Appoints Key Officials, Special Advisers

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  The Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has approved a fresh appointment of key officials to serve in various capacities within the state government. These appointments, including principal secretaries and special advisers, among others, were announced in a press statement released by Soludo’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Monday. The appointees include the Head of Service, Mrs Ngozi Iwouno; Principal Secretary to the Governor, Joachim Anetoh; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr Ben Nwankwo; State Chief of Protocol, Prof. Frank-Collins Okafor. Others are Attorney-General of the State, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN; Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime; Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr Vincent Okechi; and Deputy State Chief of Protocol, Ms Ngozi Okoye. Others are Special Adviser, Medicals and Pharmaceuticals, Dr Godwin Nnadozie; Special Adviser, Innovation and Business Incubation & CEO, Solution Innovation District, Ms Chinwe Okoli; Special Adviser, Special Projects and Director, Project Evaluation and Monitoring, Prof. Ebuka Nwankwo; and Special Adviser, Community Security, Ken Emeakayi. PUNCH Online earlier reported that Soludo approved the appointment of Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government of Anambra State. Nnake, 39-year-old, hails from Nawfia in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state, is a seasoned finance and public sector professional with over 13 years of experience spanning finance, strategy development, and economic planning. She most recently served as the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning in Anambra State and as Chairman of Solution Fun City Limited

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