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The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has kicked against the planned probe of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho by the Code of Conduct Bureau CCB on alleged non disclosure of some bank accounts in his assets declaration form. The umbrella body of lawyers in the country particularly condemned the summons issued to the Chief Judge by the Bureau and demanded its immediate withdrawal. In a letter dated March 2, 2026, addressed to the CCB Chairman, the NBA emphasized that Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution grants exclusive authority and powers to the National Judicial Council (NJC) to…

Efforts to strengthen anti-money laundering compliance within Nigeria’s legal profession continue to receive a major boost, as the African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development,  in partnership with the NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CTT (NBAAMLC), convened a one-day Training of Trainers workshop under the FCDO-funded project, “Tackling Illicit Financial Flows through Asset Recovery, Management, and Strengthening ML/CFT/PF Compliance in Nigeria.” The programme brought together about 34 NBA branch representatives at NBA House, Abuja, for intensive capacity building on AML/CFT compliance and the effective use of the STR Portal. It was designed to strengthen Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of…

South African club Kaizer Chiefs have renew interest in Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, DAILY POST reports. Nwabali is currently in search of a new club after leaving another South African outfit, Chippa United last month. According to Afrik-Foot, Kaizer Chiefs are looking to bring in a new goalkeeper following the appendix surgery of their first choice Brandon Petersen. Nwabali was previously linked with the Glamour Boys after his exploits with Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. The 29-year-old is highly regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the South African top-flight. He made…

In a renewed push to stem insecurity and restore stability in troubled border communities, governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State and governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State have assured displaced residents in southern Taraba of strengthened security presence, immediate relief assistance, and sustained government support to facilitate their safe return to their ancestral homes. The pledge was made on Monday during a high level peace meeting held at the Wukari local government council. The engagement was convened to chart lasting solutions to the protracted crisis that has unsettled several communities in the southern axis of Taraba State, DAILY POST reports.…

The United States of America has stated that it does not feel sorry for killing terrorists, saying it is the right thing to do. The U.S. and its ally, Israel, are currently attacking Iran and have managed to eliminate nearly all of the country’s military leadership. On Sunday, President Donald Trump said that the United States has killed all of Iran’s military leaders. In a statement on Monday, the White House said that ‘It is good for America to kill terrorists’. It also said that 49 top Iranian officials so far have been killed in attacks throughout the country. White…

Adamu Atiku Abubakar, the first son of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has resigned his position as the Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State. In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu said his decision followed “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.” “I write to formally tender my resignation from the office of Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamawa State, effective from today, 2nd March, 2026,” the letter read. He described his time in office as a privilege, expressing gratitude to the governor for the opportunity to…

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, says the country’s gross and net foreign reserves significantly improved at the end of 2025, reflecting stronger external sector fundamentals and sustained policy reforms. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, who revealed this at the weekend, said the net foreign exchange reserves, as at the end of December 2025, rose to $34.80 billion. This follows his disclosure at the post-Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, press briefing, last Tuesday, where he revealed that the country’s gross external reserves stood at $50.45 billion as of February 16, 2026. Cardoso stated that the figures emphasised the benefits of increased…

Mass resignation of political appointees has hit the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the resignation of the appointees followed the circular dated February 28, 2026, issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor and made public today (March 2, 2026). Ikhilo directed all political appointees, civil servants and all those serving in the administration who are aspiring to vie for elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign with immediate effect. Among those who have so far formally tendered their letter of resignation are Dr Washington Osifo, Commissioner for…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday stated that Israel and the United States were determined to end Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities. The premier spoke on the third day of the aerial assault when he visited the site of an Iranian missile attack that killed nine people in Beit Shemesh. He said the location was “bombarded by the terrorists in Tehran,” adding that “The tyrants of Tehran target civilians; we target the tyrants of Tehran to protect civilians.” According to Netanyahu, the ongoing Operation Roaring Lion was launched to protect Israel and “protect many others” by thwarting “existential threats.” Recalling…

President Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has faulted the US and Israeli attacks on Iran.Erdogan said this on Monday, at a Ramadan fast-breaking dinner in Ankara, the nation’s capital city, describing the attack as a clear violation of international law. He stated that Turkey shared ‌the pain of the Iranian people amid the widening war which resulted in the killing of their Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei DAILY POST reports that Turkey, a NATO member and neighbor of Iran, had for weeks urged Washington and Tehran to reach an agreement during their rounds of negotiations. It also cautioned that the region…