Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, March 4

Here are the top ten stories from across the country.

1. Gov Fintiri backs rotational presidency, kicks against North contesting in 2027

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has voiced strong support for the principle of rotational presidency ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that it is the South’s turn to lead.Read more

2. Former deputy governor emerges as APC chairman in Oyo

A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Moses Adeyemo, on Tuesday emerged as the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.Read more

3. 2027: Sani, Abbas target 2 million votes for APC in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday tasked the All Progressives Congress (APC) new executives in the state to secure two million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.Read more

4. NCDC warns on growing Lassa fever cases in 18 states

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concern over increasing Lassa fever cases in 18 states across the country.Read more

5. US warns citizens in Nigeria amid escalating Iran hostilities

The United States government has issued a security alert to its citizens in Nigeria, warning them to remain vigilant amid escalating hostilities between the US and Iran.Read more

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6. Army refutes ‘ambush’ claims, details fresh gains against insurgents

The Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI has dismissed claims circulating online that insurgents recently ambushed and killed Nigerian troops, describing the reports as recycled propaganda by remnants of Boko Haram and ISWAP.Read more

7. NCC orders 14-day notice before SIM deactivation

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated telecommunications company to issue a minimum of 14 days’ notice before deactivating inactive SIM cards.Read more

8. VAT collections climb to N2.28tn in Q3 2025, NBS reports 10.66% quarterly growth

Value Added Tax (VAT) collections rose sharply to N2.28 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting a 10.66 per cent increase compared to the N2.06 trillion generated in the second quarter, the National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed.Read more

9. Man issues hilarious threat to Trump, warns US against attacking Nigeria (Video)

A Nigerian man has made what can be best described as a hilarious threat to United States President Donald Trump, warning him against sending soldiers to attack the country as Nigerian mosquitoes would infect his soldiers with malaria, causing them instant death.Read more

10. UAE downs 132 ballistic missiles, 195 drones as Iran attack sparks regional alarm

The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that its air defence systems successfully intercepted the overwhelming majority of ballistic missiles and drones launched toward its territory during a large-scale Iranian assault, warning that the development marks a dangerous escalation in regional tensions.Read more

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