Top headline on Thursday morning is a blow to Nigerian football after FIFA has officially confirmed DR Congo’s participation in the inter-confederation play-off tournament, dashing the Super Eagles’ hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Political manoeuvring is heating up in Oyo State ahead of 2027, with lobbying intensifying for the ministerial seat expected to be vacated by Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. On security reforms, Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has inaugurated a committee to propose a framework for state police in Nigeria. Barring any last-minute change of plans, Adelabu is expected to resign his appointment in the coming weeks to vie for the Oyo governorship ticket under the All Progressives Congress. The incident has raised fresh concerns about escalating cult clashes around tertiary institutions in the state.

Source: Punch March 05, 2026 06:12 UTC