March 31
Nigeria: Govt Uncovers 840,290 Visa Overstayers in Nigeria - Tunji-Ojo
The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigeria currently has about 840,290 visa overstayers in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Defence Minister Orders Shoot-On-Sight, Deploys New Strategies in North-East
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa rtd., on Tuesday ordered troops in the Frontline to shoot on sight at any terrorist without waiting for further orders. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister of Transportation, Alkali, Resigns to Pursue Governorship Ambition
The Minister of Transportation, Said Ahmed Alkali, has resigned his appointment in compliance with a presidential directive mandating political appointees with aspirations for… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Debunks Claim Troops Aided Attackers in Jos North Massacre
Jos - The Joint Task Force (Operation Enduring Peace) has dismissed as false a viral social media claim by a youth leader from Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, that… Read more »
Nigeria: Rovers FC Involved in Road Accident Enroute Lagos for League Fixture
The team bus of Rovers Football Club has been involved in a serious road accident while heading to Lagos for a Nigeria National League fixture against Sporting Lagos FC. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Approval of ₦9trn Increase to 2026 Budget
ABUJA- PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking for adjustments to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, proposing an increase of ₦9 trillion to raise the total budget from… Read more »
Nigeria: Funke, Toyin Once Made Peace - Fans' Accusations Reignited Feud - - Iyabo Ojo
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has addressed the renewed tension between her colleagues Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, following accusations from fans that reignited their… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Windfall - NLC's Insistence On Eating the Seed, Expecting Harvest, Metaphor for Absurdity - Impi
One of Nigeria's foremost policy groups, the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has described demands by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for a potential oil windfall… Read more »
Nigeria: Us, UK, France, Others Approve Nigerian Ambassadors
The Federal Government has announced that several countries, including the United Kingdom, France and the United States, have formally accepted Nigeria's ambassadorial nominees,… Read more »
Nigeria: Ndume Mourns Nine Killed By Iswap Terrorists in Chibok Village
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has extended his sympathies to the families of nine civilians massacred by suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Kautikari… Read more »
Nigeria: Jos Attack - Plateau Govt Reinforces Ban On Motorcycle Operations
As part of measures to forestall further attacks, Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has directed security operatives to ensure strict enforcement of the ban on motorcycle operations… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinapa Project - How Obasanjo, Quantity Surveyor Saved Cross River ₦3bn - - Duke
Former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, has revealed how the intervention of a Quantity Surveyor and former President Olusegun Obasanjo helped the state save ₦3 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: Bomadi LG Boss Declares Crackdown On Ritualists, Orders Vigilante Action
The Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, Rawlings Dagidi Andaye, has issued a stern warning to suspected ritualists and other criminal elements to steer clear… Read more »
Nigeria: Algon Pledges Full Implementation of Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda Across 774 LGAs
ABUJA -- Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria has pledged full implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed… Read more »
Nigeria: What COP-31 Could Mean for Nigeria
Come November 9 to 20, 2026, the world will converge in the historic Turkish city of Antalya for the 31st edition of Committee of Parties, COP-31, conference on climate change… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - CSOs to Drill Candidates Capacity to Lead, Declare War On 2027 Poll Looters
...Says: professional destitute's won't have their way to power Read more »
Nigeria: Give Us Seats in Govt, Disability Community Tells Govt, States
Persons with disabilities, PWDs, have called on federal and state governments to reserve legislative seats for them, stressing that inclusive governance is key to addressing their… Read more »
Africa: Violence Over 'King' Installation - Govt Urges Nigerians in South Africa to Maintain Low Profile
Violence erupted yesterday in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, South Africa, following the purported coronation of a Nigerian national as king, prompting the Nigerian High Commission to… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Lawmaker Warns Over Plateau, Kaduna Killings
United States congressman, Riley Moore, warned yesterday that continued attacks on Christians in Nigeria could strain diplomatic relations with the US, following reports of a… Read more »
Nigeria: Lirs Extends Deadline for Individual Tax Filing to April 14
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns by two weeks, shifting it from March 31 to April 14, 2026. Read more »
March 30
Nigeria: Troops Foil Abduction of 150 By Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have once again demonstrated operational dominance and unwavering commitment to the protection of civilians… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Attacks Kill 30 Villagers - Governor
Attackers killed 30 villagers last week in several raids in western Niger, near the Nigerian border, the governor of the Tahoua region said Monday on state radio. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Recognises Wike-Backed PDP Leadership As Factional Crisis Deepens
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has formally recognised the faction of the National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, backed by… Read more »
Nigeria: Pound to Naira Exchange Rate Today, March 30, 2026
The British Pound Sterling opened the trading week with a notable upward trend against the Nigerian Naira, reflecting broader volatility in the global currency markets as investors… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike to Defectors - We've Taken Back PDP
THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike yesterday, declared that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been taken back by loyal members, blasting… Read more »
