March 19
Nigeria: Army Conducts Shooting Exercise, Urges Kaduna Residents Not to Panic
1 Division Nigerian Army is conducting its First Bi-Annual Range Classification Exercise for 2026 from March 23 to March 27 at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base Shooting Range,… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Moves to Establish UK Coventry University Campus in Nigeria
The proposal, announced Wednesday in a statement by the Federal Ministry of Education, is driven through a Transnational Education (TNE) partnership with the United Kingdom (UK)… Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - How Suspected Coupists Allegedly Plotted to Capture Aso Rock, Eliminate Tinubu, Others
Investigators paint a picture of a disturbing coup plot that, if executed, could have plunged Nigeria into political and security turmoil. Read more »
Nigeria: Onuachu's Goal Streak Ends, but Trabzonspor March On in European Push
For Onuachu, the streak may have ended, but the mission remains unchanged: lead the line, chase history, and carry Trabzonspor into Europe Read more »
March 18
Nigeria: Special Report - Under IGP Egbetokun, Nigerian Police Became Tool for Hounding Journalists
Appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 19 June 2023, Mr Egbetokun's roughly 32 months in office were marked by a severe clampdown on the media in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Returns N3.9bn Stolen Funds to NNPC
Receiving the funds on behalf of NNPC Ltd, Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mumuni Dagazau, praised the EFCC for its role in the recovery. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians to Counterfeit Breast Cancer Drug Phesgo in Nigeria
The company further revealed that batch number B2346B16 has been linked to at least four confirmed counterfeit cases across multiple countries, including Nigeria, Turkey and the… Read more »
Nigeria: 18 Killed in Katsina Vigilante-Bandit Clash - Official
The commissioner said bandits launched a reprisal attack after a vigilante group engaged repentant bandits in a gunfight, resulting in the death of three persons Read more »
Africa: Senegal Rejects CAF Verdict, Heads to Court
In an official press release issued on 17 March, 2026, the Senegalese federation acknowledged receipt of CAF's ruling in case DC23316 but strongly condemned the outcome, describing… Read more »
Nigeria: Three-Day Dust Haze Forecast for Nigeria
The agency envisaged localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000 metres over parts of Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa states. Read more »
Africa: CAF Strips Senegal of Afcon 2025 Title, Awards It to Morocco
In a statement released on Tuesday, CAF confirmed that the decision was taken in line with its regulations, overturning the earlier outcome of the controversial final played in… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Convicts 10 Filipino Sailors, Vessel of Cocaine Trafficking in Lagos
The NDLEA arraigned the 10 Filipinos and their vessel before the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday on charges of trafficking 20 kilogrammes of cocaine. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Gets Ceremonial Welcome At Windsor Castle On UK Visit
In a post on X, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that Prince William and Princess Catherine welcomed the President and… Read more »
Africa: Middle East Crisis - What It Means for Oil-Rich but Refining-Poor African Economies, By Adewale Sanyaolu
The lesson from every Middle East crisis is clear: global energy shocks will continue to occur, and their effects will continue to reverberate across the world. For Africa's… Read more »
Nigeria: Culture Advocate Calls for Increased Investment in Nigerian Art Sector
In an open letter on Tuesday, Mr Onobrakpeya called on Mr Tinubu's government to allocate a fixed percentage of public infrastructure budgets for art. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Governor Sacks Six Appointees, Suspends One
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Samuel Jatau, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos. Read more »
Nigeria: Explosions - IGP Visits Maiduguri, Survivors
The visit occurred hours after President Bola Tinubu ordered service chiefs to move to Borno State. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Tuesday visited victims of… Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Queen Faces Eviction Over Peller's Unauthorised Palace Access
PREMIUM TIMES learnt that Peller visited the Oba of Benin palace on 6 March as part of his nationwide tour. Read more »
Nigeria: Papa Ajasco - 'Any Claim of Financial Abandonment Is False' - - Wale Adenuga
The veteran filmmaker clarified issues surrounding the welfare of Abiodun Ayoyinka, aka Papa Ajasco, detailing past support, brand restrictions, and working arrangements within the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Is First Amongst Equals in Land Administration - - Deputy Gov
The Deputy Governor of the state, Hadiza Balarabe, disclosed this when representatives of Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development as well as those from the World Bank… Read more »
Nigeria: Sallah - Zamfara Govt Holds Security Meeting, Pledges Adequate Safety Measures
The Secretary to the Zamfara State Government (SSG), Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada who represented Governor Dauda Lawal, chaired the meeting on Tuesday in Gusau, the state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Tightened Around Oba of Benin's Palace
"Considering the prevailing security challenges, the Benin Traditional Council has deemed it necessary to regulate access to the Palace." Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai's Detention Legal, Based On Court Order - - ICPC
The ICPC explained that an earlier attempt by Mr El-Rufai's legal team to set aside the remand order issued on 19 February was dismissed on 9 March. Read more »
Nigeria: Okpekpe 10km Road Race Set for Return On 23 May
The Okpekpe race has established itself as a landmark event in Nigerian athletics Read more »
March 17
Nigeria: Tinubu Directs Service Chiefs to Move to Maiduguri After Coordinated Attacks
In a State House statement on Tuesday, the president expressed deep sorrow over the attacks, mourning those killed and sympathising with the injured. Read more »
