March 16
Nigeria: Enough Is Enough Nigeria Marks 16 Years, Calls for Increased Citizen Engagement Ahead of 2027 Elections
Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria reflected on its 16-year history, spotlighting the impact of its initiatives on communities and governance. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Extols Oyedele's Tax Reform Feats At Inauguration As Minister
The president, who spoke at the swearing-in ceremony of Mr Oyedele in Abuja on Monday, acknowledged his key role in helping Nigeria rewrite its entire tax policy and championing… Read more »
Nigeria: Bomb Explosions Rock Maiduguri
It is not clear yet what caused the explosions, but residents said they suspected bombs planted by Boko Haram insurgents or suicide bombers. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Polytechnic Orders Probe After Students Barred From Lectures Over Dress Code
Management says affected students' dressing appeared "moderate and appropriate" as investigation begins into conduct of dress code committee members. Read more »
Africa: 2026 Oscars - Norway's 'Sentimental Value' Wins Best International Feature As Africa's Wait Continues (Full List)
The Tunisian docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab, which generated strong pre-ceremony buzz, ultimately failed to secure the award for the continent. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arraigns Vessel, 10 Filipinos for Cocaine Trafficking
The NDLEA said the Filipinos and the vessel were arraigned at a port terminal in Lagos in November last year. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Detain Senior Officers for Allegedly Extorting N200,000 From Trader
Cases of police brutality, extortion, extrajudicial killings and other unprofessional activities in Nigeria have continued despite sanctions by police authorities, such as… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Insists On Valid Professional Licences for Infrastructural Projects
The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ben Okoh, disclosed this in Enugu on Thursday during the bid opening session for contractors who responded to the ministry's recent… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue Cleric From Mob in Gombe Community
58-year-old cleric, Abubakar Puma from Akko Local Government Area, had been locked inside a house by a mob Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Governor in Tinubu's Delegation for UK State Visit
The President and the First Lady, along with other members of the presidential entourage, will depart Abuja for the United Kingdom on Tuesday, marking the kickoff of the state… Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Holds Inter-Denominational Service Ahead of Soludo's Inauguration
Mr Soludo's inauguration for his second tenure is scheduled for 17 March. Read more »
Nigeria: FIBA World Cup Qualifiers - Nigeria's d'Tigress Lose Narrowly to France
The Nigerian team continued to push in the final quarter, edging the period 20-21, but France managed the closing stages effectively to secure the seven-point victory Read more »
Nigeria/Congo-Kinshasa: World Cup Qualifiers - FIFA Sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo
The Nigeria-DR Congo match has remained a focal point of discussion following the controversial end to Super Eagles' World Cup qualification hopes. Read more »
March 15
Nigeria: 2027 - Tinubu Directs His Campaign Group to Donate Rice to Nigerians for Ramadan, Lent
Mr Uzodinma said the group's members will coordinate the rice distribution across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Denies 'British Lithium Project' Seizure, Alleges Smear Campaign Ahead of Tinubu's UK Visit
The Nigerian government has dismissed allegations that it seized a British-developed lithium project and handed it to Chinese operators, describing the claim as false and part of a… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Destroys Illegal Refinery in Rivers, Intercepts Stolen Petroleum Products in Calabar - Official
The Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Army Rescues Five Kidnapped Persons, Seizes Weapons in Benue - Official
"The victims were released when it was apparent troops had closed in on the kidnappers, leaving no room for them to manoeuvre." Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 20 Security Officials in Plateau Ambush - Group
The group said some attackers were reportedly killed, and the bandits later invaded the Kyaram community. Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Ministry Advocates Timely Payment of Military Retirees' Pension
He highlighted that many retirees rely on their entitlements for livelihood and well-being. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Govt Condemns Kanam Ambush, Pays Tribute to Fallen Security Officials
The Plateau State Government paid tribute to the fallen officials, describing them as heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice while confronting the bandits. Read more »
March 13
Nigeria: Disco Begs Customers, Says Poor Power Supply Not Its Fault
He said that electricity distribution companies operated only at the final stage of the electricity value chain. Read more »
Nigeria: Flashback - Revisiting 'The Prostitute', Nollywood's Controversial Film, 25 Years After
This film shocked Nigerians and pushed Nollywood's storytelling into a bold new territory. Read more »
Nigeria: How Fuel Subsidy Removal Worsened Nigerian Poverty Levels - Report
Nigeria's recent policy reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, have worsened poverty, highlighting the need for stronger social protection programmes to support vulnerable… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - What We Told Tinubu - Service Chiefs
"The meeting was for the services to brief Mr President on the current situation on ground." Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 Budget - Senate Targets 31 March for Passage, Adjourns for Sallah
Senate President Godswill Akpabio said committee work would continue during the break, particularly ongoing budget defence sessions. Read more »
