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General News

March 16, 2026

FG defends Tinubu’s UK visit, emphasises strategic Nigeria-UK partnership

The Federal Government has defended President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming state visit to the United Kingdom, dismissing some criticisms of the trip as misinformed or deliberately mischievous. The Minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the remarks while speaking

Sports

March 16, 2026

FIFA fines Nigeria, DR Congo over World Cup play-off infractions

World football governing body FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the DR Congo Football Federation over disciplinary incidents that occurred during their 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off final. The sanctions were announced in FIFA’s latest

Finance

March 16, 2026

NLC Faults Petrol Price Hike, Demands Urgent Federal Government Relief for Nigerians

The Nigeria Labour Congress has described the recent rise in petrol prices across Nigeria as a severe burden on citizens, urging the Federal Government to take immediate steps to cushion the hardship faced by workers and ordinary Nigerians. In a

Insecurity

March 16, 2026

Four Suspected Bandits Arrested Near Akure Airport

Security operatives have arrested four suspected bandits around the premises of Akure Airport following a joint security operation coordinated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. FAAN, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended after security

Politics

March 15, 2026

2027: LG councillors back Tinubu as City Boys Movement holds rally in

Local government councillors from across Nigeria have declared support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, aligning with the City Boys Movement led by Seyi Tinubu. The endorsement was announced during a gathering

Security

March 15, 2026

Edo Police launch probe into school bullying in Benin

The Edo State Police Command has ordered an investigation into a bullying incident involving students at Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin, following the circulation of a viral video on social media. The footage shows two students allegedly attacking a fellow

FG defends Tinubu’s UK visit, emphasises strategic Nigeria-UK partnership

FIFA fines Nigeria, DR Congo over World Cup play-off infractions

NLC Faults Petrol Price Hike, Demands Urgent Federal Government Relief for Nigerians

Four Suspected Bandits Arrested Near Akure Airport

2027: LG councillors back Tinubu as City Boys Movement holds rally in

Edo Police launch probe into school bullying in Benin

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

World Bank approves $1.25bn loan for Nigeria amid

World Cup 2026: Zlatan Ibrahimovic names 5 best

2026 World Cup: Mbappé surpasses Klose, moves ahead

Shettima Tells States to Stop Relying on FG

Ebola: Patient Develops Multi-Organ Failure as FG, States

Osun APC, Adeleke and Tinubu’s Campaign Council: Beyond

Tinubu to Kwankwaso at 70: Political Differences Won’t

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