PUNCH
US practically has nothing left to target in Iran, says Trump
Italian PM condemns massacre of schoolgirls in Iran
2027: Wike’s PDP faction seeks stability, ends internal party disputes
Monopoly fears rise as Dangote controls N14.4tn petrol market
Chimamanda son’s death: NMA slams FG over MDCN reconstitution delay
Shi’ites deny plot against US targets, fix Friday for Abuja march
Reps push Benin–Lagos rail, pedestrian bridges on Sagamu expressway
Terror attacks: UN mulls specialised counter-IED unit for Nigeria
Defence minister orders operational overhaul after base attacks
8 MT5 Features That Most Traders Have Never Touched but Could Completely Change Their Results
Ondo bans motorcycle operations in 18 LGAs
Electoral Act: Reps propose N10m fine, jail for dual party membership
Lagos, NGO train health educators in improved maternal care
BUK probes student over online misconduct allegations
BRT staff harassed me for exposing bus shortage, says Lagos TikToker
FG nullifies appointments of Benue college provost, registrar, bursar
Dangote now supplies 92% of petrol as FG pauses imports
PDP factions get nod to settle convention dispute out of court
Truck somersaults on Otedola Bridge, causing traffic gridlock
Irans new supreme leader injured but safe, says presidents son
Terrorists suffer heavier losses, troops intensifying operations Defence Minister
Tinubus UK visit confirms Nigerias growing global influence Group
Nigeria benefits from Dangote Refinery as global crude prices surge PETROAN
NBA president seeks stronger legal ties between Nigeria, Liberia
35-year-old rapper Shah set to become Nepals youngest PM
Lagos begins first online pre-marital course for pastors, imams, counsellors
FG signs deal to host 2027 Intra-African trade fair in Lagos
UK govt bans pro-Palestinian march over alleged Iran support
Dubai airport struck, ships hit as Iran escalates attacks
Profit-taking drags NGX lower, market cap sheds N725bn
FG unveils initiative to connect schools nationwide to internet
Kidnapping: Oyo CP queries DPO, detains Inspector over unprofessional conduct
BOI, Plateau sign N4bn deal to fund small businesses
Ex-APC spokesman urges US to suspend intelligence sharing with Nigeria over Gumis remarks
FG approves employment of 50 doctors, 100 nurses across correctional centres
Jigawa raises ward heads allowance from N3,000 to N10,000
Trump says Iran can compete in World Cup Infantino
Iran strikes Israel, Gulf nations as oil prices fluctuate
UNILAG faults ASUU strike, insists exams will hold
Kano gov sacks head of service
UNESCO hails Ottis education reforms, pledges support
Israeli strike hits building in central Beirut
THISDAY
Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance
El-Rufai Remains in ICPCs Custody Till March 19
Bandits Kill 14, Injure Dozens in Fresh Katsina Attacks
Agora Policy Rallies Critical Stakeholders to Discuss Impact of Tinubus Macroeconomic Reforms
After N2.4bn Fraud Plea Bargain with FG, Ex-minister Oduah Set for Senate
Fuel Price Hike: Osogbo Mini-bus Drivers Protest, Demand Fare Increase
Tech Initiative Bridges Gender Gap, Trains 200 Girls in Coding, Software Devt
FG, ICRC Collaborate to Raise Awareness on Gunshot Victims Rights
LASEPA GM Urges Muslims, Christians to Pray for Global Peace During Fasting
Stakeholders Seek Stronger Youth Engagement to Promote Peace, Religious Freedom in Plateau
Osun Farmers Allege Land Grabbing, Seek Govts Intervention
Kidnappers Demand N100m Ransom for Abducted Ondo Council Secretary
Demolition: FCT High Court Adjourns FHA, Developers Case to May 6
Group Rejects Alleged 210tn Gap in NNPCL Accounts, Urges Senate to Reconcile Figures
Egbetokuns Police Reforms Attracted Negative Media Coverage, Says Retired CP
Despite inflation Moderation, FX Stability, 20 Companies Report N19.81trn OPEX
Private Sector Credit Down 2.8% YoY to N75.24trn as Lending Weakens
GUARDIAN
Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup despite Trump’s safety assurance
LASEPA seals establishments over environmental infractions
Senate confirms Oyedele’s appointment as minister
Wike rejects new caretaker committee, Insists on convention
Presence of African Fighters in Ukraine War Challenges Russian Narrative
Experts introduce digital platform to strengthen peacebuilding
Court reaffirms order halting criminal action against bank executives
ICPC secures court order to detain el-Rufai for another 14 Days
CP orders probe as Jobele protest paralyses Ibadan–Oyo highway
Wike rejects new caretaker committee, Insists on convention
NERC orders registration of private grid substations
PDP crisis deepens as Turaki heads to S’Court, ADC woos Makinde, Mohammed
VANGUARD
Mistake caused US missile strike on Iranian school – Report
Iran adviser to Khamenei calls Trump ‘Satan himself’, vows to destroy Israel
Court sentences three arrested by DSS to 10yrs in prison for arms trafficking
Drone strike near Dubai airport leaves 2 Ghanaians injured
Pro-Wike PDP fixes presidential primaries for May 23
Lebanon says war toll rises to 634 dead
Tinubu appoints Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor
NDLEA operatives arrest 56 suspects in Kano drug joints raids
ADC calls on FG to cap petrol prices amid rising hardship
HIV Prevention: Nigeria receives new long-acting injectable drug
PDP Crisis: Were in charge, will negotiate from position of strength Wike
PDP Leadership Crisis: Reconciliation yes; APC appendage no Turaki-led NWC
Senate approves 2025 Statutory Budget of N1.7 trillion for NDDC
I deserve a second term, says Gov. Adeleke
Senate upholds ICPCs mandate, rejects motion to suspend project tracking
Reps query sugar import data, NSDC on revenue accountability
Motorists trapped for hours as containers falls on Otedola bridge
South-East leaders back ANIM State, seek national support for constitutional approval
ASUU moves to probe VCs over use of TETFund allocations, FG backs accountability
Lagos begins crackdown on industrial safety violations
Iran military capabilities not reduced to zero, says Macron
NERC gives private substation owners 48 days to register
Tinubus aide engages security agencies to end Benue killings
Companies evacuate Dubai financial district after Iran threats
10 largest Air Forces in the world by fleet size
Wike replicates rainbow coalition in FCT for good governance
NANS sets up committee for 2026 National Convention
Senate confirms Taiwo Oyedele as Minister
Unsafe abortion still killing Nigerian women, Ipas demands legal reform
PDP Crisis: Elders move to reconcile warring factions after Appeal Court advice
Nigeria records over 1000 deaths in road crashes NBS
Motorists allege low-quality fuel in circulation
Court adjourns El-Rufais N1bn suit against ICPC, others until March 25
Fubara swears in five commissioners, silent on four others
Senate approves Second Reading of FCT N2.2trn 2026 Appropriation Bill
Senate mourns soldiers killed in Kukawa attack in Borno
Senate urges military to strengthen counter-insurgency operations after deadly Borno attacks
Igbo Elders say restructuring is about justice, balance, not division
Cross River Assembly calls for ban on illegal logging at Monolith Heritage sites
Iran wont play at the World Cup Sports Minister
Lagos Assembly recommends relocation of Makoko residents to Epe
FG unveils 82 Nigerian-authored textbooks to boost tertiary education
Okorie warns APC should be concerned about rising defections
Three more Senators dump PDP for APC
Bandits kill three, injure 11 in Katsina Police
Insults, pressure pushed women into BBL Nkechi Blessing
Afrobeats dominated by Lagos, Yoruba culture Omah Lay
Reps amend Electoral Act, propose N10m fine for dual party membership
Outrage as armed men abduct, kill Benue traditional ruler
LEADERSHIP
Iran Confirms Non‑participation In World Cup After US Airstrikes
Trump Affirms Iran Can Participate In 2026 World Cup
Nigerians In Iran Escorted To Armenia Border For Safe Exit – NIDCOM
1,374 Die In Road Crashes In Q4 2025 – NBS
Tinubu Names Lamido Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor
Mikel Obi labels Arsenal’s Set-Piece Dominance A “Cheat Code”
FG Arraigns Abuja Doctor, Abebe Over IVF Fraud, Embryo Sale
Nigerian Among Dozens Affected As Iranian Missiles Target UAE
13m Nigerians Living With Asthma’
Electoral Act Amended: Reps Prescribe N10m Fine, Jail For Dual Membership
Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele As Minister
FCMB Recapitalisation Strengthens Bank for Next Growth Phase – Balogun
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Safe Despite Injury Reports—President’s Son
Ondo APC Conducts Fresh Congress, Swears In New Executives
Nigeria Records 2,731 Road Crashes In Q4 2025 — NBS
UNILAG ASUU Strike Begins, Management Stands Firm On Exams
NMDPRA Suspends Petrol Imports As Dangote Refinery Boosts Supply
Concerns Trail FG Move To Concession Trade Ministry Weights Unit
African Democratic Congress Ward Suspends Senator Ireti Kingibe
Iran Pulls Out 2026 FIFA World Cup Amid Escalating Conflict
Iran Claims Attack On 2 Ships In Strait Of Hormuz
BBNaija All Stars Winner Gets A Facelift Session, Says I Want To Look Younger, Lifted, And Rejuvenated
Rotimi Salami Breaks Silence On Bestfriend, Allwell Ademola’s Passing
Peoples Media Appoints Ahmed MD, Ode, Ibrahim Editors
Borno Attack: Senate Commends Troops, Demands Stronger Offensive Against Insurgents
NATION
FCT council poll: President happy with outcome Wike
Senate backs ICPC on project monitoring, raises fresh alarm over Boko Haram attacks
Court sentences three arrested by DSS to 10 years in prison for arms trafficking
IGP asks court to dismiss El-Rufais N1b rights enforcement suit
Commissioners went through most rigorous screening, says Fubara
LPDC dismisses complaint against Deputy Speaker Kalu
Council chair drives clean-up exercise in Egbe-Idimu
Tinubu nominates Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor
Jigawa LG boss distributes Tinubus Ramadan food packages to residents
Yoruba will not cede lands to bandits, says Oba Olu Falae
Fed Govt urges aviation unions to shun strikes
National convention: APC begins sale of nomination forms for zonal, NWC positions Thursday
Reps seek joint security operations to dismantle criminal camps on EkitiKogiKwara border
2027: APC chieftain Oluwatosin declares Reps ambition for Boluwaduro/Ifedayo/Ila Federal Constituency
Balancing Faith and Wellbeing: Why quality sleep matters during fasting seasons
08 City Garden Estate unveiling marks new era in Rivers
FCMB completes 500bn recapitalisation, retains international banking licence
Lagos 2027: Ajose declares governorship ambition
NEPC, ITC to empower 146 women-led businesses with $5,000$30,000 grants
Rotimi Salami speaks on Allwell Ademolas death, says It was her time
BOI, Plateau partner on 4bn fund for MSMEs
Defence Minister: Terrorists suffer heavy losses in Borno attacks
Police arrest 5,895 suspects, rescue 168 kidnap victims in Enugu
Your political future is guaranteed, Northwest APC tells Zamfara governor
Don Jazzy reveals preferences for ideal partner
Reps call for construction of BeninLagos Railway corridor to boost trade, improve security
U.S, Israel, Iran War: Northern group demands immediate crude supply to local refineries
DAILY TRUST
Soldiers gun down terrorists, recapture Borno military base
Senate mourns troops killed in Borno
Iran will boycott 2026 FIFA World Cup, says Sports Minister
Nigerians growing poorer under you, ex-CAN Chairman tells Tinubu
Fubara Swears in 5 Commissioners
JUST IN: Reps prescribe 2-year jail term, 10m fine for dual party membership
Norway jails Nigerian player for sexual assault
PDP shrinks to 14 senators as APC gains 3 more lawmakers
Nigerian injured as Iran fires fresh missiles into UAE
Lagos: Trade Fair Complex shut as traders resist State, LG takeover
Ndume: National Assembly existence makes no difference
BUK probes student who allegedly duped Prof Kperogi
Avoid temptation, UNIMAID VC tells students
Lagos: Passengers injured as commercial bus catches fire
Defence Minister summons Service Chiefs over rising attacks
Center raises alarm over FCE Odugbo appointments
NSCDC personnel shot dead after accidental discharge killed 1 in Rivers
Suspected female drug dealer arrested in Delta
Scrap dealer arrested with 267 meters of cable in Jigawa
Why I upgraded Kwali traditional stool Wike
Bad roads cut off farmers, students in FCT communities
Food security: FG deploys N250bn agric credit, 2.15m fertiliser bags
JUST IN: Tinubu appoints Yuguda as CBN Deputy governor
Demolition: Court adjourns FHA, developers case to May 6
Army expands aviation wing, wants pilots trained in S/Africa
Road crashes claim 1,374 lives in Q4 2025 NBS
AUTHORITY
Court Sentences Three Arrested by DSS to 10 Years in Prison for Arms Trafficking
NO PRIMA FACIE CASE: LPDC Dismisses Complaint Against Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu
NDLEA seizes 6.5 tonnes of illicit drugs in Abuja
Attention seems to be more on 2027 elections, than addressing nagging security challenge- Sultan
2027: ADC unveils platform to defeat APC
HAI hails Tinubus UK royal visit as reflecting Nigerias growing global influence
Wike upgrades nine FCT chieftaincy stools to 1st -class
Build A Child Initiative leads dialogue on youth-driven education reform
Senate advocates establishment of Maternal Health Trust Fund
BUSINESSDAY
Renewed bandit attacks leave 14 dead, many injured in Katsina communities
Borno government to military: Regig your operational tactics to beat Boko Haram/ ISWAP
Senate confirms Oyedele as minister
Naira rebounds to 1,376.19/$ as CBN resumes dollar sales
Troops reclaim Borno’s Ngoshe town from terrorists after days of gun battles
Nigeria’s generator economy shaken by rapid surge in diesel price
Nigeria Eurobonds extend losses as yields climb
Poor power supply worsens pain of higher fuel prices
Iran says to expect $200 oil price as IEA moves to release 400m barrels from reserve
Iran signals 2026 World Cup boycott amid escalating Middle East conflict
WORLD IN BRIEF: Iran war costs US $5.6bn, Airfares rise globally, 140 US troops wounded and other stories
NEW TELEGRAPH
ACourt Judgement: PDP BoT Sets Cttee To Reconcile Party Members
CSO: Tinubu Royal Visit Affirms Soft Power Diplomacy, Nigerias Global Influence
Insecurity: Senate Urges Armed Forces To Intensify Intelligence Gathering
Fubara Swears-In Five Commissioners, Demands Results
Tinubu Nominates Ex-SEC DG, Yuguda As CBN Dep Gov
Tinubu, Abiru, Others Celebrate Adeboye At 60
Senate Confirms Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance
Senate Begins Screening Of Taiwo Oyedele As Minister
PDPs Numerical Strength In Senate Plummets As 3 More Senators Join APC
Oyo Police Arrest Three Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Items
Nigerias Crude Oil Production Slumped By 146,000b/d In February OPEC
IWD: Obi Advocates Greater Investments In Women
NDelta Stakeholders Raise Alarm Over Exclusion from Oil Assets Ownership
Mutfwang Signs N4bn MoU With BOI To Boost MSMEs, Strengthen Livelihood In Plateau
Wema Banks Adeteye Appointed Jury Member For 2026 SABRE Awards Africa
2027 Presidency: Stop Wasting Your Resources, Igbokwe Tells Opposition
Insecurity: Aiyedatiwa Reads Riot Act To Criminals, Meets Fulani Leaders
Sani: PDP Not Driven By Anybody, Standing Aloof
Matawalle Welcomes Gov Lawal To APC, Calls For Unity Against Insecurity
210trn Discrepancies: CNPP, CSOs Demand Judicial Probe Of NNPCL Under Kyari
Oluremi Tinubu To Champion TCI Campaigns
FG, World Bank Vow To Sustain Irrigation, Food Security Projects
BLUEPRINT
2027: Wike-led PDP set for convention, Turakis BoTrallies support, Makinde adamant
Deepening Middle East crisis: FG monitoringimpacts on Nigerians for necessary action Minister
Tinubu: The FCT verdict and inevitability of 2027
140 troops wounded in Operation Epic Fury Pentagon
As IGP Disu hits the ground running
Uncertainty deepens over Iran as U.S., Israeli attacks continue
Americans divided along party lines on U.S- Iran War Polls
Englands Walker retires from international football
Kaduna: KSDPC rolls out new products to boost real estate investment, revenue
