PUNCH
US says Iran talks continue, will unleash hell if no deal
How EFCC blocked contractor from installing fake transmission lines Olukoyede
BRT lane not for military personnel, LG vehicles Lagos
AFCON dispute: CAS assures Senegal, Morocco of fair hearing
I install air conditioners in cells for suspects FCT CP
Obidients fault Justice Salamis claim, insist Obi wont be distracted
Many feared dead as pit collapses in Kano
AGF dismisses Atikus claims on OPL 245 resolution, says criticism self-serving
North Central APC adopts Tinubu as sole presidential candidate
South African police, anti-immigrant protesters clash in Durban
Kano woman delivers quintuplets, govt takes over care
Parties under pressure over election timetable adjustment Ex-Bayelsa gov
DSS rescues abducted Kano LG secretary, arrests two
NUPRC signs 3D seismic deal to de-risk Nigerias oil investments
SWest APC re-elects Kekemeke, targets 2027 landslide for Tinubu
Court adjourns El-Rufais N1bn fundamental rights suit till March 31
NURTW crisis: Baruwas lawyer seeks MC Oluomos arrest, demands enforcement of court rulings
FG begins first split-site PhD for oil, gas experts
PVC: INEC opens mega voter registration centre in Plateau
I did not hold press conference in court, Sowore faults NBA
Owo church attack: DSS threatened to feed me to crocodiles, suspect alleges
Crime does not thrive where I serve New FCT CP
FG attracted $6.44bn in foreign capital during Q4 2025, says NBS
Woman foils kidnap of three -year-old in Ondo
NDDC urges community to own, safeguard projects
FCCPC raises the alarm over surge in unsafe, fake products
UK to host talks on mission to reopen Hormuz Official
Iran receives US 15-point plan to end Mideast war
Police arraign apprentice for killing employer, recover 6m in Anambra
Tension as EFCC raid sparks protest at KWARAPOLY
Convention: APC to elect national leaders by consensus
JUST IN: Soludo swears in SSG, 13 other new appointees
Aiyedatiwa, Makinde to attend Olu Falaes book presentation
Police arrest seven for illegal mining, vandalism in Niger
Youths central to nations democratic progress, says INEC chairman
Police arrest AIbom village head with AK-47 rifle
UK unveils social media blackout trial for teens
THISDAY
UBEC Unveils $552.18m HOPE-EDU Programme for Basic Education
WMD: NiMet DG Calls For Urgent Investment In Weather Observation Systems
ECOWAS Deploys Long-Term Election Observers to Benin Ahead of Presidential Poll
Court Faults El-Rufais N1bn Rights Suit Against ICPC, IGP, Others
CDS: Local Arms Production Key to Ending Terrorism in Nigeria, W Africa
Retired ECWA Cleric Abducted as Church Mourns 3 Members Killed in Road Crash in Jos
Nnanna: Iran Conflict to Lift Nigerias Inflation by 100bps
Insurgency: Ndume Raises the Alarm, Says Nigeria Risks Losing Borno, NEast to Terrorists
Abdullahi: APC Has Failed Nigerians, Cant Win Free, Fair Polls in 2027
FG Eyes Fresh $500m Support from $11.5bn Global Education Fund, Unveils Reform Gains
Tinubu Rallies Global Support for Skills Acquisition for Millions of Nigerian Youths
Fagbemi: Money Laundering Remains Significant Threat to Economic Stability in West Africa
Energy Crisis: LCCI Urges FG to Enforce PIAs Stipulated 300,000 barrels Crude Oil Allocation to Local Refineries
Malami Cries Out over Seizure of Property, Says EFCC Acting Unilaterally, Unlawfully
GUARDIAN
Alleged Bias: FCT judge rejects recusal bid, adjourns case without defence counsel
FG approves disbursement of over N32b to PHCs to boost service delivery
CAS confirms Senegal’s appeal against naming Morocco AFCON 2025 winners
2027: INEC to deploy corps members to reverse declining voter turnout
Kano Deputy Governor loses bid to halt impeachment plot
Scores feared dead in Kano pit collapse
Consultants to Nigeria’s national fibre project to earn $6.1 million
LCCI decries rising cost, contracting real sector
Stakeholder pushes for AI driven energy alternatives
Preventing future supply squeeze from current low food prices
‘Women’s unequal access to healthcare worsening drug-resistant infections’
‘Instant payment expands, but 400m Africans still unbanked’
Inside Nigeria’s growing bank app fraud crisis
VANGUARD
Ex-Niger Delta agitators, NDSF call on Tinubu to decentralise pipeline surveillance contracts
Group, family enrolment model strengthens insurance sustainability for informal sector, SMEs
Footprints of Blood: When a Brother-Keeper Becomes a Brother-Killer
CBN grants IOCs access to repatriate 100% export proceeds
Negotiating with Israel would be surrender, says Hezbollah
Nigeria’s Capital importation jumps 88% to $23.21bn in 2025
Atiku faults prolonged detention of Kaduna Islamic scholar
Man dies after 40 lashes for alleged rape in Bayelsa
Photos: Police fire teargas as South Africans protest against Nigerians, other foreigners
Kwara Poly: Calm restored after tension over EFCC operation
UN designates African slave trade as gravest crime against humanity
Trump to unleash hell if Iran doesnt make deal White House
COAS urges unified, coordinated approach to combat insecurity
Photos: Police fire teargas as South Africans protest against Nigerians, other foreigners
Congress: Akpabio tasks South-South to deliver highest votes for Tinubu
Russia pulls more staff from Iran nuclear plant after reported air strike
Russia deeply outraged by reported strike on Iran nuclear plant site
Opposition leaders visit to Kwankwaso aims to build unity against APC Kwankwassiya member
Iran threatens to target Red Sea shipping if US launches ground invasion
2027: Dont abandon us APC ward chairmen back Adidi, warn against betrayal
Nigerias Capital importation jumps 88% to $23.21bn in 2025
ADC hits APC over insecurity, closes ranks ahead of convention
OPL 245: Your criticism driven by self-serving interests, AGF tackles Atiku
APC Southeast governors re-elect Arodiogbu as National Vice Chairman
Police arrest three over vandalism of luxury vehicles in Lagos estates
INEC opens mega voter registration centre in Plateau to ease PVC access
Nigeria must protect vulnerable children, says Obi
Kidnappers demand N1bn ransom for abducted Kwara worshippers
Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin made new BBC director-general
2027: Unseating Tinubu not a childs play, Momodu cautions ADC
NUPRC vows to uphold strict standards in oil asset divestment approvals
Consumer products must be labelled in English FCCPC warns manufacturers, others
DSS rescues Kano LGA Secretary from kidnappers
France jails ex-policeman for raping domestic abuse victim
8 most visited tourist sites in Africa
KwaraPoly students protest alleged EFCC operation
ICC warns of worst industrial crisis in living memory
South Africas top police officer summoned over $20m Health Tender scandal
Nigerian navy, police strengthen collaboration to combat maritime crimes
Tehran receives US plan to end Middle East war as Iran fires at US carrier
FCCPC warns businesses over unsafe products, urges consumer vigilance
Plateau Youths protest rising insecurity, call for urgent Govt action
Iranian media ridicules Trump, depicts him as Pinocchio in cartoons
Labour group urges FG to provide social protection, relief for informal sector workers
LEADERSHIP
Abductors Of Kwara Church Worshippers Demand N1bn Ransom
CAS Confirms Senegal Appeal As FSF Fights To Overturn AFCON Title Stripping
NiMet Seeks Private Sector Investment In Weather, Climate Activities
NUPRC Grants 3-year Petroleum Exploration Licence 5 To SeaSeis-TGS Partnership
Consumer Rights Day: FCCPC Demands Higher Product Safety Standards
High Petrol Prices: PETROAN Proposes Short-term Interventions For Households, Businesses
Sowore Denies Staging Courtroom Press Conference, Slams NBA
Niger ADC Slashes Nomination Fees, Affirms Shehu As State Leader
CBN Mandates Money Transfer Firms To Route Diaspora Remittances Through Banks
Plateau Youths Coalition Protest Rising Insecurity, Demand End To Incessant Killings
ADC: We Are Open To Working With Like-minds – Mark
Cardoso Seeks Stronger Cross-border Regulatory Cooperation
Turaki-led PDP Vows To Contest Elections, Reasserts Role As Opposition To APC
No Plans To Dissolve ADC State, LG Executives In S’East
Pope Advances Causes of Six Individuals To Sainthood
Nigeria Enrolls Over 6.5m Pregnant Women In Triple Elimination Programme
DAILY TRUST
BREAKING: Many feared dead as sand pit collapses in Kano
Super Eagles begin training as injured Bassey drops out of friendlies
Court of Arbitration confirms Senegal AFCON title appeal
Lagos International Trade Fair Complex: Reclaiming a national investment hub
OPL 245: FG tackles Atiku, defends deal as landmark resolution
Mother of 8 gives birth to 5 children in Kano
DSS rescues abducted Kano LG Secretary, arrests two suspects
Court orders final forfeiture of $13m linked to Aisha Achimugus coy
What Every Forex Trader in Nigeria Needs to Know in 2026 As Naira Hits a Turning Point
APC ramps up convention preparations as Mohammed Idris, Arabinrin Aderonke lead media strategy
FG launches initiative to address adult illiteracy
FG plans to lift 50m Nigerians out of poverty by 2030
Alleged Yelwata massacre: Trial of 9 stalled after defendant slumped in court
Navy arrests 2 stowaways on Europe-bound vessel in Lagos
We risk losing Borno, N/East to terrorists, Ndume raises alarm
Court rejects ex-senators bid to join suit seeking ADCs deregistration
Man remanded over alleged N100m fraud in Ekiti
AUTHORITY
Gunmen abduct cleric in Jos North, police launch rescue operation
Kano Govt Commends DSS For Rescuing Kidnapped Kibiya LGA Secretary
Consensus Fosters Unity In APC, Says Gov. Diri
Justice Ogbonnaya Overrules Recusal Application, Adjourns for Trial Without Defence Representation
Dauno Integrated Shines at 9th Africa-Italy Business Week: Paving the Way for Nigerias Economic Growth
Tinubus support drives my delivery momentum, says Wike
COAS, IGP emphasise unified security approach to tackle insecurity
BUSINESSDAY
CAS confirms Senegal appeal over stripped AFCON 2025 title
Group rejects NFF statute amendments, alleges manipulation
Naira posts marginal loss after CBN tightens remittance rules
NiMet seeks tax breaks, PPP framework to scale meteorological infrastructure
INEC guidelines ‘flawed, exclusionary’ — MCE warns ahead of 2027 elections
Owo Church Attack Trial: Court hears how defendant alleges DSS abuse, intimidation, forced confession
CBN grants international oil companies full access to forex earnings
Those opposed to resolution of OPL 245, not patriotic – FG
Many feared dead as sand pit collapses in Kano village
Nigeria reduces well-permit timelines from weeks to hours in race to $100 oil
Personal Income Tax: March 31 deadline puts Nigeria’s new tax system to test
Nigerian banks raise N4.6trn to meet CBN’s capital rules
Pressure mounts on South African government to cap petrol price on Iran war
Iran mocks trump’s ‘talks’ claim, says US is negotiating with itself
Liquidity surge drives OMO comeback despite foreign investor retreat
CBN reaffirms oversight, assures stability of Union Bank after court ruling
Group rejects NFF statute amendments, alleges manipulation
NEW TELEGRAPH
Police Arrest 60-Year-Old Village Head With AK-47 Riffle In AIbom
Domestic Investors Drive NGX Transactions To N1.54trn In February 2026
NGX Group, Women Affairs Ministry Partner To Drive Womens Inclusion In Capital Markets
APC Convention: Ex-LAwmakers Back Basirus Return As National Scribe
Resign Now, Gov Yusuf Tells Political Office Holders Contesting 2027 Polls
2027: Gang That Brought Buhari To Power Will Remove Tinubu Dele Momodu
APC Govt Must Be Removed In 2027 Election Dickson
FG, Experts Train 200 Nigerian Women To Lead Tech Revolution
N727m Lifeline: SOSG Extends Support To 18,400 Vulnerables
NGX Group, Women Affairs Ministry Partner To Drive Womens Inclusion In Capital Markets
Insecurity: Border Security, Local Defence Tech Way To Go CDS
2027: Cleric Warns APC, Presidency Against Alliance With Otti
CPS Retirees Lament Benefits Exclusion Amid Ongoing Reforms
NGX Group, Women Affairs Ministry Partner To Drive Womens Inclusion In Capital Markets
NBA Faults Sowores Conduct In Abuja Court
World TB Day: AHF Advocates Increased Budgetary Allocation To Combat HIV/AIDS, TB,
BLUEPRINT
Iran receives US peace plan as tensions escalate in Middle East
Three months in office: Omidirans FCC to launch new website April 21
Tinubu returns to Abuja after UK state visit, Sallah celebration
Breaking: Many feared de@d as suspected herdsmen invade Mararaba, Abuja nearby community
Northern youths challenge oath by El-Rufai in corruption allegations
2 in trouble for k!lling 19-year-old student
Yilwatda: APC Forum rallies Plateau indigenes, Nigerians for Tinubus re-election
Alcohol policy wow: Protesters harp on economic risks, make demand
Iwobi debunks burglary report
Tinubu hails Tunde Rahmans professionalism at 60
Sokoto to reward hardworking public servants Aliyu
Lagos task force arrests 5 suspected Omotaku over alleged extortion of motorists
ICPC files 10-count money laundering charges against El-Rufai
Court orders final forfeiture of $13m linked to Aisha Achimugu
Turaki reveals fresh moves to rescue PDP ahead of 2027 elections
Asian trade integration foundations continue to strengthen Report
Six new players join Super Eagles ahead of Iran, Jordan friendlies
Osimhen discharged after surgery, targets return for Fenerbahce derby
Official: Senegal files appeal at CAS over AFCON 2025 title
FIFA threatens Liberia Football Association with sanctions
Matawalle backs Lawal, rules out 2027 Zamfara governorship race
FRSC restricts over 300 trucks in Kugbo corridor, records zero crashes during peak hours
FG launches unified national system to tackle poverty, humanitarian response