Homepage News from Thursday, March 19th, 2026

The United States is considering lifting sanctions on Iranian oil currently at sea to help stabilize global markets amid disruptions caused by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu met Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday at 10 Downing Street, marking a key engagement in his two-day state visit to the United Kingdom.

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, preached at Lambeth Palace on Thursday, marking a highlight of Nigeria’s first state visit to the United Kingdom in nearly four decades.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday handed over ₦3.94 billion in recovered stolen funds to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd.

Morocco has said it is ready to host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after the recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that awarded it the men’s AFCON title.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has reacted to the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Board to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco, saying the body remains committed to fairness and integrity.

Nigeria Customs Service has strengthened its strategic partnership with the United Kingdom’s HM Revenue and Customs to improve trade facilitation and digital border management.

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has sealed Bond Chemicals Industries Limited in Oyo State over environmental violations, following public complaints and confirmed breaches.

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has suffered a fractured arm during UEFA Champions League action between Galatasaray and Liverpool, dealing a major blow to both club and country.

Nigeria’s power generation companies have not shut down, but operations are slowing sharply due to mounting debt and poor liquidity, industry officials say.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has rolled out special train services across major routes to ease travel during Eid-el-Fitr.

Qatar has declared Iranian military and security attaches at its embassy persona non grata, giving them 24 hours to leave the country.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran against further attacks on energy infrastructure following recent strikes involving Israel and Iran in the Middle East.

The Labour Party Nigeria has suspended 25 members over alleged anti party activities.

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, and Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, have visited Maiduguri to strengthen military operations in the North East.

The African Democratic Congress has described the continued detention of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai as a violation of his fundamental rights.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged that the Federal Government will intensify efforts to restore peace in Borno State, the North-East, and the country at large following a deadly bomb explosion.

King Charles III has hosted Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor Castle, praising Nigeria’s growing global influence.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s strong ties with the United Kingdom during a state banquet at Windsor Castle.