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Latest News from Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
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DSS Arrests Suspected Gunrunner, Seizes 832 Rounds of Ammunition in Cross River
The Department of State Services (DSS) arrested a suspected gunrunner in Cross River State, recovering 832 rounds of live ammunition.
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Soludo Sworn in for Second Term as Anambra Governor
Governor Charles Soludo has been sworn in for a second term at the renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, alongside Deputy Governor Onyeka Ibezim.
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NESREA Commends Public After Pangolins Recovered in Kano and Akwa Ibom
The Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, Prof. Innocent Barikor, says the recent handover of pangolins in Kano and Akwa Ibom reflects growing public awareness of wildlife conservation in Nigeria.
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China Pledges Humanitarian Aid to Iran, Urges End to Middle East Conflict
China has announced plans to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran and other countries affected by the ongoing Middle East conflict, as fighting involving Israel and the United States continues.
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PDP, ADC Slam Tinubu Over Maiduguri Bombings, Demand Urgent Security Action
Opposition parties in Nigeria have criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following deadly bomb attacks in Maiduguri, calling for stronger action to address insecurity.
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NBA Condemns Order for Lawyer to Kneel in Court During Sowore Trial
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticized a courtroom incident in which a judge allegedly ordered a lawyer to kneel during proceedings at the Federal High Court Abuja, saying such a directive is not recognized under Nigerian law.
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Rhodes-Vivour Criticises Tinubu’s Foreign Trips, Calls Timing “Unprecedented”
A Labour Party chieftain, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent foreign trips, describing them as excessive at a time of national hardship.
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Police Confirm 23 Deaths, 108 Injuries in Maiduguri Bomb Blasts
At least 23 people have been killed and 108 others injured after multiple bomb explosions hit Maiduguri, police said on Tuesday.
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Northern Governors Condemn Maiduguri Bombings, Call for Urgent Action
Governors from northern Nigeria have strongly condemned the deadly bomb blasts in Maiduguri, describing the attacks as “barbaric” and a direct assault on innocent people.
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Tinubu Departs Abuja for UK State Visit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday departed Abuja for a state visit to the United Kingdom, marking the first such trip by a Nigerian leader in 37 years.
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Zamfara Governor to Join Tinubu on UK State Visit to Boost Ties
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal will join Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on a state visit to the United Kingdom, officials said.
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Railway Corporation Confirms 26 Injured in Abuja–Kaduna Train Collision
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that 26 people were injured following a train collision along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor on Monday.
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February Headline Inflation Slows, But Food Prices Surge
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 15.06 percent in February, reflecting a slight decline and offering a measure of relief after months of sustained price pressures, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
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Multiple Explosions Hit Maiduguri
Multiple explosions have rocked Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, leaving many feared dead and scores injured in what authorities describe as a major security incident.
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NGX All-Share Index Surpasses Historic 200,000 Points
Nigeria’s stock market reached a historic milestone on Monday as the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) crossed the 200,000-point threshold, fueled by strong investor demand and broad gains across key sectors.
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Square College Wins I Beg to Differ Regional Final, Vetland Comes Second
Students of Square College, Lekki, have emerged winners of the grand finale of the second regional finals of the "I Beg to Differ" Season 9 debate competition, clinching the N3 million top prize after a strong performance in the final round.
