Latest News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 11th March 2026
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Wednesday 11th March 2026 .
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target=_blank>Trump said Iran ‘welcome to compete’ in World Cup – Infantino
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is “welcome” to play at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Pop star Katy Perry loses trademark fight against Australian Katie Perry
Designer Katie Perry accused her far more famous namesake of trademark infringement, arguing she had claimed the “Katie Perry” brand before the singer became a global sensation.
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target=_blank>North Korea says respects Iran’s choice of new supreme leader – KCNA
North Korea respects Iran’s choice of a new supreme leader, state media said Wednesday, accusing the US and Israel of undermining regional peace.
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target=_blank>Iran police chief says anti-govt protesters treated as ‘enemies’
US President Donald Trump had initially cheered on the protesters, threatening to intervene on their behalf as authorities launched a deadly crackdown, but his threats soon shifted to Iran’s nuclear programme.
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target=_blank>Traffic Alert: Gridlock as truck overturns on Otedola Bridge
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Motorists and other road users have been advised to take alternative routes following a truck accident on Wednesday morning at Otedola Bridge along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, inward Lagos. The incident, according to officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), occurred at about 7:00 a.m., resulting in heavy traffic congestion in
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target=_blank>Gov. Yusuf sacks Kano Head of Service
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, has sacked his Head of Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa.
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target=_blank>Iran strikes US, Israel, Gulf nations amid oil price fluctuations
New attacks were reported across the Gulf region early Wednesday, with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reporting interceptions of missiles and drones.
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target=_blank>ASUU strike: UNILAG assures students exams will be held
According to the Chairman of ASUU, UNILAG chapter, Prof Idou Keinde, the lecturers did not receive the complete components of their pay, including the Consolidated Salary Structure for Academics, Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance and Professorial Allowance.
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target=_blank>Nigerian midfielder Daga jailed six months over sexual assault
“He is very upset about the verdict. He believes he is innocent and that everything happened with consent,” Bolstad told TV 2.
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s petrol consumption falls to 56.9m litres/day in February – NMDPRA
Nigeria’s average daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, dropped to 56.9 million litres per day in February 2026, down from 60.2 million litres per day in January.
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