Latest News in Nigeria Today Monday 16th March 2026
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Monday 16th March 2026 .
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target=_blank>Trump says ‘we’re talking’ to Iran but it’s not ‘ready’ for deal to end war
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States was in discussions with Iran as the war enters its third week but that Tehran was not ready for a deal to end it.
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target=_blank>Oil prices open higher as war in Middle East rages
Oil prices kept rising as markets opened Sunday, with both benchmarks higher as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies.
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target=_blank>UK Visit: Criticism of Tinubu’s policies driven by ignorance, mischief — Information Minister
The Federal Government has dismissed some of the criticisms directed at the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing them as largely stemming from misinformation and deliberate mischief. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the remarks during an engagement with members of the international media in the United Kingdom as part
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target=_blank>Tinubu, Starmer to hold high-level talks as UK unveils programme for historic state visit
The government of the United Kingdom has unveiled the official programme for the upcoming state visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, scheduled to take place from March 17 to 19.
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target=_blank>Senator Natasha debunks fake investment video, warns public
The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has debunked a viral video circulating on social media that falsely portrays her promoting a fraudulent investment scheme.
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target=_blank>Middle Belt Group urges Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to return to leadership in 2027
The New Nigeria Integrity Movement (NMIM), Middle Belt Zone, has called on former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to consider returning to national leadership in the 2027 general election, citing the urgent need for experienced and stabilising leadership amidst worsening national challenges.
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target=_blank>Okpebholo urged to act fast to resolve Agbede throne tension
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Tension is rising over the Agbede traditional throne in Edo State, with community leaders warning that the dispute could spiral into crisis if authorities do not act quickly. The Ayuele Solidarity Front (ASF) says the situation in Agbede community in Etsako West Local Government Area is becoming increasingly volatile and
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target=_blank>FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo after World Cup play-off incidents
FIFA has sanctioned both the Nigeria Football Federation and the Congolese Football Association following disciplinary incidents recorded during a 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture between the two countries.
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target=_blank>Laporta reelected Barca president for next five years
Joan Laporta was reelected as Barcelona president on Sunday, defeating Victor Font to stay in charge of the Catalan giants until 2031.
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target=_blank>Cartoon: ‘I have renewed hope’
Cartoon: ‘I have renewed hope’
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