Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Friday 20th March 2026
Top Nigeria News Dailies Update from Newspaper Headlines Today this Afternoon
Read also
target=_blank>Sallah: Christian leaders join Muslims at Kaduna Eid prayer ground
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna In a strong display of interfaith unity, a delegation of Christian leaders from Southern Kaduna attended this year’s Eid prayer ground to congratulate Muslims on the successful completion of the 30-day Ramadan fast, while promoting peace, unity, and religious tolerance. Leading the delegation, Pastor (Dr) Yohanna Buru, a prominent Christian cleric
The post Sallah: Christian leaders join Muslims at Kaduna Eid prayer ground appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
target=_blank>Delta police arrest suspects over Ozoro assault
From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta State Police Command has arrested the head of Oramudu Quarter in the Ozoro community, where reported cases of sexual assault and molestation of young women were captured in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area, during a purported community festival. The police also arrested four other persons over the
The post Delta police arrest suspects over Ozoro assault appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
target=_blank>Delta govt orders investigation into Ozoro festival assault
From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Ozoro, the headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, was on Thursday evening enveloped in chaos as some irate youths allegedly assaulted several women during a community festival. Several videos that have since gone viral on social media show some youths allegedly celebrating their sexual encounters with
The post Delta govt orders investigation into Ozoro festival assault appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
target=_blank>Global crises: Barau urges support for Tinubu to tackle challenges
From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has called on Nigerians to deepen their sense of nationalism and rally support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amid mounting global crises. Barau made the call on Friday while speaking with journalists after observing the two Rakat Eid prayers at
The post Global crises: Barau urges support for Tinubu to tackle challenges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
target=_blank>Tinubu’s UK state visit biggest diplomatic triumph in 37 years – Omokri
By John Ogunsemore Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri has described President Bola Tinubu’s two-day state visit to the United Kingdom as Nigeria’s biggest diplomatic triumph in 37 years. Omokri said this in a Facebook post on Friday. The non-career diplomat has been engaged in a war of words with African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Chief
The post Tinubu’s UK state visit biggest diplomatic triumph in 37 years – Omokri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
target=_blank>Adeleke hails Tinubu’s UK visit, urges NGF on subnational ties
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom, saying the diplomatic engagement offers significant opportunities to bolster Nigeria’s economic recovery programmes. Speaking at Government House during Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, Adeleke described the visit as “rare” and “truly unique”, commending the president and
The post Adeleke hails Tinubu’s UK visit, urges NGF on subnational ties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
target=_blank>Kano: Governor Yusuf urges peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebrations
From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has felicitated with the good people of the state on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf
The post Kano: Governor Yusuf urges peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebrations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
target=_blank>Sallah: Uzodimma felicitates with Muslims
From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Governor Hope Uzodimma has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in Imo State in particular, and Nigeria at large, as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. The Eid-el-Fitr, otherwise known as the festival marking the end of Ramadan (the breaking of the fast), is celebrated annually by the global Muslim community, during which
The post Sallah: Uzodimma felicitates with Muslims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
target=_blank>US-Israel strikes have destroyed cargo vessels in Gulf ports – Iran
US and Israeli forces have struck at least 16 Iranian cargo vessels in port towns along the Gulf, according to Iranian media reports. A local official in Hormozgan province, quoted by Tasnim news agency, said the vessels owned by residents of Bandar Lengeh and Bandar Kong were completely destroyed in the attack. “Following the American–Zionist
The post US-Israel strikes have destroyed cargo vessels in Gulf ports – Iran appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
target=_blank>ASUU calls for removal of FUT Minna pro-chancellor over campus dispute
• Accuses him of bias • Says legal documents fault Niger government claims over the ownership of the campus From John Adams, Minna The ongoing dispute between the Niger State Government and the authority of the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna over the ownership of the Bosso campus of the university has taken a different dimension
The post ASUU calls for removal of FUT Minna pro-chancellor over campus dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
target=_blank>Eid-el-Fitr: Diri Congratulates Muslims, Tasks Them On Peace-Building
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has implored leaders and adherents of the Muslim faith to use the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitri to promote love, unity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence. Governor Diri stated this on Thursday when he hosted the Muslim community in the state to a Ramadan dinner at the end of the…
The post Eid-el-Fitr: Diri Congratulates Muslims, Tasks Them On Peace-Building appeared first on New Telegraph.
target=_blank>2027: Ex-Rivers Rep Urges Voters To Prioritise Competence
A former member of the House of Representatives, who represented Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency, Dr Farah Dagogo, has called on voters to prioritise competence as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Dagogo, in a statement, also called on Nigerians to engage in renewed civic responsibility as the country approaches the 2027 general elections, urging…
The post 2027: Ex-Rivers Rep Urges Voters To Prioritise Competence appeared first on New Telegraph.
target=_blank>Global Crises: Barau Urges Nigerians To Rally Behind Tinubu
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has called on Nigerians to demonstrate greater nationalism by supporting the Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu amid global crises rocking various countries. Speaking to journalists at the National Eid Ground in Abuja after the two-unit (Rakat) prayers led by Professor Illiasu Usman from the…
The post Global Crises: Barau Urges Nigerians To Rally Behind Tinubu appeared first on New Telegraph.
target=_blank>Transport Minister Rejoices With Muslims On Eid Al-Fitr Celebration
…Calls for mutual respect and understanding The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, has felicitated Muslims across the country for the successful completion of Ramadan fast. Alkali expressed his felicitation to the Muslims in a press statement signed and forwarded to journalists in Abuja on Friday by Umar Alkali, Special Assistant on Media to the…
The post Transport Minister Rejoices With Muslims On Eid Al-Fitr Celebration appeared first on New Telegraph.
target=_blank>Eid-el-Fitr: OYOSUBEB Chairman Felicitates Muslims Faithful
The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, has congratulated Muslims across the State on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the celebration of the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr festival. In a goodwill message issued and made available to New Telegraph, Adeniran described Eid-el-Fitr as a moment of deep reflection, gratitude,…
The post Eid-el-Fitr: OYOSUBEB Chairman Felicitates Muslims Faithful appeared first on New Telegraph.
target=_blank>Momodu Vs Fani-Kayode: Ondo AG Calls For Truce
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State, Dr Kayode Ajulo SAN, has appealed to Femi Fani-Kayode and Bashorun Dele Momodu to sheathe their swords and embrace peace in the interest of the nation. Ajulo said his part has crossed the two eminent Nigerians and wondered how political differences could lead to a…
The post Momodu Vs Fani-Kayode: Ondo AG Calls For Truce appeared first on New Telegraph.
target=_blank>Mustapha To Muslims On Eid-el-Fitri, Sustain Lessons Of Ramadan
The Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Saliu Mustapha, has called on Muslims to sustain the spiritual lessons and values imbibed during the holy month of Ramadan as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement issued to commemorate the occasion, Senator Mustapha extended warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations to the Muslim faithful…
The post Mustapha To Muslims On Eid-el-Fitri, Sustain Lessons Of Ramadan appeared first on New Telegraph.
target=_blank>Eid-el-Fitr: Shettima Assures Of Govt’s Resolve To Tackle Insecurity, Others
…Observes prayers at Ramat Square, Maiduguri Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that the Federal Government has resolved to tackle insecurity and other challenges facing Nigerians as he observed the Eod-el-Fitri prayers at Ramat Square in Maiduguri, Borno State on Friday. According to a press release issued by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, thousands of worshippers…
The post Eid-el-Fitr: Shettima Assures Of Govt’s Resolve To Tackle Insecurity, Others appeared first on New Telegraph.
target=_blank>Eid-el-Fitr: AA Guber Greets Muslims, Pledges Inclusive Governance
The gubernatorial candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) for the August 15 governorship election, Lanre Farinloye, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. Farinloye, in a congratulatory message personally signed and made available to journalists in Osogbo, on Friday, used the festive season to appreciate those he…
The post Eid-el-Fitr: AA Guber Greets Muslims, Pledges Inclusive Governance appeared first on New Telegraph.
target=_blank>Eid-el-Fitri: Gov Fintiri Calls For Tolerance, Unity
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has called on Nigerians to embrace tolerance and unity despite ethnic and religious differences. Fintiri, while wishing Adamawa residents a happy Eid-el-Fitri, said this is crucial for building a strong and united nation, stressing that embracing peace, unity, and fairness is key to Nigeria’s rebirth. He advised Nigerians to…
The post Eid-el-Fitri: Gov Fintiri Calls For Tolerance, Unity appeared first on New Telegraph.
Read also
You can also check
