Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Friday 20th March 2026
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target=_blank>Strait of Hormuz siege: South Africa, Ghana, others turn to Dangote Refinery
Several African countries, including South Africa, Ghana and Kenya, are turning to Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery as fuel supplies from the Middle East tighten following disruptions linked to the ongoing Israel-US-Iran war and threats to the Strait of Hormuz. According to Bloomberg, the supply crunch has left many African nations scrambling for alternatives, having long depended
target=_blank>Outrage over Delta ‘Rape Festival’ as Police arrest organiser, 4 others
Outrage has trailed scenes from a festival in Delta State, as police confirmed the arrest of the event’s organiser and four other suspects over the assault of women in Oruamudhu community, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area. The backlash followed the emergence of viral videos showing young women being harassed, stripped, and groped by groups
target=_blank>Businesswoman: I was promised $70k to retract claims against Umahi
Businesswoman Tracyniter Nicholas Ohiri has alleged that her earlier retraction of claims against the Minister of Works, David Umahi, was scripted and made under pressure, insisting she was promised $70,000 that was never paid. In a fresh video circulating online, Ohiri said a lawyer, Marshal Abubakar, coerced her into recording the retraction and assured her
target=_blank>Eid-el-Fitr: Return to Farm, Yobe Monarch Tells Subjects
The Emir of Potiskum in Yobe State, Alhaji Umaru Bubaram Ibn Wuriwa Bauya, has called on his subjects to take advantage of the forthcoming rainy season by returning to farming. The monarch made the call on Friday shortly after observing the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the Eid Ground in Potiskum. He said the call had become
target=_blank>Thugs disrupt ADC rally in Rivers
Suspected political thugs disrupted the maiden meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Young Women Forum on Friday in Eleme Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the thugs stormed the venue in Alesa Eleme, Rivers, dispersed supporters and destroyed canopies, loudspeakers, chairs and other equipment. The thugs
target=_blank>Sallah: Fubara Hosts Muslim Leaders, Vows Protection for All Residents
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of all citizens. The Governor made the pledge on Friday at Government House in Port Harcourt while receiving a delegation of the Muslim Ummah led by Alhaji Nasir Uhor, Vice President General of the Rivers State Council for
target=_blank>Sustain acts of kindness beyond Ramadan, Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu urge Muslims
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun and his Lagos Counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have called on Nigerian Muslims to sustain act of kindness and sacrifice beyond the holy month of Ramadan. Abiodun made the call in a message to Muslims faithful during the two rakat prayers at the Lantoro Eid ground, Abeokuta. The governor, represented by the
target=_blank>Eid-el-Fitr: Leaders must intensify efforts to address insecurity – Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged leaders at all levels to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity in the country. In his Eid-el-Fitr message delivered on Friday in Sokoto, the Sultan, who is also President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), urged citizens to embrace positive change and uphold values
target=_blank>Sanusi leads Sallah durbar as Bayero holds parallel Eid at mini-palace
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Friday led the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the Kofar Mata Eid Ground, marking the end of Ramadan. In a break from tradition, the Emir came out on foot from the Gidan Rumfa palace for the Hawan Idi procession, following government restrictions on horse parades. He arrived through designated
target=_blank>PHOTOS: Muslims Observe Eid Prayers Across Nigeria
Muslims across Nigeria on Friday gathered at various Eid grounds to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayers, with large crowds captured in photographs from different states. Eid-el-Fitr is celebrated after the completion of the month of Ramadan, a period of fasting, prayer and reflection observed by Muslims worldwide. Eid-el-Fitr: Sanusi urges Muslims to sustain Ramadan virtues Iran:
target=_blank>Land grabbing major problem in Ibadan – Olubadan
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has declared that land grabbing is the major problem facing residents and indigenes of the ancient city. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, made this declaration at his Ondo Street, Bodija residence in Ibadan on Friday while addressing journalists who thronged his residence for this year’s
Land grabbing major problem in Ibadan – Olubadan
target=_blank>Transfer: Club Brugge plot move for Fernandez
Belgian outfit Club Brugge are monitoring Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, DAILY POST reports. Fernandez has caught the eye with his impressive performances since arriving at Rangers from League One club Peterborough United last summer. The 24-year-old has netted six times in 26 appearances across all competitions for the Light Blues. The centre-back was also called
Transfer: Club Brugge plot move for Fernandez
target=_blank>War: Iran leaders are all gone – Trump
United States President, Donald Trump, has claimed that Iran’s leadership structure has been largely wiped out amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military operations, saying Washington now has “nobody to talk to” as the conflict continues. Speaking on Friday at the White House during an event honoring the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen football team for winning the
War: Iran leaders are all gone – Trump
target=_blank>Tinubu traveled to UK to greet ‘big men’ while Nigeria is on fire – Charly Boy
Maverick entertainer, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy, has accused President Bola Tinubu of traveling to the United Kingdom, UK, to greet “big men” while Nigeria is on fire. He faulted the multi-billion dollar agreement signed between Nigeria and the British government. The popular entertainer stressed that such can’t work with the high level of insecurity,
Tinubu traveled to UK to greet ‘big men’ while Nigeria is on fire – Charly Boy
target=_blank>Eid al-Fitr: Muslims in Delta pray for peace in Nigeria
Muslims in Asaba have observed the Eid prayers in commemoration of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. They prayed for the peace and progress of the nation as the country goes through challenges. Eid al-Fitr, often translated as “the festival of breaking the fast,” marks the conclusion of the month-long fasting period of Ramadan. Observing the Eid prayer
Eid al-Fitr: Muslims in Delta pray for peace in Nigeria
target=_blank>‘This is barbaric’ – Comedian Mr Jollof reacts to viral Ozoro Festival
Comedian and actor Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr Jollof, expressed deep disappointment over the recent Ozoro ‘rape festival’ incident in Delta State. DAILY POST had earlier reported that, according to a video which started circulating online, there were disturbing reports from Ozoro in Delta State, where footage allegedly showed the assault and harassment of
‘This is barbaric’ – Comedian Mr Jollof reacts to viral Ozoro Festival
target=_blank>Nigerian govt begins review of mining laws, after 19 years
The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun the process of reviewing extant laws in the mining sector to regulate and tackle illegal mining in the country. President of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Ms. Rose Ndong, disclosed this on Friday at a press briefing ahead of the 262nd council meeting of the society
Nigerian govt begins review of mining laws, after 19 years
target=_blank>War: Same script, different stage – Iran’s Araghchi compares Hegseth’s briefings to Vietnam-Era ‘Follies’
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on Friday, compared Washington’s war briefings in the current conflict to those during the Vietnam war. Araghchi, in a post on X, accused the US of being overoptimistic and challenging their credibility. “Americans have not forgotten how, even as hundreds of US soldiers were dying in Vietnam, and the
War: Same script, different stage – Iran’s Araghchi compares Hegseth’s briefings to Vietnam-Era ‘Follies’
target=_blank>Iran war: ‘We gave our enemies dizzying blow, defeated them’ – Supreme leader, Khamenei boasts
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has asserted that Iranians have delivered a ‘dizzying blow’ to the nation’s adversaries, namely Israel and the United States, during the conflict. He stated that this achievement was made possible through the demonstration of unity and determination, further noting that the adversaries are now beginning to express “contradictory statements
Iran war: ‘We gave our enemies dizzying blow, defeated them’ – Supreme leader, Khamenei boasts
target=_blank>Iran commander Qaani vows ‘more suprises’ after reported death
Iran’s Quds Force commander, Esmail Qaani says “more surprises” are imminent as he resurfaced with the first message attributed to him since the start of the war. Qaani had been reported dead by some media outlets. One account suggested he was detained or killed in an airstrike, while another claimed he was executed for being
Iran commander Qaani vows ‘more suprises’ after reported death
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