Here are the top news stories in Nigeria for the morning of Thursday, March 19, 2026:
Eid-el-Fitr Declared for Friday; Public Holidays Begin
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, has officially declared Friday, March...
The exchange rates for the US Dollar (USD) to the Nigerian Naira (NGN) as of the morning of Thursday, March 19, 2026, show a slight weakening of the Naira in the official market compared to...
Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has defended the integrity of the organization’s judicial processes following the highly controversial decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has defended the integrity of the organization’s judicial processes following the highly controversial decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka was awarded the prestigious Haydee Santamaria Medal by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on August 23.
This esteemed medal, one of...
Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has agreed on joining Arsenal.
Talks currently ongoing between clubs.
Real Also:Â Update On Victor Osimhen, Ivan Toney Transfer To Al Ahli
Negotiations are...
German coach Bruno Labbadia has declined the offer to become the new head coach of Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles.
The news was reported...
Governor Nasiru Idris of Kebbi State has announced that his administration is prepared to implement the N70,000 minimum wage for workers in the state.
The...
The Nigeria Police Force has once again summoned Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
Also summoned alongside Ajaero is the union's...
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted eight Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police.
A statement signed by Ikechukwu...
