Nigeria News in English

Good morning! It’s 17th March, and here’s your Nigeria daily news capsule.

Dauda Lawal to join Tinubu’s UK state visit as the only governor in delegation.

Tinubu praises Oyedele’s tax reform achievements during his inauguration as minister.

Suspected triple-suicide attacks in Maiduguri leave at least 23 dead and many injured.

Bala Mohammed reportedly set to leave PDP for APC after Sallah celebrations.

FIFA sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup playoff eligibility issues.

AfDB supports Nigeria’s tax reforms with a $5.5 million grant to boost revenue.

Police to charge parents of students involved in bullying at Igbinedion School.

Passengers injured as Abuja-Kaduna train derails, causing significant disruption.

Police confirm disruption of ADC secretariat launch event by hoodlums in Cross River.

2027 election: Omokri warns Atiku that picking Obi as running mate could cost him Adamawa.

UAE briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and Tehran amid rising tensions.

Iranian drone strikes hit major UAE oil port and Dubai airport, escalating regional conflict.

Lassa fever deaths in Nigeria rise by 45% to 109 in just two weeks, NCDC reports.

Nigerian doctors achieve a medical milestone by successfully removing a brain tumor.

When children miss vaccines, polio risks re-emerge, highlighting urgent health concerns.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!