Good morning! Here is today’s summary of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian Newspapers:
1. ICPC Secures 14-Day Extension to Detain El-Rufai
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has secured a court order to detain former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai for another 14 days. The extension will allow the anti-graft agency to conclude its widened investigation into allegations against the former governor.
2. Tinubu Orders Deployment of 100,000 CNG Conversion Kits
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of approximately 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits nationwide. The move aims to reduce transportation costs and expand alternative energy options amid rising petrol prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
3. Makinde Unbothered as PDP Governors Dwindle to Two
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed indifference over the defection of PDP governors, stating he is not bothered despite only two governors—himself and Bauchi’s Bala Mohammed—remaining in the party following Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal’s exit.
4. Senator Banigo Dumps PDP for APC
Senator Ipalibo Banigo representing Rivers West has defected from the PDP to the APC. In a letter read at Senate plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Banigo cited the protracted division within the PDP as reason for her decision.
5. Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price by N100
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-gantry petrol price by N100 to N1,075 per litre from N1,175, following a drop in crude oil price to $88 per barrel. Petrol supplied through coastal distribution will now sell at N1,050 per litre.
6. FG Evacuates Nigerians from Iran Amid Middle East Tensions
The Federal Government has commenced evacuation of willing Nigerians in Iran, escorting them safely across the Armenia border. NiDCOM Chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa confirmed the operation amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
7. Naira Mixed as Parallel Market Rate Falls, Official Rate Gains
The Naira depreciated to N1,420 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,410 on Monday. However, it appreciated to N1,390.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).
8. Ghana Arrests 93 Nigerians for Cybercrime, Trafficking
Authorities in Ghana have arrested 93 Nigerians over alleged cybercrime and human trafficking activities in Accra. Another 73 Nigerians reportedly subjected to torture and abuse were rescued and have been repatriated to Nigeria.
9. Customs Seizes N6.38bn Contraband at Apapa Port
The Nigeria Customs Service has seized 13 containers of prohibited, expired, and falsely declared goods worth over N6.38 billion at Apapa Port. Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this following detailed scanning analysis and physical examination.
10. Wike Upgrades FCT Chiefs’ Status
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has approved the upgrade of all second-class chiefs to first-class and third-class chiefs to second-class in the FCT Council of Chiefs. Wike announced the approval in Abaji during his visit to thank residents for supporting Tinubu’s candidates.
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Disclaimer: This content is a summary of a news article published by CDA News Nigeria on March 11, 2026, and is republished here for informational purposes only.
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