Good morning! Here is today’s summary of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Multiple Explosions Rock Maiduguri
Residents of Maiduguri, Borno State capital, were thrown into shock on Monday evening following deafening sounds of multiple explosions. Boko Haram terrorists are suspected to have planted Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in parts of the ancient town, with the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital gate, Monday Market Roundabout, and Elkanemi areas affected.
2. FG Says Tinubu’s Reforms Yielding Positive Results
The Federal Government says the economic and governance reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are beginning to yield positive results, with early indicators pointing to improved investor confidence. Information Minister Mohammed Idris stated this in London during a world press conference ahead of President Tinubu’s official visit to the United Kingdom.
3. Inflation Rate Declines Marginally to 15.06% in February
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined marginally to 15.06 per cent in February, according to the latest report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure represents a 0.04 percentage point decrease compared with the 15.10 per cent recorded in January 2026.
4. Tinubu Swears in Taiwo Oyedele as Finance Minister of State
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance. The brief ceremony took place at the President’s office, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
5. Abuja-Kaduna Train Involved in Accident, Several Injured
Several passengers sustained injuries on Monday after an Abuja-Kaduna train was involved in an accident along the track. The incident occurred near Asham along the busy rail line, triggering panic among passengers onboard.
6. ADC Accuses APC of Plotting to Make Tinubu Unopposed in 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused influential figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to ensure President Tinubu emerges unopposed as the only contender in the 2027 presidential election. The party vowed to resist the move in defence of democracy.
7. Anambra Government Seals Over 1,000 Shops in Onitsha
Officials of the Anambra State Government, supported by the state security outfit Operation Udo Ga Achi, on Monday sealed more than 1,000 shops at the popular Bridgehead Drug Market (Ogbogwu) in Onitsha over alleged non-compliance with Governor Soludo’s directive suspending the Monday sit-at-home order.
8. Bandits Kill One, Abduct Seven in Kaduna
Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Monday attacked Sabon Gyero community in Millennium City, Chikun LGA of Kaduna State, killing one person and abducting seven others. The attackers reportedly invaded a residence and abducted three women and four children.
9. FG Rewards D’Tigress With Houses, National Honours
The Federal Government has fulfilled its pledge to reward members of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The rewards, including documents for houses and national honours, were presented in Lyon, France.
10. Wike Orders Demolition of Illegal Estate in Guzape
Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the demolition of an estate illegally built on a green area in Guzape, Abuja. Wike gave the order during routine inspection of ongoing projects, explaining that the plot was initially allocated for Park and Recreation but was converted without approval.
Disclaimer: This content is a summary of a news article published by Daily Post Nigeria on March 17, 2026, and is republished here for informational purposes only.
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