Good morning! Here is today’s summary of the top stories making headlines across Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Nigeria, UK Sign Deal for Repatriation of Failed Asylum Seekers, Offenders
Nigeria has entered into a fresh agreement with the United Kingdom enabling British authorities to repatriate thousands of failed asylum seekers and convicted offenders. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood formalised the deal during President Tinubu’s official visit.
2. Tinubu Departs London After Historic Visit
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night departed London after a two-day historic visit at the instance of the royal family. He is expected to land in Abuja on Friday morning.
3. Nigeria Ranks Fourth Most Terrorized Country Globally
Nigeria has been ranked the fourth most terrorized country in the world, according to the Global Terrorism Index 2026 released by the Institute for Economics & Peace. The report showed 750 Nigerians lost their lives to terrorism in 2025, a 46 per cent increase from the previous year.
4. Zulum Issues Stern Warning to Boko Haram Informants
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has declared that the time of Boko Haram informants and their sympathizers is up, vowing they would be tracked and made to face the full wrath of the law. The governor gave the warning during a state-wide broadcast on Thursday.
5. Panic as Lorry Crashes Into Anambra Church, Catches Fire
There was panic at St. Matthias Catholic Church, Agulu, in Anaocha LGA of Anambra State, after a fully loaded lorry crashed into the church premises and caught fire. The incident caused gridlock as emergency responders battled to contain the blaze.
6. **US Seeks to Revoke Citizenship of Nigerian Jailed for $11m Fraud**
The United States Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit seeking to revoke the citizenship of Nigerian Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem, who was jailed in 2018 over an $11 million fraud. Kazeem was convicted on 19 counts of wire fraud, identity theft, and conspiracy.
7. Security Operatives Arrest Three Suspects Over Kwara Village Attack
Combined security operatives have arrested three suspected bandits linked to the February 3, 2026 attack on Woro village in Kaiama LGA of Kwara State. The arrest was disclosed on Thursday by the governor’s media aide.
8. NDLEA Seizes 510 Blocks of Cannabis in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Strategic Command, has arrested a suspect and recovered 510 blocks of cannabis sativa in a major pre-Eid-el-Fitr operation. State Commander D.Y. Lawal disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
9. Ex-Reps Member Eta Mbora Defects to ADC in Cross River
A former member of the House of Representatives, Mr Eta Mbora, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Calabar. Mbora, who represented Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, cited crisis within the PDP as his reason for defecting.
10. Enugu Police Detain Three Suspects in Crime Prevention Operations
The Police Command in Enugu State has detained three suspects in coordinated crime prevention operations, recovering a firearm, ammunition, and a tricycle. The arrests occurred during patrols along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway.
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Disclaimer: This content is a summary of a news article published by Daily Post Nigeria on March 20, 2026, and is republished here for informational purposes only.
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