Top 10 Must-Know Headlines for Thursday from Nigerian Newspapers

Sultan of Sokoto Declares Friday as Eid-el-Fitr Celebration Day
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the day to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr in Nigeria. This announcement follows the non-sighting of the crescent moon, marking the end of Ramadan across the country.
Boko Haram Insurgency Requires Local Involvement—Chief of Defence Staff
General Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Defence Staff, has stressed that ending the Boko Haram insurgency will require the active involvement of the people of Borno and Yobe states. He made the statement during his relocation to Maiduguri alongside the Chief of Army Staff, General Waidi Shaibu, as directed by President Bola Tinubu.
Governor Soludo Orders Immediate Handover by Political Appointees in Anambra
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has ordered all political appointees to hand over their duties immediately, just 24 hours after his inauguration for a second term. A circular from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government officially communicated this directive.
Kano State Announces Emir Sanusi II to Lead Eid Durbar
Kano State Government has revealed that the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will lead this year’s Eid-el-Fitr Durbar. The state also introduced stringent measures to maintain law and order during the celebrations, following intelligence reports of attempts to incite unrest.
ADC Condemns El-Rufai’s Continued Detention
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the ongoing detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, as a grave violation of human rights. The ADC has vowed to petition Amnesty International and other human rights organizations, as El-Rufai has been held for over 30 days.
President Tinubu Receives Ceremonial Welcome in the UK
On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu received a grand ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle as part of his state visit to the United Kingdom. This visit is the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years, and the president, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, was honored with a 42-gun salute.
Governor Bala Mohammed Denies Defection to APC
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has publicly denied rumors of his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He clarified the matter during a press briefing after swearing in new permanent secretaries at the Government House in Bauchi.
Wike Assures Opposition Defeat in FCT with Infrastructure Projects
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has stated that the massive infrastructure projects being executed in Abuja’s satellite towns will make it nearly impossible for the opposition to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the FCT in 2027. He made the comments during a tour of road corridors in the region.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu to Preach at Lambeth Palace
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is set to preach at Lambeth Palace, the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, on Thursday. This engagement is part of the historic visit by President Bola Tinubu and his wife to the United Kingdom, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
NSCDC Uncovers Warehouse Storing Stolen Crude Oil in Rivers
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have uncovered a warehouse in Igwuruta, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, used to store stolen crude oil. The crude is believed to have been taken from vandalized pipelines and was being prepared for further illegal activities.

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