The U.S. government declared March 19–20, 2026, federal holidays for Eid-el-Fitr.

Nigerian senator Philip Aduda resigned from PDP to join ruling APC on March 17, 2026, citing party crises.

A Nigerian court admitted alleged fraud statements by two former officials, rejecting claims of coercion.

Nigerian official urges opposition to nominate Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi for 2027 presidency to challenge Tinubu.

A Nigerian security officer was killed during a relief distribution in Kano, allegedly by hoodlums, while a separate gunfight in Kwara State left one dead.

SERAP demands investigation into $7 million rebranding of Nigeria’s oil firm, citing misuse of oil funds.

Nicki Minaj sues Dr Penking for cyberbullying and copyright infringement over an unapproved video used to push her retirement.

An 18-year-old Nigerian man was fatally stabbed in Owo on March 6, 2026, during a fight with a friend, who was arrested.

Nigeria urges U.S. to aid West Africa’s security with support, not troops, to avoid instability.

Nigerian artists earned over ₦60 billion on Spotify in 2025, driven by global Afrobeats demand and record streaming.