Latest News from Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Remi Tinubu received a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, kicking off a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom.

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre has graduated senior and mid-level officers from its Entrepreneurship and Management Course 17/2026, aimed at preparing personnel for post-service careers.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted 10 Filipino sailors and their vessel, MV Nord Bosporus, for trafficking 20 kilograms of cocaine from Brazil through Apapa port, imposing fines totaling $6 million and N1.1 million.

Nigerian football figures have called for a return to the drawing board after FIFA dismissed the nation's appeal against the Democratic Republic of Congo following their qualifiers loss in November 2025.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission says it did not seek any fresh extension of the detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El Rufai during court proceedings on March 17, 2026.

The Lagos State Government has announced alternative routes ahead of the partial closure of Kara Bridge.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent attacks in Maiduguri, describing them as desperate attempts by terrorists to instil fear.

The Confederation of African Football Appeal Board has awarded the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final to Morocco after ruling that Senegal forfeited the match.