Below are some of the trending news updates in Nigeria today:
China has warned against any attempt to target Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, stressing that the decision to name him was purely an internal matter for the Islamic Republic.
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday confirmed five of the nine commissioner nominees submitted by Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, while disqualifying four others over controversies surrounding their documentation.
Their confirmation is expected to strengthen Governor Fubara’s cabinet following the earlier dissolution of the State Executive Council as part of efforts to reorganise the administration.
The Federal Government is set to expand Nigeria’s railway network with plans to award a contract linking the Abuja to the Itakpe–Warri rail corridor, a move aimed at strengthening connectivity between the South-South region and the Federal Capital Territory.
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, disclosed the plan while speaking during an interview with Arise News. He said the proposed rail link forms part of the Federal Government’s broader national railway development roadmap designed to connect major cities across the country.
Contract to connect Abuja to Itakpe-Warri Rail to be awarded in 2026 – NRC MD
Erstwhile President of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, Udengs Eradiri on Monday called on President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls for the cancellation of the oil and gas security surveillance contract awarded to the Tantita Security Services.
Eradiri described those agitating for the contract cancellation as enemies of Nigeria and conflict merchants, insisting that such individuals were only interested in returning the Niger Delta to the dark era of unchecked illegal oil bunkering, violence and bloodshed.
Ex-IYC president urges Tinubu to ignore calls to cancel Tantita pipeline security contract
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said women’s participation in economic activities is consistent with Islamic teachings, urging society to reject narratives that portray women’s economic empowerment as a foreign concept.
The China Great Wall Industry Corporation has threatened to deactivate Nigeria’s communications satellite due to an outstanding debt of approximately $11.44 million owed by the Nigerian operator.
Reports indicate that the Chinese firm has given Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited a 30-day ultimatum to settle the unpaid amount or face the loss of satellite services.
China threatens to shut Nigeria’s communications satellite over $11.44m debt
Born on March 5, 1938, Onigbinde was widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern football coaching in Nigeria.
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced Obiajulu Emmanuel to one year in prison for obtaining $850,000 under false pretences.
Justice Ismail Ijelu delivered the judgment on Monday, March 9, 2026, after finding the defendant guilty of fraud-related offences.
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