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March 16, 2026

Lent, Ramadan: Tinubu orders nationwide rice distribution to Christians, Muslims

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the distribution of rice across Nigeria for Christians and Muslims during Ramadan and Lent.

BAGS OF RICE used to illustrate the story
March 16, 2026

There’ll be violence if Nigerian leaders continue to use forged certificates for elections: Peter Obi

“If we continue down this path, violence may become the future of our democracy,” said Mr Obi. “We must recognise that fraud and violence cannot create true leadership.”

Bola Tinubu and forged Chicago State University certificate (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
March 16, 2026

IED Images: IPOB, their sympathisers are crooks, Nigerian Army says

“IPOB sympathisers manipulated the blurred metadata and circulated altered versions online, falsely suggesting the images originated from Lagos and Oyo states,” said the army.

Army’s photos of IEDs recovered in Imo and Anambra
March 16, 2026

Sunday Igboho dares Atiku, Peter Obi to campaign in South-West; vows to ensure Tinubu gets third term

Mr Igboho said, “If you know that you are crazy, campaign for one Atiku or Obi in Yorubaland.”

Sunday Igboho
March 15, 2026

Presidency discredits Islamic cleric’s claim N500 billion budgeted for northern Muslim, Christian, traditional leaders to return Muslim-Muslim ticket

“Whoever believes that, can believe anything; including tales by moonlight,” Mr Onanuga said on Sunday in a text message to Peoples Gazette.

Naira notes
March 15, 2026

CSW70: Nigeria unveils massive women empowerment initiatives 

Ms Suleiman-Ibrahim said Nigeria was promoting positive masculinity as a strategy for advancing gender equality.,

Nigerian women
March 15, 2026

Kalu: CSOs caution against campaign of calumny 

Mr Semeka said that campaign of calumny threatens Nigeria’s growing democracy.

Voters in Ondo LG elections
March 15, 2026

Fuel Hike: NLC demands FG’s intervention, tax relief for low-income earners

Mr Ajaero said the rising cost of petrol had worsened the hardship faced by Nigerian workers.

Fuel nozzle
March 15, 2026

Gov. Yusuf scraps higher education ministry to cut cost of governance

Mr Yusuf said the reform was designed to reduce the cost of governance.

Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf (Credit: Facebook)
March 15, 2026

NDLEA nabs 74-year-old, nine other suspects with illicit drugs in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Edo

The suspect claimed he was travelling to London, United Kingdom for vacation.

Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka