Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Monday, March 16

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Nigerian government accuses mining company of plot to embarrass Tinubu in the UK

The Federal Government accused a mining company, Jupiter Ltd, of planning to sponsor a “slander campaign” against President Bola Tinubu during his planned state visit to the UK.Read more

2. ‘Investigate alleged ₦5.9 billion spent to rename NNPC to NNPCL’, SERAP tells Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to immediately direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to immediately investigate the alleged expenditure of approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the rebranding of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).”Read more

3. 2027: ADC plans national convention, releases national congress schedule

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its national congress schedule ahead of the party’s national convention.Read more

4. ADC takes action against environmental officials over the controversial suspension of Senator Kingibe

The Federal Capital Territory branch of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended three executives from Wuse District of the Abuja City Area Council over their involvement in the dispute over the suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe.Read more

5. 2027: Bauchi PRP launches online registration portal, says tickets are open to genuine candidates

The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) Bauchi State Chapter has called on politicians and citizens in the state to join forces ahead of the upcoming 2027 general elections.Read more

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6. PDP group slams Akwa Ibom government over new transport ticket policy

A group under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which advocates Peace and Justice, criticized the Akwa Ibom State government over the recent directives issued on the transport sector in the state.Read more

7. Fuel Price Surge: NLC seeks tax relief and wage increases as Middle East wars worsen

The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) is urging the Federal Government to immediately introduce relief measures to ease the increasing economic pressure on Nigerians following the recent spike in petrol prices linked to the Middle East conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.Read more

8. Police arrest suspected cult kingpin wanted for murder of Poly students in Ondo

The Nigerian Police in Ondo State have announced the arrest of a suspected cult leader, identified as Akinwale Tomiwa, for alleged involvement in cult activities in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.Read more

9. The Navy destroys a reactivated illegal refinery in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy says it has destroyed an illegal refinery site in Rivers State that was reactivated by operators.Read more

10. D’Tigress suffered its second loss in the FIBA ​​Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered their second loss in the 2026 FIBA ​​Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament, falling 93-86 to hosts France on Sunday.Read more