Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday, March 22

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. NNPP demands implementation of INEC court order regarding leadership dispute

The New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) is demanding speedy enforcement of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court order against the Agbo Major-led National Working Committee (NWC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Read more

2. Gunmen kidnap the local government secretary in Kano

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have kidnapped the Local Secretary of Kibiya Local Government of Kano State, Alhaji Hamza Durya.Read more

3. NGX ROUNDUP: Equity markets continue recovery as investors gain N1.76tr

Investors earned N1.76 trillion in the just ended and holiday-shortened trading week as equity markets continued to consolidate on last week…Investors earned N1.76 trillion on the just ended and holiday-shortened trading week as equity markets continued to consolidate on last week’s bullish move.Read more

4. NYSC arrests staff over death of corps member in Ogun

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has confirmed the arrest of one of its staff over the death of a corps member serving in Abeokuta South, Miss Victoria Ariyo.Read more

5. One person died, two people were injured in a gas tanker accident in Lagos

At least one person died and two others were injured in a gas tanker explosion in the Sangotedo area of ​​Ajah, Lagos State, on Saturday.Read more

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6. 38 people injured in Calabar gas explosion

At least 38 people suffered burns of varying degrees as a result of a gas explosion in Calabar, Cross River, on Saturday.Read more

7. Pinterest CEO calls for social media ban for children under 16 as global crackdown gains momentum

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready has called on governments around the world to ban social media access for users under the age of 16, marking one of the strongest endorsements by a major tech executive for implementing age-based restrictions.Read more

8. Achimugu headlines the 2026 Miss Nigeria Patron Dinner

Popular business executive, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Miss Nigeria Patrons and Council Dinner, scheduled for March 22 at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites.Read more

9. Troops arrested 53 suspected criminals in Plateau

Nigerian Army troops have arrested 53 suspected criminals and members of extremist groups during coordinated operations in Plateau State.Read more

10. Chelsea were beaten by Everton in their fourth successive defeat

Chelsea were crushed 3-0 by Everton in a Premier League match at Goodison Park on Saturday evening.Read more