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Friday, 20 March 2026 · Your curated digest from across the Nigerian press
● Sultan’s Declaration
No Shawwal moon sighted — Eid-el-Fitr officially declared for Friday
Arewa Agenda
Public Holiday
FG declares Thursday & Friday as public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr
Aproko247
Military
CDS urges troops to remain disciplined and resilient this Eid season
The Abuja Inquirer
FCT
AMAC chairman felicitates with Muslims, urges continued prayers for Tinubu, Wike
Blueprint Newspapers
Lagos APC celebrates Muslim faithful, calls for patience and love during festivities
Independent Newspaper NigeriaGov. Yusuf felicitates Kano residents, urges peaceful Eid celebrations
New TelegraphNBA felicitates Muslim faithful on Eid-el-Fitr
New TelegraphGov. Aliyu calls on Muslims to sustain the Ramadan spirit and support IDPs
New Telegraph
● Breaking
Tinubu returns, lands in Lagos for Eid after historic two-day state visit to the United Kingdom
Blueprint Newspapers
Summit
Tinubu meets UK PM Keir Starmer, urges stronger Nigeria–UK collaboration
Channels Television
Security
UK and Nigeria unveil three-year plan to combat immigration crime
Channels Television
Education
UK’s Coventry University to establish a campus in Lagos
The Abuja Inquirer
● Power Alert
Billions sprayed on 2027 campaigns while 16 power plants go silent in debt crunch
247 Ureports
Nigeria’s Power Grid Status
Darkness everywhere: Adelabu promises to fix gas shortage as Nigerians suffer nationwide power outage
247 UreportsDangote seals US$4.2bn gas deal with China’s GCL Group to power Ethiopian fertilizer megaproject
Aproko247
● Election Watch
Gov. Otu orders appointees to resign by March 26 ahead of 2027 elections
CrossRiverWatch
Billions sprayed on 2027 campaigns as power plants go dark
247 UreportsBauchi groups reaffirm loyalty to governor amid defection rumours
247 Ureports
● Military Win
Nigerian forces thwart ISWAP attack in Borno, inflict heavy losses on insurgents
Arewa Agenda
DHQ: CDS never accused Borno, Yobe residents
The Abuja InquirerSoldiers suspend forced labour and night arrests at Eburutu Barracks after investigation
CrossRiverWatchNIPR invests Governor Otu as Patron for ethical leadership
CrossRiverWatch
Contract Row
‘Nigerian engineers lack capacity’ — Ejike Okpa blasts Tinubu over Lebanese contract for Lagos–Calabar Highway
247 Ureports
Allegation
‘I was tricked’ — Businesswoman Tracy Ohiri cries out over Minister Umahi’s alleged forced retraction video
247 Ureports
Generational Commentary
Kasongo, a generation and her ‘mentality entitlemento’
Blueprint Newspapers — A sharp critique of entitlement culture among Nigeria’s youth
Profile & Tribute
Still on Dele Momodu
Blueprint Newspapers — Extended reflection on the journalist and public figure
Leadership Spotlight
Reflecting on the leadership footprint of Yelwa at N-HYPPADEC
Blueprint Newspapers — Assessing institutional legacy and governance accountability
Political Endorsement
2027: Why Gumel Emirate must elect Engr. Mubarak Aliyu and reject political illusions
Arewa Agenda — By Aliyu Jamil Gumel
Women in Leadership
How Rabiu’s mentorship revolution is shaping Africa’s female leaders worldwide
Independent Newspaper Nigeria — Profile on female mentorship across the continent