DDNews Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 11th of March, 2026.
National NewsJihadists Kill 10 Troops in Coordinated Raids: Boko Haram and ISWAP militants launched overnight attacks on military bases in Borno and Yobe states, killing at least 10 soldiers. FG…
UNILAG ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike Over ‘Amputated’ Salaries for January & February 2026
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike starting Wednesday, March 11, 2026, over what it described as “amputated”…
UAE Temporarily Shuts Down Ruwais Refinery After Drone Strike Sparks Fire – Major Blow to Gulf Oil Output Amid Escalating Conflict
The United Arab Emirates has temporarily suspended operations at the Ruwais Refinery, one of the world’s largest crude oil processing facilities, after a drone strike ignited a fire in the…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price to ₦1,075/Litre and Diesel to ₦1,430/Litre in Major Relief for Consumers
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced a significant reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS/petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO/diesel), offering immediate relief to Nigerian motorists…
Elon Musk Becomes Wealthiest Person Ever Recorded with $839 Billion Fortune – First to Surpass $800 Billion Mark
Elon Musk has officially become the wealthiest individual in recorded history, with a net worth of an estimated $839 billion, according to the Forbes World’s Billionaires List released on Tuesday,…
Saraki Urges PDP Leaders to End All Legal Battles Over Ibadan Convention, Accept Court Verdict and Prioritise 2027 Preparations
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has appealed to leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to immediately halt all litigation arising from the controversial November 15–16, 2025 national convention held…
Crude Oil Prices Drop Sharply on Tuesday as Middle East Tensions Ease Slightly – Brent Falls 8.45% to $90/Barrel
Global crude oil prices corrected sharply on Tuesday, March 11, 2026, with Brent crude dipping 8.45% to $90 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) falling 8.58% to $86.77…
Nigeria Mourns Adegboye Onigbinde: Pioneering Super Eagles Coach Dies at 88
Nigerian football has been plunged into mourning once again with the passing of one of its most revered figures, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, the first indigenous coach of the…
President Tinubu Mourns Legendary Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde, Describes Him as Pioneer of Discipline and Integrity in Nigerian Football
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sympathy to the family, associates, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the National Sports Commission (NSC), professional colleagues, and fans following the passing of…
Oil Marketers Warn Nigerians to Brace for Petrol at ₦1,500/Litre as Middle East War Drives Global Crude Prices Sky-High
Nigerians should prepare for petrol prices to climb toward ₦1,500 per litre in the coming days or weeks as the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran enters its second week…