Breaking…. Federal Government Declares March 19th, 20th As Eid-ul-fitr Sallah Break
Ahead of the 2026 eid-ul-fitr sallah festival, the Federal Government on Tuesday declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays. Yhe Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. According to the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the minister extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations […]
NPA Urges Northern Unity, Warns on Democratic Decline
The Northern Progressive Agenda (NPA) has called for greater unity and collaboration across Northern Nigeria, warning that weakening democratic institutions and a shrinking political space could undermine governance and long-term stability. In a statement signed by its National Secretary, Idris Ibrahim Kalgo, the group expressed concern over what it described as the erosion of credible […]
Appeal Court Upholds El-Rufai’s Right to Fair Hearing
The Court of Appeal has affirmed the right of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to a fair hearing, setting aside an earlier judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Kaduna. The ruling followed an appeal filed by El-Rufai against the Kaduna State House of Assembly in a case marked CA/K/240/2024, according to a […]
NELFUND Disburses N206bn Student Loans in One Year
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it has disbursed over N206 billion to students across 270 tertiary institutions nationwide within its first year of operation. According to the Fund, which commenced operations in May 2024, it has received a total of 1,751,669 applications, out of which 1,164,222 have been approved for funding. A breakdown […]
Iran: US Counterterrorism Chief Resigns Over Iran War
Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position, citing opposition to the ongoing escalation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Kent announced his decision in a resignation letter shared on his official X account on Tuesday, stating that he could no longer support the war. “I cannot in good […]
Three Security Operatives Collapse at Soludo’s Inauguration
Three security operatives collapsed during the inauguration ceremony of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, held on Tuesday at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka. The incident occurred during a ceremonial parade at the venue, where personnel from various security agencies were on duty under intense weather conditions. Those affected included a male police officer, […]
Judge Orders Sowore’s Lawyer to Kneel in Abuja Courtroom
Drama unfolded at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday when Honourable Justice Mohammed Umar reportedly ordered defence lawyer Marshall Abubakar to kneel in open court during proceedings in the cybercrime trial of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore. The controversial directive came amid rising tensions in the courtroom and has sparked widespread reaction from […]
BREAKING…..Soludo Sworn In for Second Term as Anambra Governor
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has been officially sworn in for his second term in office at a ceremony held at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka. The event, attended by dignitaries from across Nigeria and abroad, featured top government officials, elder statesmen, and traditional rulers. Among the notable attendees were Vice President Kashim […]
Rhodes-Vivour Questions Tinubu’s Foreign Trips Amid Economic Hardship
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, former Labour Party governorship candidate for Lagos State and current African Democratic Congress (ADC) member, has raised concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s frequent foreign trips, arguing they provide limited benefits to Nigerians facing economic challenges. Speaking on Morning Brief on Channels TV on Tuesday, Rhodes-Vivour questioned the timing of Tinubu’s ongoing state visit […]
BREAKING…Tinubu Deploys Service Chiefs to Maiduguri After Bombings
President Bola Tinubu has ordered all service chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, following a recent surge in terrorist attacks that left at least 23 people dead. The directive was contained in a statement personally signed by the president on Tuesday, in the aftermath of multiple suicide bombings carried out by […]
