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Tinubu Calls for Unity as Lent and Ramadan Begin Together in Rare Spiritual Convergence

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace peace, unity, and spiritual reflection as Christians and Muslims commence Lent and Ramadan simultaneously...

Breaking: Moon Sighted: Sultan Directs Nigerian Muslims to Begin Ramadan Wednesday

The Sultan of Sokoto has announced that the Ramadan fast will officially commence on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.  This follows the successful sighting...

Tinubu Unveils Nigeria’s 2025 Industrial Strategy, Demands Urgent Execution by State Agencies 

President Bola Tinubu has officially launched Nigeria’s Industrial Policy 2025, issuing a directive to all relevant ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to fast-track...

House of Reps Descends into Chaos Over Electoral Bill Reversal

The House of Representatives descended into a shouting match on Tuesday during an emergency plenary presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.  The session...

Just In : Renowned American Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Exits at 84

The world of social justice mourns the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the iconic American civil rights leader who passed away Tuesday morning...

₦432bln Probe: El-Rufai in EFCC Custody Ahead of Phone Bugging Trial

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja on Monday night following an...

Terror Financing: U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Eight Nigerians Over Links to Extremist Sect

The United States says it has frozen the assets of eight Nigerians linked to Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and...

Breaking: After Airport Standoff, El-Rufai Finally Turns Himself Over to EFCC for Tenure Probe

Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), honored an invitation from the Economic...

Breaking: Wiretap: FG Hauls El-Rufai to Court Over Intercepted NSA Conversations

Former Kaduna Gov. Nasir El-Rufai has been arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly intercepting the phone calls of National...

Security Row: NSA Reports ex-Gov. El-Rufai to DSS

Following claims by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai regarding the importation of thallium sulphate—a highly toxic compound—the ONSA has directed the DSS to invite...

El-Rufai vs. Ribadu: Row Deepens Over Alleged Polish “Toxic Chemical” Deal

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has accused the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), headed by Nuhu Ribadu,...

Breaking: Nigeria’s INEC Unveils Timetable for 2027 General Elections

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the upcoming 2027 general elections, separating the polls for national and state-level positions....

AU Summit: Nigeria Gains Permanent Seat on African Central Bank Board

The African Union’s Executive Council has approved a permanent position for Nigeria on the governing board of the African Central Bank (ACB). This...

INEC to Spend N873bln For 2027 Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has projected a total of N873,778,401,602.08 for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman Joash...

Addis Ababa Bound: Shettima Departs Abuja for 2026 AU Summit

Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU) Summit....

Arrest: Security Face-Off with El-Rufai at Abuja Airport

Chaos erupted at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Thursday following a move by security agents to arrest and detain former Kaduna Governor...