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The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have commenced investigations into the utilisation of the N12bn Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the payment of players’ wages, bonuses and other outstanding obligations. The…

Bitcoin surged nearly 7 per cent on Friday, extending a sharp three-day rally as investors responded positively to renewed optimism over cryptocurrency legislation in the United States and the US Treasury’s decision to increase its purchases of government bonds. The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value climbed 6.9 per cent…

Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said his criticism of President Bola Tinubu is based on principle and not personal hostility towards the President. Momodu said he would readily support Tinubu if the President remained committed to the democratic principles for which they fought during Nigeria’s…

Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over his recent meeting with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Sowore questioned the singer’s decision to meet Wike shortly after the Osun State…

At least 52 bodies have been buried following a boat accident in Gorau town, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, with 11 members of one family reportedly among the victims. The boat, which was carrying more than 70 farmers and workers to their rice farms, capsized at about 8:30am…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has commended the Kaduna State Government for addressing some of the longstanding challenges confronting the institution, while urging further intervention to improve staff welfare and strengthen the university. The ASUU-KASU Chairman, Dr Abubakar Abdullahi, made the remarks during…

About 40 people are feared dead after a boat carrying farmers and labourers to their rice farms capsized in Gorau town, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident occurred while the victims were crossing a stream to access their farms, with most of those on board reportedly children…

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has warned that misinformation, stigma and sensational reporting could undermine Nigeria’s efforts to prevent new HIV infections. The agency urged journalists and social media influencers to provide accurate, evidence-based information on HIV prevention and help Nigerians make informed decisions about their…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic investigation into the creation of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and other fictitious agencies discovered within the Federal Government’s system. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State…