The ceasefire agreed in early April would be extended for 60 days The US and Iran are discussing a plan to open the Strait of […]
Month: May 2026
Can A Lawmaker Hold Office In One Party While Contesting Under Another? Constitutional Questions Trail Chinda’s APC Governorship Ticket
The nomination of Kingsley Ogundu Chinda the sitting Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and a member elected on the platform of the Peoples […]
Ekiti Distributes Laptops to Graduates of Digital Acceleration Programme
Ekiti State Government has distributed laptops to 16 graduates of the Ekiti Digital Acceleration Programme (EDAP) as part of efforts to strengthen digital skills development […]
2027: INEC appeals judgement voiding election timetable
The Federal High Court, in a judgement delivered on 20 May, held that INEC lacked the statutory power to fix or prescribe the timeframe within […]
Updated: Eid-ul-Adha: FG declares two-day public holiday
The Federal Government has declared a two-day public holiday to mark the celebration of Eid ul Adha. The announcement was made by the Minister of […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerian govt declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays
The Nigerian Government has announced Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. This was confirmed by […]
Iranian President Orders Reopening Of International Internet Access: Report
The report cited the head of public relations at Iran’s Communications Ministry. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, […]
Trump Spotlights Asim Munir, Leaves Pak PM Out Of Abraham Accords Vision
New Delhi: When Donald Trump set out his latest vision for a sweeping Middle East realignment, there was one person’s name missing in a plethora […]
ADC faction ‘dissolves’ David Mark-led NWC, announces sole presidential candidate
The faction also announced Mr Kachikwu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 election. A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) aligned with […]
iHatch Programme Creates Over 2,500 Direct and Indirect Jobs — NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says startups supported under its iHatch programme have created more than 2,500 direct and indirect jobs across Nigeria, […]
UK Wellness Coach Dies After Taking Drug Made Of Toxic Frog Secretion During Cleansing Ritual
Kristian Trend, a 40-year-old wellness coach from Leicester, England, died last month after taking part in a ‘cleansing’ ritual involving Kambo, a toxic secretion derived […]
Atiku gets Sokoto ADC nod for 2027 presidential race
Atiku, a former vice president, is one of the three presidential aspirants in the David Mark-led ADC. The Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Lagos Warns Against Sale Of Livestock On Major Roads
The Lagos State Government has issued a firm warning that it will not tolerate the display or sale of rams and other livestock on […]
“Ritual Wealth Scam” — Court Sentences Self-Acclaimed Native Doctor To 31 Years For Defrauding Deceased Woman Of Over ₦5m Through Fake Ritual Claims
An Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha has sentenced a self-acclaimed native doctor, Akinyola Ogundale, to 31 years’ imprisonment for obtaining money by false […]
NITDA to Nigerian Youths: Don’t Just Use Technology, Build With It
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on young Nigerians to move beyond consuming technology and begin building solutions capable of addressing the […]
Team Nigeria Invited To London Youth Games
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE In an unprecedented move, organisers of the London Youth Games have officially invited Team Nigeria Diaspora to this year’s London Youth Games. […]
Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-day […]
Eid-ul-Adha: Nigerian govt declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays
The government urged all Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for Allah’s divine guidance in Nigeria, adding that the country remained in pursuit […]
GDP Slows to 3.89% in Q1
James Emejo in Abuja The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate declined to 3.89 per cent in the first quarter of the year (Q1 […]
Why I will not join others to welcome Remi Tinubu to Ekiti ke?, by Wale Ojo-Lanre
Why I will not join others to welcome Remi Tinubu to Ekiti, ke? Me? Not me o! Who constructed that sentence? Who manufactured that thought? […]