FG DECLARES TUESDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY AS NATION MARKS EID UL MAWLID
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 25th August 2026 a public holiday in honour of this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, celebrated in remembrance of the birth of the Holy Prophet…
Police arrest female students over viral assault video in Plateau
The Police Command in Plateau has arrested some female students over a viral video showing them allegedly attacking another female student in Pankshin Local Government Area. The Command spokesman, SP…
FG activates emergency task force over diphtheria outbreak in Katsina, Kano
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has activated an emergency task force to contain diphtheria outbreak among children in parts of Katsina and Kano States.…
Presidency to Atiku: Borders already open, don’t mislead Nigerians
The Presidency has dismissed former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s claim that Nigeria’s borders are closed, describing it as misleading and insisting that the land borders remain…
Tinubu orders forensic audit of IPPIS, federal agencies
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) and Federal Government agencies. The audit will cover government administration, personnel, payroll,…
Faskari, former AFAN president, dies in Turkey
Architect Kabir Ibrahim Faskari, former President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), has died in Turkey. Faskari, who was also the current…
PHOTOS: Emir Sanusi leads maiden Maulud durbar in Kano
The Kano Emirate Council on Saturday staged its first-ever Maulud durbar to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, led district heads and…
Katsina opens fibre optic market to investors
The Katsina State Government has commenced the rollout of fibre optic services to consumers as a measure to expand access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet services across the state.…
Naira sustains gains, trades at N1,337
Naira on Friday sustained its weeklong appreciation, strengthening to N1,337.28 against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market. Data published on the official website of the Central Bank…
Ex-IGP’s name missing as INEC releases list of Nasarawa gov’ship candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the list of governorship candidates for the Nasarawa State governorship election. Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, former Inspector General of Police, did not appear…