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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has congratulated Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir while urging them to remain vigilant and security-conscious throughout the celebration. The monarch gave the advice in a statement issued in Ibadan through his Media Aide, Adeola Oloko, on Tuesday. Oba Ladoja noted that witnessing another Eid-el-Kabir celebration is a privilege that should not be taken for granted, urging Nigerians to celebrate with gratitude and […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken an early lead in the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. The exercise, which is being closely monitored across the country, is expected to determine the party’s presidential flagbearer for the next electoral cycle. Atiku is contesting the primary alongside former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. Early results obtained from several […]

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to continue promoting peaceful coexistence and harmony among one another, stressing that the country’s strength lies in unity and mutual respect. In her Eid-el-Kabir 2026 message to Muslims in Nigeria and across the diaspora, the First Lady urged citizens to remain committed to building a society founded on love, understanding, and compassion. She noted that despite differences in religion, ethnicity, and […]

Several suspected bandits have been neutralised during a security operation carried out in Keta community, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation was reportedly conducted by operatives of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) following intelligence reports on the activities of armed groups terrorising communities within the area. Sources familiar with the development disclosed that the operation targeted criminal elements linked to a series of attacks on residents, […]

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed more than 56,000 personnel across the country ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to strengthen security and ensure a peaceful festive period nationwide. The deployment is aimed at protecting lives, property, and critical national assets and infrastructure during the celebrations, as security agencies intensify efforts to prevent criminal activities and maintain public order. The Commandant General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, directed […]

The Federal Government has cancelled $717.7 million in undisbursed World Bank funding meant for Nigeria’s electricity sector, bringing an end to the remaining part of the $1.52 billion Power Sector Recovery Programme earlier than planned. The decision followed a joint agreement between the Federal Government and the World Bank to discontinue financing under the programme due to ongoing challenges in the power sector and difficulties in meeting major reform targets. […]

  The Oyo State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state, following a successful security operation in Otu, a community in the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State. According to the police, the operation led to the neutralisation of three suspected kidnappers and the rescue of an abducted man who had reportedly been held captive by the criminals. The […]

Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities and security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue residents abducted during a violent attack on Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State. The rights organisation condemned the attack, describing it as another indication of the growing insecurity affecting several communities across northern Nigeria. According to reports, armed men invaded the community in the early hours of Sunday, setting parts of the […]

Nigeria’s economy recorded a slower growth rate of 3.89 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued economic pressures across key sectors of the country. The latest figures showed that the Gross Domestic Product grew in real terms on a year-on-year basis during the period under review, but at a slower pace compared to previous quarters. The development comes amid persistent concerns over inflation, exchange rate instability, high […]