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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Alaafin of Oyo Oba Akeem Owoade Call for Moral Rebirth and Vigilance as Muslims Mark 2026 Eid-el-Fitr
As the 2026 Ramadan season draws to a close, Muslims across Nigeria and the world have gathered to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the 30-day dawn-to-sunset fasting period. In Oyo State, the occasion was marked by profound reflections from the state’s political and traditional leadership. Governor Seyi Makinde and the Alaafin of […]
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi Grants Presidential-Style Pardon to 12 Inmates in Spirit of Eid al-Fitr
In a significant exercise of executive clemency, the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has officially granted a state pardon to 12 convicted inmates currently serving sentences in various correctional facilities across the state. This humanitarian intervention, announced on Thursday, March 19, 2026, serves as a gesture of goodwill ahead of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations […]
Delta State Police Command Dismantles Kidnap Syndicate and Rescues Three Victims in High-Stakes Operation near Issele-Uku
In a major tactical victory against organized crime, the Delta State Police Command successfully dismantled a notorious kidnap syndicate operating within the dense forest fringes of Issele-Uku. The operation, characterized by a seamless synergy between state police, military personnel, and local security stakeholders, culminated in the rescue of three victims who had been held captive […]
Former Anambra State Governor Jim Nwobodo Denies Wife’s Involvement in Disputed Property Demolition at Independence Layout
The simmering tensions within the high-brow Independence Layout area of Enugu reached a boiling point this week, as former Anambra State Governor, Jim Nwobodo, formally addressed allegations surrounding the controversial demolition of a property belonging to Pastor Basil Ogbuanu. The incident, which has drawn significant public attention, centers on a dispute over land use, regulatory […]
National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education Distributes 600 Bags of Rice as Ramadan Palliatives in Jigawa State
In a strategic move to alleviate the economic pressures currently facing vulnerable populations across Nigeria, the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCASE) has successfully distributed 600 bags of rice to Islamic scholars and Tsangaya schools within Jigawa State. The distribution exercise, which took place at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat […]
Tinubu begins state visit to UK Tuesday
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja for London this Tuesday, marking the commencement of a landmark state visit to the United Kingdom at the formal invitation of His Majesty King Charles III. This diplomatic mission represents a significant milestone in Nigeria-UK relations, as it is the first state visit by a Nigerian head […]
Federal Government Dismisses Criticism of President Tinubu’s Upcoming State Visit to the United Kingdom as Misinformed and Mischievous
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a robust defense of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s impending state visit to the United Kingdom, categorizing the prevailing public skepticism as a product of either genuine misinformation or deliberate, politically motivated mischief. As preparations for the high-profile diplomatic mission reach their zenith, the Minister of Information and Orientation, […]
Nasarawa State Police Command Apprehends Notorious Kidnapper and Seizes High-Grade Weaponry in Keana Operation
The Nasarawa State Police Command has successfully dismantled a kidnapping cell operating within the Keana Local Government Area, marking a significant tactical victory in the ongoing campaign against organized crime in North-Central Nigeria. In a strategic raid executed on Sunday, police operatives apprehended a 43-year-old suspect, Jibril Yunusa, and seized an array of lethal weaponry, […]
Lagos State Government Issues Urgent Flood Warning as 2026 Rainy Season Forecast Projects Intense Precipitation
The Lagos State Government has officially alerted residents to prepare for a potentially turbulent 2026 rainy season, characterized by intensified rainfall patterns, flash flooding, and high-velocity winds. The warning, issued by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, follows the release of the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency […]
