FG Declares Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr

The Nigerian Federal Government has announced Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan. Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo extended congratulations to Muslims and urged nationwide pra

Iran Confirms Ali Larijani's Death in Israeli Airstrike

Iran has officially confirmed the death of influential political figure Ali Larijani in an Israeli airstrike. The 67-year-old veteran served in multiple high-level roles and was a key architect of Iran's security and nuclear policies.

Peter Obi Visits Malami After Bail Release

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi visited ex-Attorney General Abubakar Malami to show support amid terrorism financing and fraud charges, sparking mixed reactions online.

US Counterterror Chief Resigns Over Iran War

The head of the National Counterterrorism Center resigned, stating Iran posed no imminent threat to the US and criticizing pressure from Israel as the cause of the conflict.

US Cuts Citizenship Renunciation Fee by 80% After Court Battles

The U.S. State Department has dramatically reduced the fee for Americans to formally renounce citizenship from $2,350 to $450, marking a major policy reversal following years of advocacy and legal pressure from groups representing accidental Americans abr

Argentina Withdraws from WHO, Following US Under Milei

Argentina has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, as confirmed by Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno. The move follows similar action by the United States and stems from criticisms of the WHO's pandemic handling and perceived

FG Declares Thursday, Friday Public Holidays for Eid-il-Fitr

The Federal Government has officially declared Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, 2026 as public holidays to celebrate Eid-il-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to uphold virtues of peace and

Soludo Ends Monday Sit-at-Home in Anambra

Governor Chukwuma Soludo announces the termination of the long-running Monday sit-at-home order in Anambra State, highlighting improved security and economic revival.

FG Declares 2-Day Holiday for Eid al-Fitr

The Federal Government has officially declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, as public holidays to mark the conclusion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

El-Rufai: ICPC Tried to Force Me Out of Politics

Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai alleges in a court filing that ICPC officials demanded he withdraw from political activities as a condition for his release from detention, calling it unconstitutional.

Civil Servants Demand N154,000 Minimum Wage in Nigeria

The National Public Service Negotiating Council has formally requested a 120% salary increase, proposing a new minimum wage of N154,000 monthly to help federal workers cope with soaring inflation and rising living costs across Nigeria.

Judge Orders Sowore's Lawyer to Kneel, Counsel Refuses

Tension erupted at the Federal High Court as Justice Mohammed Umar ordered activist Omoyele Sowore's lawyer to kneel, a directive the counsel rejected as unlawful under Nigerian law, sparking debate over judicial authority.

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