Tag: National News
Nigeria Celebrates Eid al-Adha as Muslims Mark Feast of Sacrifice
ABUJA — Nigeria is observing Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as Muslims across the country mark…
NISER: Nigeria Economy on Track, Inflation to Drop to Single Digits
ABUJA — The Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research has released an optimistic medium-term economic outlook for…
Customs Seizes N259m Bus Packed With Military Uniforms and Cannabis
LAGOS — The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a luxury bus carrying military uniforms, cannabis, and other contraband…
FG Declares Eid al-Adha Public Holidays for May 27 and 28
ABUJA — The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays…
SERAP Demands FG Disclose $460m Abuja CCTV Project Contractors
ABUJA — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has demanded that the Federal Government publicly disclose all local…
Army Rescues 92 Civilians Kidnapped by Boko Haram in Borno
MAIDUGURI — Nigerian Army troops operating under Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 92 civilians abducted by suspected Boko…
Africa Day 2026: Nigeria Marks 63 Years of Continental Unity
ASABA — Nigeria joined the rest of the African continent on Monday, May 25, 2026, to mark Africa…
FG Reintegrates 1,100 Nigerian Returnees From Niger Republic
ABUJA — The Federal Government has completed the reintegration of 1,100 Nigerian nationals who returned from Niger Republic.…
Gowon: My Family Almost Became Homeless in London After 1975 Coup
ABUJA — Former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon has revealed that his family came close to becoming…
FCTA Warns Abuja Residents Near Water Channels to Relocate Now
ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory Administration has issued an urgent warning to residents living near water channels…
NCC Targets Digital Overhaul After 19,384 Fibre Cuts in 2025
LAGOS — The Nigerian Communications Commission has unveiled a sweeping new National Telecommunications Policy 2026. The policy targets…
Tinubu Names 39-Year-Old Prof Segun Aina as New JAMB Chief
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions…
