Tag: National News
Defence Minister Rates Tinubu 70% on Security, Critics Disagree
ABUJA — Defence Minister Christopher Musa has given President Bola Tinubu's administration a 70 percent rating on security…
Vanguard Editors Score Tinubu Across 12 Key Sectors at Year Three
LAGOS — Vanguard Newspapers' Board of Editors has released a comprehensive assessment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's three-year…
INEC Primary Deadline Day: Nigeria’s 2027 Future Set by Midnight
Saturday, May 30, 2026 is arguably the most consequential single political day in Nigeria's 2027 election cycle. It…
Lagos Police Score May Breakthroughs as Four Kidnappers Neutralised
LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has recorded a series of significant security breakthroughs in May 2026.…
Nigerian Pilgrim Dies at Muzdalifah During 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia
MECCA — A male Nigerian pilgrim participating in the 2026 Hajj has died at Muzdalifah in Saudi Arabia.…
Children’s Day: Nigeria Demands Justice for Abducted Pupils
ABUJA — Nigeria marked Children's Day on Wednesday, May 27, against the backdrop of a national crisis. Hundreds…
US Gives Nigeria $187.3m in Aid But Tightens Future Conditions
ABUJA — Nigeria received $187.3 million in United States government aid for 2026, according to official data published…
Hajj 2026: Nigerian Pilgrims Gather at Mount Arafat in Scorching Heat
MECCA — Nigerian pilgrims were among the more than two million Muslims who gathered at Mount Arafat near…
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…
