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The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene…

The controversy surrounding the release of United States government records linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a fresh turn, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warning that releasing some of the documents could endanger lives. The FBI made the disclosure in a filing before the US District Court for the District of…

By Our Reporter A young female graduate has sparked controversy on social media after addressing United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, by his first name during the bank’s Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP) graduation ceremony in Lagos. The ceremony, held on Thursday, celebrated 374 young professionals who successfully completed the bank’s graduate…

The Federal Government has launched the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme, a major initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerians with market-relevant digital and creative skills. The programme, implemented by the Bank of Industry (BOI), is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s technology and creative sectors through skills development, enterprise support, innovation and access to…

By Our Reporter The Federal Government has disclosed a detailed breakdown of the financial gains from the removal of petrol subsidy and other economic reforms, revealing that the reforms generated N15.8 trillion in additional resources for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating…

By Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rewarded the two best graduating students of Lagos State University (LASU) with ₦20 million each for their outstanding academic performances. Sanwo-Olu announced the personal cash gifts on Wednesday during the university’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies held at the Ojo campus of the institution.…

By Our Reporter The United States has realigned its visa operations in Nigeria, with routine visa services at the US Embassy in Abuja discontinued from August 1, 2026. Under the new arrangement, Nigerians seeking routine US visas are required to process their applications through the US Consulate General in Lagos, which has been designated as…

By Our Reporter The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has broken his silence following his defeat by incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke. Oyebamiji reacted in a statement posted on his official X account, @OyebamijiBola, on Tuesday, three days after the election. Adeleke was…

The United States government has ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of four African countries, exposing thousands of immigrants to increased risk of deportation if they have no other lawful immigration status. The affected countries are Cameroon, Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan, according to reports on the latest immigration-policy changes under President Donald Trump’s…

By Reporting Team Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reacted to his victory in the August 15 governorship election, expressing appreciation to God and the people of the state while sending messages to President Bola Tinubu and his closest challenger, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared…