2027: Group urges political parties to strengthen internal democracy
A civil society organisation, Christian Conscience Group, has called on political stakeholders to reinforce internal democracy within their parties as preparations for the 2027...
Hajj pilgrims stone devil in final ritual
Muslim faithful took part in the climactic ritual of the annual hajj pilgrimage on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, symbolically stoning the devil near Mecca.
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Canada, Bahamas ban African residents from entering countries over Ebola outbreak
Canada and the Bahamas have announced temporary entry restrictions on residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan following renewed...
US report links 30,000 Fulani militants to Nigeria’s insecurity
A new report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) estimates that about 30,000 armed Fulani militants are operating across Nigeria,...
Oil prices drop as traders target progress on US-Iran talks
Oil prices eased from recent highs on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as traders sought clarity on negotiations between Iran and the United States after...
Eid-el-Kabir: FG approves 50% discount for train services
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent fare discount on all train services as part of measures to ease transportation costs for...
Wike-backed PDP affirms Onor as consensus presidential candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed former Senator Sandy Onor as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The Chairman of the...
Eid-el-Kabir: Gov Yusuf donates livestocks, food items to prison inmates
The Kano State Government has donated food items and livestock to inmates across correctional centres in the state as part of preparations for the...
ADC postpones presidential primary results collation
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collation of its presidential primary election results.
Announcing the postponement in the late hours of Tuesday, the...
Zenith Bank deepens investment in children’s education, financial literacy
Zenith Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to child development in Nigeria through a wide range of initiatives focused on education, financial literacy, healthcare,...
