FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27, and Thursday, May, 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir across Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, via a statement issued on Monday, May 25. Tunji-Ojo said the declaration affirms the federal government’s respect for the faith and spiritual heritage of millions of...
FCT projects near completion, ready for commissioning — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said several ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja are nearing completion and will soon be inaugurated. Wike made the disclosure on Monday during an inspection tour of key projects in the capital, expressing satisfaction with both the quality and pace of work. He noted that projects such as the Renewed Hope City...
Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo to be buried June 18
The family of late Nollywood star, Alex Ekubo, has announced that his burial rites will conclude on June 18, 2026. Ekubo passed away on May 11 after a battle with cancer. In an obituary statement shared via the actor’s Instagram page on Monday, the family urged the public to keep them in prayers, particularly his wife and loved ones, as they...
Wike explains Fubara’s 2027 withdrawal
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the decision by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to withdraw from the 2027 governorship race was part of a political agreement aimed at restoring stability in the state. Wike made the remark on Monday while speaking to journalists after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja, noting that the governor’s...
I’m waiting for FG approval to dislodge criminals — Igboho
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, has said he is still awaiting approval from the Federal Government to launch his proposed security outfit, Iru Ekun Security Network, aimed at tackling criminal activities in forests across the South-West. In a statement issued on Monday in Ibadan, Oyo State, Igboho disclosed that all necessary documentation and procedural requirements for the outfit’s registration had...
Health workers infected as Uganda Ebola cases rise to 7
Ugandan health ministry on Monday announced two more confirmed cases of Ebola, bringing the total number of cases reported in the country to seven. The ministry said the two new cases are health workers in a private health facility in the capital Kampala and both are Ugandans. “Both patients have been admitted to the designated treatment unit and are now receiving...
NSCDC seals Chinese firms over terror financing
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has shut down all branches of Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity Industrial Ltd over alleged involvement in terrorism financing and the vandalism of public infrastructure. In a statement issued on Monday, the agency said it obtained a court order to seal the companies’ facilities nationwide following investigations into offences including conspiracy,...
NSCDC shuts steel firms over rail vandalism
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has sealed facilities linked to Inner Galaxy Steel across Nigeria over alleged involvement in railway vandalism and the recycling of critical infrastructure. The crackdown followed a court order obtained after the arrest of suspects and the recovery of vandalised railway components traced to the company’s premises in Birnin Yero, Igabi Local Government Area...
Lagos govt: We disbursed N2.13bn to vulnerable residents in one year
The Lagos State Government says it disbursed N2.13 billion to 3,301 vulnerable residents in the last one year under the Eko Cares Financial Assistance Programme to strengthen social welfare and grassroots support across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Dr Afolabi Tajudeen, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held in...
NIS warns Nigerians against illegal travel, fake overseas jobs
The Nigeria Immigration Service has cautioned Nigerians against travelling abroad without proper documentation and falling victim to fake job offers overseas. In a public advisory issued on Monday via its official X handle, the Service, through its spokesperson, DCI A.S. Akinlabi, stressed that all international travel must be undertaken with valid passports, visas where required, and other approved immigration documents. The...
