The Federal Government has officially declared today, Thursday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday in honour of International Workers’ Day. In a statement signed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the government commended Nigerian workers for their resilience and contributions to national development. Tunji-Ojo urged citizens to use the day to reflect on the…
President Bola Tinubu hosted All Progressives Congress (APC) governors at the Presidential Villa this week, granting state leaders greater autonomy over ticket allocations while urging them to conduct hitch-free primaries that preserve party unity. According to sources familiar with the closed-door meeting, the President emphasized that contentious selections could weaken the APC’s prospects ahead of…
Nigeria’s foreign service is in mourning following the death of Mohammed Mahmud Lele, ambassador-designate to Algeria, who passed away at age 50 after a brief illness. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the loss in a heartfelt statement, describing Lele as “a distinguished career diplomat whose wisdom, integrity, and commitment to Nigeria’s global engagement inspired…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is continuing its rollout of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, with fresh batches released for candidates who sat the exam on Monday, April 20, and earlier dates. The examination body confirmed that the latest release covers thousands of additional candidates across all states. JAMB spokesperson…
President Bola Tinubu has carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle, accepting the resignations of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun and Minister of Housing and Urban Development Musa Dangiwa, the presidency confirmed on Thursday. In a statement signed by the special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued an urgent public health advisory, placing 10 states on high alert for potential cholera and other disease outbreaks following forecasts of heavy rainfall and flooding In a statement released Wednesday, NCDC Director-General Dr. Jide Idris warned that Adamawa, Enugu, Kaduna, Kogi, Niger, Osun, Oyo,…
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally denied circulating reports suggesting that the party has withdrawn its support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary and released to journalists on Saturday, the party described the claims as “mischievous, entirely false, and designed to…
The Benue State Police Command has announced the arrest of seven suspects linked to an abduction incident in Otukpo, the administrative headquarters of Otukpo Local Government Area. According to a statement from the command, the operation also resulted in the rescue of some victims. The arrests followed intelligence-led policing efforts coordinated by the State Criminal…
