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target=_blank>Eid-El-Kabir: Barau Urges Unity, Charity, Prayers for Nigeria
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has rejoiced with Muslims across the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration, calling for sustained prayers, unity, and support for the poor and vulnerable in society. In a special Sallah message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Malam Ismail
target=_blank>Eid-el-Kabir: FG approves 50% train fare discount
The Federal Government has approved a 50 percent reduction in fares on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The announcement was made by the Federal Ministry of Transportation in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Funsho Adebiyi. According to the ministry, the fare discount
target=_blank>Saudi Arabia records over 1.7m pilgrims for 2026 Hajj
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics has announced that a total of 1,707,301 pilgrims performed the 2026 Hajj exercise. The figure, released at the end of the 1447 AH pilgrimage season, showed an increase compared to last year’s total of 1,673,230 pilgrims. According to the authority, the official count covers all male and female pilgrims
target=_blank>Arafah: Cleric decries corruption, economic hardship in Nigeria
An Islamic scholar, Professor Mansur Ibrahim Sokoto, has decried corruption and worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, urging leaders to fear Allah and preserve public wealth for the benefit of citizens. Professor Sokoto spoke on the Day of Arafah in Makkah during a special prayer session for Nigeria delivered alongside the Arafat sermon by Sheikh Ali
target=_blank>Mixed reaction trails Gov Aliyu’s apology to Wamakko
Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has sparked mixed reactions following his public apology to residents and his gesture of kneeling before former governor and APC leader, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, during the party’s governorship affirmation for the 2027 election. The event, held at the APC state secretariat during his affirmation as the sole gubernatorial candidate
target=_blank>Arafat Day: Kaduna Pilgrims Offer Special Prayers For Nigeria
Kaduna State pilgrims have prayed for the end of security challenges in the country, peace and unity across Nigeria, in Saudi Arabia on the day of Arafat. A press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, Malam Ibraheem Musa, on Tuesday, noted that the day of ‘Arafah which is on the
target=_blank>Aggrieved PDP guber aspirant rejects Pantami
One of the governorship aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Hamma Saleh, has rejected the emergence of Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami as the party’s governorship candidate. Daily Trust had reported how Pantami emerged as the PDP governorship candidate through a voice affirmation during the party’s
target=_blank>Atiku wins ADC presidential primaries in Kano
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries in Kano State. Chairman of the electoral committee, Dr John Ayuba, announced that the exercise was conducted in all 44 local government areas and 484 wards of the state. According to the results collated, Atiku secured 155,595
target=_blank>Amaechi Wins first state in ADC presidential primaries
The immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, has been declared winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Primaries election in Bayelsa State. Announcing the results at the ADC Collation Centre in Yenagoa, the State capital, on Tuesday, the Chairman of the ADC Presidential Primaries Committee in Bayelsa State who also doubles
target=_blank>ADC Presidential aspirant boycotts result announcement, alleges rigging
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, one of three aspirants seeking the Presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election, has announced that he would not participate in the next stage of the exercise over alleged irregularities. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Hayatu-Deen said reports of widespread vote rigging from different parts of the
target=_blank>Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 1,650 personnel across Osun
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command, has deployed 1,650 personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful and crime-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, disclosed this during a strategic security meeting with Area Commanders and Divisional Officers held at the Command Headquarters along Iwo-Ibadan Road, Ido-Osun, according to
Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 1,650 personnel across Osun
target=_blank>APC rigged its own primary election under INEC watch – Isaac Fayose VIDEO
Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has alleged that the recently concluded All Progressives Congress, APC, primary elections were rigged. DAILY POST reports that the ruling party recently concluded its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. President Bola Tinubu was on Monday declared winner of the presidential primary conducted across the country’s 8,809 wards in
APC rigged its own primary election under INEC watch – Isaac Fayose VIDEO
target=_blank>Police dismiss cleric’s terror attack prophecy in Ondo as unverified
The Ondo State Police Command has dismissed the purported claims made by a cleric over alleged impending bandit attacks in the state. While urging residents of the state to exercise patience and remain calm, the command disclosed that investigations had begun into the alleged claims. A clergyman, Michael Olowookere, had in a viral video circulating
Police dismiss cleric’s terror attack prophecy in Ondo as unverified
target=_blank>Sallah: Nigeria will survive economic hardship as ram price surges – Atus
Ahead of Nigeria’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration on Wednesday, a public affairs analyst and anti-corruption advocate, Ismaila Atus, said Nigeria will survive economic hardship ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atus disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday ahead of Eid-ul-Adha. This comes as Nigerians grapple with the high cost of living nationwide, with the price of rams rising to
Sallah: Nigeria will survive economic hardship as ram price surges – Atus
target=_blank>Donald Duke wins PRP presidential ticket for 2027 election
Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, for the 2027 general election. Duke secured the party’s ticket after polling the highest number of votes at the PRP presidential primary held on Tuesday in Abuja. The result was announced at the party’s national
Donald Duke wins PRP presidential ticket for 2027 election
target=_blank>Nigerian army speaks on alleged arrest of retired general for criticizing Akpabio
The Nigerian Army has denied claims that Haruna Garba Gololo, popularly known as Garus Gololo, is a retired general in the Nigerian Army. In a statement issued on Tuesday via its social media platforms, the Army described reports identifying Gololo as a retired Nigerian Army General as false and misleading. The reaction followed a publication in some
Nigerian army speaks on alleged arrest of retired general for criticizing Akpabio
target=_blank>Unity Cup: Moffi leads attack, Okonkwo, Azeez start vs Zimbabwe
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named his starting line-up for tonight’s Unity Cup semi-final encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe. Wrexham’s Arthur Okonkwo will start in goal ahead of Francis Uzoho. Enugu Rangers duo Chibueze Oputa and Obinna Ogbuke will occupy the full-back positions. Igbo Ogbu will pair with the Trabzonspor defender at
Unity Cup: Moffi leads attack, Okonkwo, Azeez start vs Zimbabwe
target=_blank>Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC warns motorists over congestion on Lagos–Ibadan, advises alternative routes
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has urged motorists plying the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to remain patient and strictly observe traffic regulations amid rising congestion along the route. The Lagos State Sector Commander, Kehinde Hamzat, gave the advice in a statement issued on Tuesday, noting that the directive became necessary due to increased vehicular movement and
Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC warns motorists over congestion on Lagos–Ibadan, advises alternative routes
target=_blank>Partizan Belgrade, Troyes interested in Moffi
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi is the subject of interest from Serbian club Partizan Belgrade and French outfit Troyes. Moffi was loaned to FC Porto by OGC Nice in January after he was attacked by the club’s supporters last December following the 3-1 defeat to his former club, Lorient. The 26-year-old registered two goals and
Partizan Belgrade, Troyes interested in Moffi
target=_blank>BREAKING: Amaechi rejects ADC presidential primary results
Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the results of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential primaries, alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement and electoral malpractice. Amaechi, in a statement posted on his X handle on Tuesday, described the outcome of the exercise as “concocted results.” He said he had earlier made it clear that
BREAKING: Amaechi rejects ADC presidential primary results
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