Eid-El-Fitr: Sultan Declares Friday, March 20 as First Day of Shawwal 1447AH
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH and the commencement of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. In a statement issued by Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, […]
EFCC Returns ₦3.9bn Recovered Cash To NNPCL
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has transferred nearly ₦4 billion in recovered funds to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited following investigations into financial misconduct. The amount, totalling ₦3.94 billion, was formally handed over in Abuja during a brief ceremony at the commission’s headquarters. Representing EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, the agency’s secretary, Mohammed Hammajoda, […]
Trump Pressures Japan to Aid Hormuz Mission as Alliance Faces Key Test
President Donald Trump is set to host Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House on Thursday, in a high-stakes meeting that could strain their recently strengthened relationship. The two leaders have developed close personal ties in recent months, bonding over shared conservative views and mutual admiration, even as disagreements over trade have persisted. […]
Iran Says Killing of Ali Larijani Won’t Weaken Leadership Structure
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the killing of senior official Ali Larijani will not destabilize the country’s leadership, emphasizing that Iran’s political system is built to withstand the loss of individual figures. Speaking in an interview with Al Jazeera following confirmation of Larijani’s death, Araghchi argued that both the United States and Israel misunderstand […]
Middle East Conflict Escalates as Israel Strikes Beirut, Iran Vows Retaliation
Israel has launched a new wave of airstrikes on Beirut, targeting areas beyond Hezbollah’s traditional strongholds while ordering evacuations in southern Lebanon as its offensive intensifies. One of the strikes flattened a building in central Beirut, a district known for its businesses and hotels rather than militant activity, according to on-the-ground reporting. At the same […]
Tinubu Orders Appointees Eyeing 2027 Polls to Resign by March 31
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions on or before March 31, 2026. The directive affects ministers, ministers of state, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, directors-general, and chief executive officers of federal government agencies, commissions, […]
FIFA Rejects NFF Petition Against DR Congo; Appeal Underway
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says FIFA has rejected its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) over claims that the team fielded ineligible players during the 2025 World Cup playoffs. In a statement on Tuesday, NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi said the federation is “not satisfied with the decision” and has already […]
Soludo Sworn in for Second Term as Anambra Governor
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has been officially sworn in for a second term as the leader of Anambra State. The inauguration ceremony was held on Tuesday at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, where he took the oath of office alongside his deputy, Onyeka Ibezim. In his inaugural address, Soludo pledged to consolidate on […]
Tinubu’s Reforms Key to Nigeria’s Long-Term Stability — Gbajabiamila
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, has said the reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are designed to secure Nigeria’s long-term stability despite short-term challenges. Gbajabiamila made the remarks on Tuesday at the State House while receiving leaders of Working People United (WOPU), noting that the administration’s policies are focused on addressing […]
FG Declares March 19–20 Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr
The federal government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The announcement was made by the Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, in a statement on Tuesday. Eid-el-Fitr marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims on completing the period of fasting and urged […]
