Every Eid ul Mawlid offers an opportunity to pause, reflect and embrace the values of compassion, humility and selfless service exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has called on Nigerians to uphold these virtues as the Federal Government declares Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public…
US President Donald Trump has launched a fresh economic offensive against Iran, warning countries that continue to trade or conduct business with Tehran that they could face what he described as “tremendous economic consequences.” The warning represents a significant escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Iran as the conflict in…
Political economist Pat Utomi has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make candidate debates a central part of Nigeria’s electoral process. Utomi, while referencing South Korea’s political experience, argued that debates can help voters make informed decisions and reduce the influence of money in elections. According to…
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has warned against ethnic and religious profiling in the fight against insecurity, stressing that criminality has no ethnicity and terrorism has no religion. Disu made the remarks on Wednesday while delivering the opening address at the North-West Security Summit in Gusau, Zamfara State. The…
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu could lose the 2027 presidential election if the election is conducted freely, fairly and credibly. Speaking on Politics Today, Baba-Ahmed said Tinubu would be defeated “before 4 p.m.” on election day if Nigerians…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that it has not imposed a blanket ban on e-hailing platforms such as Uber and Bolt at airports across the country. The clarification follows recent concerns and reports suggesting that passengers could no longer use popular ride-hailing services at Nigerian airports.…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an amendment to the National Mental Health Act that would pave the way for the decriminalisation of attempted suicide in Nigeria. The Minister of Health and Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammed Pate, disclosed the development after the FEC meeting. Pate…
