The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, on behalf of the State Executive Committee and the entire leadership of the party in the state, has congratulated Muslim faithful across the state and Nigeria at large on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival, reports thegazellenews.com Hon. Ojelabi described Eid-el-Kabir as a sacred and significant festival that symbolizes total obedience to God, sacrifice, love, tolerance, and unwavering faith, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (AS). He urged Muslims and Nigerians generally to imbibe these virtues in their daily lives for the collective peace, unity,…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title for a record ninth time. The President congratulates the managers, players, and fans of the Enugu-based football club for finishing the last campaign at the top of the table with 68 points in 38 matches, ahead of their closest rival, Rivers United. President Tinubu recalled the incredible run of Rangers in the 1970s and 1980s, when the club won multiple league and FA Cup titles, especially in 1975, when they reached the finals of the African Cup of Champions Clubs, and in…
The Governments of Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, marking a significant step towards deepening economic collaboration between both countries. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit (INRES) in Istanbul, Türkiye. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake said Nigeria is ready to leverage Türkiye’s technological advancement and expertise in mining exploration, training, digitisation, licensing systems, and capacity building to accelerate reforms and growth within the sector. According to the Minister, President…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon (Dr) Seyi Jakande, has defended the council’s subsidised Ileya ram sales initiative, insisting that the programme is designed to ease economic pressure on residents while encouraging civic participation through voter registration. Jakande spoke during the council’s subsidised Ileya ram sales programme held on Monday, 25 May, 2026 within the LCDA, where residents purchased rams valued between ₦350,000 and ₦400,000 for ₦80,000. The initiative, which drew large crowds despite heavy rainfall earlier in the day, formed part of the council’s festive support programme for residents ahead of the…
The Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, has lauded the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for embracing policy reforms to digitise its procurement processes, thereby promoting transparency, efficiency and accountability. Speaking during the NDDC Procurement Policy Reform and Digitisation Stakeholders Sensitisation and Training Summit in Port Harcourt, the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, described the initiative as a step in the right direction. Adedokun said the transition to paperless governance had become necessary as the government seeks to modernise its operations, reduce delays, cut waste and improve the speed of service delivery to citizens. He…
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that the ongoing reconstruction of the State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt will be completed and ready for use by the first quarter of 2027. The Governor made the declaration on Monday, 25 May, 2026, after inspecting the extensive renovation works at the iconic government facility located in the Old GRA area of Port Harcourt. Speaking after the inspection tour, Fubara said he returned to the site to personally assess the level of progress being made on the massive project, especially the internal structural work which is not immediately visible from the…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid ul Adha celebration, one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. The announcement was made on Monday, 25 May, 2026, by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Magdalene Ajani. The declaration comes as millions of Muslims across Nigeria and around the world prepare to commemorate the festival, also known as Eid-el-Kabir, which symbolizes sacrifice, obedience to God and compassion for humanity. In the statement, the Federal Government…
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security landscape, warning that the growing emergence of community self-defence structures across the country signals a dangerous shift that could deepen national security fragmentation if not urgently addressed. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, 25 May, 2026, and signed by its Chairman, Isaac Abrak, the group said Nigeria was approaching a “security turning point,” where communities increasingly feel compelled to defend themselves because of persistent attacks and the inability of existing security operations to maintain long-term territorial control in forested areas. The group, while commending…
Bayelsa State formally stepped into Nigeria’s commercial aviation space on Monday, 25 May, 2026 as the Governor of the state, Douye Diri boarded the inaugural operational flight of Pioneer Airlines, becoming the airline’s symbolic “Passenger 1A.” The historic non-scheduled flight marked the official commencement of operations by Pioneer Airlines using one of the aircraft acquired by the Bayelsa State Government — an ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft designed for regional commercial operations. The aircraft departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 11:10 a.m. after receiving clearance from the control tower, beginning what officials described as a major milestone in Bayelsa’s…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 4,000 personnel across the nation’s capital to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The deployment was made on the order of the NSCDC Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu,and announced to the public in a statement. He said the massive deployment was aimed at protecting lives, property and critical national assets before, during and after the Sallah festivities. According to the Commandant, the deployment covers specialized units of the Corps including the Arms Squad, Female Strike Force, Crack Squad and Agro Rangers, strategically positioned across the FCT…