The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha (Eid-el-Kabir) celebration. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. Dr. Tunji-Ojo extended his congratulations
In a major push to close Nigeria’s housing gap, the Federal Government has announced plans to deliver 77,400 new housing units across the country. The initiative is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide development strategy. Speaking on the program, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata, said
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the dates for the upcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, scheduled to take place in mid-2026. According to INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Ekiti governorship election will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, while that of Osun State is set for Saturday,
In a renewed push for transparency and financial accountability, the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts have pledged to enforce stricter regulatory oversight across the nation’s Free Trade Zones. The decision was announced during a recent oversight visit to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Free Zone
Residents of Egbemo Angalabiri, a prominent oil-producing community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have staged a peaceful protest, accusing oil companies operating in the area of neglect and exclusion. They warned that unless urgent steps are taken to address their concerns, they may be compelled to disrupt oil and gas operations in
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State, rejecting a legal challenge filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, on the grounds of no evidence of fraud. In its judgement delivered on Thursday, a panel of three justices
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has filed an appeal challenging the final forfeiture of a vast estate in Abuja comprising 753 housing units. The estate, located at Plot 109, Cadastral Zone CO9, Lokogoma District, spans over 150,000 square meters and was seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, alleging that the government is pursuing policies detrimental to Nigerians while attempting to suppress opposition voices and create a one-party state. These claims were outlined in a communiqué issued at the party’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has achieved significant milestones in public service delivery under the leadership of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Since assuming office in August 2023, the Ministry has cleared over 200,000 unprocessed passport applications and settled ₦28 billion in legacy debts without requiring additional government funding. At the Access Bank
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that 70.7% of the 1.93 million candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored below 200 points, even as debates rage over the fate of its Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, following widespread technical issues that disrupted the conduct of the exams in
