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Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG declares Tuesday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, a public holiday to enable Muslim faithfuls to celebrate Eid-ul-Mawlid in remembrance of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the federal government in a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani on Friday in ...

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ICPC ​‌‌⁠⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌‍‍‍‌‍⁠‌‌​tracks 12 constituency projects worth N872m in Niger

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it is tracking 12 constituency projects valued at N872 million in Niger. The ICPC Team Lead for the tracking, Shettima Saleh, a Chief Superintendent, disclosed this on Friday in Bida to reporters when the team visited some projects. Saleh said that the commission would ...

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CBN urges adoption of alternative payment channels for financial inclusion

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called for increased adoption of alternative payment channels to deepen financial inclusion and accelerate economic development across the country. Hakama Sidi-Ali, the Acting Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Department of the CBN, made the call during the 2026 CBN Fair held in Lokoja, Kogi on Thursday. The ...

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First Lady urges Muslim women to promote faith, resilience, responsibility

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Muslim women across the country to remain firm in their faith, resilient in the face of challenges and committed to their responsibilities to their families, communities and the nation. She made the call on Friday while declaring open the 41st National Conference of the Federation ...

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APC diaspora chieftain lauds Adeleke’s N500m fund for election victims

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ICPC, CMD move to tackle unaccredited management consultants

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Lawal distributes official vehicles to Zamfara judges, clears N600m allowance backlog

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Kwara PDP guber candidate Kawu welcomes Senator Saliu Mustapha from APC

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Bello El-Rufai donates medical supplies to Kaduna PHC

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Oyebamiji meets President Tinubu after losing Osun guber to Governor Adeleke

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Otti approves CONMESS salary harmonization for ABSUTH staff

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NiMet places FCT, 8 states on high flood alert for late August

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Adeleke campaign denies rumoured plan to join APC

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Fuel subsidy row: Suffering is no economic policy, Atiku replies ‘simple-minded’ presidency

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EFCC: Freed BUK student remains in prison over judge’s absence as exam set to commence — Sowore

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Abike Dabiri-Erewa praises ‘London Bus Aunty’ for bringing honour to Nigeria in UK

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Flooding: Lagos LCDA steps up drainage clearance at Gbagada community

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