The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims across Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion, urging Nigerians to reflect on the values of compassion, humility and service exemplified by the life of Prophet Muhammad. He noted that Eid ul Mawlid provides an opportunity for Nigerians to draw inspiration from a life characterised by compassion, humility and selfless...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered another alleged fake agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). Following the discovery, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of the alleged promoter of the organisation and directed the suspension of three Permanent Secretaries linked to the office. ICPC Chairman, Musa Adamu Aliyu, disclosed this on Friday while briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Aliyu identified the organisation as the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, which was allegedly allocated office space within the SGF complex without presidential approval...

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered another alleged fake agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to...