By SANI BATURE THE Federal Government has declared Tuesday 25 August 2026 a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration. The holiday will allow Muslim faithful across Nigeria to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. The ministry’s […]
US Hearing Becomes Platform for BRGIE’s Diplomatic Appeal THE Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE) has called on the United States government to decline Nigeria’s request for the renewal of a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cultural property, arguing that allegations of persecution against Christians and pro-Biafra groups should be considered before any extension […]
House Raises Alarm Over Border Security and Nigerians’ Safety Abroad THE House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to take urgent diplomatic and security measures to address alleged repeated incursions by Cameroonian military personnel into Nigerian territory while also demanding a stronger response to the killing of Nigerians in South Africa. The resolutions […]
Court Revises Pre-Election Procedures THE Federal High Court has rolled out a new set of Practice Directions for the conduct of pre-election cases, introducing updated procedures intended to improve the management and timely resolution of electoral disputes. The Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, signed by the Chief Judge, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, replace […]