Happy Children’s Day to the Bright Stars of Our Nation!
ABUJA, Nigeria — May 28, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has extended warm felicitations to children across the country as Nigeria commemorates Children’s Day, celebrating the innocence, dreams, courage, and limitless potential of every Nigerian child.In a goodwill message marking the occasion, the Force emphasized the importance of protecting and nurturing children, describing them as…
PRESIDENT TINUBU GREETS ELDER STATESMAN, ALHAJI ASHAFA EROGBOGBO, ON HIS CENTENARY BIRTHDAY
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 28, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated elder statesman and renowned community leader, Alhaji Ashafa Erogbogbo, on the occasion of his 100th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message, President Tinubu described the centenarian as a symbol of wisdom, integrity, and enduring service to humanity, noting that Alhaji Erogbogbo’s remarkable life…
DEFENCE MINISTER URGES UNITY, RECOMMITMENT TO NATIONAL SECURITY
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 28, 2026 The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across the country and members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria as they celebrate Eid el-Kabir. In a statement issued by the Special Assistant to the Minister on Media, Leah Katung Babatunde, the Minister described…
FEDERAL HIGH COURT REGISTRIES OPEN DURING HOLIDAYS, WEEKENDS FOR FILING OF PRE-ELECTION MATTERS
Abuja, Nigeria – May 28, 2026 The registries of the Federal High Court across all divisions nationwide will remain open during public holidays and weekends for the filing of pre-election matters. The Chief Registrar of the court, Yahaya Yakubu Shafa, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja, saying the measure was introduced to assist…
EID EL–KABIR: NSCDC BENUE STATE COMMAND DEPLOYS 1,760 PERSONNEL
Makurdi, Benue State – May 28, 2026 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Benue State Command, says it has deployed 1,760 personnel across the state to ensure public order and safety during the Eid El-Kabir celebrations. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ejelikwu Anebi, said the proactive move was aimed at protecting lives, Critical…
Dangote Refinery Reduces Diesel Gantry Price By N200 As Importers Receive New Shipments
LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 28, 2026 Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price of diesel by N200 per litre as fuel importers begin to receive fresh shipments into the country. The refinery cut the price of diesel from N1,800 per litre to N1,600 per litre on Wednesday, according to Platts, an independent…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Celebrates Children; Urges Them Beware Of Choices They Make
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 28, 2026 Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has urged children across the country to take ownership of today in a responsible and purposeful manner, stressing that the future they desire is shaped by the choices they make now. Extending heartfelt love to children in a message marking the 2026 Children’s Day…
EFCC Arraigns Fake EFCC Staff in Abuja
ABUJA, NIGERIA – May 28, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arraigned one Salifu Olije Mustapha before Justice A.I. Akobi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kubwa, Abuja, for allegedly parading himself as an officer of the Commission. Mustapha was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on impersonation and misrepresentation….
Telecoms: ITU Advocates Collaborative Regulation, Inclusive Digital Policies — Okoh Aihe
Lagos, Nigeria — May 27, 2026 Telecommunications expert, Okoh Aihe, has highlighted the position of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on the need for collaborative regulation and inclusive, evidence-based policy-making to strengthen the global digital ecosystem.Aihe stated that rather than imposing rigid and overarching laws, the ITU focuses on providing strategic guidance and benchmarks that…
Fidelity Bank Recorded N434bn Gross Earnings in Q1 2026 — Up by 37%
Lagos, Nigeria — May 27, 2026 Fidelity Bank Plc has announced a strong financial performance for the first quarter of 2026, recording gross earnings of N434.95 billion, representing a 37.9 percent increase compared to the N315.42 billion posted during the same period in 2025.The bank disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday, attributing the…