FG Declares 2-Day Holiday for Eid al-Fitr

The Federal Government has officially declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, as public holidays to mark the conclusion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

El-Rufai: ICPC Tried to Force Me Out of Politics

Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai alleges in a court filing that ICPC officials demanded he withdraw from political activities as a condition for his release from detention, calling it unconstitutional.

Civil Servants Demand N154,000 Minimum Wage in Nigeria

The National Public Service Negotiating Council has formally requested a 120% salary increase, proposing a new minimum wage of N154,000 monthly to help federal workers cope with soaring inflation and rising living costs across Nigeria.

Judge Orders Sowore's Lawyer to Kneel, Counsel Refuses

Tension erupted at the Federal High Court as Justice Mohammed Umar ordered activist Omoyele Sowore's lawyer to kneel, a directive the counsel rejected as unlawful under Nigerian law, sparking debate over judicial authority.

Iran's New Leader Cheated Death in Israeli Strike

Leaked audio reveals Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei survived the Israeli strike that killed his father by stepping outside minutes before the blast, with gruesome details of the attack emerging.

Tinubu Begins Historic UK State Visit After 37 Years

President Bola Tinubu has embarked on a landmark state visit to the United Kingdom, the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years, with engagements at Windsor Castle and talks on trade, investment, and maritime infrastructure.

Wike Orders Demolition of Illegal Abuja Estate

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered the demolition of an estate in Abuja's Guzape area for violating land-use laws, built on land allocated for Park and Recreation without approval.

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