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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, arraigned one Salifu Olije Mustapha before Justice AI Akobi of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Kubwa, for allegedly posing and parading as an official of the Commission He was arraigned on four counts bordering on impersonation and making false statements. Count two of the charge …

Nigerian Christians are in the news again.The president of the United States, Donald Trump, more than a year ago, ordered the Pentagon to protect them from attacks by groups linked to ISIS.The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.It serves as the symbolic and …

Post views: 42 A renowned citadel of learning in Ekiti State, Palace Schools Ado-Ekiti, on Wednesday, joined the global community in observing the celebration of Children’s Day 2026 in grand style. The school, renowned for its niche in training future leaders, commemorated the day with many exciting activities including road shows, funfair, dance competitions, drama shows and gift presentations. …

A close aide of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Jimi Lawal, has won the African Democratic Congress governorship in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lawal emerged winner of the party’s primary elections held in 236 constituencies of the state, polling a total of 19,428 votes to defeat his closest rivals. Announcing the results on Monday at …

By Ayo Kehinde The Nigerian Army has strongly denied any association with one Haruna Garba Gololo, popularly known as Garus Gololo, following reports identifying him as a retired general of the Nigerian Army in relation to comments allegedly made about the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. In a disclaimer released Tuesday, the military described the claim as false and misleading, insisting …

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has extended warm congratulations to Muslims across Nigeria and the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, and Executive Secretary, Professor Wole Abbas, the South West’s apex Muslim body congratulated the Ummah on the successful completion of this year’s Hajj rites in …

The Ogun State chapter of the Muslim Congress (TMC) has congratulated Muslims in Ogun State and across Nigeria on the celebration of Eid-Ul-Adha 2026, urging worshipers and political leaders to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, obedience and spiritual rebirth as lessons of the festival. The group said the celebration of Eid, rooted in the obedience of Prophets Ibrahim, Ismail and …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has ordered the proactive deployment of 485 security personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful and smooth Sallah celebration. The commissioner in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Saliu Afusat, said the action is in line with the vision of …

Millwall winger Femi Azeez immediately impressed Nigeria’s senior side with a brace in a 2-0 win over Zimbabwe in their opening match of the Unity Cup.Azeez wasted no time in making his mark as he unleashed a left-footed shot to open the scoring for Nigeria in the 4th minute. His performance demonstrated why Nigeria senior team coach Eric Chelle did …

The Muslim Public Affairs Center (MPAC) has called on Nigerian leaders to urgently address worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country, warning that citizens are increasingly living in fear and deprivation amid growing violence and cost-of-living pressures. In its Eid-ul-Adha message of 1447 AH (2026), signed by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the organization said the festive season should …