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The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has marked the first 100 days of the administration of its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Gbenga Ibileye, with gains in funding, accreditation and institutional reform. Ibileye, who took over as the university’s fourth vice-chancellor on Feb. 16, said the milestone was observed as a moment of reflection and responsibility rather than celebration. In a statement released …

A new report from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom reveals that approximately 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, increasing insecurity and contributing significantly to religious violence in several regions of the country. The report, released in May 2026 and entitled “Non-State Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” described the armed group as …

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 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, confirmed former member of the National Assembly, Senator. Sandy Onor, as the consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Chairman of the PDP 2026 Presidential Primary Election Committee, Samuel Ortom, announced the results of the party’s primary elections at the party’s …

The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has recorded significant institutional progress in the first 100 days of Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye’s presidency as Vice-Chancellor, with major gains in funding, academic development, infrastructure and global partnerships. Professor Ibileye, who assumed office on 16 February 2026 as the institution’s fourth vice-chancellor, marked this milestone with a call for reflection, responsibility and continued commitment …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked aggrieved presidential candidates, Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, to air their grievances through the party’s internal dispute resolution channels rather than making public allegations regarding the presidential primaries. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the appeal on Tuesday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, amidst growing controversy surrounding the primaries …

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 …

President Bola Tinubu said “the sacrifices and efforts we have made over the last three years have resulted in a more stable economy, making our country a preferred investment destination that will drive job creation and economic growth”. The President conveyed this in his message to the nation on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr celebration. According to him, “the …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collection of results of the presidential primary elections. Announcing the postponement late on Tuesday, Presidential Primary Election Committee Chairman Chief Ikechi Emenike said the decision was to allow Muslim party members to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Emenike said the collection for the remaining states would begin around 8pm on Wednesday, explaining that some officials …

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday fixed July 6 for judgment in the confiscation lawsuit filed by the EFCC against 57 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the date after EFCC lawyer, Jibrin Okutepa (SAN) and counsel for Malami and other respondents, Adedayo Adedeji (SAN), …