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A presidential aspirant of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Olajide Filani, has congratulated Muslim faithful across the country on the successful completion of Ramadan and celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, urging Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion and a renewed commitment to nation-building. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, Filani described the Eid celebration as a reminder of sacrifice, discipline, …

Australia’s Prime Minister was booed by protesters during a visit to the country’s largest mosque. Anthony ‌Albanese and Australia Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke joins worshipers at Lakemba Mosque in Sydney for Eid prayers on Friday. Video of the event shows some protesters making lengthy interruptions, including telling them to “get out!” and called them “supporters of genocide.” Iran’s latest …

Grace Ike, President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has been formally inducted into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), marking a significant milestone in her illustrious career in media and communications. Speaking at the induction ceremony, Ike described the moment as both a personal achievement and a professional expansion of his long-standing …

Recorded music revenues in Sub-Saharan Africa grew 15.2% in 2025, reaching US$120 million, according to the IFPI Global Music Report 2026. South Africa remains the largest market in the region, accounting for 78.1% of revenues following growth of 12.9% in 2025. This performance came amid global music growth of 6.4%, with worldwide revenues reaching US$31.7 billion, marking eleven consecutive years …

The FBI has taken control of two websites linked to the pro-Iran hacktivist group Handala, following the group’s claim of responsibility for a damaging cyberattack on US medical technology company Stryker. One site had been used by Handala to publicize the hack, while another was used to dox dozens of individuals allegedly linked to Israeli defense contractors, including Elbit Systems …

The Executive Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, extended his warmest greetings to the Muslim Ummah within the Council and across the nation for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement on Friday, signed by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs, Kingsley …

When the Iranian government buried its fallen heroes, its supporters came out in force. Senior security official Ali Larijani was killed in an airstrike two days ago, and was honored today along with the crew of an Iranian naval ship sunk by the US early in the war. Thousands of mourners gathered for a joint funeral. If you kill someone …

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has called on shippers to embrace dialogue in resolving disputes over recent tariff increases by shipping companies, warning against actions that could disrupt trade. Talking Lagosthe Executive Secretary of the NSC, Doctor Akutah Piusurged stakeholders in the maritime sector to avoid industrial actions that could negatively impact Nigeria’s economy. His remarks followed protests from freight …

Senegal said it would appeal the “unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable decision” to strip it of its Africa Cup of Nations title after a chaotic final against hosts Morocco. On Tuesday, the appeals board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decided that Senegal had lost the final in January by walking off the pitch in extra time to protest a …

Tinubu arrived early on Friday along with First Lady Remi Tinubu. His spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that the President will observe the festive break in Lagos. “President Tinubu and First Lady Remi Tinubu are heading to Lagos for Sallah,” Onanuga wrote on X. During his visit to the UK, Tinubu called for deeper trade and economic cooperation between the two …