Category: Breaking News

The Presidency has confirmed the release of all pupils and teachers abducted by terrorists from three schools in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced on Friday that the victims were rescued by security agencies after weeks in captivity. The victims were kidnapped on May 15, 2026, when armed men riding motorcycles and dressed in military fatigues attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Community Grammar School in Esiele, and L.A. Primary School in Ahoro-Esiele, all in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The attackers fired gunshots…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed that Ms. Linda Ameh, the legal practitioner earlier reported missing on 6 May 2026, has been found safe. The Command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the lawyer personally reported to the Maitama Police Station to provide details surrounding the incident. According to the Police, investigations are ongoing to apprehend those responsible for the crime, while the victim is assisting investigators with useful information to aid ongoing investigative efforts and ensure the perpetrators are brought to…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Wale Edun as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, appointing Taiwo Oyedele as his replacement in a major cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening economic coordination and service delivery. According to a memo signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation,George Akume and conveyed through presidential channels, the appointment formed part of ongoing efforts by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reinvigorate his administration under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The memo stated that outgoing ministers are to conclude handover processes on or…

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced that Friday, March 20, 2026, will mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr across Nigeria. The declaration followed the non-sighting of the crescent moon signaling the end of Ramadan. In a statement issued by the Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Sultanate Council confirmed that no verified sighting of the Shawwal 1447AH crescent was reported from any part of the country on Wednesday. As a result, Thursday, March 19,…

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as a minister in the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The confirmation followed a voice vote by lawmakers during plenary on Wednesday, after the nominee was screened by the Senate. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision after senators cleared Oyedele at the Committee of the Whole. Oyedele is expected to serve as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Uzoka-Anite, who has been redeployed as Minister of State for Budget and National Planning. During his screening, which lasted more than…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, formally introducing amendments to Nigeria’s electoral legal framework. The development followed the approval by the National Assembly, where lawmakers retained electronic transmission of election results while allowing manual collation as a backup a decision that generated widespread public debate and criticism. Senate President Godswill Akpabio had earlier indicated that the President was expected to assent to the amended bill in February after harmonisation between the Senate and the House of Representatives.   Details…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially sighted the crescent moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, with fasting set to commence on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. According to Inside Haramain, a publication focused on the affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, the moon was sighted on Tuesday evening, confirmed that February 17 mark the final day of Sha’ban, the Islamic month preceding Ramadan. “Ramadan 1447/2026 Crescent has been sighted. Subsequently, Wednesday, 18 February 2026, will be the first day of Ramadan 1447,” the announcement stated. Ramadan…