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The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has renewed its call on the Federal Government and state governments to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic calendar, a public holiday in recognition of the Islamic New Year. In a statement issued to mark the commencement of Hijrah 1448 A.H. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the National President of MMPN, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said the declaration would promote fairness, justice and religious harmony in the country. Balogun argued that Muharram 1 holds the same significance for Muslims as January…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties for failing to meet the constitutional requirements for continued recognition as political parties in Nigeria. The affected parties are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord (A), Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Peter Lifu held that the parties failed to secure the minimum electoral performance threshold required under the law, particularly the requirement to obtain at least 25 per cent…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured that those responsible for the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar will be brought to justice, as a high-powered military delegation paid condolence visits to his family and the Katsina State Government. The delegation, led by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General IM Abdullahi, visited Katsina on Sunday on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede, and the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to commiserate with the bereaved family and the people of the state over the tragic…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated his Chief of Staff, Sam Ifeanyi Hart, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a dependable ally and a key pillar behind the successes recorded in his office. In a birthday message issued on Saturday, Kalu praised Hart’s loyalty, professionalism and commitment to excellence, noting that his contributions have continued to strengthen their shared vision of service to the Nigerian people. According to the Deputy Speaker, Hart has distinguished himself through diligence, strategic insight and calm…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the postponement of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Orientation Course for prospective corps members deployed to Niger State. In a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the scheme said the decision was necessitated by the ongoing renovation of the NYSC Orientation Camp in Paiko, Niger State. According to the statement, the camp suffered extensive damage following a recent windstorm, prompting the Niger State Government to undertake rehabilitation works at the facility. As a result, NYSC…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman, Abugu Oliver Ikechukwu, for allegedly importing 6.10 kilograms of liquid cocaine concealed in shirts and towels from Brazil into Nigeria. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the 41-year-old suspect was apprehended by NDLEA operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on June 11 after arriving from São Paulo, Brazil, via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight. Babafemi said a thorough search of…

More than 100 Nigerian inmates serving prison terms in Ethiopia are set to return home following the signing of a landmark prisoner transfer agreement between Nigeria and Ethiopia, bringing to fruition years of diplomatic engagement and advocacy efforts. According to a report by TheCable, negotiations for the agreement gained momentum after a series of deaths and allegations of maltreatment involving Nigerian prisoners in Ethiopian correctional facilities. The push for a transfer arrangement intensified in 2019 following the death of Nigerian inmate Odemu Efe at Kaliti Prison in Addis Ababa, reportedly…