Muslims in Badagry, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria gathered on Thursday for the 23rd edition of the Ayeye Ileya celebration, an annual Eid-el-Kabir event which brings Islamic households, families and visitors together in a display of unity, culture and faith. Saoti Arewa performing at the 2026 Ayeye Ileya The celebration, held in front of the Badagry...
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FG Urged To Support State Assemblies On Implementation Of State Police
The Allied People’s Movement Presidential Candidate and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has called the Bola Tinubu led administration to direct the state houses of assembly to make a law that will help to create state police for improved security against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other insecurity tendencies. Makinde added that the South Western...
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PDP Faction Set To Ratify Jonathan Presidential Bid
A faction of Nigeria’s main opposition Peoples Democratic Party said it would ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate at a meeting scheduled for Saturday. The group, operating under the banner of the PDP National Reformation Group, said Jonathan’s endorsement was aimed at rebuilding the party ahead of the 2027 general election. The...
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Atiku Meets Amaechi, Discusses Economy, Security
African Democratic Congress 2027 Presidential Candidate Atiku Abubakar said on Thursday that his meeting with former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi focused on Nigeria’s worsening economic hardship, insecurity and efforts to find solutions to the country’s challenges. Atiku disclosed details of the meeting in a post on social media after visiting Amaechi at his residence...
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Peter Obi Mourns Ex-UN Peacekeeper Obiakor’s Death
Labour Party 2023 Presidential Candidate Peter Obi on Thursday expressed grief over the death of retired Lieutenant General Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor, describing him as a distinguished soldier and one of Nigeria’s finest international peacekeepers. Obi said Obiakor served Nigeria with courage and integrity, representing the country both within the armed forces and at the United...
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Presidency Seeks Action Over VDM’s Alleged Fake Tinubu Audio
Nigeria’s presidency has called for legal action against social media influencer VeryDarkMan over the circulation of an alleged fake audio recording purportedly linked to President Bola Tinubu. Presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga accused the influencer, whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse, of spreading false information through social media platforms. “This VDM needs to face the...
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Omo-Agege Resigns From Nigeria’s Ruling APC Party
Former Nigerian deputy senate president Ovie Omo-Agege has resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his political ambitions and those of his supporters could no longer be achieved within the party. In a statement, signed by his media adviser, Sunday Areh, Omo-Agege said his resignation from the APC takes immediate effect. The former...
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First Ghanaian Evacuation Flight Leaves South Africa After Xenophobic Tensions
The first flight carrying Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions departed for the West African nation, Ghana’s foreign ministry said. About 800 Ghanaians are expected to leave South Africa after authorities in Accra arranged repatriation flights in response to protests and violence targeting foreigners. Fred Duhoe, an aide to Ghana’s foreign minister,...
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Sarri Terminates Lazio Contract After Reaching Deal With Atalanta
Maurizio Sarri has left Lazio after reaching an agreement to end his contract ahead of his expected switch to Atalanta. “S.S. Lazio announces that a mutual agreement has been reached to terminate the contracts of Head Coach Maurizio Sarri and his coaching staff,” said Lazio in a statement. The 67 year old leaves Lazio for...
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Police Arrest Three Over Motorcycle Theft Syndicate In Lagos, Recover Five Bikes
Nigeria Police Force Zone 2 Command in Lagos say it has dismantled a motorcycle theft syndicate operating across Lagos and Ogun states. It added that it arrested three suspected members and recovering five stolen motorcycles. Assistant Inspector-General of Police Olohundare Jimoh said the arrests followed an investigation into a gang accused of stealing motorcycles in...