The Nigerian government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day, the interior ministry said on Wednesday. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulating workers across the country on the annual celebration. He commended Nigerian workers for their hard work and...
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Nigeria Police Order Dismissal, Prosecution Over Effurun Shooting
Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in a fatal shooting in Effurun, Delta State, according to a statement by Police spokesman DCP Anthony Placid. The incident, which occurred on April 26, resulted in the death of Mene Ogidi and has sparked public concern over police...
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Senate To Probe Relief For Adamawa Attack Victims
The Nigerian Senate has ordered a probe into renewed attacks in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa. The lawmakers also directed immediate provision of relief materials for displaced persons after violent attacks on communities, like Kwa, Gyakan, Rigange, Waduku and Tchobo, by gunmen allegedly on motor bikes. The resolution for the probe followed a motion...
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Former Zamfara Senator Marafa Defects To NDC Party
Former Zamfara senator Kabir Marafa has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Marafa, who joined the ADC on April 8 after resigning from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in August 2025, formally aligned with the NDC at an event in Abuja attended by party leaders and supporters....
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Court Bars INEC From Recognising ADC Congresses
The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by a disputed caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a judgment delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, the court also barred former Senate President David Mark and other party figures from...
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Nigeria Military Backs Startup’s Drones, Mine-clearing Vehicles
Nigeria’s military has backed local technology firm Terra Industries as it unveiled interceptor drones and mine-clearing unmanned vehicles aimed at supporting anti-insurgency operations. Nigeria has seen an Islamist insurgency for more than 17 years, this year attacks have intensified, with militants increasingly deploying improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and drones against military positions. Terra, which had...
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Garo Confirmed As Kano Deputy Governor
The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Garo as the state’s new deputy governor following his screening during plenary. The decision was reached during a session presided over by Speaker Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Chairman of the ad hoc committee and Deputy Speaker Muhammad Bello said the nomination followed the resignation of former Deputy...
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Nigeria’s Trendy Handwoven Fabric Makers Push Back Against Automation
In Iseyin, a quiet town in southwestern Nigeria, shaded corners beneath trees, narrow alleys and makeshift sheds hum with life. These humble spaces double as workshops for *aso-oke*, a richly textured handwoven fabric indigenous to the Yoruba people. Demand for the fabric has surged both locally and internationally, driven by the diaspora and the global...
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Nigeria’s Argungu Fishing Festival Returns After Six-Year Hiatus
Thousands of fishermen gathered at the Matan Fada River in northwestern Nigeria as the renowned Argungu International Fishing Festival made a vibrant return after a six-year hiatus caused by insecurity in Kebbi State. Participants plunged into the river with nets and gourds, competing for honours in a spectacle that blends sport, culture and tradition. The...
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Nigeria’s Ruling APC Releases 2027 Primary Timetable
The All Progressives Congress has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. The ruling Nigerian party outlined dates for its primaries across all elective offices. The updated schedule, announced on Monday, was signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu. According to the timetable, the party’s presidential...