FG declares Tuesday public holiday 

Federal Government  of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid -ul- Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday  in a statement  made available to Newsmen on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Magdalene…

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Tinubu, Adeleke meet behind closed doors

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, days after Adeleke’s re-election in the state governorship election.Adeleke arrived at the Villa at about 5:25pm in a navy-blue traditional outfit, accompanied by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.The meeting, held behind closed doors, marked Adeleke’s first known meeting…

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AFRAA admits Enugu Air as 50th Member

African Airlines Association has admitted Enugu Air as its 50th member, a development expected to strengthen Nigeria’s position in the continent’s aviation industry and support the airline’s expansion plans.AFRAA announced the admission in Nairobi on Wednesday, saying the development reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of African carriers and improving air connectivity across the…

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FG to roll out 90,000km fibre network, 3,700 telecom towers in October

Federal Government of Nigeria will commence the implementation of its 90,000-kilometre nationwide fibre-optic network in October. This was made known by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, on Thursday in Abuja at the National Innovation Hub Standards Framework Workshop, organised to validate proposed standards, assessment criteria and implementation approaches for…

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NACA, WHO warn media against HIV misinformation, stigma

National Agency for the Control of AIDS has warned journalists and social media influencers against spreading misinformation and sensational content about HIV, saying such practices could undermine efforts to prevent new infections and deepen stigma.The Director-General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, gave the warning on Thursday in Lagos at a national training for journalists and…

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Police arrest railway vandal, recover slippers in Bauchi

Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected railway vandal, Abubakar Sanusi, and recovered a consignment of vandalised railway slippers in Doya Quarters, Bauchi metropolis. The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday.Habib said the arrest followed credible intelligence received on August 17, 2026, at about…

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Canada invites 1,000 candidates for permanent residence

Canada has invited 1,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence through its Express Entry system under the Canadian Experience Class.The invitation round was conducted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with candidates required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 523.According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the invitations were issued at 10:13:44 UTC,…

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