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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced June 20, 2026, as the date for by-elections to fill vacant legislative seats in six states across Nigeria.…

Alhaji Aliyu Abbati, Former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (NIRSAL), has declared intention to contest the Adamawa Senatorial seat under the platform of the All…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening pilgrims’ education and spiritual readiness ahead of the 2026 Hajj exercise. Chairman of…

The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued an urgent flood alert for at least ten states, warning that prolonged heavy rainfall over the coming days could trigger flooding in…

The crew of Artemis II has safely returned to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California and marking the first human journey to the Moon in more than 50…

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Indonesia, causing widespread panic, structural damage, and a small tsunami. The quake, centred in…

Germany and Syria have agreed to work jointly on facilitating the return of Syrian refugees, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday after talks with Syria’s interim president…

Nigeria has ranked 106th in the 2026 World Happiness Report, marking a continued decline from 105th position in 2025 and 102nd in 2024. The report, released on Thursday,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered all political appointees in his administration seeking elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 31, 2026. The…

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. The announcement was made by the…