Ekiti PDP rejects Wike-backed congress, affirms Odeyemi as chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has rejected the outcome of a parallel state congress allegedly backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing it as unconstitutional and not binding on the party’s recognised leadership.
Eid: Pakistan, Afghanistan announce ‘pause’ in hostilities
The governments in Islamabad and Kabul said in separate statements that Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey had requested a pause in fighting over Eid al-Fitr and both agreed.
U.S. Embassy in Nigeria to close for Eid-El-Fitr holiday
The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has announced a temporary closure of its offices in Abuja and Lagos in observance of the Eid-El-Fitr holiday.
Terrorists’ death toll rises to 80 in Mallam Fatori battle
Troops of the Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised more than 80 terrorists following a fierce overnight battle in Mallam Fatori, Borno.
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Top 10 air defence systems in the world [2026]
The landscape of global air defence in March 2026 is defined by a shift from traditional anti-aircraft roles to sophisticated, multi-layered “space-agnostic” systems.
Six Sanwo-Olu aides, commissioners set to resign for 2027 elections
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, six Lagos State government commissioners, special advisers, and senior aides to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have announced plans to resign to pursue political positions.
