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No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid

Gazans mark a dark Eid with no feasts or joy due to war, soaring prices, and scarcity of essential goods, including sacrificial sheep and Eid biscuits. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-feasts-no-joy-gazans-mark-a-dark-eid/ Read the full article here

Atiku in early lead as ADC adjourns collation of results

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has opened a wide lead in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries as the party adjourned collation of results to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Results announced from 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory…

Ex-power minister Mamman begins 75-year jail term in Kuje

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has transferred former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Kuje, Abuja, following an order of the Federal High Court in Abuja for the commencement of his 75-year prison sentence. Justice…

NAF bombs terrorist hideouts in Sambisa, kills fighters

The Nigerian Air Force has said its counter-terrorism operations in Borno State targeted identified terrorist hideouts and logistics structures at Biramiri in the Gezuwa general area of the state. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Director of Public…

Hayatudeen rejects results, alleges ‘massive rigging’

Mohammed Hayatudeen, one of three presidential aspirants of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has rejected the party’s primary process, alleging widespread vote manipulation and irregularities across the country. In an emotional, strongly worded reaction on Tuesday, Mr Hayatudeen said he…

Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 1,650 personnel across Osun

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command, has deployed 1,650 personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful and crime-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, disclosed this during a strategic security meeting with Area…

Ohanaeze, S’East commission partner on Igbo economic growth

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s Council of Igbo Business Leaders and the South-East Development Commission have collaborated for economic development and integration in Igboland.  According to the two groups, it is high time critical stakeholders of the Sout-East region united to forge…

Borno restricts movement, security beef-up nationwide

State governments and security agencies have announced a raft of measures aimed at ensuring security as the nation marks the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The measures, including the protection of national assets and vulnerable locations, come amid ongoing security challenges and…

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