Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Ambali Abdulkabeer

February 17, 2026

Sultan announces Wednesday as first day of Ramadan

While felicitating the Nigerian Muslim Ummah, the Sultan urged them to continue praying for peace, progress, and the development of the country.

Sultan of Sokoto
February 17, 2026

Electoral Act: Reps to investigate use of tear gas on protesters at NASS

Reps spokesman Akin Rotimi said the House will review the circumstances that resulted in the police’s use of tear gas to disperse protesters.

House of Reps
February 17, 2026

Ramadan crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia

The development came after it an announcement that the moon-sighting would take place in Hawtat Sudair and Tumair in Al-Majma’ah Governorate on Tuesday.

Ramadan Crescent
February 17, 2026

Protesters reconvene at National Assembly amid debate on electronic transmission of poll results

The protesters sang, “We no go gree, we no go gree, Akpabio, pass the bill.”

Protesters over electoral act
February 16, 2026

Court adjourns as three suspects waive bail in murder of Nigerian e-hailing driver in South Africa 

The deceased’s uncle appealed for fund to bring his remains to Nigeria for burial.

Isaac Satlat
February 16, 2026

Secessionists, bigoted leaders alleging Christian genocide to annihilate Muslims in Nigeria: NSCIA

NSCIA further alleged that the “culture of inequality against Muslims is being entrenched because Christians have foreign powers to defend them while Muslims appear defenceless”.

NSCIA leaders
February 15, 2026

Residents flee as bandits launch fresh attack on Kwara community

Peoples Gazette gathered that the armed gunmen attacked the community around 8:00 pm and started shooting indiscriminately.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
February 15, 2026

Rising terror attacks in Nigeria show Tinubu’s ‘utter failure’: Amnesty International

Amnesty International challenged Mr Tinubu’s government to end the killings and abductions immediately.

Amnesty International
February 15, 2026

Bandits abduct four in Kwara communities

Witnesses said soldiers were seen rushing to the scene shortly after the incident.

Bandits with RPG
February 15, 2026

FCT Polls: I’ll block candidates not supporting Tinubu’s reelection from winning, says Wike

Mr Wike promised to support any candidate who supports the president at all costs, regardless of their political party.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike