Iran has accused the United States of violating a ceasefire agreement following overnight airstrikes on missile sites and mine-laying boats, warning it is prepared to retaliate as tensions flare across the region. The allegations came after US Central Command confirmed a new wave of “self-defence strikes” in southern Iran, targeting what it described as missile…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in fares on all Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) passenger train services ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Funsho Adebiyi, who said the initiative is aimed…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has called for national unity and renewed hope, assuring Nigerians that ongoing reforms are beginning to deliver positive results in security and economic stability. In his 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message to Muslims in Nigeria and worldwide, the President said the country is undergoing a “journey of reconstruction and renewal” aimed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Deputy Governor of Lagos State and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged Nigerians to embrace peace, patience, and respect for human life, calling for greater unity and obedience to the rule of law. Hamzat made the call on Wednesday after the Eid-el-Kabir prayer at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Her Eminence Amb. Dr. Prevail Farida Ahmed, O FCPA, DFILMMD-UK, CPAc, has paid an official courtesy visit to the Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, to discuss the forthcoming PPUGI Men’s Mental Health Conference 2026. The conference, themed “Providing Direction and Support 5.0: Breaking the Silence; Mental Health Support for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reported a 37.9 per cent increase in gross earnings to N434.95 billion in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong growth in its core banking operations and expanding market share. According to its interim financial statement for the three months ended March 31, 2026, released on the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership has extended Eid al-Kabir greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria, calling for renewed commitment to unity, sacrifice, and collective progress amid deepening bilateral relations between Nigeria and China. In a statement issued to mark the celebration, the partnership described Eid al-Kabir as a reminder of the values needed…
By Ayomide Otitoju MG Limited has hosted students of Wellspring College on an educational and industrial tour of its production facility as part of activities marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, reaffirming its commitment to youth development and practical learning. The visit brought together 41 Senior Secondary School One (SS1) science students and their teachers…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has celebrated Children’s Day 2026 by reaffirming its commitment to inspiring Nigerian children to dream big and reach their full potential through inclusive support systems, education, and family values. In a statement marking this year’s Children’s Day celebration themed, “Inclusive for Every Child,” the food and beverage company emphasized…