Homepage News from Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration as a time to pray for peace, security and national unity across the country.

The Presidency has called for legal action against social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, over the circulation of an alleged fake audio involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday joined Muslim faithful for Eid prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos, alongside top government officials and political associates, as Muslims across Nigeria marked the celebration.

Former Denmark international goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39 due to a shoulder injury.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has congratulated Muslim faithful across Nigeria as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.

The Federal Government has approved a 50% reduction in train fares nationwide to ease transportation costs for passengers during the Eid-el-Kabir period.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the transfer of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to the Kuje Correctional Centre to begin serving a 75-year prison sentence following his conviction for corruption-related offences.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to child protection, education and welfare, declaring that every Nigerian child has the right to grow in safety, dignity and opportunity.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to embrace national unity, peaceful coexistence and collective sacrifice as the country marks Eid-el-Kabir.

Omoyele Sowore has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) through a consensus arrangement.

Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement and electoral malpractice.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment in the case seeking the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN.

The Defence Headquarters says it has intensified efforts to rescue the 39 students and seven teachers abducted in Ahoro Esinle community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The Nigerian Air Force says it has carried out fresh air strikes on suspected terrorist camps and logistics bases in Borno State.

Nigerian footballer Victor Udoh has died at the age of 21, in what reports describe as unclear and potentially suspicious circumstances in Abuja.