Saudi Arabia Declares Friday as Eid al-Fitr
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has declared that Friday will mark Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic…
Saudi Arabia Declares Friday as Eid al-Fitr
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has declared that Friday will mark Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic festival celebrating the conclusion of Ramadan, following confirmation that Thursday represents the 30th and final day of the holy month. “The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Thursday, is the completion of the 30th day of the month of Ramadan….
WHO Raises Alarm Over Vaccine Misinformation
The World Health Organization has identified rising misinformation and uncertain research funding as critical threats to global vaccine programmes, warning that public trust in immunisation is eroding amid coordinated campaigns spreading false information about vaccine safety. The warning came Wednesday from the WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation, which concluded its biannual…
Court Affirms Nigerians’ Right to Record Police
The Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has delivered a landmark ruling affirming the constitutional right of Nigerians to record police officers performing their duties in public, while declaring the practice of anonymous policing unlawful and unconstitutional. Justice H. A. Nganjiwa, delivering judgement on Tuesday in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/87/2025, ordered police officers to…
Chelle Drops Osimhen, Nwabali from Super Eagles Squad
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a significantly reshuffled 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, omitting star striker Victor Osimhen and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in a bold tactical reconfiguration ahead of the March fixtures. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the squad list on Wednesday, revealing that…
Court Rules Against Police in Sowore Cybercrime Case
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed cybercrime charges filed against publisher and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore by the Nigeria Police Force, citing the prosecution’s failure to diligently pursue the case since the activist’s arraignment in January 2025. Justice Musa Liman struck out the charges on Tuesday after Sowore’s legal team,…
Labour Party Sets May 23 for Presidential Primary
The National Executive Council of the Labour Party has approved May 23 as the date for its presidential primary election, setting in motion the party’s preparation for the 2027 general elections amid ongoing leadership disputes and recent defections that have threatened its electoral relevance. Ken Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser on Media to the…
Rwanda Sues UK Over £100m Migrant Deal Dispute
Rwanda has initiated legal proceedings against the United Kingdom at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, demanding over £100 million in outstanding payments from a controversial migrant deportation agreement that was terminated by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government in July 2024. Officials from both countries appeared before a three-judge panel at…
Morocco Awarded AFCON Title as Senegal Forfeit Final
The Confederation of African Football has officially declared Morocco champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the CAF Appeal Board overturned the result of the final against Senegal, awarding the hosts a 3-0 forfeit victory following a dramatic walkout by the Lions of Teranga in Rabat. The decision, announced through a detailed…
Nigeria’s MSME Sector Under Pressure
A comprehensive policy review has exposed critical structural barriers undermining the growth and sustainability of micro, small and medium enterprises in Nigeria, despite the sector’s strategic importance to the national economy and employment generation. The report, titled ‘Reassessment of Nigeria’s National Policy on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), 2021–2025 and Strategic Directions for 2026–2030’,…
Nigeria Allocates N73.4bn to Prevent TB Drug Stockouts
The Federal Government has allocated N73.4 billion for the procurement of tuberculosis drugs and commodities to prevent nationwide stockouts, while expanding molecular-grade diagnostic technology to remote communities as global health financing undergoes major realignment. The World Health Organisation has simultaneously called for increased domestic funding and stronger community engagement to sustain Nigeria’s fight against TB,…