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29/05/2026

29/05/2026

President Bola Tinubu has defended the economic reforms introduced by his administration, saying Nigeria had avoided fiscal collapse and was now showing signs of recovery after three years of “difficult but necessary decisions”.

In a nationwide address to mark the third anniversary of his administration, Tinubu acknowledged the hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidy and foreign exchange reforms but maintained that the measures had begun to stabilise the economy and restore investor confidence.

The President said his administration inherited “profound economic and structural difficulties”, including mounting fiscal pressures, unsustainable subsidies, declining revenues, exchange-rate distortions, rising debt-servicing costs, insecurity and weakening public confidence in institutions.

29/05/2026

𝗦𝗼𝗸𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼𝘃 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 2,410 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗡450,000 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu gifts 2,410 Sokoto pilgrims N450,000 (1,000 Saudi Riyals) each for their 2026 Hajj expenses and return journey.

28/05/2026

The Presidency has urged Nigerians to disregard a TikTok video alleging that President Bola Tinubu has converted from Islam to Christianity.

The video alleged that the conversion took place at a crusade in Abuja organised by Zion Prayer Movement, led by Evangelist Chukwuebuka Anozie Obi.

According to the video’s voiceover, Tinubu arrived at the crusade in a presidential convoy and knelt down before Evangelist Obi, who prayed for him.

Reacting, the Presidency said it is aware of the deliberate attempt to weaponise religion for politics across various online platforms.

“Yesterday, it was a manipulated video overlaid with fake audio and false attributions intended to portray President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a negative light through the use of an influencer’s identity. Today, it is another deepfake video falsely framed around a religious leader in a calculated attempt to provoke Muslims against the President. The pattern is becoming increasingly obvious, the Presidency said in a statement on Thursday.

28/05/2026

FROM THE OTU IFE WALK TO VICTORY for the re-election of Senator Ademola Nurudeen. Lead by the deputy Governor, Prince Kolawole Adewusi and the Chairman, Imole Campaign Organisation, Professor Wale Oladipo.

28/05/2026

Thousands of residents, traditional rulers, government officials, and community leaders gathered at the historic Katsina Old Government House to witness the colourful Eid-el-Adha Durbar Festival, popularly known as Hawan Sarki, during the second day of Sallah celebrations

The festival, which dates back to around 1907, attracted no fewer than 29 district heads from different parts of the state, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and enduring traditions of the Katsina Emirate.

28/05/2026

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28/05/2026

League of Imams and Alfas, from various local governments pray at AMBO residence in ìkirè. The annual Ileya prayer session of the League of Imams and Alfas from Irewole, Ayedaade, and Isokan Federal Constituency is currently underway at AMBO House in Ikire.

Hosted by Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji _AMBO_ Balogun Musulumi of the constituency, the gathering has brought together senior clerics, mosque leaders, and Islamic scholars for prayers, counsel, and unity discussions ahead of today’s Eid al-Adha celebrations.

The session is focusing on prayers for peace, progress, and unity across the constituency, Osun State, and Nigeria. The clerics are also using the moment to offer supplications for leadership and the well-being of all residents.

28/05/2026

Family of woman shot dead outside bar in Sheffield, UK, pay tribute to "amazing mum" and "beautiful soul".

South Yorkshire Police named Shanice Brookes, 30, as the "innocent bystander" killed outside One Four One in the early hours of Monday.

28/05/2026

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