Homepage News from Friday, August 21st, 2026

The Nigerian federal government has declared Tuesday, August 25, a public holiday in observance of Eid ul-Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

Former Anambra State governor and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, officially launched his campaign for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections on Friday, two days after the start of the official election campaign season.

Diplomatic moves have intensified at the United Nations Headquarters as the Security Council gathers behind closed doors to hold its second informal straw poll, gauging support for candidates vying to become the world’s top diplomat.

The long-awaited sound of the referee’s whistle returns to English grounds tonight as the Premier League season officially gets underway.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027 has triggered a fresh confrontation with the presidency, with the federal government challenging him to explain how the policy would be financed while disputing his claims over the financial gains from subsidy removal.