May 20, 2026

Kano announces Eid-el-Kabir holiday for schools

The Kano State Ministry of Education has announced the Eid-el-Kabir holiday for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state.   The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Public Enlightenment,
May 20, 2026

Peter Obi cleared for NDC presidential primary

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has screened and cleared former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, to contest its presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general election.   Chairman of the party’s National Screening Committee and former Ebonyi State Governor, Senator
May 20, 2026

WHO says Ebola risk high regionally, low globally

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the risk posed by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak remains high at national and regional levels but low globally.   WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus disclosed this on Wednesday during a press
May 20, 2026

Arsenal crowned 2025/2026 Premier League champions

Arsenal have been confirmed as Premier League champions for the 2025/2026 season following Manchester City’s 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday night.   Manchester City needed a victory to keep the title race alive heading into the final round of