FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday for Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday across the country to commemorate ...
Tag: Nigeria
Guinea-Bissau Shock Nigeria 3-0 in AFCON Qualifier
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe Guinea-Bissau produced a stunning performance on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, defeating Nigeria 3-0 in a 2027 Africa ...
Super Falcons’ New Ankara Attire Wins Hearts Ahead of WAFCON
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe Nigeria's Super Falcons have once again captured the admiration of football fans, this time not with their ...
Aisha Achimugu Calls on Global Business Community to Support Fairness
By The Merit Newspaper Nigerian business leader Aisha Achimugu has issued a wide-ranging public statement seeking protection for herself, her ...
FG Launches FreeTV, Offers Nigerians 100 Free Channels
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe ABUJA — The Federal Government has launched FreeTV, a national digital television platform aimed at providing Nigerians ...
Portugal Edge Nigeria 2-1 in International Friendly
The Merit Newspaper Sports Desk Portugal recorded a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in an international friendly after Francisco Conceição's second-half ...
FG, Ethiopia to Repatriate 100 Nigerian Prisoners
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe The Federal Government and the Ethiopian government are set to sign a bilateral agreement that will pave ...
Political Campaigns Begin August, September 2026 — INEC
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe ABUJA — Political parties and aspirants seeking elective offices in the 2027 general elections will officially begin ...
Tinubu Hosts Madagascar President, Eyes Stronger Economic Ties
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday hosted the President of Madagascar, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, at ...
How Did ISIS Leader Hide in Northern Nigeria?
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe The reported killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by United States President Donald J. Trump as the second-in-command ...