Nigeria declares September 5, 2025, a public holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid, with Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo calling for peace, tolerance, and prayers for national unity.
Dr. Akinyemi Agbede, Nigerian-American mathematician, declares 2026 California governor bid, pledging evidence-driven leadership, inclusive policies, and a focus on education and innovation.
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has reaffirmed the death sentence of Maryam Sanda, rejecting her appeal and faulting presidential clemency issued during a pending case.