The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Saturday expressed satisfaction at progress of work on all three sections of the ongoing Lagos-Badagry Expressway reconstruction and rehabilitation project. Fashola, during inspection of the highway, said tremendous progress had been recorded beyond where the project was in 2015....
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Easter: APGA urges Nigerians to embrace peace, reconciliation as party prepares for nat’l convention
Easter: APGA urges Nigerians to embrace peace, reconciliation as party prepares for nat’l convention
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called on Nigerians to embrace peace and reconciliation in order to move the nation forward. Dr. Victor Ike Oye, National Chairman of APGA, who made the call in his Easter message on Saturday, expressed worry over lack of love among Nigerians especially...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun says it welcomes the filing of petition against the re-election of Gov. Dapo Abiodun by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Oladipupo Adebutu. Adebutu and PDP filed a petition challenging the outcome of the March 18 election at the...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger on Saturday in Minna charged Christians to be hopeful as the nation would overcome its present challenges. The chairman, Rev. Bulus Yohanna, gave charge in his Easter message entitled: “Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.’’ Yohanna stated that...
The 36 state chairmen of Labour Party (LP) and that of the FCT have called on a party member, Mr Apapa Lamidi and other aggrieved members to sheath their swords and resolve issues internally. Apapa had declared himself as the party’s national chairman in the wake of a fresh...
Imo Youths for a New Nigeria has urged INEC to correct the mistakes of the 2023 General Elections with upcoming Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections. The Convener of the sociopolitical pressure group, Mr Chidiebube Okeoma, said this while addressing newsmen in Owerri, on Saturday. Okeoma, while analysing the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Jonathan has urged Nigerians to show love to one another and imbibe the spirit of sacrifice as a means of rebuilding trust and building a stable and prosperous nation. Jonathan in his Easter message in Abuja on Saturday, described Easter as a period to...
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent bout of killings in Benue, in which tens of people were killed in Umogidi community, Entekpa-Adoka in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu on Saturday in Abuja, the President urged that all...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Saturday flagged-off the construction of Borno’s second flyover bridge at Borno Express Junction meant to further decongest traffic and increase infrastructural development in the state capita, Maiduguri.. It will be recalled that Governor Zulum had constructed Borno’s first...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has urged Christians to reflect deeply on the significance of Easter period which epitomized sacrifice, love, peace and patience. Governor Sule, in his Easter message which is contained in statement by Ibrahim Addra, his Chief Press Secretary, said...
Judas Iscariot was the Apostle who betrayed and sold Jesus Christ to his enemies. The apparent reason for the betrayal was in exchange for 30 silver coins. During their Last Super, Jesus identified Judas as the disciple to betray him. The chief priests and scribes were already looking for...
By LEKAN AGBOOLA, Ilorin – Properties worth N38.8 million naira have been destroyed by fire in the early hours of Saturday as paint shop located on Balogun Afin at Ita-Kure Area of Ilorin Kwara State. The inferno also engulfed two residential building beside the paint shop. This is according to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu has urged Christians across the country to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ by showing love to neighbours, regardless of tongue, faith and tribe as they celebrates Easter. Tinubu also enjoined to reflect on the priceless sacrifice and limitless...
Three bodies have been recovered from Thursday’s boat mishap at the Yenagoa-Brass Waterway. Initial reports had stated that occupants of a passenger boat that capsized near Okoroma in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa swam to safety. The reports said a cargo boat that was also involved in the...
A Financial Analyst, Mr Muktar Muhammed, has urged the Federal Government to take steps to increase foreign exchange earnings to stabilise the Naira. Muhammed said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja against the backdrop of depleting foreign exchange reserves of...
By EMEKA CHIKWE, Yenagoa – Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has directed a search and rescue mission fot victims of Thursday’s boat mishap where a yet to be ascertained number of victims drowned. Governor Diri gave the directives in a statement issued by Mr Daniel Amanda, Chief Press Secretary...
The Youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has refuted allegations making the rounds on the social media that it is betraying and sabotaging the parent Organisation. The Financial Secretary of the Wing, Mr Chinedu Arthur-Ugwa, while speaking with newsmen in Owerri on Saturday, denied the allegations, describing them as...
A group, Northern Christian Youths Professionals (NCYP), have urged Christians to imbibe the spirit of Easter and distance themselves from anti-May 29 handover elements. Mr Isaac Abrak, Chairman of NCYP, made the call in a statement made available on Saturday to newsmen in Kaduna. “As we celebrate this season...
China’s military said on Saturday it launched three days of military exercises around Taiwan, after the leader of the self-ruled island infuriated Beijing by visiting the United States. The exercises are being held “according to plan” to the north, south and east of Taiwan, a statement by the People’s...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – As the 10th National Assembly prepares for full legislative work after receipt of certificates of return from INEC, there is clear indication that the aspiration of Hon. Aliyu Betara, member representing Boy, Kwaya Kursa, Bayo and Shani Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives...