A chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun, Prince Dotun Babayemi, has urged political stakeholders in the country to ensure that the 2023 general elections is devoid of bloodshed. Babayemi, in a statement by his media aide, Deji Kayode on Monday in Osogbo, said that through the ballot,...
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Presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Mr Kola Abiola, has promised to restore the fortune and aspirations of Nigerians, if elected president in 2023. Abiola made the promise while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday during a novelty football match organised by PRP...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has frowned at utterances made about marginalization, disunity and under development among Babur and Bura ethnic groups in Southern Borno . Governor Zulum also condemned call made for promotion of ethnicity and religious dichotomy among the people of southern...
The Insurance Consumers Association of Nigeria (INSCAN) has called on the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to reverse its directive on the increase of third Party Motor Insurance Premium in Nigeria. This is contained in a letter signed by its National Coordinator, Chief Yemi Soladoye, and made available to newsmen...
The Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organisation says the “subjective support” for Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, by former President Olusegun Obasanjo is his personal wish. The Spokesperson of the organisation, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, said in a statement in Abuja that Obasanjo’s wish did not reflect the...
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II New year Day solidarity walk shut down the city on Sunday as fun seekers were seen in snaking queues to catch a glimpse of the king. The Sunday afternoon walk to the Palace started after the Thanksgiving Service at the Holy Aruosa...
Prison security and administration in the country has been a matter of intense debate and criticism at various public fora since the breach of security at Kuje Maximum Custodial Centre in July 2022. The problems of dilapidated prison structures, congestion, high number of awaiting trial inmates, poor care and...
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Council of Obas and residents communities in Sokoto State have thrown their full weight behind all the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. This development came to the fore when the leadership of the two groups visited APC...
A Team of Nigeria Muslim scholars, headed by Mallam Gambo Barnawa, has condoled with Christians worldwide over the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Dec. 31, 2022 at the age of 95. The scholars extended their condolences when they paid a New Year visit to Pastor Yohanna Buru,...
Four persons died while three others sustained injuries in a lone accident on Sunday at Nami village, Agai Local Government Area of Niger. The Sector Commander of the FRSC in Niger, Mr Kumar Tsukwam, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Monday that the accident occurred...
By PATRCK ABANG, Calabar – The General Overseer of Christian Central Chapel International Ikot Enobong Calabar, Bishop Emmah Isong, on Sunday said Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State will not be in the news this year. According to clergyman, the game changer will be The former Minister of Transportation,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – As part of strategic advocacy on energy transition, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) closed the year 2022 with a courtesy visit to the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations and Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, Ms Amina...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has commissioned Bura Women Development Association in Marama town of Hawul Local Government Area of the state. Governor Zulum also witnessed the graduation ceremony ‘of first set of beneficiaries of the Bura Women Development Association Skills Acquisition Center, Marama,...
President Muhammadu Buhari, in the course of the week, said the Ajaokuta Steel Complex would provide 500,000 estimated jobs for Nigerian youths. The president revealed this during his one-day state visit to Kogi on Thursday. He also spoke of the determination of his administration to position Kogi as an...
No fewer than seven persons were confirmed dead on Sunday while 16 others sustained injuries in an accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus and Mack tanker few meters to Gofamaint on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Mr Ahmed Umar, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun confirmed the...
Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has urged Nigerians to approach the New Year with positive mindsets and remain hopeful for a greater Nigeria. The minister gave the advice in his new year message on Sunday in Abuja. According to him, while the challenges facing Nigerians were daunting,...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde says his administration has demonstrated unflinching commitment to serving the people of the state. Governor Makinde stated this in a New Year message issued in Ibadan on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa. He expressed gratitude...
The Minister of Women Affairs Mrs Pauline Tallen, says the Federal Government would sustain the reward giving to every first baby of the year and also monitor their development. The minister stated this on Sunday while welcoming the First Baby of the year 2023, a baby boy named, Chimemla...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerian youths to present a united force and take over leadership control of the nation from the older generation. Obasanjo made the call in a letter he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abeokuta. The News Agency of...
Ekiti Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has urged the people of the state to look forward to 2023 with great hope and expectations for overall development and positive turnaround in all sectors. Oyebanji stated this on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti in his first New Year speech as the State’s Chief...