The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has urged Nigerians to speak with one voice as the nation goes into the 2023 polls. Gbajabiamila gave the advice in a congratulatory message to Nigerians on Saturday,ahead of the New Year celebration. According to him, the year 2023...
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by EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to support his presidential ambition. The former Vice President, in his new year message signed by himself in Abuja, described the Year 2023 a defining moment for Nigeria. “I am...
Former president Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to put the nation first as they explored opportunities before them in 2023, including voting for candidates of their choice in forthcoming general elections. Jonathan in his new year message, said that 2023 held great possibilities in spite of the challenges faced...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 1,693,963 Permanent voter cards (PVCS) are yet to be collected in Lagos State as at Dec. 29. The commission, which made this known in a tabular summary to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, categorised the uncollected PVCs into 916,961 old cards and...
Ogun Government has begun renovation of the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta, to provide adequate comfort for spectators. The Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Dapo Abiodun, Mr Kunle Somorin, said in a statement on Saturday that the 10,000-capacity stadium would be fully covered to ensure a facelift. He said...
Some residents of Ilorin have called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to avail the redesigned Naira notes to the general public to avoid confusion. They expressed concern over the non-availability of the new Naira notes in circulation, which they claimed they were not aware of its existence....
Some broom sellers in Dadin-Kowa community of Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State said they have had high patronage since the commencement of the 2023 campaigns in the state. They stated this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dadin-Kowa community on Saturday. Malam...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Dumebi Kachikwu, has felicitated with Nigerians, as they crossover to new year. Chief Kachikwu said this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. He said: “Today, as Nigerians across our nation gather with...
The Deputy National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) (South), Chief Emma Eneukwu, has enjoined Nigerians to follow the path of progress by ensuring massive support for the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. “Tinubu is a man that has shown immeasurable readiness to lead us as...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – No fewer than 296 suspects have been arrested for various drug related offences in Oyo State in 2022. The spokesperson of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mrs Mutiat Okuwobi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Ibadan. Mrs. Okuwobi said...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said late Pope Benedict XVI positively influenced people across religious divides all over the world during his life time. The apex Christian body in Nigeria stated this in its condolence message over the death of the 95...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – “Essential Muhammadu Buhari,” the one-hour documentary about President Muhammadu Buhari, his mind, life and philosophy would be broadcast on various TV channels and YouTube. The president’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. He said: ”It’s a filmic...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that the world would watch Nigeria soar higher under the presidency of Sen. Bola Tinubu, the party’s presidential candidate in 2023, if elected. Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Director, Media and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Council (APC), made this known in in a...
The Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu, has urged Nigerians to be steadfast, optimistic, patriotic and peace-loving. Kalu in his New Year message on Saturday in Abuja, said that 2023 would herald greater success and applauded Nigerians for their commitment to the growth and development of the country. While...
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Saturday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar would reopen the nation’s borders, if elected at the 2023 general elections. Tambuwal, the Director General of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council made the assertion at the PDP campaign rally...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu has debunked the rumors making the rounds that he met in with the five aggrieved People Democratic Party (PDP) governors (G-5) in London. Tinubu debunked the rumors in a statement issued on Saturday by Tunde...
President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians that under his watch, their collective will and votes in the 2023 general elections will be fulfilled. The president gave the assurance on Saturday in his administration’s last New Year message released by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu in Abuja. Buhari thanked...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Pope Francis, the Catholic Church in Nigeria and around the world, as well as all Christian faithful mourning the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. President Buhari in his condolence message issued by his spokesman Mr Femi Adesina...
Saudi Arabian league side Al Nassr on Friday completed the signing of former Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo was a free agent for just over a month after his contract with Man United was terminated in November. Once ad revenue is included, the former Real Madrid, Juventus and...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), Olumba Olumba Obu has said that the world systems are build on unfair distribution and representation of social class. The BCS Spokesman, Dr Amah Williams, stated this while addressing stakeholders and religious leaders at...