Sen. Abdul’aziz Yari (APC-Zamfara) has urged Muslims to uphold the virtues learnt during the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking to journalists at his residence in Talata Mafara, Zamfara, on Sunday, Yari emphasised that the lessons gained must be put into practice. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that...
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B Mr Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said that his principal has not regretted working against Vice President Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 presidential election. Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to...
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration removed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to expedite development and enhance participation of residents in governance. The President said this when he received FCT residents led by Mr Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, who paid him...
In school, we are taught that the media—often described as the Fourth Estate—exists to educate, inform, and serve as a watchdog for society. Yet behind this noble ideal lies a troubling reality: media narratives are frequently shaped by the interests of their proprietors, patrons, and editors. Even on deeply...
A former governor of Oyo State, Rasheed Ladoja, has said that the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the political crisis in Rivers should not be seen as threat to democracy. Ladoja said this on Sunday in Ibadan, while hosting dignitaries at his resident for Eid-el-firt celebration. He said...
Kano State Government has dispatched a high-powered delegation to engage with the Edo Government and the Hausa community in Edo over the recent brutal killings of Kano indigenes in Edo. Governor Abba Yusuf, who in a live broadcast, condemned the barbaric act and assured the people of Kano that...
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has said it would declare the first tranche of liquidation dividends from Heritage Bank’s asset realisation in April. According to NDIC, it will thereafter begin payment to uninsured depositors of the bank. A statement issued by Hawwau Gambo, the Acting Head, Communication and...
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has assured residents, visitors, and tourists of their safety, citing the collaborative efforts of the government and security agencies in addressing insecurity. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Awka....
The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has extended heartfelt prayers to Nigerian Muslims, urging them to let the love and spirit of Ramadan guide their lives. This message was conveyed by the Peter Obi Media Outreach Spokesman, Mr Ibrahim Umar, in a statement issued...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has urged candidates, who applied for admission through the 2024 Direct Entry (DE) mode using awaiting results from IJMB or JUPEB to upload their results as soon as they are released. This is contained in a statement...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force have approved April 12 as the commencement date for the training of successful candidates in the ongoing 2025 recruitment of Constables. Head of Press and Public Relations at PSC, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, disclosed this...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – Kano State Police Command has detained 20-year-old suspect from Sharifai Quarters in connection with the alleged killing and attack on vigilante members at the Emir Palace. The incident occurred during the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II Eid prayers on Sunday, at about...
A former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has admonished leaders at all levels to prioritise the wellbeing of Nigerians. Abubakar made the plea in a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe on Sunday in Abuja. He also urged leaders to lead in the fear of God. “While the Ramadan...
The 16th Emir of Kano, Malam Mohammad Sanusi II, has urged Muslims to incorporate the virtues learned during Ramadan into their daily lives. Sunusi made the call during his sermon at the congregational Eid prayers held at the Kofar Mata Eid ground in Kano on Sunday. Sanusi emphasised the...
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday, joined others for prayers at the National Eid ground in Abuja, as Nigerian Muslims mark the Eid-El-Fitr celebrations together with millions of others around the world. Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and some...
Some Lagos traders have lamented the low patronage of foodstuffs, especially pepper due to price hike and the low purchasing power of residents. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) spoke to traders and consumers in separate interviews in Lagos, on patronage ahead of Sallah celebration. The Chairman, Tomato Growers...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the conclusion of the Holy month of Ramadan. Osigwe in a statement on Sunday, urged muslim lawyers to utilise the Eid celebration to uphold the values of justice,...
No fewer than nine persons lost their lives and 11 others injured in a lone crash on Malumfashi – Kafur Road in Katsina State. Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Aliyu Ma’aji, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday in Katsina. He said preliminary investigation indicated...
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has felicitated with Muslim faithful on the 2025 Ramadan, saying that the period has enriched the country spiritually. Abiodun said this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Lekan Adeniran on Sunday in Abeokuta. He commended Muslim faithful for their prayers...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The federal government through theNational Commission for Museums and Monuments has pledged to collaborate with the Vernacular Heritage Initiative(VHI) in the development of national monuments nationwide. Director general of the commission, Olugbile Holloway made the pledgethe representative of VHI, Dr Obafemi Olukoya handed over...