By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Government at all levels have been implored to take necessary steps to protect women’s right and support them to build a virile nation. Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo made the call during a ceremony at the Government House Lokoja to mark...
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Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has announced the adoption of 95 orphans as his children. The announcement is contained in a statement issued in Kano by his Spokesman, Sanusi Bature, and made available to newsmen. According to Bature, the governor announced the gesture during a special lunch he had...
Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi scored a first-half hat-trick as last season’s losing finalists hammered Celtic 7-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday with five goals in the opening 42 minutes. The humbling scoreline sent Dortmund top of the 36-team Champions League standings, with two wins from two matches...
Arsenal’s Kai Havertz maintained his impressive start to the season with the opening goal in a 2-0 home victory against Paris St Germain which kick-started the London club’s Champions League campaign on Tuesday. After drawing away to Italian side Atalanta in their opening game the onus was on Mikel...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency ( NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms from Thursday to Saturday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba. Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara and Kaduna States during Wednesday’s morning hours. According to NiMet, thunderstorms are expected over parts...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Labour Party has urged the Plateau State government to guarantee free, fair, and transparent local government elections scheduled for October 9, 2024. This call was made during a press conference on October 1, 2024, at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has urged Nigerians to shift their focus towards the long-term national objectives, rather than being preoccupied with the temporary challenges brought about by the current economic reforms spearheaded by the Bola Tinubu-led administration. Otu made this call on...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has commended the people for their perseverance in the face of the current economic hardship that has made life unbearable for them. Governor Mohammed stated this in a goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Tuesday said with the continued support of the Benue people his administration would definitely remain peaceful, prosperous, and a model of good governance in Nigeria. Governor Alia disclosed this during a live broadcast at the Benue State...
By IBRAHIM MOMOH, Lokoja – The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has call for unity, faith, peace, and progress of the country as the nation celebrates 64th Independent anniversary. Reflecting on the sacrifices of national heroes of the country and the challenges faced by the nation, Governor...
The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday, dismissed allegations of financial misappropriation by his administration, vowing to swear by the Quran to prove his innocence. El-Rufai explained that his sojourn into politics was driven by his desire to serve the people and not to amass...
The immediate past governor of Benue, Chief Samuel Ortom, has said that God told him not to contest any election in 2027. Ortom made the disclosure on Tuesday in Makurdi when People’s Democracy Party (PDP) G-14 members paid him a courtesy visit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday attended Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary Parade at the Forecourt of the Aso Villa in Abuja. Below are photos from the Independence Day parade in Abuja:
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has said his administration will continue to support President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms to promote peace and prosperity in the country. Fubara made the remarks at Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary Parade at the Government House Arcade on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. He promised...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT is at the forefront of fostering national unity and progress in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Wike stated this in his 64th Independence Anniversary message in Abuja on Tuesday. He assured that the...
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says true opposition political parties in Nigeria must join hands with the Federal Government to build the country. The party also said that rather than inciting statements and unverified criticisms, opposition parties should contribute their quota through viable submissions and suggestions to get...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has said the local government election slated for Oct. 5 will produce a new political structure that is people-oriented in the state. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nelson Chukwudi, quoted Fubara as saying this when he received members of ‘The Simplicity Movement’ in...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday called for stronger unity and progress in the country, as it marks its 64th independence anniversary. President of the association Archbishop Daniel made the call in an emotional-laden message to Nigerians. Okoh highlighted the strength in the nation’s diversity and urged...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, led a delegation of dignitaries including Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the inauguration reception of Senator Kaka Shehu Lawal as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The reception which took place on Monday at A-Class Event Centre, Wuse 2,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, has extended heartfelt felicitations to Nigerians on the country’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. In his message, Araraume reflected on Nigeria’s journey since gaining independence, acknowledging the nation’s progress and...