Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed how late Kenneth Kaunda in 2006 prophesied his emergence as Nigeria president. Jonathan gave the revelation in a speech he delivered at the 2nd Kenneth Kaunda Memorial Public Lecture on Saturday in Pretoria, South Africa. It is titled ‘Kenneth Kaunda’s Lessons For Humanity’....
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Rep. Philip Agbese (APC-Benue) has said that the recent statement by former Niger Delta agitator, Asari Dokubo on the Nigerian Military was unpatriotic and unfair. Agbese, the lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Agbese said it was “unpatriotic, uncharitable...
The Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide has felicitated with the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, for emerging Chairman of the South East Governors Forum. This is contained in a statement by the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, which was issued by the group’s National Publicity Secretary,...
Alexander Ibezim, the Anglican Bishop of Awka in Anambra, has urged Fathers to stand firm as pillars of their families. Ibezim, who is also the Archbishop, Ecclesiastical Province of The Niger, said this in his Message on Sunday to the 2023 Father’s Day celebration in Awka, delivered by Venerable...
Mr Abiola Owoaje, the Capoon, National Association of Seadogs (NAS) also known as Pyrates Confraternity have called on influential Nigerians to use their wealth to serve humanity by lifting the less-privileged. Owoaje made the call at the Annual Feast of Barracuda/ Public Lecture, tagged: “Entrenching Democracy and Good Governance...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and other 13 former governors in the 10th Senate to “disclose the total amount of life pensions, if any, that have been received from your states as former governors.” In...
The Most Revd. Henry Ndukuba, Bishop of Abuja Diocese and Primate of All Nigeria, has urged fathers to lead and discharge spiritual responsibility at home in order to grow their families in the path of God. In a message on Sunday in Abuja,to mark the 2023 Father’s Day Celebration...
World Guinness Record holder in longest cooking marathon, Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, on Saturday pledged to continue to work toward putting Nigeria on global culinary map. Baci gave the assurance during the Nigerian Gastronomy Festival Gala Night organised by National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR),...
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has commiserated with the family, friends and members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly over the death of a lawmaker, Ado Wakili. This is contained in a statement by Mr Suleman Dambam, Director of Press Affairs, Bauchi state Government House, on Sunday....
By HARUNA AHMED, Sokoto – The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims to look out for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 AH from Sunday. Dhul-Hijjah is the 12th and the last month in the Islamic calendar in which Muslims perform annual pilgrimage (Hajj) and celebrate Eid-el-Kabir...
The Ohaneze Ndigbo has expressed concern over the lingering problems in Lagos over the planned demolition of some property at the Alaba Market dominated by Igbo traders. The President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, stated this in a statement issued by the group’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the newly elected President of the Nigeria Guild.of Editors (NGE), Mr Eze Anamba, Editor of the Vanguard newspaper, wishing him and other newly elected officials of the guild a most fulfilling and productive tenure in office. The president’s congratulatory...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has hosted the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, in Geneva, Switzerland, for discussions over resettlement of internally displaced persons and their livelihoods. The meeting, held on Thursday, focused on “IDP solutions plans” with specifics on “Government leadership,...
Easadol, a premium painkiller brand manufactured by May & Baker Nig. Plc, on Saturday announced the appointment of popular Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo, a.k.a Nino” “Makanaki” ,as its Brand Ambassador. The partnership with the accomplished actor, model, and philanthropist was officially unveiled in Ikeja to mark an exciting chapter...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has identified persons and groups planning to stage campaigns of calumny against it and the Government over the suspension and investigation of Mr Godwin Emefiele. The DSS spokesman, Dr Peter Afunanya, stated this in a statement...
The Zamfara Police Command on Saturday said it had returned all vehicles it seized from former governor of the state, Bello Matawalle. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Yazid Abubakar confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday via telephone conversation. Abubakar said the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The immediate-past Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, has reviewed his stewardship under the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, and disclosed that his home state of Edo benefitted from multi-billion Naira projects and other significant interventions, which he facilitated....
A member of the 10th Kaduna State House of Assembly, Honorable Garba Madami has died. The member representing the Chikun constituency died on Saturday just four days after he and other members of the Assembly were inaugurated. The late lawmaker was a one-time chairman of Chikun Local Government Area...