President of the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs Salamatu Yahaya, said in Kaduna on Saturday that the association had gone beyond charity. Inaugurating a NAOWA Centre for the 1 Division chapter of the association at Ribadu Cantonment, Yahaya said it had become an employer of labour and...
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The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Saturday expressed satisfaction at progress of work on all three sections of the ongoing Lagos-Badagry Expressway reconstruction and rehabilitation project. Fashola, during inspection of the highway, said tremendous progress had been recorded beyond where the project was in 2015....
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger on Saturday in Minna charged Christians to be hopeful as the nation would overcome its present challenges. The chairman, Rev. Bulus Yohanna, gave charge in his Easter message entitled: “Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.’’ Yohanna stated that...
Imo Youths for a New Nigeria has urged INEC to correct the mistakes of the 2023 General Elections with upcoming Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections. The Convener of the sociopolitical pressure group, Mr Chidiebube Okeoma, said this while addressing newsmen in Owerri, on Saturday. Okeoma, while analysing the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Jonathan has urged Nigerians to show love to one another and imbibe the spirit of sacrifice as a means of rebuilding trust and building a stable and prosperous nation. Jonathan in his Easter message in Abuja on Saturday, described Easter as a period to...
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent bout of killings in Benue, in which tens of people were killed in Umogidi community, Entekpa-Adoka in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu on Saturday in Abuja, the President urged that all...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Saturday flagged-off the construction of Borno’s second flyover bridge at Borno Express Junction meant to further decongest traffic and increase infrastructural development in the state capita, Maiduguri.. It will be recalled that Governor Zulum had constructed Borno’s first...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has urged Christians to reflect deeply on the significance of Easter period which epitomized sacrifice, love, peace and patience. Governor Sule, in his Easter message which is contained in statement by Ibrahim Addra, his Chief Press Secretary, said...
By LEKAN AGBOOLA, Ilorin – Properties worth N38.8 million naira have been destroyed by fire in the early hours of Saturday as paint shop located on Balogun Afin at Ita-Kure Area of Ilorin Kwara State. The inferno also engulfed two residential building beside the paint shop. This is according to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu has urged Christians across the country to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ by showing love to neighbours, regardless of tongue, faith and tribe as they celebrates Easter. Tinubu also enjoined to reflect on the priceless sacrifice and limitless...
Three bodies have been recovered from Thursday’s boat mishap at the Yenagoa-Brass Waterway. Initial reports had stated that occupants of a passenger boat that capsized near Okoroma in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa swam to safety. The reports said a cargo boat that was also involved in the...
By EMEKA CHIKWE, Yenagoa – Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has directed a search and rescue mission fot victims of Thursday’s boat mishap where a yet to be ascertained number of victims drowned. Governor Diri gave the directives in a statement issued by Mr Daniel Amanda, Chief Press Secretary...
The Youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has refuted allegations making the rounds on the social media that it is betraying and sabotaging the parent Organisation. The Financial Secretary of the Wing, Mr Chinedu Arthur-Ugwa, while speaking with newsmen in Owerri on Saturday, denied the allegations, describing them as...
A group, Northern Christian Youths Professionals (NCYP), have urged Christians to imbibe the spirit of Easter and distance themselves from anti-May 29 handover elements. Mr Isaac Abrak, Chairman of NCYP, made the call in a statement made available on Saturday to newsmen in Kaduna. “As we celebrate this season...
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has warned the public to be mindful of the activities of the Association of Pension Desk Practitioners of Nigeria (ASSOPEP). PenCom gave this warning in a statement signed by its Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Abdulqadir Dahiru, and made available to newsmen on Friday...
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PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has reminded Christians that without deep reflection on its central theme of love and sacrifice, Easter will amount to mere hollow ritual. In an Easter message signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Barr. Christian Ita, the governor...
By LEKAN AGBOOLA, Ilorin – Christians have been urged to forgive one another for their prayers to be answered and be true children of God. The Bishop of Kwara Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Sunday Timothy Adewole, made the call at Good Friday Service at Saint Barnabas Cathedral, Sabo-Oke...
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto North) on Friday mourned the demise of former Sokoto State Water Resources Commissioner, Alhaji Dalhatu Tangaza. Wamakko, the former governor of the State described the death of Tangaza as a great loss for the state and the country in general. The News Agency of Nigeria...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday joined other worshippers at the State House Mosque to witness the early closure of the 2023 Ramadan daily Qur’anic recitation (Tafsir). The 2023 session was brought to an early closure because the Imam of the State House Mosque had to go on pilgrimage to...