President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian playwright, novelist and poet, Prof. Femi Osofisan on the occasion of his 80th birthday. President Tinubu in his tribute on Monday, described Prof. Osofisan as one of those incredibly brilliant individuals who have blessed the world with their creativity. Full text of the...
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President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa, on the passing of her beloved mother, Hajiya Fatima Musa Musawa. Hajiya Musawa died on Saturday, June 13. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga,...
Borno State Government has reintegrated 720 former terrorists, alongside 992 spouses and 2,050 children, under its ongoing deradicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration programme, describing the exercise as a critical component of efforts to restore lasting peace across the state. The beneficiaries, classified as low-risk and minor clients under Batch 9...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has commended Nigerian music star Davido for using his global platform at the FIFA Club World Cup to draw attention to the country’s security challenges, particularly the plight of abducted schoolchildren. In a statement shared on his X handle, Obi said...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “over its failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the incorporation, transition, and rebranding of NNPC into NNPCL.” The NNPC reportedly paid N2.9 billion for incorporation expenses from...
In commemoration of the Islamic New Year, 1st Muharram 1448 AH (Tuesday, June 16, 2026), Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has declared a statewide public holiday. The announcement was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Mohammed Usman Tar,...
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has called for leadership anchored on discipline, integrity and accountability as a prerequisite for building strong institutions and achieving sustainable national development. She made the call in Abuja during the investiture of Mrs. Rose Eshiett as Chairman...
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has stated that several road projects for the South East region, originally conceived during the colonial era but left unrealised for decades, are now being brought to life under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking on Saturday in Ebonyi State, while...
President of EBOMI Ministries, Prophet Isa El-Buba, on Sunday led hundreds of Christians and concerned citizens on a peace protest walk in Jos, Plateau State, as part of activities marking the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)-declared “Black Sunday” against worsening insecurity across the country. Speaking during a press briefing...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, describing recent incidents of kidnapping and killings across parts of the country as evidence of a growing national crisis. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, Obi said he...
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity, declaring that no part of the state will be abandoned to bandits, kidnappers, or any other criminal groups. The governor made the declaration while inspecting newly procured vehicles and security equipment at the Government House...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, for continuing ‘to serve as a respected elder statesman, promoting peace, national unity, democratic stability, and responsible political engagement” through the National Peace Committee. He also directed Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed shock over the death of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar while in the custody of terrorists in Katsina State. General Abubakar, after a distinguished career in the military, retired a few years ago. He was on his way to his hometown when the hoodlums captured...
Presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, has paid glowing tribute to former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), on the occasion of his 84th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose selfless leadership helped steer Nigeria towards democratic governance. Obi made the remarks on Saturday while joining...
Katsina state government has announced the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who had been in bandits’ captivity for several weeks. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasiru Mu’azu, confirmed the development in a statement issued to newsmen on Saturday in Katsina. The statement said the...
Borno State Government has distributed relief materials to 434 indigenes of Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area who were recently rescued by security agencies after spending three months in Boko Haram captivity. Governor Babagana Zulum visited the victims in Pulka on Monday and directed the immediate distribution of...
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the people of Abia State are celebrating not only the nation’s democratic journey but also a remarkable transformation unfolding across the state, a Special Adviser in the state, High Chief Jerome Nbaonu Green-Amakwe has declared. In a statement he personally signed on Friday, June...
A retired Major General, Abubakar Rabe, who was kidnapped alongside his wife in Katsina State two weeks ago, has died in captivity, highlighting the growing insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria and the plight of victims held by armed gangs. Rabe and his wife were kidnapped around the Matazu...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern over the state of democracy in Nigeria, saying that 33 years after the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election, the country is still grappling with challenges that threaten democratic freedoms and institutions. In a statement issued on Thursday to mark Democracy Day,...