President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, emphasised the critical role of state governors in driving Nigeria’s development and prosperity. He said their leadership at the subnational level was central to achieving food security, economic prosperity and rapid national growth. The President made the remarks during a visit by...
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said Nigerians would smile and prosper in 2025, as the economy has turned the corner. He said this while addressing State House Correspondents after a visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Wednesday. “The economy has started picking up, and in the coming weeks...
Nigerian born British professional boxer, Anthony Joshua, has said his target in 2025 is to beat Tyson Fury and become a three-time world heavyweight champion. Joshua spoke with State House Correspondents after a visit to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Lagos. On his chances of beating Fury, he...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Archbishop Dr Emmah Gospel Isong is a renowned prophet of God whose prophecies had manifested over the years. Worthy to be mentioned is the hand washing culture were he prophesied that people would be compel to wash their hands before they can be allowed...
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is encouraged by the National Assembly’s support over the last 19 months and is determined to take Nigeria to the Promised Land. The President spoke on Wednesday while receiving Vice President Kashim Shettima, the leadership of the National Assembly, and former principal...
The Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, has listed the consideration of the N49.7 trillion 2025 budget and the Tax Reform Bills as two of the items topping National Assembly’s agenda in the new year. Bamidele said this in his new year message to Nigerians made available to newsmen in...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has wished Nigerians a happy New Year, assuring of better days. According to the party, the country is on a bold and steady march to full recovery and enduring prosperity. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, said these in a statement on...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to embrace faith and unity for the renewal of the nation. In its New Year message, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh reflected on the challenges faced in 2024, including economic difficulties and security concerns, while acknowledging God’s sustaining grace. He...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has said his administration is leveraging technology to tackle the security challenges currently confronting the state. Mutfwang said this during the New Year State-wide Broadcast on Wednesday in Jos. The governor said that his administration had also invested in surveillance and training of locals...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Police Command has arrested no fewer than over 575 suspected criminals in 2024. The command’s spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ahmad Rufai, stated this in a statement signed by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Musa and made available to newsmen...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja– The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded that President Bola Tinubu account for the billions of naira reportedly saved from the removal of fuel subsidies and investigate the alleged theft of over N25 trillion by APC leaders and government officials. The PDP’s National Publicity Secretary,...
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has welcomed the first baby of the year 2025. Represented by the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, Mrs Tinubu pledged support to ensure a better life for Nigerian children. She first visited the Asokoro General Hospital in Abuja where...
No fewer than 45 prisoners have regained their freedom through Cross River Governor, Bassey Otu, exercise of his prerogative of mercy. The inmates who regained their freedom convicted for various offenses and have spent considerable period in Correctional center in the state. In a statement by his Chief Press...
The Chairman of Oyo State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, has urged the Federal Government to implement business-friendly policies to grow the nation’s economy in 2025. Akinyemiju gave the advice in his New Year message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan...
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured people of the state of greater dividends of democracy in 2025, with a call for more prayers and support for his administration. Oborevwori in his New Year message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Wednesday in Asaba, thanked...
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, on Wednesday welcomed the first baby of 2025 at the General Hospital, Nnobi, in Idemili South Local Government Area (LGA), Anambra. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Soludo presented gift items to the newborns and their families...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has said his administration has so far invested N3.6 billion in the procurement of fertiliser and other farming inputs for farmers in the state. Mutfwang disclosed this during a New Year State Broadcast on Wednesday in Jos. The governor said that the huge investment...
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, has said that Nigeria as a nation needs effective leadership to overcome its current socio-economic challenges. NIPR President, Chairman of Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku said that though the Institute strongly believes in the strength, potential and viability of Nigeria, leadership remains a...
… Says I will clear all liabilities before I leave office By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved N8b for the payment of the backlog of liabilities in pensions and gratuities for retired primary school teachers and other civil servants that have worked...