Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has been appointed by the as the African Champion for its newly launched Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme for Africa (IATP), a major continental initiative backed by a proposed investment of $7 billion. The appointment comes in recognition of what the...
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President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, unity, and national renewal as Muslims mark Eid El Kabir. In a message Akpabio says the Eid-el-Kabir is a time for prayer and reflection on the values of devotion, selflessness, and obedience as exemplified...
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has raised fresh concerns over the growing insecurity in Nigeria, revealing that about 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across different parts of the country. In its May 2026 report titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,”...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on political leaders and citizens across the country to approach the 2027 electoral season with maturity, tolerance and a sense of national responsibility, warning against divisive rhetoric and actions capable of undermining peace and stability. He assured Nigerians that both the Federal Government...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and around the world as we join millions in celebrating this sacred season of sacrifice, faith, obedience, and compassion. This is contained in a statement issued.on Wednesday in Abuja by the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji...
On this Children’s Day, I celebrate every Nigerian child. I celebrate the child who is excelling in school. I celebrate the child who is learning a trade. I celebrate the child living with disability and still pressing forward with courage. I celebrate the child who has lost much but...
Taraba State governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Dinshiya David Usman, has pledged to transform the agricultural sector and embark on extensive rural road construction if elected governor in 2027. Usman said his administration would prioritize agriculture as a major tool for job...
National Orientation Agency, Akwa Ibom Directorate has issued a critical public health advisory following reports of a fresh outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in some parts of Africa. The Akwa Ibom State Director, Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, in a statement called on all citizens and residents of the state...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – Two former employees of Access Bank have been sentenced to seven years imprisonment after admitting to stealing funds from hundreds of customers — but can avoid jail by paying a ₦50,000 fine each. The convictions followed a prosecution by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of...
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has extended warm Eid-il-Kabir greetings to all Muslim faithful across Nigeria on behalf of the Agency. In the Eid-il-Kabir message she personally signed, Mrs. Umar said “he festival’s call to sacrifice, compassion, and...
Some aspirants of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State have called for the cancellation of the party’s recently conducted primaries, alleging widespread irregularities and describing the exercise as a “sham.” The aggrieved aspirants made the demand during a press conference held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned journalists, broadcasters and online media practitioners against the spread of fake news, misinformation and premature declaration of election results ahead of the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. The Commission said that inaccurate reporting, manipulated videos, misleading headlines,...
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has rejoiced with Muslims across the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration. He also called for consistent prayers, unity, and support for the poor and vulnerable in the society. In a special Sallah message signed by his Special...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim community in the state and beyond on the occasion of this year’s Eid al-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice.” Governor Zulum, who is currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the Hajj...
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, at the State House in Freetown, where both leaders discussed regional peace, democratic governance and cooperation within West Africa. Jonathan disclosed details of the visit in a post shared...
Governor Caleb Mutfwang and eminent scholars on Tuesday described late former Deputy Governor of Plateau State and ex-Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Sonni Tyoden, as a symbol of integrity, intellectual depth, and responsible leadership whose life remains a moral compass for public office holders in Nigeria....
Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated all the Muslim brothers and sisters in the country on the celebration of this year’s Eid el-Kabir, describing the occasion as a sacred festival of faith, sacrifice, obedience, love and devotion to Almighty Allah....
Borno State Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, on Monday, led a state government delegation to the Mussa community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area following the abduction of 42 students by suspected insurgents on Friday, 15 May 2026. The visit came as part of...
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume (CON), has extended warm felicitations to Muslims across Nigeria and beyond as they celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival, urging the citizens to embrace peace, sacrifice and national unity. In his Sallah message issued on Tuesday, Senator Akume described the...
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.) has reaffirmed the critical role of moral support and national unity in strengthening the resolve of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the ongoing fight against insecurity across the country. The Minister stated this when he received the General Overseer of The...