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...
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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...
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...
… 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...
President Bola Tinubu has said his government will unveil the National Values Charter already approved by the Federal Executive Council in the first quarter of 2025. The president said this in his New Year message to Nigerians on Wednesday. “I will launch an ambitious national orientation campaign that fosters...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said his administration will embark on decisive actions in 2025 that will ease the economic burdens on residents of the state. Makinde said this in his New Year message issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju. Makinde noted that...
His Holiness, Pope Francis, on Wednesday, advocated debt forgiveness for poor countries to enable the internationally indebted nations come out of the woods and to develop. He made the call in his 2025 World Day of Peace message, annually marked on Jan. 1 to encourage peace in the world....
The Minister of Power, Mr Addebayo Adelabu has urged Nigerians to show patriotism in their attitudes, and dispositions, particularly towards critical national assets. Adelabu made the call in his New Year message via a statement by Mr Bolaji Tunji, his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations. He...
Before now, Christmas for Mr Sanmi Olatunde, a staffer of an Ibadan-based private organisation, used to be a funfair with lots of sharing and caring for family members, friends, and relatives. However, the 2024 Christmas was quietly celebrated due to Olatunde’s low economic purchasing power. He reminisced what used...
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged Nigerians to renew their attitude of gratitude to God through unflinching love for one another and boundless generosity to neighbours. Umahi who made the call in his Christmas message on Wednesday in Abuja, also urged the people to imbibe the culture...
Some Commuters have groaned over gridlocks on various expressways caused by multiple checkpoints and roadblocks by security agencies and tax agents within the South East geopolitical zone. The commuters, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews, blamed the high cost of transportation to the...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged Nigerians to renew hope and belief in a prosperous Nigeria in the spirit of the season. The President said this in a personal message to Nigerians, wishing them a Merry Christmas and a joyous and prosperous New Year. “On this joyous Christmas Day,...
The Primate Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, has said 2025 will be a better year for Nigerians. Ndukuba made the assertion at a news conference on the state of the nation on Monday in Abuja. He said that though 2024 was a challenging year for...
Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) on Monday said Christmas is a time to show true love and put others first. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, communicated this in his Christmas message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. According to him, Christmas...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, Thursday and Jan.1, 2025 as public holidays. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, announced this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. According to Ajani, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said that the...
Christians in Nigeria have been advised to spend wisely and avoid competition during the Christmas celebration. Pastor Akintade Ezra, Word of Life Church, Ilorin, who gave the advice in Ilorin on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said “Christmas was not for show off”....