Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has called for more support from residents so as to deliver a resounding blow to insecurity in the state. The governor, in his New Year message on Monday, said that the government was committed to overcoming the security and other challenges bedeviling...
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Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya has granted clemency to 39 inmates serving various jail terms in Correctional facilities in the state. Yahaya made this known in a statewide broadcast to the people of the state on Monday in Gombe, as part of activities to mark the New Year....
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, in the spirit of new year, has pardoned 14 prisoners serving various terms in some correctional centres across the state. The development was disclosed in a statement on Monday, by the state’s Attorney General and...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi- Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has assured Nigerians living in the state that his administration will continue to prioritize the safety of their lives and properties in 2024 and beyond. The Governor gave the assurance in his New Year Message to Nigerians made available...
Dear Compatriots, It gives me immense joy to welcome each and every one of you – young and old- to this brand new year 2024. We must lift up our hands to Almighty God, in gratitude, for his grace and benevolence to our country and our lives...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerians for making it to the New Year and advised them to renew their hope that Nigeria could be better. Akpabio said this in a New Year message issued by his Special Adviser on Media...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured Nigerians, particularly Lagos residents of bigger and greater accomplishments in year 2024. Sanwo-Olu, in his New Year message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Sunday urged residents to be hopeful and continue to live in peace and...
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has assured the people of the state that 2024 will usher glorious dawn. Uzodimma gave the assurance in his New Year broadcast delivered at his Omuma country home near Owerri on Sunday. He congratulated the people for surviving 2023 “in spite...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians on New Year’s Day, according to presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale. The nationwide broadcast will be on Monday, January 1, 2024, at 7 am. “Television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – As year 2023 draws to an end, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu has urged Nigerians to be more tolerant on the road, as well as improve on safe road use culture in view of the improved road...
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most. Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, on Friday appealed to the Federal Government and all political leaders across the country to give Nigerians good reasons to smile in 2024. He made the appeal in his New Year message in Lagos. The archbishop’s message is contained...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – As Nigerian Christians join their counterparts from across the world to celebrate this year’s Christmas, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu has felicitated with them and enjoined everyone of the Corps’ readiness to make the highways safe for...
Nigeria First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said the year 2024 would be glorious for all Nigerians. The first lady said this in her Christmas message after she held an elaborate Christmas party for the children of Nana Berry Orphanage, Abuja. She also advised parents to continue to...
Rep. Yusuf Baraje (APC-Niger), has distributed 3,000 bags of rice to his constituents to cushion the current economic hardship. Baraje, while speaking during the symbolic presentation of the items in Minna on Saturday, said the 3,000 bags of rice, packaged in 20kgs were worth over N50 million....
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) on Wednesday called on governments and security agencies to intensify efforts at eradicating terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. “Security remains a crucial concern for Nigerians,’’ its Secretary-General, Prof. Khalid Aliyu, declared in Kaduna in a statement he issued to signpost the beginning of a new...
The State Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ogun, Mrs Ibinabo Archie-Abia, has advised youths to stay away from drugs abuse in the New Year. This, she said, would help them to take back the country and place Nigeria in its rightful place among the comity of...
Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has assured residents of the council area of his administration’s commitment to take development to rural communities in the New Year. The chairman made the commitment in his New Year message signed by his media aide, Mr Kingsley Madaki,...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has charged Christians in the state to maintain close fellowship with each other to strengthen their faith in serving God with clear focus on achieving righteousness. He gave the charge on Monday at the “The Brethren” annual Prayer and...
The police command in Ogun has begun investigation into the death of a couple, Mr Kehinde and Mrs Bukola Fatinoye, at Ibara GRA in Abẹokuta, on the New Year’s Day. SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the state Police Public Relations Officer, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency...
A Team of Nigeria Muslim scholars, headed by Mallam Gambo Barnawa, has condoled with Christians worldwide over the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Dec. 31, 2022 at the age of 95. The scholars extended their condolences when they paid a New Year visit to Pastor Yohanna Buru,...