Senate President Akpabio Optimistic Insecurity Will End in New Year
By Anayo Akwitti The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians to work towards a more peaceful and equitable country in 2026, declaring that banditry will be defeated in the new year and beyond. He also enjoined Nigerians to set aside their differences, embrace peace and foster unity among their families, States and […]
Presidency Denies Reports of Change in Chief of Staff
By Chinedu Echianu The Presidency has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media claiming that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with the Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. In a statement issued on Thursday by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency describes the claim as a fabrication and urged […]
Army Chief Vows to Defend Nigeria, Tackle Security Threats in 2026
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General, Waidi Shaibu has reaffirmed the Army’s determination to defend Nigeria’s territorial integrity and decisively tackle emerging security threats in 2026. In a Christmas and New Year message, Lieutenant General Shaibu said the military remains focused on strengthening its capacity to respond to security challenges across […]
Christmas: President Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Religious Freedom
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace peace, tolerance and unity as Christians celebrate Christmas, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to religious freedom and national security. In his 2025 Christmas message issued on Wednesday, the President said the season goes beyond festivities and offers an opportunity to reflect on the birth of […]
NCPC Boss Urges Christians to Uphold Humility, Peace at Christmas
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has urged Christians to reflect the virtues of humility, love and peace during the Christmas season. In a Christmas message issued in Abuja on Wednesday and signed by the Commission’s spokesman, Celestine Toruka, Adegbite says the birth of Jesus […]
Christmas: Kalu Calls for Reflection, Unity, Prayers for Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has described Christmas as a time for deep reflection on the birth of Jesus Christ and His enduring message of love, sacrifice, and hope for humanity. In a Christmas goodwill message issued on Wednesday,by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu extended […]
Akpabio Preaches peace, love, unity at Christmas
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerians, particularly Christians, on the occasion of Christmas celebration, urging them to promote peace, love, and unity. In his Christmas message, signed on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio emphasised the importance of spreading love, kindness […]
Christmas: Speaker Abbas Urges Prayers for National Rebirth
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has extended Christmas greetings to Christians across Nigeria, urging them to pray for a national rebirth as the country grapples with socio-economic and security challenges. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, the Speaker says […]
Defence Chief Urges Unity, Peace and National Solidarity at Festive Season
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, peace and tolerance across ethnic and religious lines as the country celebrates Christmas and prepares for the New Year. In a goodwill message to mark the festive season, General Oluyede described Christmas as a period of love, […]
Yuletide: Abbas Distributes Five Trailers of Rice to Churches
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has distributed five trailers of rice to churches across the Kaduna North Senatorial District to support Christian communities ahead of the Christmas celebration. The distribution, which benefitted over 1,000 churches, covered the eight local government areas that make up Kaduna North Senatorial District, […]