Tinted Glass Ban: Police Begin Enforcement in Edo, Delta
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Zone Five Police Command has intensified enforcement of the ban on unauthorised sirens, tinted glass permits, and other restricted vehicle accessories in Edo and Delta States. The exercise, according to a statement by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tijani Momoh, is in line with directives from the Inspector-General of […]
Nigeria at 65: Progress Hinges on Economic Vision, Citizen Participation – Leaders
By Sulaiman Gobir As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, leaders and experts have stressed that the country’s freedom will only translate into real progress if urgent issues of governance, economic planning, and citizen participation are addressed. Former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and current member of the FCT Civil Service Commission, […]
Nigeria at 65: DG NILDS Urges Citizens to Rekindle Hope for a Stronger Nation
By Julian Osamoto As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on citizens to believe in the country’s future and actively participate in nation-building. Professor Sulaiman made the remarks on Wednesday, October 1, in a felicitatory statement commemorating […]
Nigeria at 65: Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges Nigerians to Rekindle Hope
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on Nigerians to renew their hope and commitment to nation-building as the country marks 65 years of independence. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu acknowledged Nigeria’s challenges but expressed optimism that the country is steadily […]
ARISE TV Mourns Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Demand Justice
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s media and political circles have been thrown into mourning following the death of ARISE TV reporter and producer, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who was killed during a suspected armed robbery attack in Abuja. Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie, was attacked at her Katampe residence in the Federal Capital Territory on Monday, according to […]
NRC Opens Online Ticketing as Abuja–Kaduna Train Service Returns
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that its online ticketing platform for the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service is now open, as operations are set to resume on October 1. Chief Public Relations Officer of NRC, Callistus Unyimadu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, urging passengers to secure their tickets […]
Media Must Lead on Climate Change Awareness – Kelani
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Special Assistant to the President on Climate Change Matters, Yusuf Kelani, has urged the media to dedicate greater attention to environmental issues, describing journalism as a critical tool in the fight against climate change. Speaking at the Nigerian Climate Justice Media Awards in Abuja over the weekend, Kelani declared: “I eat, […]
Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Hold Independence Service at Mount Nebo, Jordan
By Chinedu Echianu Over 340 Nigerian Christian pilgrims currently in Jordan have marked the country’s 65th Independence anniversary with an interdenominational service at Mount Nebo, a historic site revered as the place where Moses viewed the Promised Land but did not enter. According to a statement made available to Democracy Radio by NCPC Spokesman, Celestine […]
Germany Donates Modern Canine Facility to Boost NDLEA’s War on Drugs
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has received a major boost in its fight against narcotics with the commissioning of a modern canine facility in Ikeja, Lagos. The project was built and donated by the German government. Speaking at the inauguration on Friday, NDLEA Chairman/CEO Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) […]
FCT Minister Pledges Inclusive Development Across Key Sectors
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to inclusive development across all sectors, including health, education, and critical infrastructure, under the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during the flag-off of the construction of Arterial Road N20 from Road N5 Obafemi Awolowo […]