Group Urges NASS to Stop New Passport Fee Hike
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly has been called upon to immediately intervene in the recently approved upward review of international passport fees in Nigeria, describing the increase as “an unconscionable burden” on ordinary citizens. In an open letter on Sunday by HallowMace Foundation Africa, addressed to the Senate President and the Speaker of the […]
NCPC Boss Inspects Aircraft in Turkey Ahead of 2025 Easter Pilgrimage
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has carried out a physical inspection of the aircraft designated for the 2025 Easter Pilgrimage in Antalya, Turkey. NCPC spokesman, Celestine Toruka in a press statement made available to Democracy Radio said Bishop Adegbite, who arrived in Turkey […]
Mawlud: Speaker Abbas Urges Muslims to Emulate Prophet Muhammad
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has felicitated Muslims on the occasion of Mawlud al-Nabī, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), with a call to emulate his virtues and intensify prayers for Nigeria and its leaders. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media […]
Uzodimma Charges Imo Pilgrims to be Ambassadors of State, Nigeria
By Chinedu Echianu Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has urged intending Christian pilgrims to conduct themselves as worthy ambassadors of the state and Nigeria during their journey to the Holy Land. Speaking at the 2025 orientation programme held at the Government House Chapel, Owerri, on Friday, the Governor, represented by his deputy, Dr. Chinyere […]
NCPC Boss Extends Warm Eid-ul-Mawlid Greetings to Muslim Faithful
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and worldwide on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be unto him). In his Eid-ul-Mawlid message, which was made available to Democracy Radio by Celestine […]
Climate Change: SOS Urges Nigeria to Safeguard Vulnerable Children
By Julian Osamoto SOS Children’s Villages (SOSCV), has warned that Children without parental care in Nigeria face growing risks, and failure to protect them could have long-term consequences for the country. Ayodeji Adelopo, Chief Programme Officer at SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, issued the warning in Lagos, while opening a climate change media workshop […]
NILDS Showcases Legislative Expertise, Infrastructure to Visiting Zimbabwean Lawmakers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has reaffirmed its position as Nigeria’s foremost center for legislative research, capacity building, and policy analysis, presenting its cutting-edge infrastructure, technical expertise, and training programs to a visiting delegation of Zimbabwean parliamentarians. During an interactive session in Abuja on Wednesday, the Director-General of […]
FCTA Begins Road Dualization in Karu
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul In a significant move to accelerate infrastructure development in Abuja’s satellite towns, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has officially flagged off the reconstruction and dualization of the Karu Road. The road stretches from the Karu Interchange to the Custom Clinic Junction in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The road project […]
EFCC Declares Ex- Abia Commissioner Wanted Over Alleged Conspiracy, Money Laundering
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Christopher Enweremadu, a former Abia State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy, diversion of public funds, and money laundering. In a notice signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Wednesday, the anti-graft […]
FG Declares Sept. 5 Public Holiday, Commemorates Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration
By Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of Prophet Muhammad, with an appeal for prayers, peace, and unity across Nigeria. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the […]