NCPC Boss Expresses Confidence in Nigeria’s Future, Lauds Tinubu’s Leadership
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has expressed strong confidence in Nigeria’s ability to overcome its current socio-economic and political challenges, declaring that “Nigeria will get out of its quagmire.” Bishop Adegbite made the declaration while receiving members of the Fiditi Progressive Union (FPU), Abuja […]
Tinubu Urges Governors to Prioritise Welfare of Nigerians
By: Uju Nwachukwu President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians by investing in rural development, poverty eradication, agriculture and infrastructure projects. Speaking at the 150th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) in Abuja, the president said the federal and state governments must work together to stimulate growth in […]
Court Sentences Man to Death for Killing College Student in Kwara
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Justice has finally been served in Kwara State as the High Court in Ilorin on Thursday sentenced Abdulrahman Bello to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of 24-year-old Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education. The judgment, delivered by Justice Hannah Ajayi after four months […]
Ododo Commends President Tinubu, Umahi for Abuja–Lokoja Road Project
By: Chinedu Echianu Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has lauded President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, for the ongoing reconstruction and expansion of the critical Abuja–Lokoja highway. Speaking during a brief inspection stop at a section of the project site in Koton-Karfe, Governor Ododo described the federal intervention […]
Ekiti 2026: INEC Announces CVR Dates, Warns Against Underage Voter Registration
By Aremu Toyeebaht The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to a credible Ekiti 2026 governorship election, announcing the schedule for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and cautioning political parties against illegal practices, including underage registration. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, Ekiti State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Bunmi […]
NCPC Boss Pledges Support for National Unity, Collaboration with ICAN
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has reiterated his commitment to promoting national unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. A statement signed by the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Celestine Toruka says Bishop Adegbite made the pledge while […]
FCT Pilgrims Board Screens Over 250 Intending Pilgrims for 2025 Pilgrimage to Israel
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (CPWB) has concluded a comprehensive screening exercise for more than 250 intending Christian pilgrims preparing for the 2025 holy pilgrimage to Israel. Held in Abuja, the screening marks a key milestone in preparations for the sacred journey, aimed at ensuring that all participants […]
NILDS DG Pays Tribute to Late Professor Okello Oculi
By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has paid tribute to the late Professor Okello Oculi, a renowned academic who passed away at the age of 83. Professor Sulaiman described Professor Oculi’s death as a personal loss and a significant blow to Africa’s academic […]
NABDA Pushes GMO Awareness to Boost Food Security
By: Julian Osamoto The Director-General and CEO of the National Biotechnology Development Agency, Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, says Nigeria must embrace science and technology to secure its food future and mitigate climate change. Speaking in Abuja at a sensitisation workshop for the Islamic community on genetically modified crops, Professor Mustapha said the engagement aims to dispel […]
Fuel policy rift deepens as Dangote pushes for import ban
By Aremu Toyeebaht President of Dangote Group ,Aliko Dangote, has called on President Bola Tinubu to extend the Federal Government’s Nigeria First Policy to include refined petroleum products, sparking backlash from oil marketers and industry experts. Speaking at the Global Commodity Insights Conference on West African Refined Fuel Markets in Abuja, Dangote said fuel importation […]