Katsina plans mass Wedding for 1,000 Couples, Makes Counselling Mandatory
By Oluwakemi Kindness Katsina State Government has commenced arrangements for a large-scale mass wedding programme, “Auren Gaya,” targeting 1,000 couples. The initiative aims to promote family stability and support low-income families, with 2,000 individuals set to benefit. Screening and training of participants are already underway across local government areas. All intending couples must undergo compulsory […]
Easter: Faleye Felicitates NSITF Staff, Commends Dedication to Duty
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director, Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has extended Easter greetings to staff of the organisation, commending their dedication and positive attitude to duty. In his Easter message on Sunday, Faleye congratulates the staff on the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, urging them to reflect […]
NILDS DG Mourns Wife of Former INEC Chairman, Attahiru Jega
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Hadiza Attahiru-Jega, wife of former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega. A condolence statement issued on Sunday, by the DG’s Media Aide, Mohammad Abdulkadri, describes Hadiza, […]
Christ’s Resurrection Will Restore Peace in Nigeria – NCPC Boss
By Chinedu Echianu Following the recent Palm Sunday killings in Jos, Plateau State, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has expressed hope that the resurrection power of Jesus Christ will restore peace to Nigeria and the world. In an Easter message released on behalf of the Commission, Bishop […]
Speaker Abbas, Kalu Urge Christians to Pray for Nigeria at Easter
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, and the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, have called on Nigerian Christians to sustain prayers for the nation and embrace unity as they celebrate Easter. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Speaker Abbas emphasised the […]
Youths, Nigeria’s Greatest Asset – NSITF Boss
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has described Nigerian youths as the nation’s most valuable asset, emphasizing that their potential surpasses that of natural resources, infrastructure, or financial capital. Faleye made this assertion while delivering a speech as guest speaker at the 2026 Students Mentorship […]
Cross River Lawmakers Remove Ogoja Deputy Chair Over Alleged Misconduct
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Emmanuel Yakubu, following allegations of gross misconduct. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Matthew Okache. According to the statement, the removal followes a […]
Bayelsa Assembly Swears in Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, officially filling the vacancy created by the death of Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Akpe’s confirmation followed his nomination by Governor Douye Diri and was announced on Tuesday, signaling the restoration of full executive leadership in the state. The […]
NOA Mourns Wase Mining Victims, Calls for Stricter Safety Enforcement
By Al- Kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has mourned the deaths of miners in a tragic accident at Kanpani Zurak in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, calling for stricter enforcement of safety regulations across mining sites nationwide. In a statement issued by the agency, the Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, described […]
INEC Highlights Peaceful Voting, Early Deployment in FCT Council Elections
By Victor Agboola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the conduct of Saturday’s area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) reflects growing improvements in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking during field monitoring in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), INEC Chairman Josh Amupitan said election materials arrived early at polling units and voting […]