In a statement commemorating Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh emphasized the importance of national unity, social harmony, and religious tolerance in fostering a prosperous future for the country. He commended the security forces for their efforts in addressing terrorism and banditry while urging continued vigilance and support for initiatives that promote […]

The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) has further dropped from the N981 per liter recorded on September 25, 2024, to N945.63 per liter as of September 27. Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria disclosed this in its Competency Centre Energy Bulletin data released on Monday. The drop represents a significant decline from the […]

Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has confirmed the collapse of Kebbe Bridge, linking Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara States with the Southern part of the country. The bridge was said to have given way due to the effects of flood and pressure of heavy duty vehicles moving goods, especially food stuffs from the North to […]

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thunderstorms from Thursday to Saturday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara and Kaduna States during Wednesday’s morning hours. According to NiMet, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Bauchi, Adamawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Taraba, Yobe, […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and state governors have been urged to invest massively in agriculture to tackle the issue of food insecurity in the country. Chairman of the Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG), Barr. Jesutega Onokpasa, made the appeal yesterday in Abuja, during the inauguration of their executives.

As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Anniversary, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns about the state of democracy, warning that the country is on the verge of a one-party dictatorship. Atiku, in a statement he personally signed yesterday, urged political elites to unite and defend the democratic process from slipping into authoritarianism. The […]

An Islamic human rights organisation, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has tasked Nigerians to beam their searchlights on state governors as they celebrate the 64th anniversary of the country’s independence. This was contained in the independence message circulated to the media on Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 by the Founder and Executive Director of the organisation, Professor […]

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and united for a new phase of prosperity, peace, unity and progress that will soon envelop the country. Governor Oborevwori made the call at an interdenominational thanksgiving service held on Sunday, at the Cathedral Church of St. Peters, Asaba, to mark the country’s 64th […]

  Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to remain patient, hopeful, and to believe in the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for a better future. Akpabio made this call in a message to Nigerians to mark the nation’s 64th independence anniversary. Expressing optimism for a better Nigeria, the Senate President commended the spirit of […]

President Bola Tinubu has conferred the honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Chief Justice of the Federation, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The president made the declaration while addressing Nigerians Tuesday morning to mark Nigeria’s Independence Day. His words: “The Senate President and the Chief […]