CAN Urges Churches to Exercise Caution in Organising Gatherings at Christmas
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states has advised church leaders to exercise caution and wisdom in organising gatherings during the Yuletide season. Chairman of CAN in the 19 Northern states, Rev. Joseph Hayab, made the call on Wednesday, during a visit to St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, […]
Christmas: Speaker Abbas Urges Prayers for National Rebirth
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has extended Christmas greetings to Christians across Nigeria, urging them to pray for a national rebirth as the country grapples with socio-economic and security challenges. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, the Speaker says […]
Defence Chief Urges Unity, Peace and National Solidarity at Festive Season
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, peace and tolerance across ethnic and religious lines as the country celebrates Christmas and prepares for the New Year. In a goodwill message to mark the festive season, General Oluyede described Christmas as a period of love, […]
Senator Barau Pays Withheld ₦7m Entitlement of Former Kano LG Chairman
By Anayo Akwitti The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has settled the withheld entitlement of a former Chairman of Kano Municipal Local Government Area, Fa’izu Alfindiki, by the Kano State Government. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau presented a cheque of ₦7 […]
FCT Police Boost Security Ahead of Festive Season in Abuja
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has stepped up security across Abuja, deploying heavy patrols and operational assets to deter crime and reassure residents. As part of the intensified security measures, the Command on Tuesday conducted a confidence-building patrol across major commercial, residential, and transit areas within the metropolis. A statement […]
Delta Police Arrest 13 Suspected Cultists in Ethiope East
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Delta State Police Command has arrest of 13 suspected members of a notorious cult group in Ethiope East Local Government Area. The suspects arrested during a tactical operation at the Ekraka Community Forest in Kokori, followed credible intelligence received on December 20, 2025, indicating that members of the Aiye Confraternity, also […]
PenCom Urges CSOs to Drive Accountability in Pension Reform
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has called on civil society organisations to serve as partners and watchdogs in ongoing Pension Reform 2.0. The call comes as the Federal Government settles long-standing pension liabilities and rolls out reforms aimed at rebuilding trust in the pension system. Speaking on Tuesday, in Abuja, at the […]
Yuletide: Abbas Distributes Five Trailers of Rice to Churches
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has distributed five trailers of rice to churches across the Kaduna North Senatorial District to support Christian communities ahead of the Christmas celebration. The distribution, which benefitted over 1,000 churches, covered the eight local government areas that make up Kaduna North Senatorial District, […]
Yuletide: IGP orders nationwide deployment of Personnel
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a nationwide deployment of police personnel, operational assets to ensure a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration. In a statement on Monday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, says the IGP directs all Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and State Commissioners of Police […]
Groups Urge NLC, TUC to Declare General Strike Over New Tax Laws
By Chinedu Echianu A coalition of left-wing organisations has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to declare a nationwide general strike to stop the implementation of new tax laws scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. Operating under the banner of the Network of Abuja Left Groups, […]