Eid-el-Kabir: Senator Lawan Calls for National Rebirth
By Anayo Akwitti Former President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has called on leaders and citizens alike to translate the spiritual essence of the season of Eid-el-Kabir into a national rebirth anchored on personal sacrifice, unity, and empathy.Former President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has called on leaders and citizens alike to translate […]
Shaibu Urges Unity, Peace As Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director General, National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and beyond, calling on Nigerians to embrace unity, love, sacrifice, and peaceful coexistence. In a heartfelt goodwill message released to mark the celebration, Shaibu described Eid-el-Kabir as a sacred season that reflects […]
Eid-al-Adha: DG NILDS Urges Reflection on Sacrifice
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on Muslims to reflect deeply on the essence of sacrifice during Eid al-Adha, urging them to embrace the practice as an act of unwavering devotion to Almighty Allah. Prof. Sulaiman, who is currently performing […]
Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir in Abuja Amid Joy, Reflection
By Anayo Akwitti Muslim faithful in Abuja and across the world are celebrating Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic festival that commemorates sacrifice, obedience, and faith. The festival, regarded as one of the holiest celebrations in Islam, marks the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to obey Allah’s command to sacrifice his son […]
Children’s Day: Stakeholders Seek Better Education Access
By Oluwakemi Kindness Education stakeholders have called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s education sector, citing overcrowded classrooms, decaying infrastructure, inadequate learning materials, and poor support for children. The concerns were raised in an exclusive interview with Democracy Radio correspondent Oluwakemi Kindness on Wednesday, to mark the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. According to the stakeholders, many […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerians Embrace Sacrifice Amid Hardship
By Chinedu Echianu As Muslims across Nigeria join millions around the world to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, clerics, scholars, and community leaders have called on citizens to embrace the enduring lessons of sacrifice, compassion, tolerance, and unity embedded in the sacred festival. Popularly known as the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid-el-Kabir commemorates the unwavering obedience of Prophet Ibrahim, […]
National Division 1, 2 Volleyball League Continues With Thrillers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 National Division One Volleyball League continued to serve up thrilling encounters on Day Two at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Package B, Abuja, with teams battling fiercely for early dominance in both the men’s and women’s categories.The 2026 National Division One Volleyball League continued to serve up thrilling encounters on Day […]
NDLEA Vows Justice Following Mob Attack on Officers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba-Marwa (Rtd), has vowed that those behind the violent attack on two NDLEA officers in Abuja will face justice. Marwa said the Agency would ensure full investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the mob attack during a drug raid in […]
Court Clears Jonathan To Contest 2027 Presidential Election
By Chinedu Echianu Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been cleared by a Federal High Court in Abuja to contest the 2027 presidential election, following the dismissal of a suit challenging his eligibility. The case was filed by Johnmary Jideobi, who sought an order preventing Jonathan from presenting himself as a candidate for any political party […]
2027: Ugochinyere Warns Against Deregistration of Political Parties
By Oluwakemi Kindness The member of the House of Representatives representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Imo-Ugochinyere, has warned against actions that could undermine opposition political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a news conference in Abuja on Monday, the federal lawmaker expressed concern over ongoing legal […]