NCPC Boss Urges Pilgrims to Shun Distractions Capable of Denting Nigeria’s Image

NCPC Boss Urges Pilgrims to Shun Distractions Capable of Denting Nigeria’s Image

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has reiterated that pilgrimage is a spiritual journey of faith, not mere tourism. He made this assertion during the airlift of the 11th batch of intending Christian pilgrims comprising mainly Plateau State contingent to Israel and Jordan at the Pilgrims Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Sunday. Bishop Adegbite, who spoke […]

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FCT Minister Arrives in Italy for Official Engagement

By Sofiat Adenekan Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, arrived in Milan, Italy, on Wednesday to embark on a series of official engagements. His visit includes a scheduled meeting with Attilio Fontana, President of the Lombardy Region. According to a statement issued in Milan by the Minister's Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike departed Abuja on Tuesday evening and arrived in […]

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Governor Ododo Grieves Over Passing of Ex-NBC DG Tom Adaba

By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has mourned the passing of the first Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Professor Tom Adaba who died in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 84. Governor Ododo expressed grief over the demise of the ace broadcaster, communications scholar and media administrator whom he described as a leading light for development in Nigeria and a courageous […]

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“Eschew Pettiness, Focus on Greater Good” – DG NILDS Advises Senior Staff

By: Anayo Akwitti The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, National Assembly, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has admonished the Senior Cadre Staff to adhere to ethics of Professionalism to bolster service delivery. According to statement signed by his Media Adviser Mohammad Abdulkadri ,Professor Sulaiman gave the charge on Wednesday 19th, February, 2025 at A- Two - Day Leadership Development Programme for Management Professionals of NILDS […]

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DG NILDS Grieves Over Gruesome Killing of Hafsat.

By: Anayo Akwitti The Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has described as most unfortunate, callous and inhuman the killing of Hafsat Lawal by so called Alfa Abdulrahman Mohammed Bello in Ilorin. This is contained in a statement issued by his Media Adviser Mohammad Abdulkadri on Monday, 17th February 2025 and made available to Democracy Radio. Professor Sulaiman said such a […]

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Labour Party Denies Zoning 2027 Presidency to South East

By Chinedu Echianu The leadership of the Labour Party has denied the news making the rounds that it has zoned the 2027 presidential ticket to the South East, adding that the party has not and will not zone any of its positions to any geographical zone or individual. The position of the Labour Party came barely fourty eight hours after a comment credited to the National Chairman of the Party, […]

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Senator Lalong Urges Christian Pilgrims to be Good Ambassadors

By Chinedu Echianu Senator Simon Lalong, leader of the 7th batch of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission 2024 Main pilgrimage exercise, has urged Christian pilgrims to be good ambassadors of Nigeria and Plateau State while in the holy land. A statement signed by the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations at the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) Celestine Toruka said Senator Lalong made the call while speaking during […]

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FCT Minister Expresses Satisfaction with A2-Pai, Pai-Gomani Road Projects

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction over the progress of the 30.4-kilometer A2-Pai and Pai-Gomani road projects in Kwali Area Council. Wike made the remarks during an inspection tour of the road projects on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The Minister commended the contractors, particularly Zeberced, for the quality of work on the A2-Pai section, expressing confidence in their ability to deliver […]

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Wike Reaffirms Commitment to Contractor Accountability as FCT Projects Progress

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the government's commitment to holding contractors accountable for the timely and high-quality execution of critical infrastructure projects in Abuja. Speaking on Friday after inspecting ongoing road construction projects, Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace of work and reassured residents that the projects would enhance connectivity and boost economic growth in the FCT. Major […]

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