NCPC Chairman Urges Pilgrims to Uphold Nigeria’s Image as Second Batch Departs
By Chinedu Echianu Chairman of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rt. Rev. Prof. Monsignor Cletus Gotan, has urged intending Christian pilgrims to conduct themselves responsibly and serve as worthy ambassadors of Nigeria as the second batch of pilgrims departed for Jordan and Israel. Monsignor Gotan gave the charge on Friday, during the airlift […]
INEC Begins Early Preparations for 2027 Elections, Reaffirms Credibility Pledge
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free, fair, credible, transparent and inclusive elections as it intensifies early institutional preparations ahead of the 2027 General Election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, said the Commission is strengthening its leadership capacity, operational systems and internal coordination in response […]
CONUA Rejects Claims of Government Sponsorship, Says Sunmonu’s Comments Misleading
By Chinedu Echianu The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has dismissed comments credited to a former President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Hassan Sunmonu describing the union as a government-sponsored organisation created to weaken the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), insisting the claims are factually and legally incorrect. In a statement issued […]
Rep. Salam Accuses Police of Backing Illegal LG Takeover in Osun
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Bamidele Salam, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of aiding the illegal takeover of local government councils in Osun State. He is therefore calling on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to withdraw officers from what he described as unlawful duties in council […]
Kalu Urges Igbo Voters to Strategize Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on Igbo voters to be strategic in their political choices, stressing that votes in 2027 should “be invested, not wasted.” Speaking during a series of courtesy visits to APC leaders across Abia State, Kalu said the shortest route to an Igbo […]
Speaker Abbas Mourns Victims of Yobe Boat Mishap
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep sadness over the boat mishap in Yobe State that claimed the lives of 29 people and left several others injured. In a condolence message issued on Monday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker […]
Presidency Debunks Claims of AI-Generated Photo of Tinubu, Kagame
By Chinedu Echianu The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that a recent photograph showing President Bola Tinubu with Rwandan President Paul Kagame was generated using artificial intelligence, describing such claims as false and misleading. Online reactions had trailed the photo of Tinubu and Kagame in a meeting as part of the President’s trip to France, […]
Prof. Suliaman Felicitates Sheikh Sholagberu on turbaning
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has congratulated Sheikh Abdulkadir Sholagberu on his turbaning as the first Malami Ubandoma of the Ilorin Emirate, describing the honour as historic and well-deserved. In a congratulatory message on Saturday, January 3, 2026, and issued by […]
Ex Abia Gov Orji Hails Kalu’s Contribution to National Development
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji, has commended the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, for his exceptional performance and contributions to national development. Orji, who represented Abia Central Senatorial District in the 8th and 9th National Assemblies, made the remarks when Kalu paid him a New Year courtesy […]
First Lady Distributes 1,000 Bags of Rice to Christian Groups in Kwara for Yuletide
By Oluwakemi Kindness First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has distributed 1,000 bags of 25kg rice to Christian groups in Kwara State to celebrate the Yuletide and New Year. The rice distribution, targeted at members of the Christians Northern Nigeria Progressive Forum (CNNPF) and the Christians Political Support Group (CPSG), was officially flagged off on Wednesday, […]