Akpabio Preaches peace, love, unity at Christmas
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerians, particularly Christians, on the occasion of Christmas celebration, urging them to promote peace, love, and unity. In his Christmas message, signed on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio emphasised the importance of spreading love, kindness […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]
Goronyo Praises Tinubu’s 2026 Budget, Focus on Security, Roads
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the 2026 Appropriation Bill. He described the budget as people-centred and responsive to the pressing needs of Nigerians, particularly in the critical areas of security and road infrastructure. “The significant budgetary allocation to security reflects the President’s unwavering […]
Tinubu Visits Borno, Others for Projects, Condolence
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Saturday for official visits to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States This is contained in a statement issued on Friday Dec 19, by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement President Tinubu will commission key projects In […]
Mustapha Receives Award for Contributions to Horse Racing Development
Reporting By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Coordinator of the Nigeria Horse Racing Federation, Abubakar Mustapha, has received an award in recognition of his contributions to the development of horse racing in Nigeria. Mustapha was among the recipients honoured at a sports awards ceremony that recognised individuals and organisations involved in sports development across the country. […]
Victor Ochei Pays Emotional Tribute to Senator Peter Nwaoboshi
Reporting By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Victor Ochei, has paid a heartfelt tribute to late Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, describing him as a courageous leader, loyal friend and a proud son of Ibusa whose legacy will endure across Delta North and beyond. Ochei, a former Speaker of the Delta State House […]
President Tinubu Reconstitutes NERC Board
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) following the confirmation of its members by the Senate on December 16. In a statement on Thursday, Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga says the reconstituted Board is chaired by Mulisiu Olalekan Oseni, who previously served as […]