Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Hold Independence Service at Mount Nebo, Jordan
By Chinedu Echianu Over 340 Nigerian Christian pilgrims currently in Jordan have marked the country’s 65th Independence anniversary with an interdenominational service at Mount Nebo, a historic site revered as the place where Moses viewed the Promised Land but did not enter. According to a statement made available to Democracy Radio by NCPC Spokesman, Celestine […]
Germany Donates Modern Canine Facility to Boost NDLEA’s War on Drugs
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has received a major boost in its fight against narcotics with the commissioning of a modern canine facility in Ikeja, Lagos. The project was built and donated by the German government. Speaking at the inauguration on Friday, NDLEA Chairman/CEO Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) […]
FCT Minister Pledges Inclusive Development Across Key Sectors
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to inclusive development across all sectors, including health, education, and critical infrastructure, under the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during the flag-off of the construction of Arterial Road N20 from Road N5 Obafemi Awolowo […]
Tinubu Flags Off 2025 NCPC Delayed Easter Pilgrimage in Owerri
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission’s (NCPC) 2025 delayed Easter Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan. According to a statement signed by the Commission’s spokesman, Celestine Toruka, the ceremony, which took place at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, was performed on the […]
Fresh Concerns Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Health, Medical Council Confirms Multiple Complications
By Chinedu Echianu Fresh concerns have emerged over the health condition of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, following a medical review conducted by a team of experts from the Nigerian Medical Council. Lawyers representing Kanu including Barrister Maxwell Opara disclosed this on Wednesday after visiting him at […]
U.S. Mission Partners with Nigerian Stakeholders to Tackle Food Insecurity
By Uju Uwachukwu The U.S. Mission’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Lagos, in partnership with the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Kaduna Chapter, and the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), has convened a high-level roundtable to explore innovative trade approaches aimed at boosting Nigeria’s food security and economic growth. The event, themed “Innovative Approaches to Agricultural […]
Former IGP Arase Remembered as Reformer Who Redefined Nigeria Police
By Oluwakemi kindness The late former Inspector General of Police and ex-Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Arase, has been described as an institution who embodied intellect, discipline, and humanity. At a day of tribute held in his honour on Wednesday, Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said Arase’s journey from joining the force […]
INEC Declares FCT Area Council Election Campaigns Open
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared campaigns open for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election. It stated that political parties participating in the exercise are now at liberty to start their electioneering campaigns in public from Wednesday September 24th 2025 and end at midnight on Thursday February 19th […]
SSANU, NASU Extend Strike Ultimatum, Warn of Nationwide Action
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have granted the Federal Government a two-week extension to address unresolved welfare issues affecting university staff nationwide. The unions, acting through the Joint Action Committee had initially given the government a seven-day ultimatum but extended it after meetings […]
Gov. Namadi Launches 200-Hectare Date Palm Project to Boost Jobs, Economy
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Jigawa State Government has launched a large-scale date palm cultivation scheme, training 400 young people to become farmers in a move aimed at boosting food security, tackling desertification, and creating sustainable jobs. Governor Umar Namadi, speaking at the graduation ceremony held Monday at the Yakubu Gowon NYSC Orientation Camp, Dutse, described […]