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DG NILDS Urges Muslims to Emulate Prophet Muhammad’s Virtues at Mawlid Nabiy

By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on Muslims to imbibe the virtues of Prophet Muhammad as they commemorate his birth, the Mawlid Nabiy, which falls on 1447AH in the Islamic calendar. In a statement issued on Friday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman described the Prophet as an embodiment of exemplary character worthy of emulation by all, irrespective of religious background. He urged […]

September 5, 2025 2

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Mawlud: Speaker Abbas Urges Muslims to Emulate Prophet Muhammad

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has felicitated Muslims on the occasion of Mawlud al-Nabī, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), with a call to emulate his virtues and intensify prayers for Nigeria and its leaders. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, on Friday in Abuja, Abbas described Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as the embodiment of holiness, discipline, forthrightness, and service to Allah and […]

September 5, 2025

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Uzodimma Charges Imo Pilgrims to be Ambassadors of State, Nigeria

By Chinedu Echianu Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has urged intending Christian pilgrims to conduct themselves as worthy ambassadors of the state and Nigeria during their journey to the Holy Land. Speaking at the 2025 orientation programme held at the Government House Chapel, Owerri, on Friday, the Governor, represented by his deputy, Dr. Chinyere Ekomaru, tasked the pilgrims to uphold Christian values and strictly obey guidelines from the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) officials. Uzodimma stressed the need for […]

September 5, 2025

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Kingdom Unity Games 2025 Set to Kick Off in Abuja

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The stage is set for the maiden edition of the Kingdom Unity Games 2025, an event designed to unite communities, empower youths, and promote peace through sports. At a press briefing in Abuja, the convener and President of Kingdom Stars IV International Foundation, Ambassador Solomon Omonokhua, announced that the competition will begin today (Saturday), with the opening ceremony scheduled to start at 2 p.m., followed by the official kick-off at 3 p.m. “Our mandate is to discover […]

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NCPC Boss Extends Warm Eid-ul-Mawlid Greetings to Muslim Faithful

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and worldwide on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be unto him). In his Eid-ul-Mawlid message, which was made available to Democracy Radio by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations at NCPC, Bishop Adegbite encouraged Muslims to reflect on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and live […]

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City FC Abuja Stage Thrilling Comeback in Tanzania Football Tourney

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso City FC Abuja underlined their fighting spirit with a hard-earned 2-1 comeback victory over JKU SC of Zanzibar in the ongoing Tanzania Preseason International Tournament at the Tanzanite Kwaraa Stadium, Babati in Tanzania. The Nigerian side, who had earlier opened their campaign with a draw, showcased both character and flair to extend their unbeaten run in Tanzania. The contest provided drama on and off the pitch. While Ezra Maren and Oscar Otu delivered the decisive goals […]

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Beach Volleyball: Nigeria Stays Unbeaten at African Under-18 Cup in Gambia

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Under-18 girls’ beach volleyball team continued their impressive run at the ongoing 2025 African Beach Volleyball Under-18 Development Cup in Banjul, The Gambia, maintaining an unbeaten record in their group stage campaign on Thursday. The duo of Pamela Bawa and Ifechukwu Odoh opened their account in dominant fashion, brushing aside Tunisia in straight sets 2-0 (21-10, 21-3). Building on that momentum, they produced another commanding performance against North African powerhouse Egypt, sealing another 2-0 victory (21-14, […]

September 5, 2025 3

Health

Oloriegbe Applauds Tinubu’s Directive on Mandatory Health Insurance Implementation

By Chinedu Echianu Chairman of the Governing Council of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing the mandatory implementation of health insurance across all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The directive, issued from the State House, makes it compulsory for all MDAs to enroll their employees in the NHIA scheme, while contractors and businesses involved in public procurement must […]

September 4, 2025

Climate Crisis endangers eco system, increase poverty and loss of parental care

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Climate Change: SOS Urges Nigeria to Safeguard Vulnerable Children

By Julian Osamoto SOS Children’s Villages (SOSCV), has warned that Children without parental care in Nigeria face growing risks, and failure to protect them could have long-term consequences for the country. Ayodeji Adelopo, Chief Programme Officer at SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, issued the warning in Lagos, while opening a climate change media workshop aimed at empowering journalists to shape narratives around environmental challenges. The event also marked the unveiling of the SOSCV Eco-Champion Project, tagged; Empowering Youth for […]

September 4, 2025