NCPC Boss Urges Christians to Uphold Humility, Peace at Christmas
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has urged Christians to reflect the virtues of humility, love and peace during the Christmas season. In a Christmas message issued in Abuja on Wednesday and signed by the Commission’s spokesman, Celestine Toruka, Adegbite says the birth of Jesus […]
Christmas: Kalu Calls for Reflection, Unity, Prayers for Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has described Christmas as a time for deep reflection on the birth of Jesus Christ and His enduring message of love, sacrifice, and hope for humanity. In a Christmas goodwill message issued on Wednesday,by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu extended […]
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 […]
CAN Urges Churches to Exercise Caution in Organising Gatherings at Christmas
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states has advised church leaders to exercise caution and wisdom in organising gatherings during the Yuletide season. Chairman of CAN in the 19 Northern states, Rev. Joseph Hayab, made the call on Wednesday, during a visit to St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, […]
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 […]
FCT Police Boost Security Ahead of Festive Season in Abuja
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has stepped up security across Abuja, deploying heavy patrols and operational assets to deter crime and reassure residents. As part of the intensified security measures, the Command on Tuesday conducted a confidence-building patrol across major commercial, residential, and transit areas within the metropolis. A statement […]
PenCom Urges CSOs to Drive Accountability in Pension Reform
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has called on civil society organisations to serve as partners and watchdogs in ongoing Pension Reform 2.0. The call comes as the Federal Government settles long-standing pension liabilities and rolls out reforms aimed at rebuilding trust in the pension system. Speaking on Tuesday, in Abuja, at the […]
Yuletide: IGP orders nationwide deployment of Personnel
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a nationwide deployment of police personnel, operational assets to ensure a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration. In a statement on Monday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, says the IGP directs all Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and State Commissioners of Police […]
Yuletide: FCCPC Cautions Road Transporters Against Arbitrary Fare Hikes
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has cautioned inter-city road transport operators against arbitrary and unexplained fare increases during the ongoing yuletide travel season. The warning on Sunday follows a surge in consumer complaints across several parts of the country over sudden hikes in transport fares. The Commission acknowledged […]
Customs Seizes 20 Diverted Containers Worth ₦769.5m
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 20 diverted transit containers valued at ₦769.5 million, in a major crackdown on cargo diversion across the Kano–Jigawa axis. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing in Kano, describing the seizures as part of intelligence-driven operations to protect government revenue […]