President Bola Tinubu has asked the nation’s security chiefs to ensure that there is conclusive victory against the myriad of security threats assailing the country. Addressing security chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies at a Presidential Security Briefing at the State House, in Abuja, on Friday, President Tinubu said while …
Read More »RCCG holds first 2024 Holy Ghost Service today, Friday; Theme: ‘From the Mountain Top’
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) will hold its first Holy Ghost Service for 2024 today, Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Redemption City, on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria. With the theme, “From The Mountain Top,” the programme will have the General Overseer of the global Church, Pastor Enoch …
Read More »Tinubu appoints new Executive Directors for NPA, NIMASA
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Executive Directors in two agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. According to a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), the Executive Directors are: Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) (A) Ms. Vivian …
Read More »Obasanjo says Nigeria, Africa may not witness debt relief again
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that with the level of mismanagement of the debts of Nigeria and Africa, which were written off in the past, it would be near impossible for any other administration to get the present huge debts of the nation and continent similarly written off. …
Read More »No apology for backing Gov. Diri’s re-election, says Jonathan
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, Jan. 3, 2024 Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he owes no apology to anybody for supporting the re-election of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa in the November 11, 2023 off-cycle governorship poll. Jonathan said his public support for the governor was in line with the aspirations …
Read More »United Nations Security Council welcomes Sierra Leone, four other non-permanent members
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 3, 2024 Sierra Leone and four countries on Tuesday officially began two-year terms on the United Nations (UN) Security Council (UNSC) as non-permanent members. The four other countries are Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea and Slovenia. They were elected to serve in June …
Read More »Dangote Refinery receives fourth one million barrels of crude; Fifth, on the way
Preparations are in top gear for the commencement of production in Dangote Refinery, as the petrochemical company has received the fourth crude shipment of one million barrels of bonny light crude supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), and expecting the fifth crude shipment, anytime from now. The …
Read More »Peter Obi: Good governance, inclusive development, accountable leadership continue to elude us
By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Jan. 1, 2024 The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, says a new Nigeria is possible in spite of the numerous yet-to-be-fulfilled aspirations of citizens. Obi, in his New Year Message to Nigerians on Monday, said that “As Nigeria is the only country …
Read More »RCCG’s Pastor Adeboye’s Prophesies for 2024: THE WIND IS BLOWING
The General Overseer (GO), of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has realesed the prophecies for year 2024. He released the prophecies at the Cross Over Service of the Church which started on Sunday, December 31, 2023 night and ended on Monday, January 1, 2024. …
Read More »SERAP writes ICC prosecutor, seeks justice for victims of Plateau killings
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr Karim A. A. Khan, KC, Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC) “to urgently issue a formal ‘preventative statement’ in relation to the ongoing violence, unlawful killings, crimes against children and other violations of international law in Plateau State of Nigeria.” SERAP also urged Mr Khan “to undertake preliminary …
Read More »Plateau killings: Fulani terrorists once said Christians ‘ll run with their Christmas meat in their hands – Jos activist Para-Mallam
***Says international community has abandoned Nigeria A human rights organization under the aegis of Para-Mallam Peace Foundation (PMPF) on Friday provided a fresh insight into how suspected Fulani militias threatened that there would be a time when Christians would be running with their Christmas meat in their hands and will …
Read More »‘We’re determined to establish peace in South East’ – Tinubu
(L-R) Speaker, HoR, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo, Vee Pee Kashim Shettima, Dr Alex Otti of Abia, the celebrant and Dep. Speaker, HoR, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, and Dep. Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin at the Homecoming/Thanksgiving Service in honour of Rep. Kalu, held in Bende LGA of …
Read More »NLNG delivers 3 cargoes of LPG to local market in December – Odeh
By Yusuf Yunus Lagos, Dec. 29, 2023 The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) says it has delivered three cargoes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to the local market in the month to moderate prices and ensure regular supplies during the period. Its General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Mr. …
Read More »Prepare for next pandemic, UN chief urges world
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 27, 2023 UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged the world to prepare for the next pandemic and act on lessons learned from COVID-19. Guterres said this in a message on Wednesday to mark the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness The International Day of …
Read More »Asisat presents award to President Tinubu, First Lady
By Ismail Abdulaziz Lagos, Dec. 28, 2023 Nigerian footballer Asisat Oshoala on Thursday presented her award to President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Asisat has won African Women Footballer of the Year, an annual award for Africa’s best …
Read More »Zenith Bank named Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria by Euromoney
Zenith Bank Plc has been named the “Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria” in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023, underscoring the bank’s pioneering and outstanding achievements in delivering cutting-edge digital financial solutions. Speaking on the recognition, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, said, …
Read More »Akeredolu died of prostate cancer, Ondo govt. clarifies
By Segun Giwa Akure, Dec. 27, 2023 The Ondo State Government has said that Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu succumbed to death at a German hospital in the early hours of Wednesday from complications arising from prostate cancer. An official statement on Wednesday afternoon by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, …
Read More »Gunmen kill 96 persons, raze 221 houses in Plateau – Police; Tinubu condemns heinous attacks
By Polycarp Auta, Jos/ Ismail Abdulaziz, Abuja Dec. 26, 2023 Gunmen attacked 15 communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau on Christmas eve; killed 96 persons and destroyed 221 houses. In a swift reaction, President Bola Tinubu strongly condemned the heinous and brutal attacks which resulted in the …
Read More »Christmas: Tinubu urges Nigerians to embrace kindness, sharing
By Ismail Abdulaziz Lagos, Dec. 24, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to celebrate the Christmas period with kindness and sharing with those in need of care and affection. He stated this in a message to Nigerians on the occasion of the 2023 Christmas celebration on Sunday in Lagos. …
Read More »EFCC re-arrests convicted Italian for contempt of court
By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja, Dec. 23, 2023 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arrested a convicted Italian, Floriana De-Stefani, for failing to obey a court order concerning her conviction by Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. The EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said …
Read More »Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele released on bail; Surveillance sustained
The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, was released on Friday night by the authorities of the Nigeria Correctional Service, FCT, Abuja command after fulfilling his bail conditions. However, security agencies are reportedly closely monitoring his movements. Sources at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) revealed …
Read More »WHO raises alarm on spike in dengue infections
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 22, 2023 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm on the increase in dengue infections recorded in 2023 globally, which represents a potentially high public health threat. The UN health agency gave the warning on Friday as it reported more than five million …
Read More »Army Council promotes spokesman, 46 others to Major General (See names)
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 22, 2023 The Army Council has approved the promotion of 122 senior officers to the ranks of Major General and Brigadier General. A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said a total of 47 Brigadier Generals were promoted to the rank …
Read More »Blessing same-sex marriage against God’s law, cultural sensibilities of Nigerians – Catholic Bishops
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko Ibadan, Dec. 21, 2023 Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has said that blessing same-sex marriage is against God’s law, teachings of the Church, the laws of the country and the cultural sensibilities of Nigerians. The Bishops stated this in a statement made available to the News …
Read More »Tinubu arrives Lagos for Christmas
By Florence Onuegbu Lagos, Dec. 21, 2023 President Bola Tinubu on Thursday arrived in Lagos from Abuja, ahead of the Christmas celebrations. Nigeria’s Presidential Jet NAF 001, which conveyed the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at 03.55 p.m. local time. The News …
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