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By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, June 12, 2021 The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it suspended its planned June 12 protest in the national interest and to ensure that there will be no breakdown of law and order. The National Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Victor Ezenagu, said this …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, June 13, 2021 Some Nigerian-American leaders of US-based organisations have called on Nigerian leaders to adopt best practices in democracy to govern the country. The officials gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York. The officials, who …

This year’s Beacon of Information and Communication Technology (BoICT) awards/lecture series scheduled for July 24, will be exploring 5G as a new frontier for superior service delivery in the telecommunications space. Now in its 12th year, the BoICT Distinguished Lecture Series is widely regarded as the most prestigious annual event …

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Saturday led a delegation of the Senate to the military hospital in Kaduna to show empathy for the Wounded In Action(WIAs) personnel who were brought there from the various theaters of operation. Other members of the delegation were the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, …

The Bayelsa Government on Saturday, said its ban on open grazing backed by law has come to stay despite reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has reinstated grazing routes across the country. The State’s Governor, Duoye Diri, in a broadcast to commemorate the 2021 Democracy Day, monitored in Yenagoa, insisted that …

Abuja, June 12, 2021: A cross section of stakeholders across the globe have canvassed more inclusion and participation of Nigerians in the Diaspora in the democratic process in Nigeria. This was a major highlight of a two-hour webinar facilitated on Saturday by Nigeria-American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) and Nigerian Think-Thank …

Sen. Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, has charged all political leaders across the country to sink their differences and ensure peace is restored in all states and the country. Enang said this in his chat with newsmen to mark the 22nd Democracy …

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has led his administration to the delivery of 556 projects in two years, Commissioner for Information, Babakura Abba Jato announced on Saturday. The Commissioner made the announcement in his evidence-based presentation at a ceremony to mark Democracy Day, which was attended by Governor …

I wish all Nigerians a happy Democracy Day filled with true reflections on the roles each and every one of us can play to promote and abide by democratic principles. We should evolve to the highest level of patriotism and belief in the ideals of a truly democratic, united and …

The Nigerian Consulate General in New York, United States of America (US) will, on Saturday, June 19, 2021, hold a Remembrance Ceremony to honor the memory of Nigerians within its jurisdiction who died from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The program, which starts at 12:00 PM (EST) will hold on the …

By Moses Omorogieva, Lagos/George Odok, Calabar June 12, 2021 A detachment of policemen on Saturday dispersed June 12 protesters from the Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota, Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the police had stationed their patrol vehicles on the Ikorodu/Maryland Expressway, near the park, preventing …

SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF COMMEMORATION AND CELEBRATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY ON 12TH JUNE, 2021 Fellow Nigerians, I join you all today to commemorate and celebrate our Democracy Day. It is a …

Fellow citizens, It has been two years since we took the oath of office, following the overwhelming mandate you, the good people of Borno State, entrusted in us during the 2019 democratic transition. In these two years, we have together, witnessed continued turbulence even though in the midst of shared …

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja says the contentious issue of restructuring, true federalism or devolution of powers remains a constitutional matter, with which only the National Assembly can deal, reiterating his position on devolving more power to the people. President Buhari received members of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) …

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his giant strides in the Niger Delta which is making a huge impact on the people of the area. The Minister made this known on Friday while speaking at a ceremony to mark the …

The Nigerian troops have captured a notorious ISWAP Informant who leaked information on the movement of security personnel and commuters to terrorists. An intelligence officer told PRNigeria that the suspect, known as Goni Fandam, had been in the radar of security services since last year before he was eventually nabbed …

A key part of Southern Nigeria’s culture is their food. Flavor-rich traditional Igbo recipes made with readily available fresh ingredients and great MAGGI flavours which will be displayed in the brand’s new cooking show “O Setigo”, starting from June 12, 2021. ‘O Setigo’ is a MasterChef style competition bringing together …

By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, July 11, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Balarabe Ilelah, a veteran broadcaster as the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed announced the appointment in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday. He said Mr …

…as gov delivers state of the state address …says we’re getting results of good governance Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly, on Thursday, passed a vote of confidence in Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, as the governor delivered the annual state of the state address before the special plenary sitting …

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last elections, Mr. Peter Obi, yesterday received six high-ranking members of the United States of America (US) consulate in Nigeria in his Onitsha residence. The team has continued to visit him routinely in Lagos or Onitsha to exchange …

Plaques symbolise awards, prizes and honours accorded individuals and groups in recognition. These are not mere decorations but for deeds of public good. In like manner, titles given in Igbo Land and other tribes have far reaching effects as in the first instance; they ascribe people into different social classes …

*Vows decisive action against those attacking security personnel President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Lagos reiterated that his directive to security agencies, to shoot any person or persons found illegally wielding AK-47s and other assault weapons, remains in place. The President also vowed that his administration will act firmly and decisively …

I felt like embracing Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, a couple of weeks back when he left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Was that because I work with a President elected on the platform of the APC? Not necessarily so. Yes, I’ve …

The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya has approved the appointment of Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu as the Director of Army Public Relations and Major General CG Musa as New Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai North East Region. The Army Spokesperson, Brig. Gen Mohammed Yerima made the announcement in …

*Condemn, disown known and unknown gunmen, arsonists, brigands Igbo mothers in Nigeria have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop forthwith the ongoing bloodletting, killings, brutality, harassment and intimidation by the Nigerian military in the South East zone of the country. The mothers, who addressed a press conference in Lagos on …