Christian faithful mark Good Friday, reenact Passion of Christ
Faithful of the Catholic Church on Friday reenacted the Passion of Christ, rekindling hope in the redemption of mankind. The faithful, during the Station of the Cross to mark Good Friday, acted out the sufferings, judgment, condemnation and persecution of Jesus Christ on the cross, to rekindle His redemption in people. The station of the […]
Gombe governor urges Nigerians to pray for peace, stability at Easter
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has enjoined Christians to use the period of Easter celebration to pray for peace and stability in the country. This is contained in a message on Saturday by Isma’ila Misili, the Director-General, Press Affairs Government House, Gombe. Yahaya, who underscored the significance of unity, brotherhood, and service to God […]
NFVCB, EFCC to checkmate ‘glamourisation’ of crime in films, videos
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), are collaborating to checkmate the glamourisation of crimes in Nigerian films and other video works. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said both organisations agreed on the collaboration when NFVCB’s Executive Director/CEO, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, visited the Executive Chairman […]
Tinubu receives U. S. congressional delegation, says Nigeria is prepared to expedite sustainable development
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is committed to deepening democracy by ensuring adherence to the rule of law and expediting the sustainable provision of good governance, justice, and fairness to all Nigerian citizens. Speaking when he received a delegation from the United States Congress led by Senator Cory Booker at the State House in […]
Tinubu offers scholarships, housing to families of slain soldiers
President Bola Tinubu says the federal government will provide scholarships up to the university level for all the children, including the unborn, of the Nigerian Army personnel killed in action at Okuama community in Delta State. The President, who announced this at the funeral of the personnel at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, on Wednesday, […]
Aiyedatiwa nominates 12 new commissioners
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has forwarded another list of 12 commissioner-nominees to the State House of Assembly for confirmation. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Akure. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Aiyedatiwa had on […]
INEC disowns Anambra LP convention
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned Wednesday’s Labour Party (LP) National Convention in Anambra. Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday. Oyekanmi said that the conduct of the convention was not monitored by INEC, […]
Insecurity: Ekiti community issues herders quit notice
Following unbridled grazing activities leading to wanton destruction of farmland, kidnap and sundry nefarious perpetrations, the Itapaji Progressives Union (IPU) has issued quit notice to herders operating in and around the town. Rising from an emergency meeting with the traditional council of the town, led by the Olu of Itapaji, Oba AbdulKareem Adebanjo, and the […]
FG declares March 29, April 1, public holiday to mark Easter celebration
The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1, as public holidays to mark the Easter celebration. This is contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday in Abuja. According to her, the Minister […]
Tinubu congratulates Senegal’s president-elect Faye
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his election as the President of the Republic of Senegal. The President noted that President-elect Faye comes with great promise and a sterling record, wishing him success as he takes on this important job of leading the good people of Senegal. The […]
