Obi celebrates Easter with inmates in Onitsha, urges them not to lose hope
Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has urged correctional centre inmates not to feel isolated and finished but to seek the face of God for freedom and redemption. Obi stated this while celebrating the Easter Mass with the inmates at the Correctional Centre in Onitsha, the commercial city of […]
Army will ensure total defeat of insurgents, others, Lagbaja affirms
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated the commitment and determination of the Nigerian Army to ensure the total defeat of insurgents, marauding bandits, and all other forms of external and internal aggression disturbing the peace of the country. He gave the assurance in his Easter Message to troops and families […]
Why merger of opposition parties cannot oust APC, by ex-DG VON
Former Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has advanced reasons why the recent calls for merger by opposition political parties to oust the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) won’t work, saying it lacked proper contextual foundation and dynamism. Okechukwu, who is a foundation member of the APC, said this on Sunday […]
Tinubu congratulates Oba Lamidi-Osolo on ascension to throne
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba Olusola Lamidi-Osolo, on his ascension to the throne of the Olofin of Ado-Odo in Ogun State. The President lauded the monarch for toeing the mark of his forebears in character and education, describing him as a philosopher-king for his many professional accomplishments. President Tinubu urged the […]
Police arrest father, son for allegedly beating neighbour’s wife to death
The Police Command in Ogun State has arrested a 54-year-old man, Chizoke Obiadada, and his 17-year-old son for allegedly beating to death their neighbour’s wife, 43-year-old Tope Owoade. SP Omolola Odutola, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Saturday, adding that the suspects were arrested on Friday. […]
Ogun to reconstruct Abule Egba-Sango-Abeokuta expressway
The Ogun State Government has approved the reconstruction of Abule Egba-Sango-Abeokuta expressway, as well as Ogijo road and other major priority projects in the state. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Kayode Akinmade, in a statement on Saturday in Abeokuta, said that the approval was given by the State Executive Council, presided over by […]
We have embarked on a journey of transformation in FCT, says Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration has embarked on a journey of transformation in the capital territory. Wike, who stated this in his Easter message to residents of FCT, in Abuja on Saturday, urged the residents to contribute to the realisation of the vision for better […]
Tourists besiege Lekki Conservation Centre to enjoy nature at Easter
The Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC), Lagos, witnessed a large number of people on Saturday as tourists trooped to the centre to enjoy nature. According to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), local and international tourists went round the centre to see the different animals, plants and other things that have made the centre an attraction for […]
Dramatists to immortalize Tinubu’s late mother, Abibatu Mogaji, on stage
Renowned dramatist, Prof. Ahmed Yerima and Ola Awakan, on Friday disclosed plans to immortalise President Bola Tinubu’s mother, late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, on stage with a play titled “Abibatu Mogaji, the Opera”. Awakan, Executive Producer of the play, at a news conference in Lagos, said the play would be premiered on June 15 in Abuja […]
To mark Tinubu’s 72nd birthday, minister visits inmates in Kuje Correctional Service
Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, on Friday visited the inmates of Nigerian Correctional Service, Kuje to commemorate 72nd birthday of President Bola Tinubu. The minister, who was represented by his aide, Nafisa Bello, said the visit was to celebrate President’s birthday with inmates by providing them packs of food to […]
