Kogi confirms rescue of abducted NECO candidates, officials
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of four persons abducted during an attack on an unauthorised examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area, while the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination was in progress. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Lokoja. He […]
Suspected supplier of drugs to bandits arrested
The Katsina Police Command has arrested a suspected drug peddler allegedly supplying illicit drugs to armed bandits in Funtua Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Katsina. He said the suspect popularly known as “Dunbuje”, was arrested […]
Police arrest father for allegedly burning 10-year-old daughter with hot iron
The Police Command in Ondo State has said it has arrested a man, Amos Paul, of Unaun, Upenme in Owo Local Government Area, for allegedly brutalising his 10-year-old daughter. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the spokesperson for the command, made this known in a statement on Friday in Akure. The command’s spokesperson said that the suspect […]
Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire seek stronger bilateral cooperation
The Federal Government and the Government of Côte d’Ivoire have agreed to review existing bilateral agreements, assess their implementation and explore new areas of cooperation. The two countries also pledged to strengthen collaboration across bilateral and multilateral platforms for the mutual benefit of their citizens. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola […]
How institutions, communities develop, by Osinbajo
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said that institutions and communities move forward when vision is matched by execution. He said this at the Rotary Club Abuja Metro 17th President Investiture, Fund Raising and Book Lunch in Abuja on Friday. He added that the greatest legacy in leadership was not what was accumulated, […]
We are empowering communities and building protecting the vulnerable
By Bola Tinubu Today, we take a decisive step for the Nigerian people. I welcome you to the unveiling of five Federal Government’s landmark programmes: The Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Additional Financing (NG-CARES AF), The Solutions for Internally Displaced and Host Communities Programme (SOLID), and a 3-in-1: the Human […]
Tinubu mourns former Aso Villa chaplain
President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of condolence to the Christian community in Nigeria on the passing of the Founder and General Overseer of All Christians Fellowship Mission (ACFM) and former Chaplain of Aso Villa Chapel, Rev. Dr William Okoye. The President extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and associates of […]
Presidency lauds Uzodimma over infrastructural development
The Presidency has expressed satisfaction with the scale and quality of infrastructure development in Imo State. A statement by Tunde Rahman, Director of Media & Publicity, Renewed Hope Ambassadors, on behalf of the Presidency, described the projects inspected during the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National Media Tour in the state as clear evidence of purposeful […]
Experts say democracy must deliver to sustain open societies globally
Experts have stressed that democracy must deliver tangible benefits to citizens for open societies to survive, urging governments to strengthen institutions, uphold accountability and promote active civic participation. The experts made the call at the second edition of the Abuja Policy Lab organised by the German Embassy in Abuja. The event was themed: “The […]
CAN mourns ex-Aso Rock chaplain
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Rev. Dr William Okoye, the Founder and General Overseer of All Christians Fellowship Mission. In a statement by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh on Thursday in Abuja, the association extended its heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s widow, Rev. (Mrs) Toyin […]
