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Full Text: President Tinubu’s Independence Day Speech

Web News 1 October 2023 133 0

It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian.On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would be no Continue Reading

Labour

NLC, TUC Begin Nationwide Indefinite Strike Oct 3

Web News 27 September 2023 143 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, declared indefinite strike starting from October 3 in forcing the federal government to address the hardship across the country, due to the removal of fuel subsidy. The resolution came, despite promises by the federal government to conclude wage award, which was a major […]Continue Reading

Religion

2023 Eid-el-Maulud: Makinde Urges Muslims to Pray for Nigeria

Web News 27 September 2023 185 0

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called on the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State to continue to pray for the leadership of the country and the state. The governor made this call while congratulating Muslims in the state and across the country on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-el-Maulud, the festival commemorating the birth of […]Continue Reading

Security

Nigerian Army Refreshes Officers’ Operational Capabilities

Web News 18 September 2023 198 0

By Rasheeda Makinde The Nigerian Army says training and retraining of officers will help in capacity building to enhance performance in carrying out its operational responsibilities. The General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division Nigerian Army Ibadan, Major General Bamidele Alabi stated this at opening of a 5-day operations planning cadre 2023 at the Adekunle Fajuyi […]Continue Reading

Transportation

UAE’s Visa Ban on Nigeria over Following Tinubu/Al Nahyan Parley

Web News 11 September 2023 131 0

The United Arab Emirates, UAE, on Monday, lifted the visa ban placed against Nigerian travelers after the meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the UAE President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi. Another landmark agreement at the meeting between the two leaders was the immediate resumption of flight schedules of both Etihad Airlines […]Continue Reading

News

I will run proactive leadership if confirmed- Lagbaja

Web News 18 July 2023 107 0

Acting Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Christopher Musa, and other Service Chiefs have reiterated their plans to safeguard Nigeria against internal and external aggressors.  They restated the assurance when they appeared before the House of Representatives in continuation of their screening as substantive Service Chiefs.  Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Continue Reading

Energy

NNPCL Releases New Petroleum Pump Price

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Ccompany Limited (NNPCL) has jerked up pump prices of petrol (PMS) by over 200 per cent bringing the price of fuel to between N488 and N557 per litre.A new pricing template purportedly sent to marketers by the NNPCL management to oil marketers late yesterday, a copy of which was obtained by newsmen, […]Continue Reading

Politics

Nigeria’s wealth is for all, not for personal gain – Remi Tinubu

Web News 29 May 2023 1467 0

The wife of the President-elect, Remi Tinubu, has said the wealth of the country belongs to citizens, saying that her family does not need Nigeria’s money to survive. She promised that with the help of God and the support of the citizens, the incoming administration would set the nation on the right path. The wife […]Continue Reading

Politics

President Buhari Makes Farewell Speech to Nigerians

Web News 28 May 2023 208 0

By Yemisi Owonikoko President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday made farewell speech to Nigerians as he steps out of office for the incoming administration of President-Elect, Bola Tinubu. His speech, which dwelt on various issues during his terms in office, also highlighted his scorecard.                                 TEXT FAREWELL SPEECH BY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND Continue Reading

Politics

I Won’t Betray your Trust, Tinubu Tells Nigerians

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The President-elect Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, in Abuja, said he will not disappoint the trust conferred upon him by the President Muhammadu Buhari (and millions of Nigerians. He also affirmed that he understands the magnitude of the honour conferred upon him and the corresponding task ahead. Tinubu made the promise in his acceptance speech after […]Continue Reading

Foreign

UK Places Nigeria on Red List for Health Workers’ Recruitment

Web News 10 April 2023 216 0

The United Kingdom has placed Nigeria on the red list of countries that should not be actively targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers. This is coming one month after the World Health Organisation listed 55 countries, including Nigeria facing the most pressing health workforce challenges related to Universal Health Coverage. The United […]Continue Reading

Religion

Easter Celebration: Muslim Faithful Felicitate Christians

Web News 10 April 2023 215 0

Nigerian Muslims, under the leadership of the President-General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, have congratulated Christians on the Easter celebration. In a statement by NSCIA’s Deputy Secretary General, Salisu Shehu, and addressed to the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Daniel Okoh the NSCIA stated that Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Sirika Push for Improved Visa Policy between Nigeria, Qatar

Web News 28 March 2023 277 0

By Adaku Eneh, Adetutu Adetule Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has appealed for an improvement in the visa policy of Qatar as restrictions by Nigeria and Qatar were creating difficulties for seamless operations for both countries. Senator Sirika said it was important for Nigeria and Qatar to maintain a sustainable relationship as Nigeria was […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Diya’s Exit, Loss of Patriot – OBJ

Web News 27 March 2023 197 0

By Wale Oluokun Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the life of the late Lt-General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya as a great success and accomplishment which would be long remembered after him.  Chief Obasanjo in a statement remarks that with the demise of Lt. General Diya, the ranks of the nation’s leaders have been depleted. […]Continue Reading

Politics

PDP Suspends Fayose, Shema, Anyim from Party

Web News 24 March 2023 273 0

By Victorson Agbenson The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP has suspended a former Governor of Ekiti state, Mr Ayo Fayose , a former Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Ibrahim Shema and former Senate President Pius Anyim from the party. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Debo […]Continue Reading

Politics

Fayose Blames Nigeria’s Woes on Politicians

Web News 23 March 2023 330 0

A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has blamed stakeholders and politicians for a majority of the problems facing the country currently. He said this on Thursday while speaking on “The Morning Show” of a TV station in Lagos. Fayose disclosed that there is a lot wrong with Nigeria, adding that nothing had changed […]Continue Reading

Sport

U-20: Gambia Beat South Sudan 5-0, Tunisia also Wins

Web News 4 March 2023 405 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Gambia has thrashed South Sudan in the last quarter final game of the ongoing Under 20 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Egypt. Gambia scored 5 goals without reply against their opponents to advance to the semi finals of the tournament. Similarly, Tunisia booked their place in the semi finals after beating […]Continue Reading

Politics

Nigeria Decides: INEC Commences Distribution of Sensitive Materials

Web News 22 February 2023 286 0

Adenitan Akinola Ahead of Saturday’s presidential and National Election, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has commenced the distribution of election-sensitive materials in Osun State. Earlier, the Commission, led by the Resident Electoral Commission, Dr Mutiu Agboke had collected the materials from the Osogbo branch of the CBN under the watch of Continue Reading

News

IGP Redeploys Officers

Web News 8 February 2023 219 0

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman  Baba, has ordered the redeployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, DIGs, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, AIGs, and Commissioners of Police, CPs, to Departments, Commands, and Formations in line with his manpower development policy of placing round pegs in round holes. In a statement signed in Abuja by the Force Continue Reading

Health

Tainted Cough Syrups Kill 300 Children – WHO

Web News 25 January 2023 300 0

By Oluwaseyi Ajibade/Adetutu Adetule World Health Organisation, WHO has raised alarm following the death of some 300 children in three countries after consuming contaminated cough syrups. In a statement, WHO warned all countries to be “on the alert” and prevent the spread of the killer cough syrups into their countries. According to the statement, the […]Continue Reading

Economy

We will tackle unemployment in Nigeria – Ngige

Web News 19 January 2023 292 0

The federal government has disclosed, it is planning to launch a labour statistics system where unemployed Nigerians at home and abroad could apply for available jobs. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige who made this known to journalists in Abuja, said the move was part of efforts to tackle the high rate of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Retrospect: The Bangs on Nigeria’s Political Landscape

Web News 29 December 2022 606 0

Usually, any year that precedes an election year is characterized by various memorable events. 2022 is no exception as the year can be termed as the election eve in Nigeria. In this report, Political Correspondent Oluwakayode Banjo x-rays the major thrilling events in the country’s political landscape in 2022. Being a year preceding the 2023 […]Continue Reading

Religion

Xmas: Osun Speaker Urges Nigerians to Pray for Sustainability

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Right Honorable Timothy Owoeye wants Nigerians to take advantage of the celebration of the birth of Jesus to pray for peace and the sustainability of Nigeria. Right Honorable Owoeye in a Christmas message by his Media Aide, Mr. Kunle Alabi stressed the need for Christians to reflect and […]Continue Reading

Opinion

A Birth that Redefines the Destiny of Mankind

Web News 25 December 2022 361 0

At this season in Bethlehem, a little town of no consequence, something phenomenal took place on a dark, starry and wintry night. It was a holy night when floods of light swarmed around some shepherds abiding by their sheep by night. Then came the sonorous voices of the angelic host, heralding the birth of a […]Continue Reading

Politics

ICP Decries Abysmal Status of Women in Nigerian Politics

Web News 22 December 2022 320 0

Nigeria has the lowest female participation in politics in Africa, with just 4.1 percent representation in parliament. The Executive Director of the International Press Center, IPC Lagos Dr Lanre Arogundade gave the information in Osogbo, during a two-day workshop for female candidates in the Southwest states and Kwara state, organised by the IPC and the […]Continue Reading