Massacre: Alia warns Benue youths against protest
The governor of Benue state, Hyacinth Alia has warned youths in the state who planned to protest the incessant killings in Benue state to desist from doing so. In a statement issued on Sunday morning by the governor’s chief press secretary, Tersoo Kulas said the government has Intelligence reports that the protesters planned to block […]
Food security: Agric Ministry clarifies viral staff memo on prayer sessions
Following widespread backlash, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has clarified that a recent staff memo on prayer sessions was not an official strategy to address national food security challenges. The ministry said that the internal prayer initiative was not meant to replace or undermine the significant and ongoing efforts towards achieving food […]
Reps Summon Edun, Cardoso over audit reports, FRA Infractions
The House of Representatives has invited the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and Governor of Central Bank of Nigerian, Olayemi Cardoso to appear before it on Monday, over alleged internal control weaknesses in the 2021 Auditor General’s reports and non-compliance with the provisions of Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007. The House joint committee on Public Account […]
Agriculture ministry declares three-day prayer, fasting for Nigeria to have enough food
Rather than introduce policies that will boost food production in the country, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has declared a three-day period of prayer and fasting for divine intervention on food insecurity in Nigeria. In a circular addressed to staff, the Ministry declared that the initiative was introduced by the ministry’s director […]
June 12 and The Paradox of Nigerian Democracy
…Between Foundational Ideals and Political Symbolism By Augustine Eigbe, Ph.D June 12, 1993, remains a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s political history. The annulment of what is widely regarded as the freest and fairest election in the country’s history, won by Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (M.K.O Abiola) GCFR, marked both the apogee of democratic aspirations […]
June 12: CAN urges leaders to embrace good governance, accountability
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Nigerian leaders to embrace accountability, transparency, and a commitment to restoring lasting peace and security, emphasising that good governance remains the cornerstone of true democracy. President of CAN, Daniel Okoh in a message to mark this year’s democracy day celebration, said June 12 symbolizes the collective […]
Buhari celebrates Uncle Sam at 90
Former President Muhammadu Buhari joins family, friends, and the nation in celebrating the 90th birthday of guru journalist, columnist, and publisher, Samson Amuka Pemu, otherwise cherished as “Uncle Sam”, saying that those years would be written in gold in the annals of the nation’s history. In a statement, Garba Shehu, the spokesman, recalled the former […]
NUC denies allegation of accrediting varsities with inadequate staff
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has debunked an online publication alleging that universities with inadequate staff could receive full accreditation assessment from the regulatory agency. Executive Secretary of the NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu who described the publication as false, baseless and coming from an uninformed position, noted that the publication attributed to one Taofik Olatubonsun, […]
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025
Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. 2. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve. 3. I […]
Adopt policies that promote eco-friendly tourism Tinubu urge African govts
…as UN seeks review of tourism budget, visa strategy in Africa President Bola Tinubu has urged governments in Africa to adopt policies that promotes eco-friendly tourism and preserve cultural heritage across the continent. Tinubu spoke while declaring open, the 68th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) and Thematic Conference on boosting […]
