The First Lady, Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday apologised to Nigerians over the harsh economic realities and insecurity experienced under the Buhari-led government. Speaking during the 62nd Independence Day Special Juma’at prayer and Public Lecture themed Shura: The Islamic…
Independence Day: Jandor tells Lagosians to join movement to free Lagos through ballot
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly called Jandor, in his Independence Day address, has told Lagosians to join the movement that will free Lagos State in 2023. The message which was signed by the governorship candidate,…
No campaign will hold till ASUU strike is called off – NANS
The National Association of Nigerian Students has threatened not to allow any political campaign hold across the country till students of public universities return to classrooms. Chairman, NANS National Taskforce, Ojo Olumide, announced this at a press conference in Abeokuta,…
At HID Awolowo Memorial Service, Cleric bemoans neglect of youths’ future, salient issues
Vicar, HID Awolowo Anglican Church, Sagamu, Ogun State, Reverend Morakinyo Oyedeji, has bemoaned the continued neglect of the future of the youths and salient issues affecting the nation. Rather, he said the present focus of the nation’s leaders is scheming…
Traditionalists seeks govt’s nod for public holiday
The Association of African Traditional Religion Nigeria (AATREN) has called on Federal and state governments to declare August 20 as a public holiday for the traditionalists. This call was made yesterday during a prayer for the actualisation of Asiwaju Bola…
My goal is to imbibe transparency, accountability in Lagos finances, says Rhodes-Vivour
Factional governorship candidate of Labour Party, Lagos state, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has said the core idea behind his run is to imbibe transparency and accountability into the state finances and system of governance. Rhodes-Vivour made this known on Monday during an…
Don’t allow politicians divide us, clerics tell Nigerians
Rev. Isaac Oriakhi, General Overseer Gospel Light Redemption Church, Abuja, has advised Nigerians not to allow politicians to divide them across party lines. He urged, “since we share a common destiny which should be guided and protected.” He spoke to…
2023 Elections: INEC releases date for final list of presidential, governorship candidates
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed the date for the release of the final lists of presidential and governorship candidates. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, released the dates on Thursday during a…
Ibrahim Masari: Wike will assist Tinubu to win in 2023
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ibrahim Masari, has described Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as a big politician, saying the governor will assist the APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to win the 2023 election. Masari…
Tinubu to meet Obasanjo over presidential bid today
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, is billed to meet former President Olusegun Obasanjo today in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Daily Trust reports. The meeting is part of his ongoing consultation and fence-mending process to actualise his…
