Pastor Tunde Bakare, Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, revealed that he felt discouraged following his recent visit to outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari. As a result, Bakare declined an invitation from Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, to inaugurate a road in Kaduna State. During a webinar on Saturday, Bakare clarified his absence …
In a statement made over the weekend, outgoing Health Minister Dr Osagie Ehanire has underscored that Nigeria continues to grapple with poor health indicators, despite significant investments made into the sector. These issues are particularly pronounced in child and maternal health and road traffic accidents. Ehanire expressed this concern during his keynote speech at the …
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In a heartfelt appeal, Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has implored State Executive Council members, who may feel their expectations were not met during his tenure, to pardon him. Similarly, he revealed he had forgiven those who might have fallen short of his expectations. During the final meeting of the State Executive Council, Okowa …
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As he prepares to step down tomorrow, President Muhammadu Buhari offers an appeal to the Nigerian populace regarding his challenging decisions that led to hardship for many. President Buhari reflects on his tenure, asserting that he’s leaving Nigeria in a healthier state than when he assumed office in 2015. His departure, however, is marked with …
Despite Bola Tinubu’s ascent to the presidential seat, Pastor Tunde Bakare, Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, remains resolute in his refusal to refer to the President-elect as ‘his president’. Bakare, a political figure, expressed this stance in a webinar on Saturday, citing numerous alleged electoral malpractices that plagued the 2023 elections. He …
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Kashim Shettima, the soon-to-be Vice-President, has unequivocally refuted allegations of a planned Islamisation of Nigeria by the incoming administration led by President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. He argued that a president-elect who has not sought to Islamise his own family could not be expected to Islamise an entire nation. These remarks came during his speech at …
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A mother and an associate are now in police custody in Lagos State after an alleged attempt to sell a nine-month-old baby, according to the State Police Command. The Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, affirmed the arrests in a statement released on Saturday. The public and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) intervened on Friday to …
Attempted Sale of Infant Thwarted; Mother and Accomplice Detained Read More »
Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, the outgoing Governor of Niger state, has granted pardons to twenty-four convicts, including those previously sentenced to death. In an additional act of leniency, he cleared the fines of eighty other prisoners, committing N20m to secure their release. A number of these individuals had been on death row. The state’s Attorney …
Governor Sani Bello Grants Freedom to 104 Prisoners, Spending N20m on Fines Read More »
The House of Representatives in Nigeria has called for the immediate implementation of the carbon credit scheme as part of the nation’s efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The motion, presented by Hon. Sam Onuigbo from Abia State, urges the federal government to direct the National Council on Climate Change and the respective …
18 lecturers from public higher institutions in Nigeria have developed four innovative prototypes to tackle issues such as hunger, poverty, quality education, and responsible consumption and production. These innovations were created under the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, a collaboration between the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and Innov8 Hub. The four teams have developed …
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