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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja. The session, which commenced at approximately 2 p.m., began with a minute of silence in honor of two late former government officials. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)…
Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has denied allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking publicly on the matter for the first time, Akpabio addressed the allegations during the Senate’s plenary session on Wednesday, following a week-long recess. “At no time did I ever harass any…
As Christians worldwide observe Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Nigerians to embrace faith, unity, and resilience amid the nation’s challenges. In a statement extending prayers and goodwill, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, emphasized that the 40-day Lenten period is…
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, acknowledging his significant contributions to Nigeria’s development and his role in shaping the nation’s history. In a special message marking Obasanjo’s 88th birthday, Tinubu described him as an extraordinary leader whose life has been deeply intertwined with Nigeria’s journey.…
Officials from the Nigeria Customs Service at the Idi-Iroko Command and their counterparts in the Benin Republic have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering trade relations and curbing trans-border smuggling along the Idi-Iroko corridor. During a strategic meeting held at the Nigerian Customs Service’s Idi-Iroko Command in Ogun State, top officials…
Supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Wednesday stormed the National Assembly complex. This is as the Senate ethics chaired by Senator Neda Imaseun gets set to commence its probe over Senators Natasha Uduaghan’s refusal to comply with the rules of the Senate. As the protesters gathered, cans of tear gas…
History of Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday has been observed since at least the 8th century, though its origins trace back even further to early Christian practices of penance. The use of ashes as a symbol of mourning and repentance has roots in the Old Testament. In biblical times, people would…
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, over his failure to inaugurate the board of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). The summons follows a petition filed by a non-governmental organization, Obasi-Pherson Help Foundation, which raised concerns over…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has debunked reports suggesting that former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped before his death. Authorities have clarified that he was found deceased in a hotel room in Abuja under unclear circumstances. According to official reports, Mr.…
The Nigerian House of Representatives has urged Multichoice to halt its proposed 20-25% price increase pending a comprehensive investigation by the Green Chamber. In an urgent Motion of Public Importance, Edo State lawmaker Esosa Iyawe raised alarms over the timing and frequency of these recurring price hikes, noting that they…
