Taraba Governor Tackles Global Fear from the Pulpit, Calls for Faith
By Nahum Sule, Jalingo In a profound demonstration of leadership that transcends the political arena, Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, stepped into the role of a minister this week, delivering a compelling sermon at the 2026 Annual Convention of the Global Baptist Mission. Addressing congregants in the highlands of Sardauna Local Government Area, the…
Abia APC Peaceful Congress: Chieftain Praises Yilwatda, Orji Kalu, Others
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Abia State, Apostle Chuks Alozie, has congratulated the newly elected executives of the party across the state following the successful conduct of the APC congresses. Alozie, in a statement on Thursday, said the peaceful emergence of party leaders at the ward, local government and state levels showed…
12 States Enact Tax Harmonisation Law, Says Minister Designate
The Minister of State for Finance Designate, Dr Taiwo Oyedele has on Wednesday in Abuja, disclosed that not fewer than 12 states of the Federation have enacted the Tax Harmonisation Law. Oyedele, who was appointed on Tuesday as Minister of State for Finance, spoke during the graduation ceremony of 5,900 young entrepreneurs trained by MTN…
Tinubu Suspends Cashless Payment At Federal Airports
President Bola Tinubu has directed the suspension of the newly introduced cashless payment system at airports over traffic gridlock experienced by travellers across the country. Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development disclosed this after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, at the State House,…
Tinubu Celebrates Obasanjo’s Towering Influence At 89
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 89th birthday. Tinubu rejoiced with the elder statesman, describing his influence in Nigeria, Africa and globally as significant. The President’s message is contained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja. Tinubu noted Obasanjo’s courage…
CBN Diversifies Reserves With $3.5bn Locally Sourced LBMA Gold
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken delivery of responsibly sourced gold refined to London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery standards into its foreign reserves. A statement by the apex bank on Wednesday said that this brings the CBN’s total gold holdings to 3.5 billion dollars, marking a significant step in its reserve…
Tinubu Sends 5-member Delegation To Jesse Jackson’s Burial
President Bola Tinubu has sent a five-member delegation to attend the burial of American civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja. Jackson died on Feb. 17 at the age of 84 in Chicago. The Secretary to the Government of…
Alleged Copyright Infringement: Court Remands Founder Of “Netnaija” Media
The Federal High Court Abuja on Wednesday, remanded the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Netnaija Media Enterprises, Emmanuel Analike in Kuje corrections facility for alleged copyright infringement. Justice Suleiman Liman fixed the date after the counsel to the defendant, Nnemeka Ejiofor notified the court that he filed a bail application. Ejiofor told the court that…
Victim Laments Delay In Prosecuting Two Abuja Lawyers Over Alleged Unlawful Eviction
The complainant in a criminal case involving two Abuja-based lawyers on Tuesday decried prolonged delays in their arraignment, lamenting that the matter has dragged on for nearly two years while she continues to suffer the consequences of the alleged wrongdoing. Ms. Asabe Waziri, an Abuja resident, is the complainant in a nine-count charge bordering on…
Zamfara APC Commends Yazid Shehu Danfulani’s MD NAIC for Spending Over N300m Ramadan Food Relief
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has commended a chieftain of the party, Yazid Sani Danfulani, for donating Ramadan food items valued at over N300m to vulnerable residents across the state. The supporters described the gesture as timely, noting that it would cushion the effects of economic hardship on thousands of households…
