The Federal Government has commended inmates of the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre for their commitment to skill acquisition and reformatory programmes aimed at rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the commendation during a visit to the custodial centre on Wednesday. Tunji-Ojo said the visit was part…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has joined global leaders in mourning the passing of Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, describing him as “a towering figure whose impact transcended borders.” In a statement released on Wednesday by his media adviser, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said Odinga’s decades-long struggle for democracy and justice made him one of Africa’s…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, on his birthday, applauding his bold leadership and commitment to Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu praised Olukoyede’s professionalism, courage, and dedication…
Gov Alex Otti of Abia State has extended condolences to the Christian community and the family of the late Rev. (Dr) Uma Ukpai, whose death was announced on Monday. The condolence message was contained in a statement issued in Umuahia on Tuesday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma. Ukpai, founder…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged newly deployed members of Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to harness the economic opportunities within the state, particularly in agriculture and community development. Addressing the 2025 Batch B Stream II corps members at the Magaji Dan Yamusa Orientation Camp in Keffi on Tuesday, the governor—represented by…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Rev. Uma Ukpai, a renowned evangelist, teacher, and servant of God, who died on October 6 at the age of 80. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, extended condolences to Ukpai’s family and the…
The International Association of Judges (IAJ) has admitted the National Association of Judges in Nigeria (NAJN) as a member of the global judicial body. NAJN, which will represent Nigeria in the association, was admitted during the 67th Annual Meeting of the IAJ taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Mr. Tobi Soniyi, media aide to the Chief…
Famous Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed away at the age of 80. His family announced his death on his official Instagram page, @UmaUkpai, on Monday, stating that the revered preacher and televangelist died on Oct. 6, 2025. Rev. Dr. Ukpai’s ministry was non-denominational,…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has pledged stronger legislative action to boost food security and revitalise the agricultural sector amid rising concerns over food shortages and inflation. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, represented by Deputy Chief Whip Ibrahim Isiaka, said this during a public hearing in Abuja on Monday, organised by the House Committee on Agricultural Production and…
The Peoples Democratic Party in Zamfara State has been hit by another wave of defections as Muhammad Kurya, its candidate in the August 2025 Kaura Namoda South State Assembly by-election, dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress. In a statement issued to journalists in Gusau, Kuryar blamed his defection on what he called the…
