Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has commended workers in the state for their unwavering commitment and resilience, describing them as driving force of successful execution of his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda. Oborevwori said this on Tuesday during the state Public Service Lecture organised to mark the 2026 International Public/Civil Service Week, entitled: “Reforms, Resilience and Results.”…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has officially concluded the return airlift of over 38,000 Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. A statement by NAHCON’s Spokesperson, Hajia Fatimah Usara, said that the final flight conveying pilgrims from Zamfara was expected to arrive in Nigeria on…
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is laying the foundation for a new Nigeria that works for the common prosperity of all citizens. Tinubu made the remarks on Tuesday while inaugurating the construction of the two service carriageways of the Southern Parkway from Arterial Road S20 (Oladipo Diya Way) to Ring Road II, Federal Capital…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned a suit seeking to void the emergence of former Gov. Donald Duke of Cross Rivers as presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) until June 29. Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the case after counsel to the plaintiff, Abdullahi Muhammad, prayed for an adjournment to enable…
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has called on cement manufacturers to reduce the price of the commodity, saying the current cost is increasing pressure on infrastructure project implementation. Umahi made the call in a keynote address at the unveiling of the new corporate identity of Lafarge Nigeria, now rebranded as HBM, a member…
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), on Monday arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his trial after a bench warrant for his arrest. Sowore, also the publisher of Sahara Reporters, arrived at the court in company of members of his group with placards. The News Agency of Nigeria…
Gershinen Dajur, Bishop, Keffi-Karshi Missionary Diocese of the Anglican Communion, has called on fathers and Christian men to remain steadfast and hopeful in spite of economic, security and moral challenges confronting Nigeria. Dajur made the call during the 2026 Father’s Day celebration in St. Paul’s Cathedral, Nyanya themed, “From Trouble to Triumph” on Sunday in…
Mr Christopher Maikalangu, Executive Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has appointed Mr Kingsley Madaki as his new Chief Press Secretary (CPS). Maikalangu, who announced the appointment in an official letter obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NA)N) in Abuja on Wednesday, said Madaki’s appointment takes immediate effect. He urged the new…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says the agency has rescued 96 trafficked children from Benue and reunited 84 of them with their families. Mrs Hembadoom Kuma, newly deployed Zonal Commander, Makurdi Zonal Command of NAPTIP, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Makurdi while interacting with newsmen. The News Agency…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday revoked a bail granted to Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, over his absence in court for his trial. Justice Mohammed Umar, in a ruling on an oral application made by the lawyer to the Department of State Services (DSS), Akinkolu Kehinde, SAN, also issued a…
