The Deputy Governor of Edo, Dennis Idahosa, on Sunday, called for a future built on love, understanding and unity as Muslim faithful observed the holy month of Ramadan. Idahosa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, said Ramadan was a time for reflection, spiritual discipline, and strengthening of community bonds. The deputy…
The Dele Shittu Foundation has sponsored over 1,000 indigent students for the 2025 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination in Kwara. Dr Lanre Shittu, the Chairman of the foundation made this known on Monday in Ilorin while speaking at a news conference organised to mark the 1st year anniversary of the organisation. Shittu said…
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air for Nigerian celebrities, with dating rumours involving some of the country’s top stars. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that social media is abuzz with relationships and knot-tie happening during this love month. One of the most talked-about celebrity couples is Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Burna…
A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has underscored the importance of unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians amid the ongoing crisis in Rivers. Speaking on Sunday during a visit to the Jesus Praise Evangelical Ministries International (JPEMI) in Abuja, Fani-Kayode called on leaders to foster unity between Christians and Muslims, as well as…
Nigerian geoscientist, Yusuf Azeez, has joined researchers studying the Antarctica for the stability of methane hydrates and the evolving morphology of the seafloor in response to rising global temperature. This is contained in the progress report of the research made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ilorin. The research, supported…
Advocates of good governance in Nigeria have urged state and local authorities to fully implement the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, arguing that greater transparency is essential to deepen democracy and rebuild public trust in institutions. The call was made during a regional roundtable in Benin City, part of a broader campaign under the Strengthening…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted how the tragedy triggered a mental health crisis among frontline workers one year after the Hamas-led terror attack on Israel. The Hamas terrorists had on Oct. 7 attacked Israel in which more than 1,250 Israelis and foreign nationals were brutally killed. WHO in a statement said responders included…
Pastor Paul Enenche, head of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has made a passionate appeal to Nigerian authorities to act decisively in addressing the country’s worsening security crisis, following the recent massacre in Yelewata Town, Benue State. During his visit to the devastated community, Pastor Enenche described the attack on sleeping villagers—carried out in the early…
A member of the House of Representatives, representing Ekiti North Federal constituency, Mr Akintunde Rotimi Jr., has donated N700,000 to the Ekiti Para athletics contingent ahead of the National Sports Festival. This is contained in a statement by Blessing Akinyemi, the Media Officer of the Para Athletics, on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti. Akinyemi said Rotimi, who…
The political spotlight is fixed on Atlanta as several Republican contenders for the 2024 presidential race converge on the city, hoping to make their mark and challenge the looming presence of Donald Trump. However, the backdrop of Trump’s recent indictment casts a shadow over the scene, reminding everyone of the legal challenges he faces. The…
