Gov Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, on Monday, formally received the Torch of Unity for the 2nd Niger Delta Games, billed to take place in Benin. Oborevwori, represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, received the torch at the Government House, Asaba. He reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to youth empowerment and regional integration through sports. “This torch…
Former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi has joined protesters in Abuja as demonstrations against the Senate’s decision to reject mandatory electronic transmission of election results continued for a second day. The protests, held at the National Assembly Complex, began on Monday, with one faction led by Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in…
Prominent Nigerian leaders have reiterated the need for national unity anchored on peaceful coexistence as a solution to the country’s quest for sustainable growth and development. The call was made on Sunday in Kaduna during the wedding ceremony of Josephine Tirnok, first daughter of the Chairman of the Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev….
Senator Rufai Hanga has called on Nigerians, irrespective of political affiliation, to unite in defending the country’s democracy and resist policies that could undermine the rule of law. Addressing reporters in Kano, Hanga said proposals to establish state police could open “a Pandora’s box of political repression,” enabling elected officials to deploy armed units against…
The 2025 Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) Unity Football Tournament commenced on Sunday in Bauchi, featuring teams from six North-East states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the tournament aims to promote peace, unity, and youth empowerment across the region. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr Abubakar…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned that anyone acting against the unity and sovereignty of Nigeria will be treated as an enemy of the state. Gen. Musa issued the warning on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi while addressing the General Assembly of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council (NTRC), themed: “Kebbi 2025:…
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State says his administration has completed numerous projects, with several others ongoing across the state. Alia made this known in Makurdi during the All Progressives Congress (APC) expanded caucus meeting, where he presented an update on his government’s performance. The governor said the completed and ongoing road projects include those…
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Monday after a 10-day working visit to Lagos that combined diplomacy, investment talks, and national celebrations. The President, who arrived in Lagos on 26 September after attending the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, held a series of meetings with major investors including Global Infrastructure…
Gov Hyacinth Alia has urged Nigerians, specifically Benue people, to be united and pursue a collective purpose for the interest of the nation. Alia stated this on Wednesday in his Independence Day message, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. The governor said the people needed to renew their commitment to unity and the nation…
Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State has urged Nigerians to hold fast to optimism and unity in the face of present challenges. The governor noted that the economic policies of the President Bola Tinubu administration and citizens’ huge sacrifices would ultimately pay off if the nation stayed the course. This is contained in his 65th…
