Former president Muhammadu Buhari says Pope Francis death will be most felt by the poor and migrants whom he stood up for. In a statement by Malam Garba Shehu, his spokesman, Buhari said Christians in Nigeria and across the world would miss an exemplary leader of the church. Continue Reading
For committing N31 billion to its food programme for the second year in a row, Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe said that the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s (ADF) Annual Food Intervention Programme has bolstered Nigeria’s food security. The Foundation had committed N15 billion and N16 billion to itsContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Democratic Front (TDF) says the 6.84 billion dollars balance of payment surplus in 2024 is another indication of economic prosperity under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Malam Danjuma Muhammad, Chairman of TDF, in a statement on Monday said the development would boost investors’ confidence in the country.Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen A UK-registered Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), IA-Foundation, will hold a charity fundraising gala in London on Saturday. This is aimed at tackling the growing crisis of out-of-school children in Africa. This is contained in a statement issued by the leadership of the organisation, and made available to theContinue Reading
Ikuru Lizzy The National Youth Council of Nigeria(NYCN) says it has inaugurated its newly elected executives to pilot its affairs for four years in Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Osun, Kano and Kaduna states. Mr Sokubo Sara-Igbe, President of the council, in a statement on Monday in Port Harcourt, charged the new executivesContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged to continue to devote his life to the promotion of peace and service to humanity in the country and across the globe. Jonathan stated this on Sunday in Abuja at a reception organised by the “Friends of Dr Goodluck Jonathan” onContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The spokesperson of Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, has debunked reports that armed military units have denied the Vice-President access to the Presidential Villa. In a statement on Saturday in Abuja, Nkwocha said the publication was a story so far removed from reality. According to him,Continue Reading
The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has applauded what it described as the multi-faceted impact of the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative. In a statement signed by its Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary Shedrach Sunday, the group acknowledged the inflow of N760 billion investment into the CNG initiative. “WeContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The Inaugural Africa Day celebration, aimed to project a vibrant and authentic image of Africa to a global audience, is billed to hold in China in May. The Center for China-Africa Discourse Studies made this known on Wednesday in Lagos. The Communications Director of theContinue Reading
By Dorcas Jonah Mr Isaac Aregbesola, a senior editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has announced the death of his wife, Mrs Wumi Aregbesola. Aregbesola in a statement said his wife, 52, died on Friday. The editor described his late wife as a pillar ofContinue Reading
