The Dangote Cement Plc has tripled its scholarship fund for its host communities in Gboko, Benue. Head of Social Performance of Dangote Cement, Gboko Plant, Dr Johnson Kor, stated that the company has also broadened its intervention to accommodate a larger number of beneficiaries. Plant Director, Gboko Plant, Abhijit Dutta,Continue Reading
By Amina Ahmed The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 1,000 bags of 25kg rice to the Christian Northern Nigeria Political Forum (CNNPF) in Bauchi State to support Christians during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Mr Ayuba Dogara, State Coordinator of the Forum, disclosed this on Saturday during theContinue Reading
By Awayi Kuje The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has disclaimed any association with individuals or groups allegedly using its corporate name, logo, email, address and identity without authorisation. Mr James Uloko, the Commission’s Executive Director, Corporate Services, made this known in a public disclaimer he signed and issued toContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unveiled the 32-foot Eyo Monument at John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, in Lagos, describing it as a symbol of culture and identity. Sanwo-Olu said that the unveiling represents a significant and wholesome cultural experience for residents andContinue Reading
Pastor Alex Ogundipe of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Daki-Biyu District, Kubwa, Abuja, has given 10 reasons Christmas is celebrated by Christian faithful. Ogundipe, the senior pastor of the church, said this at a service to mark Christmas celebration on Thursday in Abuja. The cleric said though the day markedContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General (D-G) of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), has expressed optimism for economic advancement in 2026, while felicitating with Nigerians on the celebrations of Christmas and New Year. Yakub made this known on Wednesday in a statement signed by Nkem Anyata-Lafia, hisContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in collaboration with the United States of America, has conducted precision strike operations against identified foreign ISIS-linked elements operating in parts of the North West. The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement on FridayContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has dismissed as false reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, with the Principal Private Secretary, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The Presidency described the report, which has been circulating widely on social media, as a fabrication aimed atContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Lagos inaugurated a Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. This is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, The committee was inaugurated to address internal conflicts within the AllContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to religious freedom and safety of all Nigerians, regardless of faith, ethnicity, or belief, in his 2025 Christmas goodwill message delivered Wednesday nationwide. He said Christmas offered a time to reflect on Jesus Christ’s birth and enduring message ofContinue Reading
