By Thompson Yamput Dr Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North Central), says unity, openness and solidarity are key to achieving lasting peace in Nigeria. Essiet stated this on Wednesday in Lokoja at a community workshop and inauguration of Community-Based Peace Structures in Kogi.Continue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) has called on youths to take ownership of leadership and push the vision of the Congress beyond national borders. This call was made during the opening ceremony of the NYC National Special Convention held at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Organisers of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Northern zone Golf Championship, say the tournament aims to use golf as a tool to promote peace, unity and well-being in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that no fewer than 250 golfers from acrossContinue Reading
NASS By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has charged the National Assembly to uphold good leadership qualities, prioritise unity and national development over political divisions and partisan interests. He made the call on Monday when President Bola Tinubu hosted the leadership and members of the House of Representatives to IftarContinue Reading
Unity By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has called for unity and collaboration among leaders to sustain the gains of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms. Shettima made the call during an Iftar hosted by President Tinubu for Senate leaders at the new State House Banquet Hall in Abuja. Shettima emphasised thatContinue Reading
Sahel By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria is committed to working with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in spite of their withdrawal from ECOWAS. Musa gave the assurance in Abuja, when he received a delegation of the SahelianContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru As Christians and Muslims observe their sacred seasons of Lent and Ramadan, the Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, is calling for greater unity between the two faiths. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, Onaiyekan emphasised theContinue Reading
North By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged northerners to form a single force to fight poverty and destitution irrespective of their political affiliations, religious persuasion, tribal or sectional backgrounds. Shettima made the call when he hosted a delegation of Southern Kaduna stakeholders on a thank you visit toContinue Reading
By Lynient Akotonou Nigerian women have been urged to unite and empower themselves to take up leadership roles in various sectors of the society in spite of challenges. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the call was made by stakeholders at the Women In Leadership and EntrepreneurshipContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on Tuesday, applauded the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation-Americas (NiDOA) for advancing the common interest of compatriots living abroad. Dabiri-Erewa praised the NiDOA leadership in a virtual address during the NiDOA 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) andContinue Reading
