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Nigerian Business Leader Tein Jack-Rich Congratulates Ooni of Ife on Decade of Service

NewsDeskNgDec 8, 2025December 8, 20250

The Jack-Rich Family extends the warmest congratulations to His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, on his 10th anniversary on the throne of Oduduwa. This milestone is a testament to his unwavering commitment to preserving culture, promoting peace, and empowering youth. In a heartfelt message, Tein T.S. Jack-Rich, CON, and...

Presidency launches patrotism campaign as Tinubu urges Nigerians to be ambassadors of truth

NewsDeskNgDec 8, 2025December 8, 20250

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged Nigerians to be ambassadors of truth and refuse weaponize misinformation but always highlight the progress, the innovation, the peace the country is making. The President also asked the people to embody the Citizens’ Charter of National Values through integrity, patriotism, diligence, tolerance, and excellence....

‘He is a comedian’, group slams Melaye, questions his pedigree, others

NewsDeskNgDec 8, 2025December 8, 20250

… We don’t take him serious, says Forum A grassroot forum of voters in Kogi State on the aegis of Ijumu Voters Forum (IYF) has slammed the former Senator Dino Melaye over his recent comments on the Chairman, House Committee on Customs, Hon Elder Leke Abejide, describing Melaye as a...

We won’t let those we accepted into PDP kill our party – Wike

NewsDeskNgDec 8, 2025December 8, 20250

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike says he and other founding members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not allow those who joined PDP from other parties to kill the party. Wike said this on Sunday during the 104th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of...

ECOWAS troops deployed in Benin after foiled coup

NewsDeskNgDec 8, 2025December 8, 20250

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday said it ordered the immediate deployment of elements of its standby force to Benin after authorities there thwarted a coup attempt. Troops, including soldiers from neighbouring Nigeria, are to support the government and protect the country’s constitutional order, ECOWAS said...

Katsina residents protest 6-month blackout

NewsDeskNgDec 8, 2025December 8, 20250

Residents of four Katsina communities have protested what they described as six months of complete darkness, saying the outage has crippled daily life. Hundreds gathered in Barhim on Sunday, demanding urgent action to restore power to Abuja Quarters, Barhim Layout, Sha’iskawa and Tigirmis Quarters. Protesters said the situation has pushed...

Tinubu hails military for foiling Benin coup

NewsDeskNgDec 8, 2025December 8, 20250

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian military for swiftly helping Benin Republic repel an attempted coup on Sunday. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the intervention in a statement issued in Abuja. Onanuga said Tinubu acted on two urgent requests from the Beninese authorities for immediate Nigerian air support. Benin’s...

Dekina/Bassa Rep, Hon Paul Gowon to Attend Aloko Oganenigu Agricultural Show

NewsDeskNgDec 7, 2025December 7, 20250

Member representing Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Paul Gowon (Aka IJN), has officially confirmed his attendance at the forthcoming Aloko Oganenigu Agricultural Show, scheduled to hold on 26th December 2025 at the Aloko Oganenigu Market Square. In his remarks, Hon. Gowon described agriculture as “a vital...

Activists confess receiving N500m Naira to blackmail Tinubu’s Minister Matawalle, beg for forgiveness (Video)

NewsDeskNgDec 7, 2025December 7, 20250

Five civil society activists and media operatives on have openly confessed to being part of a N500 million coordinated blackmail campaign against the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, and tendered an unreserved public apology to him. The activists, led by Comrade Aryan Abdul Kareem, made the...

THE NATIVE SHOWS LOVE TO RICHES HOME FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2025December 6, 20250

The Native, a cultural coalition, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the welfare and development of children in care through monthly welfare initiatives and donations. A delegation from The Native, led by Mr Jethro Annum, President of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), visited Riches Home for Orphans and Vulnerable Children...