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Tinubu at 72: I’m confident he will end hardship in Nigeria – Gov Otti

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2024March 29, 20240

Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, says he is confident that President Bola Tinubu will end Nigeria’s economic challenges. Otti spoke on Friday in his congratulatory message to Tinubu on his 72nd birthday. He called on Nigerians to offer necessary cooperation and support to implement the Tinubu administration’s policies. In...

Budget padding: Senate to review Ningi’s suspension – Akpabio

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2024March 29, 20240

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed that the Senate is set to recall Senator Abdul Ningi from his three-month suspension. He disclosed this while answering questions from reporters on arrival from the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Akpabio said the Senate will soon review the three-month suspension it slammed...

Kogi East Senator Urges Spiritual Reflection at Easter

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2024March 29, 20240

Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho (APC-Kogi East) has called on Christians, especially his constituents to draw spiritual inspiration from the Easter story. He urged them to reflect on the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Echocho, in an Easter message, said Christians should use the season to demonstrate Christ-like concern for...

Lessons from Ladies of St. Mulumba Day Celebration

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2024March 29, 20240

The maiden edition of the Ladies of St. Mulumba day (LSM) celebration may have come and gone but the spiritual and moral lessons learnt from this celebration can’t be forgotten in a hurry. Our correspondent Augustine Aminu, KSM brings some of the excerpt. Amidst the various challenges facing Nigeria, many...

Don’t curse Nigeria, remove bad leaders in 2027 – Tinubu to religious leaders

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2024March 29, 20240

President Bola Tinubu has cautioned religious leaders against condemning and cursing Nigeria during their sermons. He spoke during Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday in Abuja. Tinubu said if a leader is bad, they should use the 2027 general elections to vote...

Reps vow to recover two govt helicopters sold to private individuals

NewsDeskNgMar 28, 2024March 28, 20240

The House of Representatives has vowed to recover two helicopters, Bell 206L4 BZB and Bell M2061- L4, belonging to the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, NCAT, Zaria, sold to private individuals. The Chairman, House of Reps Committee on Public Assets, Rep. Ademorin Kuye, said this at the investigative hearing on...

Tinubu extends new FCT Head of Service, Atang’s tenure

NewsDeskNgMar 28, 2024March 28, 20240

President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of service of the newly appointed Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Head of Service, Samuel Atang, for six months with effect from March 27. The approval was contained in a circular issued by the Chief of Staff to the FCT Minister, Chidi Amadi, yesterday...

Bandits are uneducated rebels – Ex-Minister, Shittu on why there’s no banditry in Southwest

NewsDeskNgMar 28, 2024March 28, 20240

A former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, on Thursday identified why there is little or no banditry in the Southwest.Shittu said the level of education was the reason why the region has little or no record of banditry. Featuring on Arise TV Morning Show, the former Minister said bandits are...

Abducted news editor, Olatunji regains freedom

NewsDeskNgMar 28, 2024March 28, 20240

Abducted Editor of FirstNews Online Newspaper, Segun Olatunji has regained freedom after spending 12 days in custody. Recall that on March 15, gunmen had invaded Olatunji’s residence at Iyana Odo, Abule Egba area of Lagos , and abducted him. The management of the media platform linked the incident to a...

Oro procession disrupts business activities in Ile-Ife

NewsDeskNgMar 28, 2024March 28, 20240

The Oro procession of Obatala adherents within the streets of Ile-Ife has paralysed business activities within the metropolis. The traditionalists had announced a five-hour curfew beginning from 2pm to 7pm on Wednesday in some areas in Ife town to enable the smooth passage of the Oro procession. The leader of...