President Muhammadu  Buhari has donated 10 rams, two cows and N1 million to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC ) members serving in his home town, Daura, in Katsina State. The President made the donation during the Sallah celebration with the NYSC members on Saturday in Daura. He commended the scheme for keeping up the […]

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS has dismissed reports that the fleeing inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, stole money (local and foreign currencies) belonging to their fellow inmates. Following consistent media enquiries, Spokesman of the Service, Umar Abubakar in a statement on Saturday explained that its personnel do not […]

Elena Rybakina came from a set down to beat much fancied Ons Jabeur 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in a thrilling Wimbledon final played on Saturday. Russia-born Rybakina, the 17th seed who has been representing Kazakhstan since 2018, claimed her biggest career success in one hour 47 minutes on first match-point for her third title overall. Her […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Plateau State, Dr. Elkanah Garang has called on all relevant authorities responsible for the release of some Nigerians recently pardoned by President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure their immediate release as pronounced by the President. He spoke on the heels of the […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has called on Muslims in the country to pray for divine intervention to end the worsening security challenges facing the country. The Governor noted that recent happenings in the country had vindicated his ceaseless outcry and call on the Federal Government to be alive to […]

The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN), Ebonyi Chapter, says it will withdraw its services in the state from July 13 as directed by its national body. Mr Felix Eze, Chairman of the association in Ebonyi disclosed this on Saturday in Abakaliki after its meeting on the action scheduled to last for […]

The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has recaptured one inmate that escaped during the recent attack on Kuje Meduim Security Correctional Centre by terrorists.

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state and former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki exchanged warm pleasantries first time in a long time on Saturday at Eid-el Kabir Ilorin, a development that drew thunderous applause from thousands of worshippers. Shortly after arriving the Eid ground in company of his elder brother and […]

By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has denied endorsing Chief Joe Gadzama’s bid to become the next president of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA. This is coming on the heels of a viral letter by the General Secretary of CAN, Barr. Joseph Daramola, to the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON) […]

The management of University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday declared that Dr Omololu Olunloyo, a former Governor of Oyo State, is still alive, contrary to some online media reports.

There was still light when I headed for Lagos Island from Surulere.

Eid-El-Kabir: Don’t lose sight of love, sacrifice, Ayu urges Muslims

Eid-el-Kabir: Senator Sani Musa felicitates with Muslims

Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged Muslim to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness and sacrifices among one another. Abubakar who made the assertion in his Sallah message to Nigerians on Saturday in Sokoto said Muslim should hold on to the lessons […]

AS Muslim faithful in Nigeria join the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, Chairman, Senate Services Committee, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, All Progressives Congress, APC, Niger East has  felicitated with all the  Muslims across the country.