archiveApril 21, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, said that the May 29 handover date for the new administration is sacrosanct. The President said Nigerians cherish democracy and have shown their love for it, adding that the citizenry will defend the democracy from any real or perceived threats. Speaking to journalists in Abuja,...

The Senate on Friday postponed resumption of plenary till May 2, 2023. The Clerk to the Senate, Chinedu Akabueze, made this known in a statement in Abuja. The Senate on Wednesday April 5 adjourned plenary till April 25 to allow lawmakers observe Easter and Eid-El-Fitr holidays. The Clerk to the...

Twitter has removed verification badges of prominent Nigerians including President Muhammadu Buhari, Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, among others. The verification badges on their account have been removed by Thursday This comes on the heels of rebranding by Twitter Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk, who had announced the final date for...

After President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the suspension of Adamawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Hudu Ari, there is confusion in Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the whereabouts of suspended REC. INEC on Friday, April 21, said it does not know Ari’s whereabouts. Ari was suspended by INEC after...

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has agreed to testify before the House of Representatives committee investigating the barrels of illegal crude oil exported to global destinations from 2014 to date. A House of Reps committee is investigating an alleged missing 48 million barrels...

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs {NSCIA}, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on politicians seeking redress in tribunals to accept the outcomes in good faith. Abubakar, who made the call in his Eid-el-Fitr massage to Nigerians on Friday in Sokoto, said:...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (right); Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Daud Akinola (left); Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Alhaji Abdulganiyy Agbotomokekere (second left); Representative of Olubadan, High Chief Owolabi Olakulehin; Onpetu of Ijeru, Oba Sunday Oyediran and others during the Ramadan 2023 Iftar breaking of fast, host by Governor Makinde...

    Nigerian born artist, designer and architect, Prince Demas Nwoko, is the recipient of the highly prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale, Venice, Italy. The prestigious award, will be conferred on him on the 20th of May, 2023, at...

    Rite Foods Limited has  admonished Islamic believers to have rejuvenating moments with its award-winning brands as they celebrate this year's Eid el-Fitri festival, to mark the successful completion of the one-month fasting. Ramadan fasting, which is the period of penitence and self-denial, is in fulfillment of the fourth...

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent his felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria on the occasion of this year Eid-el-Fitr which signifies the glorious end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. In his Sallah message, Lawan urges muslims to have faith that Allah has accepted their prayers and...