Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has vowed to focus on its mandate rather than engaging in unnecessary exchanges with critics, saying its work will speak for itself. Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Dr. John Joseph Hayab, stated this during a dinner ceremony in Kaduna on Monday, attended by CAN …

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) team, led by its Executive Secretary, Arch. Sonny Echono, has visited the headquarters of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), in Abuja. The working visit aimed at promoting strategic cooperation came on the recent announcement by President Bola Tinubu, through TETFund, to focus more on restoration of infrastructure in tertiary institutions …

The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, announced that the Board has successfully concluded the 2025 Hajj seat sale, with a total of 3,155 pilgrims registered. He made this statement while receiving the management team of the Immigration Service in his office. In a Press statement signed and made available to newsmen in …

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday lauded the National Assembly for its decisive and patriotic ratification of the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State, a critical step to restoring stability after a protracted political crisis that paralysed governance in the state and endangered national economic security for over 15 months. The President specifically commended the National Assembly’s leadership—Senate President Godswill …

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday ordered priority treatment of persons injured in Wednesday’s tanker explosion at various medical facilities in Abuja. He also directed a thorough investigation into the incident that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu, Abuja. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed the directive in a statement he signed …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has offered to offset the medical bills of victims of an accident involving a truck and multiple vehicles near Karu Bridge, along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Abuja on Wednesday. The Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, disclosed the development in a statement on Thursday. …

A fallen container on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway caused an intense traffic that left many commuters stranded on Thursday. The incident resulted in a significant build-up of traffic on the outward Lagos stretch of the expressway. Motorists and commuters were forced to endure long hours of traffic congestion, with some taking to social media to express …

As the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) turned 70 last Saturday, the Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners (GIMP) has commended media professionals in the country for their resilience in the face of all odds, and dedication to the ethics of the profession.   Founded in Lagos on 15 March 1955, NUJ was in the forefront during Nigeria’s independence struggle. It …

The Nigeria Muslim League Group (NIMUL) has commended the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle for his generous donation of over N500 million and tonnes of food items to those in need during the Ramadan. The gesture was aimed at alleviating the hardship faced by the people in the state and other neighbouring states in the North West. …

President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. Additionally, the President appointed principal officers for the university, including Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas as Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as Registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as bursar, and …