Mr. Boss Mustapha, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, on Sunday described traditional institutions as critical drivers of peace, security, development, and national cohesion. Mustapha made this statement during the conferment of honorary traditional titles on 22 distinguished individuals and friends of the Bachama Kingdom in Numan council area of Adamawa. He emphasized that traditional institutions remain “living institutions” that continue to play vital roles in Nigeria’s nation-building and governance processes. According to him, traditional rulers serve as bridges between governments and citizens, helping to connect public policies with grassroots realities. The former SGF stated that traditional…
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President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will intensify efforts to ease economic hardship while remaining committed to tackling insecurity and securing the release of all persons held captive across the country. Tinubu made this assurance in a message delivered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, at the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held on Sunday in Abuja, as part of the 2026 Democracy Day celebrations. The service, themed “God of Hope, Actualise Our Dreams,” was attended by prominent government officials, religious leaders, and other dignitaries. Among those present were Senate President…
Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chair of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding recognition of the party’s interim National Working Committee (NWC). In the suit, the BoT and PDP seek an order compelling INEC to promptly update its records and publish on its official website the NWC members as forwarded to INEC by the plaintiffs and the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). They stated that the names of the members of the Tanimu Turaki-led NWC were sent to INEC via letters dated May 4. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
The Commandant of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), AVM Nnaemeka Ilo, has urged trainees to remain worthy ambassadors of the Armed Forces. This message was conveyed during interdenominational thanksgiving and Juma’at services marking the Pre-Discharge Course 1/2026 Passing Out Ceremony. The interdenominational thanksgiving service was held on Sunday at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, NAFRC, Oshodi, with trainees, staff, families, and well-wishers in attendance. Ilo described the occasion as a moment of gratitude and reflection, congratulating the trainees on completing the six-month resettlement training program. He urged them to apply the entrepreneurial and vocational skills they acquired,…
Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar has charged newly turbaned traditional title holders in the Sokoto Sultanate to uphold honesty, accountability and selfless service in the discharge of their responsibilities. The Sultan, who is also the President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), gave the charge during a turbaning ceremony held at his palace in Sokoto on Saturday, where 15 individuals were conferred with various traditional titles. Addressing the title holders, the monarch stressed the importance of speaking the truth at all times, even when it involves correcting leaders. “Keep on telling us the truth all the time. Whenever…
The rising prices of cooking gas have forced many households and businesses in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to adopt traditional fuels such as charcoal and firewood. Reports indicate that cooking gas prices in the FCT have sharply increased in recent months, rising from about N1,200 per kg to N2,000 per kg. Industry operators attribute the increase to supply shortages, higher depot costs, foreign exchange pressures, and rising transportation expenses. Consumers and vendors of this essential commodity, who spoke to reporters, said the rising costs have compelled many households and businesses to seek cheaper cooking alternatives. Mrs. Mayo Akinpelu, a…
Kogi Governor’s wife, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, has disbursed N25 million in grants and food items to 500 vulnerable women across Okunland in the state. The empowerment program, held in Kabba on Saturday, brought together beneficiaries from the five local government areas in Okunland: Kabba-Bunu, Ijumu, Mopamuro, Yagba East, and West. Speaking at the event, the wife of the governor said each beneficiary would receive a cash grant of N50,000 along with food items, as part of efforts to improve livelihoods and cushion the current economic hardships. She described the initiative as a “direct intervention” aimed at strengthening families and promoting…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced that over 1,000 Nigerians in South Africa have undergone screening for voluntary repatriation facilitated by the Federal Government. Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and CEO of NiDCOM, disclosed this in an interview with reporters in Abuja on Saturday. Dabiri-Erewa said the screening is being conducted jointly by the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria and South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs. She added that Saturday marked the third day of the exercise for Nigerians wishing to voluntarily return home from South Africa. “The turnout at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria has been truly…
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board (HMB) has inaugurated two high-powered management teams to monitor and evaluate all secondary healthcare facilities across the state, aiming to improve service delivery. This was stated in a release issued by the board’s spokesperson, Samira Sulaiman, on Saturday in Kano. The initiative seeks to strengthen accountability, promote service excellence, and ensure adherence to professional medical standards. It will provide a platform for direct engagement with healthcare workers to identify and resolve operational challenges in the facilities. According to the statement, Team A will be led by the Executive Secretary and include directors of administration,…
Lagos Mainland Local Government Area has announced that the reconstruction of the 1.5-kilometer Jebba-Osholake Road in Ebute Metta will address decades-long flooding and improve residents’ living conditions. Speaking during the inauguration on Saturday, the council’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Jubril Emilagba, said the project aims to provide effective drainage and reduce future flooding risks. The project followed residents’ appeals in January for urgent intervention to tackle persistent flooding that had plagued the community for years. Emilagba explained that heavy rainfall often caused severe waterlogging, disrupting transportation, businesses, and daily activities. He emphasized that the reconstruction demonstrates his administration’s commitment to development…