By Ayomide Otitoju Barely three weeks after former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, announced his defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the party’s North-West leadership has stated that he is not a registered member. In a statement issued in Kaduna, the North-West Assistant Secretary of the SDP,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to continue praying for peace and supporting leaders at all levels to foster national growth and development. Speaking in his Eid-El-Fitr message on Sunday after the Sallah prayers, the Sultan expressed deep concern over rising insecurity across the country while commending security…
By Ayomide otitoju In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the Governor urged Muslims to uphold the lessons of Ramadan and to continuously show love, compassion, and care, particularly to the needy and underprivileged. Call for Peace and UnityGovernor Sanwo-Olu called on Muslims to remain…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Muslims in Nigeria and across the world celebrate Eid-El-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, Islamic leaders have called on the faithful to uphold the values of piety, kindness, and justice instilled during the holy month. Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Mohamed Tajudeen , Lagos State Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative,…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday joined other worshippers at the National Eid Ground in Abuja for Eid-El-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Also present at the prayer session were Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and several ministers….
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has paid tribute to mothers across the country, describing them as “unsung heroes” whose sacrifices and dedication shape the future of the nation. In a statement marking Mother’s Day, Tinubu praised the pivotal role of mothers as the heart of families, nurturers of children, and pillars of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has held Governor Monday Okpebholo responsible for what it describes as a “rapidly deteriorating security situation” in the state, following the recent killing of travelers in Uromi. The incident, which occurred on Thursday in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, saw a mob…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ghanaian President John Mahama paid his first official visit to Nigeria’s Presidential Villa on March 27, 2025, since his inauguration in January, meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja. Mahama stated that his visit aimed to update Tinubu on ongoing diplomatic engagements with the military junta leaders of Mali, Niger, and…
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has urged China to leverage its influence over Russia to bring Moscow to the negotiating table and end the war in Ukraine. His appeal came during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Thursday. France and China have maintained strong bilateral ties in recent years, but…
