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ShareKatsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has called for the documentation of a comprehensive book titled “The Life, Leadership Style, and Enduring Legacy of Mallam Umaru Musa Yar’Adua: A Study in Principled Governance, Justice, and National Unity.” The Governor made the call on Tuesday during the 16th Annual RemembranceContinue Reading

ShareThe Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has said his decision not to contest the Bauchi State governorship election in 2027 was informed by a desire to serve Nigeria at a broader level. Pate made this known in a video message shared by Labari DagaContinue Reading

ShareThe Nasarawa State Network on Environment and Climate Justice (NASNECJ), in collaboration with the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), has urged Governor Abdullahi Sule to sign the climate change bill into law in the interest of the State. Mr Emmanuel Envoh-Okolo, the Coordinator of the Group,Continue Reading

ShareMr Philip Shaibu, Director -General (DG) of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), has called for greater synergy between the Institute and the National Sports Commission (NSC). Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Shaibu decried the lack of collaboration among key organisations responsible for the development of sports inContinue Reading

ShareThe Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, on Wednesday visited the residence of former Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong, to offer prayers as he marks his 63rd birthday. Archbishop Kaigama prayed for God’s continued blessings upon Senator Lalong and his family,Continue Reading

ShareThe Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) extends its warmest congratulations to Mr. Jim Ovia, CF, on the occasion of his retirement as Founder and Group Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, marking the culmination of an extraordinary era in Nigeria’s financial services sector. As Founder and Group Chairman, Mr. Ovia’s visionaryContinue Reading

ShareHundreds of women from Umuenwelum community in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State staged a peaceful protest over the controversial death of one of their daughters, Mrs. Anthonia Chisom Okafor, in Lagos. The protesters, under the umbrella of Umuada Umuenwelum, gathered from different locations within and outside theContinue Reading

SharePresident Bola Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms. At the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria’s strong GDP growth in dollarContinue Reading

Share Merseyside Police arrested an Everton fan during his side’s match against Manchester City for alleged racist abuse towards Antoine Semenyo. The supporter was apprehended at the Premier League fixture between the sides at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday, which finished 3-3. Police said a 71-year-old man from Nottinghamshire was arrested “onContinue Reading