President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remember members of the armed forces and vulnerable citizens in their prayers and actions during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu spoke after observing the Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Eid Ground within Dodan Barracks, Lagos. READ ALSO: ECOWAS at 50: Tinubu to commission projects, celebrate milestone in Lagos The President called on the public to show unity,…

The Federal Government, FG, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to plan and coordinate activities for the 2025 Democracy Day celebration. The committee is tasked with delivering a memorable and befitting national event in honour of Nigeria’s democratic journey. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, inaugurated the committee yesterday. READ ALSO: FG, FAO unveil ₦200m aquaculture initiative to boost Nigeria’s fish production He was represented at…

As today marks Eid-ul-adha celebration, some Muslims in Lagos State have said they would celebrate Sallah with no ram because of the exorbitant prices of livestock. This casts a shadow over the festive season despite its religious significance. Findings by New Daily Prime revealed that the low sales and high prices are mainly linked to the ongoing closure of the Nigeria-Niger border, which has disrupted the regular supply of livestock.…

As Muslims in Nigeria joined their counterparts worldwide to celebrate the 2025 Sallah day, President Bola Tinubu has urged citizens to keep hope alive. While acknowledging that the country is not yet where it aspires to be, the President appealed in the Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians, which he signed on Thursday. Tinubu noted that Eid-el-Kabir reminds us of our responsibilities beyond faith: to show resilience, tolerance, compassion, and dedication to…

President Bola Tinubu, in his Eid-el-Kabir message, has assured Nigerians of better days ahead, saying the “toughest days are behind us.” In a statement obtained from the official website of the State House on Thursday, the president, while felicitating Muslims, expressed optimism about the country’s future. See full text below: I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Nigerian Muslims and the global Muslim Ummah as we celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. Eid-el-Kabir represents the…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has the leadership qualities required to steer Nigeria towards meaningful progress and national fulfilment. Speaking at the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture titled “The Nigeria of Our Dreams”, held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Wike highlighted the importance of visionary leadership in confronting the country’s longstanding developmental challenges. He argued that Nigeria’s greatest obstacle over the…

The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Akure, on Wednesday, upheld the victory of Lucky Aiyedatiwa as governor of the state.

In a renewed effort to curb maternal and neonatal mortality, the Lagos State Government has strengthened its partnership with the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON). Maternal and neonatal mortality are deaths related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the period shortly after birth. This was made during an advocacy visit by SOGON executives to the Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, at the Ministry’s office in Alausa, Ikeja. The delegation…

LAGOS — Pastor Tunde Bakare, the founder of the Citadel Global Community Church (The Latter Rain Assembly), recently visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos to discuss the state of the country. The private meeting between the two leaders focused on national issues and Pastor Bakare’s desire to see Nigeria improve in his lifetime. Speaking after the visit, Pastor Bakare said his main reason for seeing President Tinubu was to share…

The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has consented to the appointment of 11 new Permanent Secretaries. This was made known in a statement by the Acting Head of Service, Mrs. Inyingi Brown. The appointees include: Imaonyani Roselin Ephraim-George, Dr. Mina T. Ikuru, Dabite Sokari George, Soibitein Duke Harry, Lauretta Davies Dimkpa, Uche R. Ideozu Others are: Chimenum Mpi, Jeremiah Egwu, Nicholas Iminabo Wokoma, Vera Sam Dike,…

Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, has warned that the government will begin strict enforcement against environmental violations, including illegal waste dumping and littering.

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday pledged the Federal Government’s (FG) commitment to rebuilding Mokwa, a Niger State community recently devastated by severe flooding. Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu during a visit to the area, announced the immediate release of ₦2 billion and 20 truckloads of grains to provide relief for affected residents. Shettima arrived in Mokwa at approximately 12:30pm, where he was received by Niger State Deputy Governor…