The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has on Tuesday announced the adoption of 95 orphans in Kano State. According to reports, the Governor’s exceptional kindness and magnanimity was demonstrated during a special lunch with the 95 children presently under the care of the state orphanage home. The event was part of activities marking the 2024 Independence Day anniversary in the state. A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor...

President Bola Tinubu, in his Independence Day broadcast, acknowledged the hardships Nigerians are currently facing, especially with the rising cost of living and unemployment. He assured the nation that his administration is fully committed to addressing these challenges through sustainable reforms, and appealed for patience as these efforts gradually begin to yield positive outcomes. Below is the transcript of the President’s speech: Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the...

President Bola Tinubu presided over the swearing-in of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Monday. The Senate last week confirmed Kekere-Ekun as the new CJN after her screening on the floor of the upper legislative chamber. President Tinubu had named her the new acting CJN following the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukoyede Ariwoola.

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has swept all the councillorship and chairmanship positions in the Anambra State Local Government Council election held on Saturday. The Chief Electoral Officer and Chairman, of Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), Mrs Genevieve Osakwe announced the results on Sunday night at the Commission’s office in Awka. She said APGA secured 325 out of 326 wards in the state because Oyi which has 15 wards, could only get 14...

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has sought collective action by all Nigerians to salvage the country. Soludo stated this on Sunday when he joined thousands of celebrants to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Service at the Cathedral Church of St. Faith, Awka. The Independence Day Service, also known as the Interdenominational Church Service, is an annual event that brings together Nigerians of all faiths to pray for the country. The Governor, in his remarks,...