Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has backed Governor Charles Soludo’s on his call to Igbo indigenes across Nigeria and all over the world to invest in the five South-East states to develop the economy of the region. According to the civil rights advocacy group, in a statement by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, it noted that it is backing the call by Anambra State Governor who recently urged indigenes of the state, who...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the need for Muslims to imbibe and manifest core values, of complete devotion to Allah, tolerance, patience, perseverance, selflessness, love, and compassion inherent in Prophet Ibrahim’s life. President Tinubu in his Sallah message on Tuesday said the present challenges especially with the struggling economy and simmering security challenges were not insurmountable. “I join Muslims in Nigeria and all over the world in observance of Eid-el-Kabir. We must thank Almighty...

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah has called on the United Kingdom to restore visa facilitation centre in the state so as to boost trade, business, and other relationships between both entities. Governor Mbah made the call on Tuesday evening when he received the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery at the Enugu State Government House. The interaction centered on partnership for economic growth and development of Enugu state. Commending the economic...

Felicitating with Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that he is working tirelessly to solve the country’s economic and security challenges. Read the full text of the President’s message below: WE MUST MULTIPLY OUR GOOD DEEDS I join Muslims in Nigeria and all over the world in observance of Eid-el-Kabir. We must thank Almighty Allah for the grace to witness another Eid. As we immerse ourselves in the joy...

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after his official trip to Paris and a private visit to London. The President who returned to the country via Mohammed Murtala International Airport, MMIA, Lagos, landed on Tuesday evening ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, which begins today. He received a tumultuous welcome from a massive crowd of Nigerians who waited for his arrival at the presidential wing of the airport. President Tinubu who has been out of...

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) which was subpoenaed by the Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal to tender under oath, the certificate of Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu, has told the court through its representative that the council doesn’t retain a copy of certificates of candidates and so is unable to tender Mr. Sanwo-Olu’s certificate. While being cross-examined by counsels, the witness was asked if WAEC has records of all the candidates that wrote his examination,...

Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the new National Security Adviser (NSA) has promised to subdue insecurity and stabilise Nigeria, even as he vowed to continue with what has been done already. Ribadu, a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), who was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 19 officially assumed duties on Monday, with a pledge to “subdue insecurity and stabilise Nigeria.” The former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC) chairman took over from...