An Ifa priest, Professor Olawale Popoola, has urged Nigerians to continue to be more patient with President Mohammadu Buhari in his effort to move the nation forward. Briefing new men at his palace, Ijoko Road, Ogun state, ahead of his New Year message to the nation, the monarch said his call
The saying that water is life holds true for every society. In fact, life on earth will cease to exist in the absence of water. That is why the resource always takes the pride of place in the development templates of governments all over the world. The usefulness of water is made more imperative by […]
The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS), on Monday, urged the public to desist from indulging in backdating of survey plans and patronising fake and unregistered surveyors. Chairman of Lagos branch of the Institution, Mr. Olugbenga Alara, who stated this at a Town Hall Meeting held in Imota as part of activities marking the 31st Annual […]
Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged Nigerians to put aside all differences and collaborate with each other to build a united and peaceful nation where everybody would feel free and safe. In a message to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Maulud issued in Sokoto Sunday by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, the Governor further enjoined […]
Every year, the month of December heralds the Yuletide in the Christian calendar. Not only is December the last month in the year, its symbolism is made manifest by the flurry of breathtaking activities across the entire globe. From the north to south and from east to west, the entire humanity celebrates the month with […]
Recently, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) disclosed that more than 62 million Nigerians are illiterate. According to international education body, it will take no less than 58years of investment to eradicate illiteracy in the country, even with innovations like Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and other learning
Nigerians have been urged to support and take care of the IDPs, living amongst them in host communities and camps across the country. The Adamawa state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Ahmad Sajoh, who made the call while speaking at a two-day workshop organized by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), with support from […]
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended Nigerians for their resilience despite the tough times occasioned by the economic recession, assuring that the government remains focused on implementing realistic policies that will reverse the trend.The Minister stated this in Lagos on Monday in his keynote address at the 4th Commonwealth Public
…as Jonathan, Abubakar, Ekweme, Danjuma, Sambo, others honour Anenih Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), has appealed to Nigerians to always maintain peace in the interest of the oneness and progress of the country. General Abubakar made the appeal at the weekend in Abuja during the unveiling of the book titled, “My Life […]
Time ticks dangerously – 72 hours counting from Sunday – for four Nigerian men and five others who have been convicted for drug trafficking in Indonesia. By the decision, the Indonesian government brushed aside pleas from the global community, including the United Nations. The Indonesian government on Sunday notified the nine foreigners and a local […]
Rep. Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje, Chairperson, House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, has called for the evacuation of Nigerians within 24 hours from South Africa owing to ongoing attacks on non-indigenes. Ukeje (PDP-Abia) made the appeal in a phone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ibadan. She said that the call […]
South Africa has turned hell on earth, where non Zulu-speaking foreigners are being lynched by mobs. The country has continued to witness xenophobic attacks on foreigners, including Nigerians,. Some traumatized Nigerians living in South Africa, who on Wednesday spoke with the Daily Times, expressed fears for their lives and pleaded for an urgent action from […]
The three Orekoya kids, Demola; Adedamola and Aderomola, who were declared missing about a week ago are now confirmed to have been reunited with their parents in Lagos. This was made known to the public after Adebisi Orekoya, mother of the three children, took to Facebook to thank Nigerians for their support and prayers. In […]
President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians of maximum security and protection ahead of the Saturday’s governorship and State House of Assembly’s elections. President who wrote on his official facebook wall on Friday said, “As Nigeria returns to the polls tomorrow, I encourage all registered voters to come out en masse and exercise their right […]
A public health consultant, Dr Omowunmi Bakare, has advised Nigerians to visit medical experts for regular check-up. Bakare gave the advice in Ado Ekiti during a public lecture titled: “The prevention of cardiovascular disease”, organised by a non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Babatunde Femi Owolabi Memorial Heart Foundation. According to her, the rising incidence