Tag: #NationalUnity
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OHANAEZE URGES FG TO FUND SOUTH-EAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mbata calls for action to heal wounds, boost growth, and empower youths in Igboland. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has urged the Federal Government to prioritise funding for the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to drive meaningful development in the region. President-General John Mbata made the appeal on Wednesday at the South East Vision 2050 (SEV2050) Stakeholders…
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APC EXPANDS COALITION, SHETTIMA HAILS TINUBU’S UNITY VISION
President Kashim Shettima has praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) for broadening its coalition, reflecting President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to inclusivity, competence, and national unity. Speaking in Lokoja as former Kogi governor Alhaji Idris Wada and other key politicians officially joined the APC, Shettima said the move was driven by national, not personal, interests. “This…
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FEDERAL GOVT URGES CALM AMID TENSE US-NIGERIA DIPLOMATIC SPAT
The Nigerian Federal Government has called on citizens to remain calm despite the rising diplomatic tensions with the United States. Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris, speaking during a courtesy visit to Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi, reassured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu has the ability to resolve the issues amicably. The Minister emphasized that…
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FG SAYS TERRORISM TARGETS ALL RELIGIONS, REJECTS US CLAIMS OF ANTI-CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IN NIGERIA
The Federal Government has declared that all religions and ethnic groups in Nigeria have been victims of terrorism, rejecting allegations of targeted attacks on Christians. Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris stressed in Abuja that terrorism in Nigeria is a universal threat with no religious or ethnic bias. Since President Bola Tinubu took office in…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU MEETS CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP KAIGAMA IN ABUJA, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO UNITY AMID TENSIONS
President Bola Tinubu welcomed Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, to the Presidential Villa for a private meeting focused on fostering national unity, peace, and social cohesion. Although details were not disclosed, the engagement is part of Tinubu’s ongoing dialogue with religious leaders to strengthen interfaith harmony and support national development. This…
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REINSTATE RELIGIOUS STUDIES AS A CORE SUBJECT TO FIGHT MORAL DECAY, SAYS UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN EXPERT
Dr. Abdulhameed Badmus-Yusuf of the University of Ilorin has strongly called for the reintroduction of religious studies as a mandatory subject in Nigerian schools. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Ilorin, he emphasized that religious education can play a vital role in restoring moral values and reducing social vices in Nigeria. Historically, subjects like…
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RETIRED GEN. CHRISTOPHER MUSA URGES SOLDIERS TO STAY STEADFAST: “NIGERIA IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR”
At an emotional Pulling-Out Parade in Abuja, Retired Gen. Christopher Musa marked the end of his distinguished 39-year military career with a powerful message, Nigeria is a nation worth every sacrifice. Musa reflected on his time in service as the greatest honour of his life, expressing gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the trust to…
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CHAIRMAN OF NSC CALLS ON SPORTS JOURNALISTS TO PRIORITIZE TRUTH AND UNITY
At the 60th anniversary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in Abuja, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko urged sports journalists to avoid sensationalism and focus on accurate reporting. He stressed that media credibility directly impacts national unity and the growth of sports in Nigeria. Dikko reminded reporters that speed must never trump truth in…
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TÜRKIYE’S PRESIDENT ERDOGAN: STRIVING FOR A STRONG, PEACEFUL, AND PROSPEROUS NATION ON 102ND INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
Türkiye marked its 102nd Independence Anniversary with President Recep Erdogan’s message celebrating the nation’s rich heritage and reaffirming its vision for the future. Speaking through Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, at a special dinner in Abuja, Erdogan emphasized the country’s journey as a resilient, self-sacrificing nation that has overcome historic hardships to safeguard its…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU RELEASES FINAL LIST OF GRANTED MERCY AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES
President Bola Tinubu has officially released the final list of individuals granted clemency, reduced sentences, or full pardon under the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy. The updated list, which has been carefully reviewed, now includes 86 beneficiaries, with some having their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment, and others receiving full pardons. Among those benefiting are…
