Day: May 9, 2025

Three Kebbi Senators, Six Delta Reps defect to APC after Aso Rock Meeting with Tinubu

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In a major realignment on Nigeria’s political scene, three senators from Kebbi State and six members of the House of Representatives from Delta State have officially defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).   The lawmakers announced their defection after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday night at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.   The three senators from Kebbi who joined the APC are Senator Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Senator Aminu Bande (Kebbi…

First Lady Remi Tinubu Commissions 100-Bed Mother and Child Centre in Imo

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First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving maternal and child healthcare with the commissioning of a 100-bed Mother and Child Centre at Awo-Omamma General Hospital in Imo State. Represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, the First Lady described the facility—constructed and equipped by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) as a beacon of renewed hope for women and children across the country. Hajia Nana Shettima, while commissioning the…

Friday Sermon: Hajj, One Of The Pillars Of Islam By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Hajj is an Arabic term which literally means “to leave for a place.” Islamically, it refers to the sacred pilgrimage and the fifth pillar of Islam. Every year, over two million Muslims visit the noble city of Makkah to perform the rituals of Hajj during the last…

Naval Chief commends Troops’ dedication during Operational visit to NNS Armament School Kachia

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has commended troops of the Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology (NNSAT), Kachia, and the Maritime Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) for their dedication and sacrifices in the line of duty.   He gave the commendation on Thursday, 8 May 2025, during an operational visit to the institution in Kaduna State. Addressing troops at the NNSAT parade ground, Vice Admiral Ogalla urged them to remain selfless and committed in the discharge of their responsibilities. The visit featured…

NHRC, Humanitarian Ministry forge stronger ties to tackle poverty, protect vulnerable Nigerians

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction have reaffirmed their joint commitment to addressing poverty and humanitarian challenges in Nigeria.   This assurance came during a courtesy visit by the Chairperson of the NHRC Governing Council, Dr. Salamatu Suleiman, who led a delegation of the Commission’s management team to the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.   Dr. Suleiman commended the Ministry for its efforts so far but called for intensified actions to curb the rising levels of poverty and to better respond to…

Rep. Ahmed Ja Babawo’s Boko Haram remarks are reckless, demoralising, and dangerous By: Zagazola Makama

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The recent outburst by Rep. Ahmed Ja Babawo, the Member representing Chibok, Damboa, and Gwoza Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, claiming that Boko Haram is more sophisticated than the Nigerian Army, is not only irresponsible, it is an affront to the gallantry, sacrifices, and resilience of our Armed Forces. At a time when our soldiers are battling against the most brutal form of asymmetric warfare, it is appalling that a sitting lawmaker would mount the podium of national representation to glorify terrorists and diminish the credibility of Nigeria’s military.…

Arise News airs Edwin Clark Documentary on Sunday, May 11 ….. It’s Compelling,says Iworiso-Markson

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A special two-part documentary celebrating the life and legacy of renowned Ijaw leader and elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, will premiere this Sunday, May 11, on Arise News at 7:30 p.m.   Produced by First News Online, the 30-minute programme will also be available for streaming on First News TV’s YouTube channel.   In a statement, Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of First News, Dr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, described the documentary as “compelling,” highlighting its powerful portrayal of Chief Clark’s journey through education, public service, activism, and nation-building.   “The…