Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, House of Assembly member representing Obokun constituency, has called on Nigerians to use the period of Ramadan to supplicate for the survival of the country from the grips of its current financial challenges. He said this during a special prayer session organised by Obokun Muslim Youth Forum marking the beginning of the Ramadan.…
APC Kicks Against National Assembly Elections
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has kicked against the recent development at the National Assembly on Tuesday. In a statement signed by Lai Mohammed, national publicity secretary, APC, the party described as totally unacceptable and the “highest level of indiscipline and treachery” the process of Tuesday’s inauguration of the National Assembly that led to the…
CPJ urges Buhari to Prioritize Press Freedom
The Committee to Protect Journalists, CPJ, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to prioritize press freedom, by protecting journalists from assaults by security forces. In a letter signed by Joel Simon, executive director CPJ, the media group said, “As Nigeria prepares to enter a new chapter in its history, we urge you and your administration to…
50 Die From Fresh Explosion In Maiduguri
A fresh bomb blast has hit Maiduguri, killing at least 50 people in a busy meat market in the capital of Borno state, on Tuesday. A military source said the bomb was concealed under a butcher’s table in the market. Shoppers and travellers were among those affected in the incident, which happened around 1pm. Lawal…
Inaugural Speech By His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari
Inaugural speech by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari following his swearing-in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 29th May, 2015 I am immensely grateful to God Who Has preserved us to witness this day and this occasion. Today marks a triumph for Nigeria and an occasion to celebrate her freedom and cherish…