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The 65th annual ministers’ conference of the Baptist Theological Seminary, Kaduna has insisted that Christians in Nigeria face persecution in various forms, and has appealed to the United States government not to place the country on its Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) list. They made the appeal in a communique issued at the end of […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of the sole administrator and caretaker chairman of Sakaba local government area in Kebbi State, Mr. Abubakar Bawa Makuku, for contract fraud and abuse of office involving N54m. Also convicted is the director of Finance and Supply, Mr. Ahmed Abdullahi Fakai. […]
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, on his birthday. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu joined the governor’s family, friends and political associates to celebrate the day and the many milestones recorded in the state since Yahaya assumed office in 2019. The president […]
President Bola Tinubu and Chief Bisi Akande have commended Independent Newspapers Limited, publishers of Daily Independent, Saturday Independent and Sunday Independent, for celebrating 70 years of Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Nigeria — a milestone rooted in the free education policy launched in 1955. Speaking through Aisha Garba, the executive secretary of the Universal Basic […]
Venezuela’s opposition leader and pro-democracy activist María Coria Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, the BBC reported yesterday. Machado, 58, was hailed by the Nobel Committee as “one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America in recent times” and praised for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for […]
As Nigeria joins the global community to commemorate World Mental Day, the federal government has called on healthcare professionals to deliver mental health care with empathy, compassion and respect, stressing that mental health is not a privilege for a few but a fundamental human right for all Nigerians. The coordinating minister of health and social […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended high value terrorist suspects, killed scores and recovered cache of arms and ammunition across the country. The Army said troops in collaboration with Department of State Services operatives from Port Harcourt Command on October 7 raided a suspected kidnappers’ hideout at Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom […]
In June this year, we published this editorial appealing to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to revisit the case of the Ogoni 4. He listened and has just obliged us. We thank him for exercising his power of prerogative of mercy. We republish it today as a mark of honour to a listening President. Succumbing to […]
In the past, the idea of the perfect gaming device often revolved around powerful desktops and dedicated consoles. In 2025, Infinix is redefining that narrative with its latest innovation, the GT 30 Pro. More than just a smartphone, the GT 30 Pro is a flagship device crafted specifically for modern gamers, seamlessly blending performance with […]
The Kwara State government has announced plans to establish a modern centre for proper care of the elderly. The government said the centre would also provide employment opportunities for youths. The commissioner for social development, Dr Mariam Imam, disclosed this during an event held in Ilorin to celebrate elderly people for their contributions to the […]
