Abuja: As Christians and Muslims observe their sacred seasons of Lent and Ramadan, the Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, is calling for greater unity between the two faiths. In an interview, Onaiyekan emphasized the shared values of both Christianity and Islam, particularly the belief in one merciful, all-powerful God. According to News […]
Month: March 2025
Elegushi Foundation Donates N200m to Eti-Osa Students and SMEs
Lagos: The Oba Saheed Elegushi Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation, has announced the donation of N200 million to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and students in the Eti-Osa area of Lagos State. The initiative was disclosed in a statement by Temitope Oyefeso, Special Assistant on Public Affairs to Oba Saheed Elegushi, the traditional ruler of […]
ABU and UNICEF to Plant 2,080 Trees in Climate Change Initiative
Zaria: The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, in collaboration with UNICEF, is set to plant 2,080 trees over the next three months as part of efforts to enhance environmental sustainability and reduce the effects of climate change in the region. Prof. Kabiru Bala, Vice-Chancellor of ABU, made this announcement during a workshop on Tree Planting, […]
NLC Rejects Migration of Electricity Tariffs by Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission
Abuja: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected plans by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to migrate electricity consumers from lower tariffs to Band A. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the NLC held in Yola, Adamawa State. The communique, jointly signed […]
Jonathan Reveals Why 2014 National Conference Recommendations Were Not Implemented
Lagos: Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar paid condolence visits to the family of late Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, on Sunday. During the visit, Jonathan explained the reasons his administration did not implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference, citing the turbulent political climate in Nigeria at the time. According to […]