The Kaduna State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers has appealed to the Federal Government to expedite action on the construction and rehabilitation of roads in the state to curb the recurring loss of lives and property. The State Secretary of the union, Alhaji Hassan Ibrahim, made the call on Wednesday in…
Saudi Arabia’s top leadership has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Nigeria following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud both sent formal cables of condolence to…
John MacArthur, the influential Bible teacher, pastor, and author, has died at the age of 86. He passed away on Monday, July 14, shortly after being hospitalized with pneumonia. His ministry, Grace to You, confirmed the news in a statement shared on social media. “Our hearts are heavy, yet rejoicing, as we share the news…
Several major events scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, across Nigeria have been postponed following the Federal Government’s declaration of a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s burial today. Contents Tribune Online reports that Buhari, a former military head of state in the 1980s and civilian President from 2015 to…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, directed every federal ministry, department and agency to strengthen inter-governmental cooperation in authenticating the identities of Nigerians seeking consular services abroad. This follows the recent changes in visa issuance policies affecting Nigerian citizens by the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates. In a statement signed Tuesday by…
A statement released by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, said that the holiday is furtherance to the seven days of National mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President of the…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Publisher of ThisDay Newspapers and Chairman of AriseTV, Chief Nduka Obaigbena, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday, acknowledging his pronounced contributions to the growth of journalism in the country. In a release by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Monday. Adeleke praises…
Burkina Faso has been elected to the Council of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). The West African nation will serve on the FAO Council from January 2027 to June 2028, while neighbouring Niger is set to begin its term earlier, from July 2025 to December 2026. The head of the…
Under the visionary leadership of Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, Osun State has experienced a remarkable transformation in the area of sports development. With a deep commitment to youth empowerment, infrastructure renewal, and athlete welfare, the Adeleke administration — through the tireless efforts of the Deputy Governor Prince Kola Adewusi, who also doubles as the…
“How are the mighty fallen in the midst of battle….how are the mighty fallen and the weapons of war perished!”- 2 Samuel 1:25-27. With yesterdays tragic passing it is clear that the last of the three great Mahdis and most formidable warriors and messianic leaders of Northern Nigeria has finally fallen. The first was Sheik…
