Category: Greetings
MESSAGE BY THE FIRST LADY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON EID EL-KABIR 2026
ABUJA, NIGERIA — MAY 27, 2026 The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and in the diaspora as they celebrate Eid el-Kabir 2026. In her goodwill message, the First Lady described Eid el-Kabir as a special period for reflection on the enduring values of sacrifice, obedience,…
Extreme Heat as Sallah Closes In: A Universal Hustle Livestock Traders Know Too Well
KANO, NIGERIA — MAY 18, 2026 As preparations for Eid-al-Adha gather momentum across Northern Nigeria, livestock traders are battling not only rising market demands but also intense heatwaves threatening the survival of their animals. A recent image of a livestock vendor bathing his sheep near the Rawal Dam in Islamabad has resonated strongly with many…
FCT minister Wike visits APC national chairman Nentawe Yilwatda in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has paid a visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, at his residence in Abuja. The visit, which took place on Tuesday, was seen as part of ongoing political consultations and engagements among key stakeholders…
President Tinubu meets Madagascar’s President Randrianirina at Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has held a bilateral meeting with the President of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting formed part of ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and deepening cooperation between Nigeria and Madagascar in key areas…
President Tinubu Celebrates Pa Reuben Fasoranti at 100
Abuja, Nigeria,May 10, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to elder statesman, pro-democracy activist, and Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, on the occasion of his 100th birthday anniversary. In a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Pa Fasoranti was described as a symbol of integrity, honesty,…
President Tinubu celebrates Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu on birthday
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm birthday greetings to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, commending his leadership and contributions to national development. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Kalu’s dedication to…
President Tinubu celebrates district head of Chanso, Al-Hassan Yakmut, at 65
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Highness, Al-Hassan Saleh Yakmut, District Head of Chanso in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Yakmut’s…
Jim Ovia to retire as Zenith Bank founder, group chairman
Lagos, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Zenith Bank has announced that its founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, will retire following the conclusion of his tenure. The development marks the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, with Ovia widely credited for building Zenith Bank into a major player in the…
Peter Obi, South-East Elders Visit Former President Goodluck Jonathan
Abuja, Nigeria Monday, April 27, 2026 The former presidential aspirant of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, alongside a delegation of elders from the South-East, paid a visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan at his residence in Abuja. The visit is part of ongoing consultations among political leaders and stakeholders across the country. While details…
Eid-El-Fitr: Otunba Dapo Okubadejo Felicitates Muslims, Urges Residents to Back Nigeria and State Government’s Transformative Agendas
As Muslims across Ogun State and Nigeria mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the Honourable Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Otunba AbdulRahman OlaDapo Okubadejo, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithfuls, describing the festival as a season of gratitude, discipline, and renewed commitment to faith and public service. Beyond the celebrations, Otunba Dapo Okubadejo…