The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Authority (FCT), has said that the current situation in the country has plunged majority of Nigerians into hunger, poverty, frustration and despondency. It also raised the alarm over an impending food crisis as a result of the activities of bandits….
President Muhammadu Buhari has presented a budget of N20.51 trillion for the 2023 appropriation bill to the National Assembly. Buhari made the presentation on Friday to the joint session of the National Assembly at the temporary chamber of the House of Representatives. The President said the budget tagged, “Budget of Fiscal Consolidation and Transition”, was…
A non governmental organisation (NGO), The Knowledge for the Blind Initiative (KFBI), has announced the appointment of Ms Blessing Ibi as its brand ambassador. The organisation also announced the constitution of its advisory committee in the North Central zone. In a statement on Sunday, the Executive Director of the KFBI, Andrew Gani-Ikilama said, Ibi is…
Plateau state governor-elect, Caleb Mutfwang, has said that he will build a new Plateau that belongs to all. He also said his administration will not witch-hunt the outgoing administration of Simon Lalong whose tenure ends on May 29, the day Mutfwang will be sworn in. Speaking on Saturday during a state banquet at the New…
The Kukah Centre, founded by Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has decried widespread poverty in Nigeria, saying it is a threat to peaceful coexistence. The Executive Director of the Centre, Rev. Fr. Attah Barkindo, stated this in Yola during the presentation of empowerment kits to 100 beneficiaries trained in various skills. Barkindo said, the prevalent and…
Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election has decried the escalating activities of bandits in the country. Expressing his concerns about the security situation on his X handle, Abubakar lamented that kidnappers have continued with their reign of terror unchecked. Abubakar condemned the…
