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independent.ng | Joy Anigbogu
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Christians and other Nigerians to leverage the lessons of Christ’s resurrection and imbibe the message of hope and victory over the nation’s current challenges. In his 2025 Easter message Jonathan encouraged Nigerians to remain positive and draw strength from Christ’s love and sacrificial death for humanity and his gift of salvation.
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independent.ng | Joy Anigbogu
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with Christians at Easter and assured the citizens of his administration’s resolve to restore peace in the country. The message which he personally sighed reads, ‘I heartily felicitate Christians in Nigeria and worldwide as they commemorate Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection—the cornerstone of the Christian faith.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ng | Joy Anigbogu
The apex Niger Delta sociopolitical organisation, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has written an open letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, lauding him for constituting and inaugurating the ad-hoc oversight committee under the leadership of Julius Ihonvbere. The organisation in an open letter on Friday signed by it’s national chairman, Amb. Godknows B.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ng | Joy Anigbogu
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has officially handed over sites for the construction of critical infrastructure at the Prince Abubàkar Audu University Teaching Hospital Anyigba in Kogi State. The projects include the construction of new classrooms, a library, a multipurpose medical laboratory, consultant offices, and the renovation of the existing clinical laboratory.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Chibuzor Emejor |Joy Anigbogu
…Obi Asks Tinubu To Suspend France Trip, Return To Address Insecurity …Nigeria Is In A Full-Blown State Of Emergency — Atiku ABUJA / LAGOS – The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed outrage over what it described as “relentless and barbaric killings” taking place in Plateau State, noting that it is a damning indictment of the Federal Government’s failure to discharge its primary duty protecting lives and property.
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independent.ng | Joy Anigbogu
LAGOS – As part of its broader strategy to boost the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and reduce dependence on federal allocations, the Kogi State Government has set an ambitious target of generating one billion naira in revenue from signage and advertisement by 2026. The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, disclosed this on Wednesday during a management meeting with heads of agencies under the ministry in Lokoja.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Joy Anigbogu
LAGOS – Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi has written to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to suspend his trip in France and return home to address pressing national issues. The former Anambra State Governor wrote through his X, formerly Twitter handle on Wednesday, stressing that the President cannot be resting peacefully in Paris while Nigeria burns.
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independent.ng | Joy Anigbogu
Prof Charles Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State has embarked on a massive transformation of Anambra State, from the construction of a network of roads, schools, health facilities to driving digital infrastructure for a connected Anambra State. It has been reported that the Governor prioritised digital connectivity, facilitated the laying of fiber optic cables across the state to deploying free public Wi-Fi hotspots.
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independent.ng | Joy Anigbogu
…Say Authorities Shouldn’t Just Condemn Act But Punish Perpetrators LAGOS – The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has expressed concern over the continued killings and reported cases of violence in Plateau State, demanding immediate action to curb the heinous acts. A press statement on Tuesday signed by the national president of NYCN, Isah Abubakar, urged those in authority not to just condemn the killings but to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
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independent.ng | Joy Anigbogu
LAGOS – Honourable Barr. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, member Representing Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency of Lagos State has provided free medical services to his constituents in line with his electoral promises. With ever increasing cost of medical diagnosis and treatment, the lawmaker has thought it wise to provide his constituents of Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency 02 with free eye tests, free medicated eye glasses and eye drugs.
