• * Assures That 2022 Offers New Hope, Fresh Opportunities.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Top Presidential hopeful, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, on New Year Day, implored all Nigerians not to be fazed by the challenges of the out-gone year 2021 but should strive to approach the New Year 2022 with confidence, renewed hope, and connect to God's promises of a better year and beyond.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has urged the Federal Government to rescue Nigerians from worsening insecurity by prioritizing the decentralization of policing, starting with state police in the New Year.

* 'Eating Dog Meat Is In Our Blood', Confesses Billiri Community

By Danjuma Williams (Gombe State Correspondent)

Billiri town in Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State experienced a beehive of activities during this yuletide season when for three days running, it's people celebrated Shag-bai, Dog meat eating carnival.

* He Was A Titanic Figure Of Non-violent Struggle, Human Rights, Says NDLEA Boss

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Retd), has described the late South African Nobel Laureate and Archbishop Emeritus, Desmond Tutu as a titanic figure of non-violent struggle, human rights and evangelism.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The Anambra State government has expressed sadness over the news of the death of Reverend Father Raymond Chukwunyerugwu Arazu, C.s.Sp, on December 26, 2021, following a battle with prostrate cancer and diabetes.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The Anambra State Government has commiserated with the family of the former governor of the state. Mr. Peter Obi, over the fire which destroyed the multi-billion Next International shopping mall in Abuja on Sunday, December 26, 2021.

* 8 Inmates Regain Freedom As Lawmaker Pays Their Fines

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called for urgent steps to decongest the nation’s correctional facilities through the improved and faster dispensation of justice and special interventions by governments, charitable organizations, and Nigerians.

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

No fewer than seven persons have lost their lives in a boat mishap in Zhigiri village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger state when the boat they were travelling in to one of the neighbouring villages suddenly capsized.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Former governor of Enugu State, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, has canvassed for reconciliation among Nigerians in order to build a national consensus as a panacea to the myriads of intractable socio-economic and political problems facing the nation.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has urged Nigerians to embrace the values of love, peace, unity, and sacrifice espoused by Christmas in order to move the nation forward.

By Danjuma Williams (Gombe State Correspondent)

Christian faithfuls in Gombe State have been urged to use this Christmas period to pray for the peace, security and prosperity the State and Nigeria as a whole.

In a Christmas goodwill message to Christians, the State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, enjoined them and the entire people of the state to re-dedicate themselves and remain steadfast in prayers against all the challenges be-devilling the state and humanity in general.

He said, "We are indeed in a trying moment but I am optimistic that with collective commitment, sacrifice and by turning to God through prayers we shall overcome all the trials and emerge stronger".

He assured of his administration’s commitment to continue to initiate and execute policies and programmes that will impact positively on the lives of the citizenry and promote unity and peaceful coexistence in the state.

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Governor Inuwa said, “On this significant occasion of Christmas, I extend my best wishes to the Christian community and the entire people of the state.

"This period reminds us of God’s love for humanity and the need to uphold the virtues of compassion, tolerance and love. It also provides an opportunity for reinforcement of unity of purpose, bond of brotherhood and dedication in service to God and humanity as exemplified by Jesus Christ", he stressed

While calling on Christians to reflect on the lessons of the season, the Governor stated that the season presented an opportunity to love and share. NNL.

By Danjuma Williams (Gombe State Correspondent)

Sixty Covid-19 related deaths have so far been recorded in Gombe State since the detection of the virus in the State one year 2,776 days ago.