60 m. ago Economic reforms necessary for Nigeria’s future, Tinubu tells Catholic Bishops

President Bola Tinubu has assured the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria that he understands the hardship Nigerians are facing but insists ongoing economic reforms are necessary to build a stronger nation. Speaking when he received the bishops in Abuja on Friday, Tinubu defended the removal of fuel subsidies, stating that it was a difficult but Read More

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3 h. ago Tinubu Meets Catholic Bishops To Discuss National Unity, Security, Others

President Bola Tinubu received a delegation from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Thursday evening in Abuja. The meeting, held at the State House, focused on national unity, security, and social development, providing an opportunity for the President and the Catholic Bishops to discuss critical issues affecting the nation’s well-being, with an emphasis […]

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15 h. ago Lagos Assembly: Tinubu has decided, Obasa is not going anywhere – Source

Following President Bola Tinubu’s meeting with lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly, it has been decided that reinstated Speaker Mudashiru Obasa retains his position. Obasa was impeached on January 13, 2025, and was subsequently replaced by Mojisola Merande. The latter resigned on March 3, and Obasa was reinstated. Speaking on Tinubu’s meeting with […] The post Lagos Assembly: Tinubu has decided, Obasa is not going anywhere – Source appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Jandor meets Tinubu, Atiku, others amid ongoing consultations

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has met with President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and others as part of his ongoing political consultations following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party. His spokesperson, Gbenga Ogunleye, disclosed this in a Read More

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21 h. ago Nigeria witnessing some positive development – Catholic Bishops

•Hail students loan scheme, road rehabilitation, new minimum wage, others From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Catholic Bishops under the umbrella of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has noted that Nigeria is witnessing some positive development lately. This was contained in the communique of the 2025 first plenary meeting of the CBCN released in Abuja, […] The post Nigeria witnessing some positive development – Catholic Bishops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Bishops seek pardon for farmer sentenced to death for killing herder

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to Mr. Sunday Jackson, whose death sentence was recently upheld by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, on March 7, 2025, affirmed the death sentence of Jackson, a farmer from Adamawa State, for killing a Fulani herdsman, Ardo Bawuro, during Read More

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45 h. ago Tinubu overrules Akande panel, backs Obasa to remain Lagos Speaker

President Bola Tinubu has resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, backing the return of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, despite an earlier recommendation for his resignation. The resolution came after a meeting between Tinubu and all 40 lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Wednesday. The President’s decision contradicts the Read More

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56 h. ago Tinubu meets Obasa, Meranda, other members of Lagos House of Assembly

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the members of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The lawmakers who arrived read more Tinubu meets Obasa, Meranda, other members of Lagos House of Assembly

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57 h. ago BASA: Nigeria, Jamaica strengthen ties in Aviation, trade, and culture

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo SAN, met with Jamaican Ambassador Lincoln Downer on March 11, 2025, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister, Tunde Moshood, said the meeting marked the beginning of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) process, aimed […] The post BASA: Nigeria, Jamaica strengthen ties in Aviation, trade, and culture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Arrested Kidnapper Of Catholic Priests Not A Mass Server – Bishop Mamza

The Bishop of Yola Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza, said the recently arrested kidnapper of two Catholic priests, Taledo Damian, is not a mass server or a cleric within the diocese. In a viral video seen by LEADERSHIP, Bishop Mamza clarified that the suspect was merely a church member and did not […]

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2 d. ago Tinubu meets S’south leaders, calls for adherence to rule of law to restore peace in Rivers

• PANDEF says instability threatens national peace, stability From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu stressed the need of upholding the rule of law in Rivers State in order to guarantee long-term peace and prosperity during his meeting with South-South political leaders in Abuja on Tuesday. Tinubu said during the meeting with representatives and leaders […] The post Tinubu meets S’south leaders, calls for adherence to rule of law to restore peace in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Presidency replies Catholic Bishops: Nigeria more secure than in 2023

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In response to concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) about the state of security and economy, the Presidency has emphasised that the country is more secure today than it was in 2023. It highlighted significant strides in combating terrorism and banditry, with over 8,000 criminals neutralized […] The post Presidency replies Catholic Bishops: Nigeria more secure than in 2023 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigeria on right path under Tinubu, Presidency replies Catholic bishops

The Presidency has assured Nigerians that the country is making significant progress under President Bola Tinubu despite concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria about the nation’s challenges. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga acknowledged that Read More

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4 d. ago Catholic Bishops Tell Tinubu To Implement Correctional Service Bill

The Catholic Bishops under the umbrella of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have called on President Bola Tinubu to fully implement the Nigerian Correctional Services Bill, which was signed by former President Muhammadu Buhari on August 14, 2019. CBCN President, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji made this appeal in Abuja at the opening […]

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4 d. ago Catholic bishops warn of looming crisis, demand action on youth unemployment

Catholic bishops in Nigeria have raised the alarm over a looming national crisis, warning that worsening youth unemployment and widespread frustration with governance could push the country towards chaos. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 first plenary meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday, the clerics urged political leaders Read More

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4 d. ago Tinubu Pushing Millions Of Nigerians Into Poverty With His Policies – Catholic Bishops

President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s government is pushing many citizens into poverty with its economic policies. Speaking at the 2025 First Plenary Meeting of the conference, on Sunday, in Abuja, the cleric said that many Nigerians are enduring increase of hardship on a harsh […] The post Tinubu Pushing Millions Of Nigerians Into Poverty With His Policies – Catholic Bishops appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Catholic Bishops raise alarm of ticking time bomb in Nigeria

Demand action against youth unemployment, corrupt leadership, electoral manipulation, prison reforms, others From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Catholic Bishops under the umbrella of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have raised the alarm of an imminent crisis that might befall Nigeria, urging political leaders to take urgent action to address the growing challenges before it […] The post Catholic Bishops raise alarm of ticking time bomb in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigerian Bishops decry worsening security, economic hardship

Tribune Online Nigerian Bishops decry worsening security, economic hardship The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has raised the alarm over the country’s worsening security crisis and economic hardships, calling on the government to take decisive action to address these pressing issues. Nigerian Bishops decry worsening security, economic hardship Tribune Online

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5 d. ago AHEAD 2027: As Tinubu moves to appease flustered APC faithful

Tribune Online AHEAD 2027: As Tinubu moves to appease flustered APC faithful At last, the All Progressives Congress (ASPC) has held its National Executive Committee) meeting, with President Bola Tinubu in attendance. KUNLE ODEREMI writes on the directive by the president for the setting up reconciliation committees and how far it can go in cementing existing cracks and reuniting aggrieved founding leaders and other tendencies with the […] AHEAD 2027: As Tinubu moves to appease flustered APC faithful Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Federal Gov’t Approves N10.3bn For Health Commodities, Diagnostic Equipment

The federal government has approved contracts worth ₦10.3 billion to enhance access to essential healthcare services and medical commodities in Nigeria. Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof. Ali Pate announced the approval after the federal executive council meeting, which President Bola Tinubu presided over at the Presidential Villa. The approval includes procuring third-line antiretroviral […]

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