Tag: Unity
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If we unite, God will do something great for Nigeria – Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye on Sunday stated that Nigeria will attain greater heights as a nation if the people are united. He cited examples in the Holy Bible wherein God acknowledged that when people unite they can achieve unbelievable goals. Adeboye who made the remarks…
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We’ll ensure constitution amendment provides for inclusiveness, unity – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the House would ensure that the ongoing constitution amendment
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Nigeria’s unity a settled issue – Babangida
Former Head of State General Ibrahim Babangida believes Nigeria’s unity should be strengthened rather than negotiated. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that calls for secession, especially from the southern part of the country, have made headlines in recent years. Despite the agitations – largely led by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB ) and most recently the…
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I’m a strong believer of one Nigeria, not one Nigeria at any cost – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that although Nigerians would be better united, than breaking up, the nation’s unity should not be at ‘any cost’. “I am a strong believer of one Nigeria, but not one Nigeria at any cost, but one Nigeria where every Nigerian can feel proud that he or she has a…
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Nigeria’s unity unattainable under Buhari-led govt – Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says he doesn’t believe Nigerian unity is attainable under President Muhammadu Buhari-led government due to its systemic failure. Soyinka said this in Abuja on Saturday at the book reading and signing of two of his books titled ‘Trumpism in Academe’ and ‘Chronicles of the Happiest People on Earth’. Former Governor…
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Lai Mohammed to Nigerians: Ignore secessionists; they’ll be first to run away when trouble starts
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Sunday said that the Federal Government was working hard to improve national security and prevent all secession tendencies. Mohammed, who spoke on Sunday in Lagos when he appeared on Bond FM radio programme, “Ibi Abasede”, urged Nigerians not to listen to promoters of secession. Speaking specifically…
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Trending Video: Moment ex-presidents Obama, Bush, Clinton lend their voices to Biden’s call for unity
Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton wished newly minted President Joe Biden success in his new role with a touching video that aired Wednesday night. The former presidents gathered in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, to record the warm message for Biden, which aired during the…
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Baptism and the Challenges of Unity, By Stephen Ojapah MSP
Stephen Ojapah MSP Today, the Catholic Church everywhere in the world, celebrates the baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ, in the river Jordan by John Baptist. The Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, marks the end of the Christmas Season. Baptism, from the Greek noun (βάπτισμα) baptisma, is a Christian rite of admission and…
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Nigeria’s unity is paramount to me…we won’t allow selfish persons divide country – Tinubu
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said on Friday that the unity of Nigeria is dear to his heart and he will continue to strive to maintain the country’s indivisibility. Tinubu spoke at a reception to celebrate the marriage of Hunaisa Muhammad Bin Uthman, daughter of an Islamic scholar,…
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President Buhari begs Nigerians for unity
President Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with Nigerians to continue to pray for peace, unity and stability in the country. The president made the plea in an address at the 70th anniversary of the Qaddriyya on Saturday in Kano. Buhari, represented by Alhaji Sabo Nanono, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said the call was imperative…