Tinubu Defends Nigeria’s Religious Freedom Amid Trump’s CPC Designation and U.S. Senate Bill
By Ehis Agbon, Abuja, Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to religious liberty and constitutional democracy, rejecting the recent characterization of the country as religiously intolerant by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who last week designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over alleged persecution and killings of Christians. The […]
ETP Ministry Unveils Coffee Brand to Support Persecuted Christians
By Ehis Agbon | Procyon News Kaduna, Nigeria – October 18, 2025 In a remarkable blend of faith, compassion, and enterprise, the Equipping The Persecuted (ETP) Ministry has launched its private-label coffee brand — ETP Coffee, with a mission to “save lives, one cup at a time.” According to the ministry, the initiative — tagged […]
Tinubu Grants Pardon to 175 Convicts, Exonerates Herbert Macaulay and Ogoni Nine
By Ehis Agbon, Abuja October 12, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the pardon and clemency of 175 convicts and former convicts across Nigeria, including prominent figures, remorseful inmates, and victims of historical injustices. The wide-ranging gesture covers illegal miners, white-collar offenders, drug convicts, foreigners, and several capital offenders such as Maryam Sanda, Ken […]
Chief Imam Urges Muslim Women to Attend Mosques Regularly for Daily and Jumaat Prayers
By Peter Jatau. Abuja – The Chief Imam of the Abuja National Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Abdulkadir Jum’ah Oba Sholagberu, has called on Muslim women to make it a habit to attend the mosque regularly for their five daily prayers as well as the Friday Jumaat prayers. He said consistent participation in congregational prayers would […]
Kaduna LGAs Deepen Transparency and Climate Action Through Strengthened Accountability Mechanism
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna The Kaduna Local Government Accountability Mechanism (KADLGAM) has inaugurated and trained Technical Working Groups (TWGs) across all 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state, in a move to strengthen participatory governance, transparency, accountability, and climate action. The initiative, supported by the Partnership for Agile Governance & Climate Engagement (PACE) […]
Procyon Radio & TV Dedicates Transmission to the Memory of Charlie Kirk
Procyon Radio and Television will, on Sunday, 21st September 2025, dedicate its entire transmission to the memory of Charlie Kirk. As part of this global remembrance, Procyon will be joining live streams from different parts of the world, allowing our audience to connect and reflect on his legacy together with millions worldwide. Listeners can follow […]
Sokoto Govt Confirms Four Dead, Five Missing in Goronyo Boat Mishap
The Sokoto State Government has confirmed that four people lost their lives, while five others remain missing, following a tragic boat accident that occurred on Sunday at Kojiyo village in Goronyo Local Government Area. The mishap happened around 1:00 pm along the Sokoto Rima River when a boat conveying dozens of passengers capsized. According to […]
HISTORIC POLICE PROTEST SHUTS DOWN FORCE HEADQUARTERS IN ABUJA
…Retired and Serving Officers Demand Better Welfare, Pension Reforms By Ehis Agbon, Abuja, Nigeria | July 21, 2025 In a bold and unprecedented move, hundreds of serving and retired police officers, joined by civil society activists and concerned Nigerians, staged a historic protest on Monday that effectively shut down the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in […]
Edo PDP to Okpebholo: Obey Court Orders, Reinstate Elected LG Chairmen
Benin City, Nigeria – May 21, 2025 The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a strong call on the state government, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, to comply with recent court rulings and immediately reinstate all duly elected Local Government Chairmen and their deputies who were previously removed from office. […]
Governor Yusuf Named ‘Humanitarian Governor of the Year’ as Leaders Rally for Peace and Unity at Authentic News Daily Awards
KADUNA – May 11, 2025 — The 10th Annual Authentic News Daily Lecture and Awards held at Arewa House, Kaduna, spotlighted both humanitarian leadership and the urgent call for national unity, with Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, receiving the prestigious “Humanitarian Governor of the Year” award for his outstanding commitment to uplifting the […]