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Rep. Benjamin Kalu Receives Pastoral Blessings As Methodist Church Prays For Him
The Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rep. Benjamin Kalu on Sunday worshipped at Dodos Memorial Methodist Church Uzuakoli Diocese where he received blessings from the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. James Anyanwu. Rep. Kalu also took the second Bible reading during the worship. Addressing the congregation, he expressed gratitude to God for keeping him strong in delivering his mandate as...
FG Unveils Redesigned Naira Notes (PHOTOS)
The Federal Government has unveiled the redesigned naira notes to the public, ABN TV reports. It was unveiled at the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari a few minutes ago. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele warned Nigerians against hoarding of the old notes, saying there is no going back on...
Delta Police Nab Kidnap Kingpin, Kill Four
Four members of the infamous kidnapping ringleader Abubakar Usman, also known as Shehu, have been killed and arrested by Delta State Police Command operations. The police said the suspect was arrested during a fierce gun battle during a sting operation on Thursday. This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Monday. Adejobi said Usman...
Building Collapses In Rivers, Claims One Life
In the Egbelu Mgbaraja, Obio/Akpor LGA, Rivers State, a two-story building that was still under construction collapsed on Monday, killing 1 person. The incident, which occurred around 2 p.m. on Monday, is the second building collapse in the area within a week. Eyewitness Jonathan Obey said the building gave way while construction workers were on the second floor, tragically claiming the...
FG Reveals Drug Used In Treating COVID-19 Patients
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has revealed the drug used in treating COVID-19 patients in Nigeria. Ehanire during a press briefing on Tuesday said Nigeria has started using Remdesivir. Remdesivir is an antiretroviral drug, in treating COVID-19 patients. “We have been using that (Remdesivir); we have tried that in Lagos too,” he said. “So, we have tried the antiretroviral medicine to see...
Hon. Amobi Ogah Celebrates Senator Darlington Nwokocha at 57, Hails Him As Pillar Of Democracy
The Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Senator Darlington Nwokocha, as he clocks 57 years. In a congratulatory message issued on Monday, Hon. Ogah described Senator Nwokocha—fondly known as DARLOO—as a rare statesman, pillar of democracy, and courageous lawmaker whose influence and legislative accomplishments have gone...
President Buhari Launches Project Monitoring App, EYEMARK
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, launched the National Monitoring and Evaluation platform, EYEMARK. Buhari launched the project monitoring website (www.eyemark.ng) with its accompanying mobile app shortly before the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting at the council chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President noted that the federal government could no longer depend on its handful of Monitoring and Evaluation teams...
I Won’t Misuse Opportunity Of Being Nigerian President, Tinubu Assures
The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, said he won’t disappoint Nigerians when he assumes office. Tinubu said he could not afford to squander his mandate as the nation’s next President because it was a dream that he spent his life perfecting. Tinubu, who clocked 71 on Wednesday, said this in a statement titled “My 71st Birthday Message to Nigerians.” He reiterated...
Deputy Police Commissioner Found Dead In His Apartment
A Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Gbolahan Olugbemi, has been found dead in his house in Ogbomosho, Oyo State. Olugbemi, who was of the Lagos Police Command, had gone to celebrate the Easter holidays. The senior police officer who was celebrated for his role during the #EndSARS protest died in a mysterious circumstance. The incident has thrown officers attached to Force Criminal...
FG Clarifies Issues On Subject Choices In New Senior Secondary Curriculum
The Federal Ministry of Education has issued comprehensive guidance to address widespread enquiries from students, parents, school proprietors, and administrators regarding subject selection under the revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum. This is contained in a statement on Saturday in Abuja by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo. Boriowo said the clarification...
