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Israeli-Hamas Conflict : Shari’ah Council Criticizes US, Seeks Aid For Palestinian
Muslim organisations in the country under the aegis of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, on Thursday, raised concerns over the conflict in the Middle East. The organisations called on the Federal Government to review its relations with the Zionist State of Israel until it respects International Law and the rights of Palestinians. While condemning the bombardment on Gaza by...
Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun, Amosun, Present At Burial Ceremony Of Akintola Williams
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and Former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, among others, attended the burial ceremony of the late Akintola Williams. Williams died at 104 on September 11 and will be laid to rest today, October 19, 2023. The likes of businessman Aliko Dangote, Pst Mrs Ifeanyi Adefarasin, Prelate Methodist Church Nigeria, His...
Gov. Makinde Approves N500m Loans For Traders, Small Business Owners In Oyo
The governor of Oyo, Seyi Makinde, has announced plans to provide a total of N500 million in loans to traders, artisans, and small business owners in the state. This was made known in a statement with the Oyo Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde, saying the initiative is part of the Sustainable Actions for Economic Recovery (SAfER)...
FG To Shut Third Mainland Bridge 24 Hours For Repairs
The Federal Government on Thursday announced the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos starting from midnight of Saturday, October 21 to midnight of Sunday, October 22 to carry out repairs. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, in a statement, said the government was ready to begin comprehensive rehabilitation works on the bridge, starting with repairs...
They Have Nothing To Offer Nasarawa People – APC Slams PDP
The Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nasarawa State, Hon. Aliyu Bello, has said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has nothing to offer the people of the state. In a statement, Bello said the APC is surprised that the PDP is always agitated and ruffled with anything that comes from Governor Abdullahi Sule-led administration, no matter how good and...
Police Arrest 14 Suspects For Murder, Armed Robbery In Kwara
Kwara State Police Commissioner, Victor Olaiya, on Wednesday, paraded 14 suspected criminals arrested for various offences in the State. Five of the suspects were arrested for alleged armed robbery, while others were arrested for cult-related offences. Parading the alleged criminals at the state police headquarters in Ilorin, Olaiya identified three of the robbery suspects who robbed a female at Egbejila in...
Dele Momodu Reveals Why He’s Not Supporting APC
The publisher of Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu, has revealed why he made a U-turn on an initial move to support the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former presidential aspirant and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been locked in a social media battle with supporters of APC over his refusal to support Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government. READ ALSO: Constitution...
Constitution Allows Akeredolu To Govern From Any Part Of Nigeria – Lawyer
A human rights lawyer, Morakinyo Ogele has disclosed that with the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu can govern the state from any part of Nigeria. According to the legal practitioner, the hue and cry over the whereabouts of the Governor was not necessary, particularly as there has not been any glitch in...
Benue Civil Servants To Get Entitlements Four Months After Retirement, Says Gov. Alia
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has promised to settle the entitlements of retired civil servants within four months after disengagement from service. Alia disclosed this on Wednesday in Makurdi during a meeting with heads of ministries, departments, and agencies. “Going forward, retired civil servants have a maximum of 120 days to get their entitlements. This is our commitment to...
We Won’t Let You Down – Shehu Sani Assures Ailing Actor Mr Ibu
Former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has promised to do all he can to help John Okafor, the ailing Nollywood actor. The veteran comic actor took to social media on Wednesday to seek public assistance as he battles an ailment that may cost him his leg. The actor said he has been down for many weeks and has been on admission to...
