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Buhari Makes $1m Donation To Afghanistan
The government of President Muhammadu Buhari has donated $1 million to Afghanistan. Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, disclosed this in a statement. Commending the Nigerian government, Taha said OIC remains committed to supporting Afghanistan. “The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha has commended with appreciation the generous donation of one million...
Husband In Trouble As Eyes, Tongue, Others Miss From Late Wife’s Corpse
There was tension in Ogbe-Ani, Ubulu-Uku community, in the Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State following the rejection of a corpse that was brought without eyes, tongue and other organs. The deceased, Mrs Comfort Biakpara, who was in her early 50s, was said to have been brought to her family compound in Ubulu-Uku by her husband, who hailed...
IWD: El-Rufai Commences Disbursement Of N200m Fund For Women
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has flagged off the disbursement of N200 million as part of Kaduna State Women Empowerment Fund (KADSWEF), to commemorate the 2022 International Women’s Day, IWD making it the third time that his administration will empower the women entrepreneurs. The flag which was witnessed by senior government officials, Women Groups, and Civil Society Organisations as...
See Yourselves As Partners, Protect Our Facilities, CEO Geometric Power Urges Aba Business Community (Photos)
Businessmen and women in Aba, the commercial centre of Abia State have been urged to render their support in ensuring efficient power delivery. This call was made by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Geometric Power Limited, Prof. Barth Nnaji during an interactive session with key stakeholders in the business community. Prof. Nnaji, a former Minister of...
Ganduje Reveals How To End Insecurity In Nigeria
The governor of Kano State, Abdulahi Umar Ganduje, yesterday asked the federal government to address poverty, unemployment, environmental degradation, injustice, corruption, porous borders and small arms proliferation in order to tackle insecurity. He stated this while featuring as the guest lecturer during the 2022 lecture of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association in Ibadan. The governor said the formulation and effective...
Anglican Church Suspends Priest For Impregnating Lady Who Approached Him For Prayers, Spiritual Healing
The Diocese on the Niger, Anglican Communion has suspended and withdrawn the ordination license of Rev Lumen Christi Eboh over alleged immorality and insubordination. According to the church, Rev Eboh made himself a god contrary to his mandate to be a role model as a servant of God with the calling to draw souls of those willing to repent of...
Bauchi Sets Aside N100m For Recitation Of Qur’an
The Bauchi State Government has approved N100million to fast track the hosting of the 36th edition of the 2022 National Qur’anic Recitation Competition in the state. Governor Bala Mohammed stated this at the inauguration of a 57-member Local Organising Committee for the competition yesterday in Bauchi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the national competition is scheduled to take...
In Seven Years, I Never Had Religious Disagreement With Buhari — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the weekend said in the last seven years of working closely with President Muhammadu Buhari, there has not been any religious dispute between them. The Vice President has also canvassed for the use of faith by religious leaders to unite the nation as well as improve the lives of the citizenry. Speaking while playing host to...
Hon. Ichita Challenges Ikpeazu To Account For World Bank $800m Conditional Cash Transfer Initiative
Member of the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Obinna Ichita, has said the state government under Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu must account for $800million it received from the World Bank to share to the people under Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) initiative. The representative of Aba south state constituency said this in a statement made available to our correspondent in Umuahia,...
Manchester United Suffer Worst Trophy Drought in 40 Years After Champions League Exit
Manchester United's Champions League exit means they are suffering their worst trophy drought in 40 years; United's last piece of silverware was the Europa League in 2017 under Jose Mourinho; a win rate of 45 per cent in all competitions this season is their lowest since the 1989-90 campaign Manchester United are suffering their worst trophy drought in 40 years...
