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Niger Govt Demands Sermons Approval Before Cleric’s Delivery
Niger State Government has announced a new policy requiring religious preachers to submit their sermons for approval before delivering them in public. Governor Umar Bago confirmed the development during an appearance on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, explaining that the measure is intended to prevent harmful or inciteful messages. “I didn’t ban evangelism… For everyone going to sermon on Friday, he should...
You Can’t Kill Me, I’m A Man Of God – Apostle Suleman Blasts Attackers (VIDEO)
The founder of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has spoken after surviving an armed attack in Auchi, Edo State on Friday. In a video posted on his church's TV social media pages, Suleman said he knew those behind the attack but won't be mentioning them. He said, "I just escaped an assassination attempt where seven people were killed. They opened...
Govt Launches Compensation Process For Abia Industrial Innovation Park Lands (Video)
The Abia State Government has officially launched the compensation process for individuals, corporate entities, and organizations whose lands have been acquired for the Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP) in Ipu land, Ukwa West Local Government Area. The process will begin on December 31, 2024, covering host communities such as Umuololo, Umuakata, Okohia, Uzaku, Obibor, and Umuorlu. https://youtu.be/Q6awN5_Eni0?si=9cGmg1kZmwvm9rFc At a Town Hall Meeting...
Alleged Budget Padding: We’re With Sen. Ningi — Bauchi Governor
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has declared that the state government is behind Senator Abdul Ningi, the lawmaker who was handed a three-month suspension after his comment on N3.7 trillion not being traceable in the 2024 budget. Ningi, representing Bauchi Central senatorial district at the upper chamber of the National Assembly, was suspended by the Senate, on Tuesday. The Senator...
NCC Working On 5G Report, To Consult Stakeholders
The Nigerian Communications Commissions says it is working on the report of the Fifth Generation Telephone Wireless Technology trial it conducted with MTN Nigeria in presence of security agencies in 2019. The Director, Public Affairs at the NCC, Dr Henry Nkemadu, on Monday, said the report would be made available when ready. According to him, a stakeholders’ consultation will be convened...
Unveiling of Abia Online Media Patrons: Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu
Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Ph.D., CFR, is the Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, where he represents the Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State. He is a seasoned legislator, accomplished legal practitioner, international businessman, peace advocate, and a globally respected thought leader in governance and development. With a career spanning more...
GenCos Warn Of Imminent Shutdown Amid N4 Trillion Outstanding Debt
Nigeria's 23 power generation companies, GenCos, have issued a warning that they can no longer ensure a stable electricity supply, citing a deepening liquidity crisis in the electricity sector, with outstanding debts now surpassing N4 trillion. The firms, under the aegis of the Association of Power Generation Companies, raised the alarm in a statement issued on Monday and signed by...
Judge Orders P&ID To Pay Nigeria Over £1.5 million
A United Kingdom judge has ordered P&ID to make an interim payment of more than £1.5 million to Nigeria within 21 days to cover legal costs the country incurred as part of its successful application for the extension of time to challenge the arbitration award of $9.6 billion to the company. The judge gave the order on Thursday when Nigeria...
NYSC 2024 Batch C Stream 2 Orientation Camp Opens Wednesday
The National Youth Service Corps officially opens the 2024 Batch C Stream 2 Orientation Camp on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, across all states. This announcement was shared via messages on the NYSC’s official X handle, #officialnyscng, on Tuesday. “Prospective corps members (PCMs) are to report to their various camps on the date slated on their call-up letters, with their required documents...
Court To Deliver Judgment In Kanu’s Extraordinary Rendition Case Oct 27
A Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State, is to deliver judgment in the extraordinary rendition suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Kanu, had filed the suit before the court in March. ABN TV reports that Kanu is asking the court to redress his infamous unlawful expulsion or extraordinary...
