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Yusuf Honours Deceased Kano Athletes, Delares Monday Public Holiday
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has proclaimed Monday a public holiday in remembrance of the 22 Kano officials and athletes who lost their lives in a traffic accident on their way back from the National Sports Festival. A statement issued in Kano on Sunday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mr Sanusi Bature, said the victims, mostly youths, were part of the...
Life Becoming Miserable As Prices Of Food Rises – Northern Christians
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital has at the end of its quarterly meeting ,alleged that Nigerians are suffering as a result of the removal of petrol subsidy, while life is becoming a living hell as prices of food, transportation and other essential commodities have gone up beyond the reach...
US-Based Nigerian Doctor Reportedly Commits Suicide Over $15K Child Support
Ikenna Erinne, a 36-year-old Nigerian cardiologist who works in the United States, is said to have committed suicide following a court decision that favored his ex-wife in a child support dispute. The tragic incident was reported to have occurred on Sunday, January 26. Dr. Erinne, originally from Anambra State, had been involved in a prolonged divorce battle with his estranged wife,...
German Chancellor Merz Advice Israel, Iran To Avert War Escalation
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday urged both Israel and Iran to avoid any “further escalation” after Israel launched a wave of strikes on the Islamic Republic. Both sides should refrain from steps that could “destabilise the entire region,” said Merz, adding that he had been briefed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the raids and had convened a...
1,306 Bags Of Illegally Imported Rice Confiscated By Nigerian Navy
The Maritime Component of Operation AWATSE has seized 1,306 bags of foreign rice that were being smuggled into the country. The NNS BEECROFT Commander, Commodore Paul Nimmyel, said this while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Apapa, Lagos State. Nimmyel, who is the Maritime Component Commander, South-West Operation AWATSE, said that the rice was intercepted on Saturday at Majidun Community in Ikorodu...
70-Year-Old Widow Burst Into Tears After Touching N20,000 Cash For First Time
What does it mean to be poor? The story of 70-old widow Mariam Isibu, who lives in Aujara, in the Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State will melt your heart. Madam Isibu could not hold back her emotions – she busted into tears, as her name was called out as a recipient of the N20,000 cash from the Federal...
Nigeria Moves Closer To Exiting FATF Grey List, Says NFIU
Nigeria's efforts to fight money laundering and terrorism financing have advanced significantly, according to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), which has received approval from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for an upcoming on-site assessment. According to the agency, the assessment is an essential step toward exiting the global watchdog’s grey list. FATF is the global body established in 1995...
APC Wins 22 Seats, PDP Gets 12 In Kaduna Assembly
Following the completion of re-run elections into the Kaduna State House of Assembly, the All Progressive Congress (APC) has 22 elected members, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has 12 elected members of the total 34 seats. In a statement signed by Malam Yahaya Baba Pate, the Kaduna State Secretary of the APC, he said the party won in the...
Plateau Will Soon Become Nigeria’s Agricultural Hub – Gov. Mutfwang
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has reaffirmed his readiness to revamp the agricultural sector to boost the economy of the state. Mutfwang said this on Sunday at the 37th Reunion Service of old students of Boys High School, Gindiri. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that GOSA is made up of old students of both Boys and Girls Secondary Schools,...
Senator Kalu Celebrates HRH Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha At 88
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated the Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, HRH Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha (JP), on his 88th birthday. Senator Kalu described the revered monarch as a fearless leader, known for always standing for the truth and never supporting evil. He hailed HRH Ezie Ukoha as...
