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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...
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The Diocese on the Niger, Anglican Communion has suspended and withdrawn the ordination license of Rev Lumen Christi Eboh over alleged immorality and insubordination.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...
New Olubadan, Sen. Lekan Assures He Won’t Let The People Down
The newly installed Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Sen) Lekan Balogun, has vowed never to betray the trust of the people of Ibadanland. Balogun, who was installed the 42nd Olubadan on Friday, spoke shortly after he received Staff of Office from the governor, Seyi Makinde. He ascended the throne after 33 years of ascendancy protocol. Dignitaries at the event were Vice President Yemi...
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...
After We’ve Quietly Removed Electricity Subsidy, The Next Is Fuel Subsidy — FG
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has revealed how the Federal Government quietly removed the subsidy on electricity tariff. She said the government had to carefully adjust the prices incrementally at some levels. Speaking on Thursday at a virtual meeting of African Finance Ministers and the International Monetary Fund, Ahmed also said the amendment of the budget was ongoing...
Arewa Consultative Forum Loses Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Yawe
The National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Emmanuel Yawe, is dead. It gathered that Yawe, aged 65, died in his sleep in the early hours of Friday in Abuja. His last official assignment was on Thursday when he issued a statement on behalf of the ACF in condolence with the people of Benue State over the death of...
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...
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...
Don’t Be Intimidated, Flaunt Your Hijab On Duty, Hijrah Council Tells Female Police Officers
The Hijrah Council of Nigeria has called on Muslim police women across the country not to feel intimidated to wear hijab on their uniforms. The position of the council followed the recent approval by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, permitting the use of hijab on police uniforms. The decision has been applauded by many Muslim individuals and...
President Buhari Congratulates Pete Edochie At 75
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined entertainers in the music and movie industry, particularly Nollywood, in celebrating with veteran actor, scriptwriter, and movie producer, Pete Edochie, on his 75th birthday. President Buhari congratulated the renowned actor for the many pioneering and motivating roles in the entertainment industry, hitting the limelight in the 80s as Okonkwo in the screen adaptation of Chinua...
