By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto- The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has celebrated with Muslims in the country on the occasion of the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan. In a statement by its National General Secretary, Daramola Joseph, the Christian body also rejoiced with the leadership of the Nigerian...
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By OLA MODUPE, Akure- Gunmen who abducted the Pastor of a Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Mayomi Ogedengbe in Irese Community near Akure have demanded a sum of N30 million as ransom. A family source who disclosed this to newmen, said that the abductors are insisting on the payment of...
Armed hoodlums have reportedly attacked another Police Divisional Headquarters in Abia State, injuring two police officers. While many police stations have come under attack in the region in recent time, the latest incident makes it the second attack on police facilities in Abia since the beginning of the week....
Israel’s escalating conflict with the Palestinians saw several airlines on Thursday suspend services to the Jewish state amid global alarm and diplomatic efforts to halt the spiralling violence. – KLM – Dutch airline KLM has halted flights to Israel for the time being, Dutch public broadcaster NOS said. A...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The Eid-el-Fitri congregational prayers were peacefully observed in Maiduguri, The Borno State’s capital, led by the Chief Imam idaini of Borno, Sheikh Ibrahim Laisu at the Ramat Square, NATIONAL ACCORD reports. In attendence at the congregational prayers, were The Acting Governor of Borno State, Alhaji...
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi- The Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government is best known for blame game rather than addressing the challenges it is facing. Governor Mohammed made the assertion during an interview with journalists on Thursday at the Ramat...
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi- The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has lamented that kidnappings, banditry and other crimes are quickly spreading to other parts of the country. The Governor called on the Federal, States, Local Governments and traditional rulers to rise up and tackle these security challenges, noting that they...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked Nigerians to be vigilant and demand proper identification from officers when confronted with the possibility of arrest. Addressing reporters on Thursday, the Zonal Head of the Lagos EFCC Office, Ghali Ahmed, advised Nigerians to always report any suspicious operation to...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said Nigeria was observing the conflict between Israeli and Palestine forces with “great concern.” Since Monday, Israel and Palestine forces have clashed, resulting in the deaths of at least 65 Palestinians, including 16 children, and seven in Israel. The violence was triggered...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja-The World Health Organisation Country representative for Nigeria Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has described the FCT Administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health challenges as one of the best in Nigeria. Mulombo disclosed this when he led a delegation of WHO on a...
Police in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, have fired tear gas to disperse a demonstration of people expressing solidarity with Palestinians. A number of people have also been detained, witnesses have told the Reuters news agency. “I stand with my brothers and sisters in Palestine and I pray day and night...
A policeman has died in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as rival Muslim groups clashed over the location of Eid celebrations. The divided community had agreed to mark the end of Ramadan together in a show of unity. But tensions soon resurfaced and the leaders...
Armed men numbering at least 100, have attacked Bende Divisional Police Station in Abia, leaving two operatives with gunshot wounds. Eyewitness account said the hoodlums set the station on fire at about 11 PM on Wednesday. “We heard a cacophony of gunshots around 10.45pm and when we rushed outside,...
The Phone and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (PAPDAN) has said that the Computer Village in Ikeja, Lagos, creates no fewer than over 8000 job opportunities for Nigerian youths. The President of PAPDAN, Mr Ifeanyi Akabue, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria...
By TENEBE ANTHONIA, Lagos- Nigeria’s renowned musicians, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia and Chike, ‘boo of the booless’ crooner, are to perform at the launch of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) Plc’s campaign. The artistes will provide first-class entertainment at the campaign launch, themed, “The Stock Africa Is Made Of,”...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday pledged that his administration will use all available resources and manpower in dealing with bandits to ensure that they did not create havoc against access to farms and food production in the coming growing season. Speaking to reporters at...
Israel faced an escalating conflict on two fronts Thursday, scrambling to quell riots between Arabs and Jews on its own streets after days of exchanging deadly fire with Palestinian militants in Gaza. Despite diplomatic efforts to halt the violence, which US President Joe Biden said he hoped would end...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The Nigeria Army has debunked an ill-informed publication by Sahara Reporters, were it was alleged that Boko Haram insurgents had distributed Ramadan welfare packages to some residents of Borno and Yobe States. The Director Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Yerima, who dismissed the report...
By IFEANYI OSITA, Abuja- The National Task Force (NATFORCE) on importation of Illegal Arms, Ammunitions, light Weapons and Chemical, wants the Acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba to give approval for its operational signal to enable NATFORCE carry out special operations to rid out all criminal elements in...
Muslims around the country on Thursday throng prayer grounds to celebrate Eid al-Fitr – one of the holiest occasions in the Islamic calendar – amid coronavirus restrictions. New restrictions were announced on Monday, days before the Sallah celebration to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Federal Government reintroduced the...