Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to enhance security, protect lives and property in the state, following the Dec. 23 attack by unknown gunmen in Minjibir town, in the state.The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman-Alhaji, made the pledge in a statement issued on Friday, in Kano,...
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The FCT Ministerial Task Team on Enforcement of COVID-19 Protocols, on Friday, cleared some recreational parks of fun seekers who trooped there to celebrate Christmas. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the parks where fun-seekers were sent out by taskforce included the famous Millennium Park, Jabi...
The Association of Licensed Mobile Payments Operators (ALMPO) has appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reconsider its position and re-allow Naira payments in cash into accounts or wallets. The ALMPO Chairman, Mr Jay Alabrabra, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday that...
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has indicated Ghana’s economy is rebounding at a much faster rate than earlier projected. According to the president, this is a result of government’s resolve to make access to education and healthcare available for all. “Our economy is rebounding at much faster rate than anticipated. We...
Veterans Nollywood actors on Friday mourned the death of veteran filmmaker, Chico Ejiro, saying that the movie producer would be missed by the industry. Ejiro died on early on Christmas Day, throwing the industry into mourning. Speaking on the passing of Ejiro, the President of the Directors’ Guild of...
Zulum greets Christians, asks citizens to remember frontline soldiers, volunteers, IDPs on Christmas
Zulum greets Christians, asks citizens to remember frontline soldiers, volunteers, IDPs on Christmas
From SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has felicitated with Christians in Borno and rest of Nigeria, wishing everyone a peaceful, joyful and blessed Christmas. Governor Zulum, however, called on all Nigerians to take some moments today for deep reflections. “While felicitating with fellow citizens...
Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, has felicitated with Christian faithful and other Nigerians on the occasion of the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Agba, in a statement by his Special Assistant (Media), Sufuyan Ojeifo, urged them to love one another...
The Speaker of Kwara House of Assembly, Mr Yakubu Danladi, has urged Nigerians to adhere to safety measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Danladi gave the advice in his Christmas message signed by his Media Aide, Mr Sherif Rahim, in Ilorin on Friday. “Nigerians should celebrate the...
Some Local Government Chairmen in Lagos State have congratulated Christians as they celebrate Christmas and urged residents to strictly adhere to COVID-19 protocols. Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi, the Executive Chairman Agege Local Government in his Christmas message, urged residents to imbibe Christ’s love, keep safe and follow the COVID-19 protocols....
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Friday in Maiduguri enjoined Nigerians to pray for troops, volunteers of the Civilian Joint Task Force, the displaced and refugees of insurgency as they celebrate Christmas. “While wishing everyone a peaceful, joyful and blessed Christmas, I urge all of us to reflect on...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Women Commission has stepped up its advocacy against Gender Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) across the country. Mrs Mercy Okezie, Chairperson of NLC Women Commission, said this in a statement in Abuja. Okezie said that the campaign became necessary following the exponential rise in domestic...
Nigeria has had a fair share of religious crisis, resulting from the extremism of the mind in an unending misdirection of vigor. Religious fanaticism has been a ready tool in the hands of leaders to divide the people and distract them from the main issues of development and commitment...
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, late on Thursday, sworn-in five new special advisers and four permanent secretaries. Speaking during the event, which lasted until about 1.30 a.m. on Friday, Matawalle said that the new appointments would cover the manpower gaps recently created within the system. “As we speak, no...
A carol is a song, particularly of christian folk origin associated with Christmas. Like all prehistoric tales, the birthday of the Messiah has its history and traditions. It’s a story replete with heavenly beings, angels, saints and common people, performing supernatural roles in fulfillment of a prophecy. The story...
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has urged Nigerians to duly observe COVID-19 protocols in line with the directives of the Presidential Task Force (PTF). Boboye said this in a statement issued in Abuja by the Corps Public Education Officer Bisi Kazeem to commemorate Christmas. Oyeyemi...
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has urged the people of the state to use the Christmas season to pray for the unity, peace and prosperity of the state. Fintiri made the call in a Christmas goodwill message to the people of the state on Friday in Yola. The governor wished...
Facebook Inc said on Thursday it has removed the page of Australian celebrity chef turned conspiracy theorist Pete Evans for spreading misinformation about COVID-19, the tech giant’s latest move to police false content about the pandemic. Evans, a former judge on prime time Australian cooking shows with a large...
The following are all, but one, results from the first-round, first-leg matches of the 2020/21 CAF Confederation Cup, played on 22 and 23 December, 2020. The only result still expected is from the Renaissance of Chad/ES Sétif of Algeria match which stands postponed. First-named teams hosted the first leg...
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja –Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has sent warm felicitations to the residents of the Territory, especially the Christian faithful, on the celebration of Christmas. In his annual Christmas message, Malam Bello enjoined them to use the occasion of Christmas...
US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to support Libya’s restoration of its sovereignty and national unity, saying that the announced ceasefire and progress in the political process are crucial steps towards resolving the conflict in Libya. This is contained in a message to...