Day: July 10, 2019

AFCON : Lawan Congratulates Super Eagles

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The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has congratulated the Nigeria’s Super Eagle for qualifying into the semi final stage of the African Cup of Nation (AfCON) by beating South Africa 2-1 in Egypt. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Isa, Lawan said the victory of the Eagles has reinforced the confidence of Nigerians in the team to win the trophy. He noted that, “your victory this night has reinforced our confidence in you to win the trophy for Nigeria. “Nigerians have never doubted your commitment…

UI HIJAB CRISIS: MURIC Declares Day Of Solidarity

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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has declared Friday, 12th July, 2019 as a Day of Solidarity with female Muslim girls who are facing persecution in South West Nigeria for wearing hijab. This is coming on the heels of a video clip showing the molestation of female Muslim students at the International School of the University of Ibadan (ISI). MURIC declared the Day of Solidarity in a press statement circulated by its Founder and Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Wednesday, 10th July, 2019. According to the statement, “Muslims are one nation throughout the world.…

Don’t Take Drugs To Saudi Arabia, Dabiri-Erewa Warns Pilgrims

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Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri- Erewa has warned pilgrims participating in this year hajj to resist any temptation to take hard drugs to Saudi Arabia, reminding them that it attracted death penalty. In a statement by the NIDCOM Head of Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa said despite repeated warnings and workshops for intending pilgrims, it is disheartening that some Nigerians still ran foul of Saudi Arabia authorities’ law. She recalled that some Nigerians caught with hard drugs in the last few years were still currently on death…

Emir Of Minna Commends Gov Sani Bello For Appointing Mary Noel Berje As CPS

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The Emir of Minna, Dr. Umar Faruq Bahago has enjoined the new Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger state, Mrs Mary Noel Berje to work tirelessly towards the betterment of the present administration and by extension the state in general. He stated this when the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor paid him a courtesy call at the palace. The Emir said the Governor must have found her worthy for the position which was the main reason she was appointed as the first female press secretary in the…

Gov Bello Picks Guber Nomination Forms, Assures Party Victory On November 16

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello today picked his gubernatorial intent and nomination forms for the forth coming All Progressive Congress Primary election in Kogi State, stating that all other aspirants willing to contest were welcomed. The event which held at the All Progressive Congress secretariat Abuja, the Governor revealed that picked the form in order to fly the flag of the Party eventually at the November I6 State Gubernatorial election The Governor pointed out that although such event was not for speech making, as it was the season of more…

COA Media Group Opens Nomination For 2019 North-Central Service Award … As its Unveils 2019 North Central Economic & Investment Summit Agenda

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COA Media, organisers of The Plateau Awards, Plateau Leadership Summit and Face of Plateau has opened nomination for the 2nd Edition of the North-Central Service Award 2019.   The nomination will commence on 15th August and end 10th September, 2019. COA Media group at a press conference held in Abuja said the 2019 North-Central Awards will also feature maiden edition of North-Central Economic Development & Investment Summit. According to Executive Director of COA Media, Amb. Cletus Akhimien the Economic Summit will bring together Entrepreneurs, Captains of Industries, Business Moguls and…