Year: 2023

Sheikh Shariff Ibrahim Alhusaini calls for Peace,Justice in Palestine and Gaza

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The distinguished scholar of international repute, Sheikh Shariff Ibrahim Saleh Alhusaini, who serves as the Chairman of the Fatwa Committee of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, has passionately addressed the dire situation in Palestine and Gaza. The Scholar in statement underscored the deep concern regarding the ongoing conflict and violence in the region while making heartfelt appeals to various international entities, nations, and religious leaders to take immediate action.   Central to Sheikh’s statement was an expression of profound sorrow and sympathy for the Palestinian people, especially those…

Intimate Affairs: Stop stalking your man, by Funke Egbemode

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Nse has become a comic character in her husband’s office. Once she drives in through the gates, the staff, especially the girls, start making faces, calling one another’s attention to the arrival of ‘Madam Godzilla.’ ‘Mama is in the building, make some noise…’     ‘Who is the current champion?   ‘Or current prime suspect.     ‘Oga, needs protection.’       ‘What Oga needs is sense. He needs to find his wife a serious job.   ‘Or get her pregnant every year.’   Of course, the mocking is…

Onne Customs Area 11, PH Intercepts Ammunitions, Handover Two Suspects to Police

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By Bon Peters,Port Harcourt       The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Onne, Port Harcourt Area 11 Command on Friday said it has intercepted a pistol, 9mm munitions and handed over two suspects, to the Nigeria Police Force.     The Command was also said to have generated over N246B between January to October,2023.     The Command’s Area Controller, Comptroller Baba Imam made this known during a media briefing and declaration of seizures at the Command’s office, Onne, Rivers State.   Comptroller Imam, attributed the achievements to what he…

All Hail the Unstinting Wike By Olaleye Olawale

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Have you seen a man, who enjoys the sound of his voice so much that he’s unable to tell when he starts relishing in his own folly? Look no further. The one-time enfant terrible of Rivers, who is now the co-president in Abuja, aces this qualification.   If you’ve not seen the trending video of the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, where he regaled a mummified audience of how he bought nomination forms for every current public office holder in Rivers State – from the governor down to the least…

NYSC celebrates Gowon@89

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The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has congratulated the former Head of State and founder of the NYSC, Gen Dr Yakubu Gowon GCFR who turned 89 years in October. General Ahmed who led some Directors, Staff and Corps Members to General Gowon’s house expressed appreciation to God for sparing Gowon’s life to see his eighty-ninth birthday and prayed God to further bless the founder of the NYSC with more years as the Scheme is still benefiting from his wealth of knowledge.   Responding,…

Tinubu excited as France returns N118.2b Abacha loot

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his appreciation to France for the return of N118.2bn ($150 million) stolen from Nigeria by former military Head of State, late General Sani Abacha.     Tinubu showed his gratitude in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday night, November 3, 2023, in Abuja.   President Tinubu commended the strengthening of bilateral relations between Nigeria and France, noting that this progress followed his visit to Paris after his inauguration.     “Thank you for the good news on the return of…

Court reinstates Abia LP Rep member, Amobi Ogah

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, on Friday, nullified the ruling of the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, which removed the lawmaker representing Isikwuato Umunneochi Federal Constituency in Abia State, Honourable Amobi Ogah.   Recall that the tribunal had ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to immediately withdraw the certificate of return issued to Ogah and re-issue same to Onyejeocha who was the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC at the election.   But the Appellate court on Friday, said that the appeal of…

Nigerian Army,police operatives rescue 2 abducted corps members in Katsina

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The Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Nigeria Police have rescued two National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), members, kidnapped by bandits in Yargoje community, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known in a statement on Friday, November 3, 2023, in Abuja. General Nwachukwu said the courageous effort of the security forces led to the rescue and safe return of the abductees on Thursday. He said that the criminals abducted the corps members while they were on transit from Edo…

BREAKING: Nigerian workers declare nationwide strike to protest Ajaero’s attack

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The organised labour comprising of Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has declared a plan for a nationwide strike over the beating and abduction of their President, Joe Ajaero.     The strike scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, was made known in a press briefing on Friday, November 3, 2023.   According to the leaders of the joint union, the Federal Government is given a six-point demand, including the immediate removal of the Commissioner of Police, Imo State, and Area Commander, among other…

Hon Aida Nath Ogwuche congratulates Philip Agbese over victory at Tribunal

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Hon. Barr. Aida Nath Ogwuche through a release signed by his campaign organization, Aida Nath Campaign Organisation (ANCO) Director General,Rt. Hon. Chief James Oche,has congratulated the House of Representatives Deputy Spokesperson,Hon.Philip Agbese over his victory at the election tribunal.   The statement read in full:   ANCO wishes to appreciate the Almighty God for seeing the team and its principal, Rt. Hon. Barr. Aida Nath Ogwuche through the electioneering and litigation process that has today come to an end. As much as we have reservations about the premise of the…