Year: 2023

Ansar-Ud-Deen@100: Tinubu promises fairness to all faiths

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President Bola Tinubu has promised to always be fair to all Nigerians, while his administration remains committed to advancing the unity of Nigeria, as well as ensuring the welfare and prosperity of all citizens.   Tinubu’s pledge was contained in a press release signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday.   The President, while speaking at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Central Mosque in Surulere, Lagos, on Friday, said the economic reforms initiated by his government are aimed at establishing a robust and secure foundation for Nigerians…

BREAKING: FG declares holidays for Christmas and New Year celebrations

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The Nigerian government has declared holidays to mark the Christmas, and New Year celebrations.   The government declared Monday, and Tuesday, December, 25 and 26 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations, respectively.   The Hon. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Friday, December 22, 2023.   The Minister also felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.   Dr Tunji-Ojo enjoined Christians…

YULETIDE SEASON: DSS felicitates with Citizens,sues for Peace, Unity ….. urges residents to be security conscious

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The Department of State Services has facilitated with Nigerians and the general public on the occasions of Christmas and the coming New Year. The Service urged all and sundry to remain law abiding and peaceful during and after the celebrations.   It also called on members of the public to be security conscious and mindful of their environment.   The Service in a statement signed by Peter Afunanya,Director, PR & Strategic Communications charged operators and patrons of recreational/motor parks, fun places, worship centres, supermarkets and other public spaces to be…

3 trapped including baby as one-storey building collapses in Lagos

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At least three yet-to-be-identified persons including a baby were trapped in a collapsed building in the Ebute Meta area of Lagos State. The incident happened in the early hours of Friday morning, December 22, 2023. Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the incident in a statement, adding that efforts were underway to rescue the victims and the baby. According to Adeseye, the LFRSC received a distressed call around 9am on Friday about a building collapse in Herbert Macaulay Way, Ebute Meta, but when the…

Physically challenged Rabiu accuses ex-FCT Minister of State, PA ,of attempting to hijack his plot of land … We won’t be cowed- PA Sani explodes

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A retiree of the Federal Capital Territory Development Authority (FCDA), Mr. Hassan Rabiu (amputee) has accused the former Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu and her Personal Assistant, Mohammed Sani of attempting to hijack his plot of land. Rabiu alleged that Dr. Ramatu is using her cronies in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to hijack his plot of land. In a chat with journalists in Abuja recently, Rabiu who is currently handicapped following a road traffic mishap decried plans by the former Minister and a relative…

Port-Harcourt Refinery resumes operation

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The Port Harcourt Refining Company in Rivers State has officially resumed operations in accordance with the Federal Government’s vow to ensure the facility’s production of refined products by December 2023.   This followed a $1.5 billion rehabilitation project initiated to restore its capacity to 210,000 barrels per day, aiming to enhance domestic refining and reduce reliance on imported petroleum products   Initially shut down in 2019, the combined processing capacity of Nigeria’s four refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna stood at 445,000 barrels per day (bpd).   However, the…

NAHCON Chairman visits Royal Embassy of Saudi

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Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, paid a courtesy visit to the esteemed Saudi Ambassador to Nigeria Mr. Faisal Ibrahim Al-Ghamidy. The visit which took place Wednesday, 20th December 2023 at the Embassy of the Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Abuja, was aimed at strengthening ties and fostering collaboration between the two entities.   Malam Arabi who recently assumed duty as head of NAHCON,expressed gratitude to the Saudi Ambassador for the unwavering support that NAHCON has enjoyed under the diplomatic umbrella of the Saudi…

How Troops neutralized 40 terrorists, arrested 191,.recovered 72 assorted weapons, 338 ammunition – DHQ

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The Nigerian Armed Forces in its determination to end terrorism and insecurity across the country, said it accordingly deployed troops strategically to conduct operations across the country in order to create a safe environment for citizens to go about their lawful duties and activities.   The deployed armed forces conducted synchronised strikes between the ground and air forces on terrorist enclaves and hideouts. Immediately upon acquisition of vital targets, fighter jets are scramped to conduct major bombarding raids on significant terrorist enclaves.   The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General…

[Friday Sermon] The Sunnah (Way) Of Allah Concerning Calamities, Tests And Trials By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation—may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and send His peace and blessings upon him—likewise upon his family, Companions, and true followers. Dear brothers and sisters! Faith (Iman) and Allah-consciousness are reasons for test and trials. And the reward for steadfastness in them is paradise (Jannah) as vast as the heavens and the earth. Paradise (Jannah) is surrounded by the disliked just as Hell…

Late former COAS,General Mohammed Chris Alli laid to rest

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The Nigerian nation and Army (NA)has bid farewell to the iconic, late Major General Mohammed Chris Alli (rtd) who was laid to rest in a solemn ceremony held at the National Cemetery, Abuja today Wednesday 20th December,2023. The Late Major General Chris Alli (rtd) served the nation in the Armed Forces of Nigeria in various capacities, leaving behind enduring legacies. Born on 25 December 1944, in Koton Karfe, Kogi State, General Chris Alli’s sojourn in the NA began on 20 October 1967, as a member of the Emergency Short Service…