Month: April 2024

The marabouts of Yahaya Bello By Festus Adedayo

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The enchanter recited the incantation with utmost fury: “River Niger and River Benue, the confluence is in Kogi State. Except say River Niger and River Benue no come meet for Kogi; if River Niger and River Benue come meet for Kogi, dem no go fit arrest Bello… Dem dey use EFCC pursue am, dem no go succeed o. Dem go lay siege for im house for Abuja… Except say I no be born of Igala kingdom… EFCC dey front, you dey back; you dey back, dem dey front; you dey…

FCT Police arrests 2 for car theft, recovers stolen vehicles

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The operatives of the FCT police command, on April 23, 2024, at about 3:00 PM, has arrested two notorious robbery kingpins, Ibrahim Haliru’m’ 45 years old (an ex-convict) of Kano State and Babangida Mohammed’m’ 27 years old of Mararaba, Nasarawa State, in connection to a series of car thefts from unsuspecting residents in FCT and its environs.   The suspects, who have been on the wanted list of the command for the past few months, were trailed to and arrested with the aid of digital reconstruction intelligence in a hotel…

Invictus Games : Prince Harry and Wife to visit Nigeria in May

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The Defence Headquarters ( DHQ) has expressed its honour and delight for the acceptance of the Duke of Duchess, His Royal Highness Prince Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan to visit Nigeria in May, 2024.   DHQ said during their stay in the country, they will be meeting with Service members and will be hosted to arrays of cultural activities.     It could be recall that Prince Harry, the Duke of Duchess founded the Invictus games an international multi- sporting events which offers recovery pathway for…

Our parlous health system and the Yobe example, by Hassan Gimba

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In my last two write-ups, I narrated my sojourn to Saudi Arabia, where I ended up at the Makkah Saudi-German Hospital in search of Medicare.   After extolling the virtues and efficiency of the Saudi model, I asked the pertinent question: Why can’t we replicate the model? I went as far as requesting state governors to build one each in their states and engage the Saudi-German Hospital to run it for them for some time.   It was just after the publication that I came across a statement by Katsina…

Emulate the selfless service to mankind of late Prof Musa Abduĺ, Islamic scholars urge Nigerians

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Islamic Scholars across Nigeria stormed the ancient city of Ijebu Ode to honour an erudite foremost mentor, Prof. M.O.A Abdul, who they described as the founding father of the study and teaching of Arabic and Isamic studies in Nigeria.   The historic event took place during a public book presentation in honour of late Prof. Musa Abdul, organised by Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies, (NATAIS), held at the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode.   In his 13-page keynote speech, a renowned Professor of…

Constitution Review: Work Together to Meet Yearning of Nigerians, Kalu tells Stakeholders

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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called for synergy among the consultants and the secretariats of the Senate and House Committees on Constitution Review to set the pace for effective collaboration to drive the ongoing exercise to a successful conclusion.   Kalu who doubled as the Chairman House Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) made the call while delivering his remarks at the joint retreat of the secretariat and consultants to the Senate and House committees on the…

The Chronic Pains of Delayed Adjustments – Simon Kolawole

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I was filled with regrets after watching a documentary by the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) titled ‘Fuel Subsidy: Lifting a Nation’s Burden’. I started ruminating over what might have been. In the opening, Dame Winifred Akpani, founder and CEO of NorthWest Petroleum and Gas Company, reminds us of how fuel subsidy came into being. It was in the mid-1970s when oil boom made us believe we were so rich we could buy the entire world. It probably made sense at the time that as Nigeria…

Receiving Christ is just the beginning, declares Bro. Seun Abraham

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     Sermon by Brother Seun Abraham Time: 9:55 AM – 10:30 AM Title: Deeply Rooted Scriptures: Colossians 2:6-7, Deuteronomy 10:12, Philippians 1:11   The service at Foursquare Gospel Church in Wuse, Abuja, Sunday, April 28, 2024 was a spiritually enriching session that featured a blend of stirring church youth choir ministrations and a profound message delivered by the guest minister, Brother Seun Abraham, who is also the Zonal Youth President.   Choir Ministration The service commenced on a high note with a 30-minute gospel chorale…

Strategies for Managing and Enhancing an Existing Marriage: Insights and Biblical Perspectives. By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon

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In an era where the sanctity and stability of marriage are besieged by numerous challenging dynamics, exploring innovative and time tested strategies to manage and enhance marital relationships is vital. This article aims to provide academic insights and practical applications for scholars, pastors, counsellors, and married individuals striving to foster a healthier, more vibrant marriage grounded in Christian beliefs and values. Through adopting these strategies, couples can work towards a resilient, fulfilling union that honours both their commitments and their faith.   Marriage, often termed as a sacred union in…

Rivers Explosion: Rivers HoR caucus condoles with families of victims,visits hospitalized survivors

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The Rivers State House of Representatives Caucus has condoled with affected families in the Rivers inferno and paid visit to some survivors over the weekend and undertook to support their hospital bills.   Recall that on Friday night, there was a tanker explosion along Eleme Road, a major commercial axis of Rivers State on Friday.   Moved by the unfortunate incident, the Rivers State Caucus of the House of Representatives, in a statement signed by the caucus leader, Rt Hon Dumnamene Dekor, expressed grief while consoling families affected.    …