Month: June 2024

Nigerian pilgrim returns lost $800 and other foreign currencies in Saudi Arabia

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Malam Abba Limawa, 52, a Nigerian pilgrim from Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has returned 10,500 Russian rubles, $800 and 690 Saudi Riyals he found to the authority in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The pilgrim handed over the different currencies on Wednesday in Makkah to the Executive Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Malam Jalal Arabi, during the post-Arafat conference.   The pilgrim explained that he found the money inside a waist bag while on his way to pray at the Masjid Haram (Mosque).   He said: “Initially, I…

Civil Service Week: House of Reps celebrates Nigerian Civil Servants

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has felicitated with the Federal Head of Service, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, and all civil servants on the occasion of the 2024 Civil Service Week. A statement signed by its Spokeperson and Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs,Rep Akin Rotimi Jr. said the House Representatives recognised the dedication, professionalism, and invaluable contributions of Nigerian civil servants to the progress and development of the country. The statement said”These efforts to deliver quality services to our citizens are appreciated and recognised. “This celebration also acknowledges the critical…

David Mark consoles Saraki over mother’s demise

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Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has sent a message of condolence to his successor, Senator Bukola Saraki over the death of his mother Madam Florence Morenike Saraki. Senator Mark in the condolence message described late Madam Saraki as an ideal mother who was noble in words and deeds. He noted that the success story of Senator Saraki and his siblings bore eloquent testimony that Madam Saraki gave her children good upbringing and tutorials to be responsible and patriotic citizens. The former senate President described Madam Saraki as…

World Refugees Day: NHRC seeks better protection for refugees

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Nigeria joined the rest of the International Community to mark the World Refugees Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government and other duty bearers to redouble their efforts in protecting and supporting refugees, migrants, Asylum seekers, stateless persons and internally displaced persons in order for them to rebuild their lives in dignity. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu who stated this in Abuja on the eve of the commemoration of 2024 World Refugees Day, which is marked every 20th of June,…

Ex-Senate President, Bukola Saraki loses Mother

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Mother of the former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, has died. She died on Tuesday at the age of 89. Bukola Saraki made the announcement on Tuesday evening on his x.com account. He announced that, “With profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty God, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and matriarch, Chief Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, who peacefully transitioned today, Tuesday, June 18th, 2024. “Details regarding funeral arrangements will be shared in due course. We appreciate your…

BREAKING: Fubara swears in Rivers Caretaker Committee Chairmen

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sworn in new caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the state.   The swearing-in was done on Wednesday at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital amid tight security.   The swearing-in comes a day after he forwarded the list to the state House of Assembly led by factional Speaker, Victor Jumbo.   Recall that the lawmakers had invited the nominees for screening as early as 8 am on Wednesday.   Here are the names of the nominated caretaker…

Trending videos of how Gov Fubara unleashed terror on LG chairmen using police to back thugs litter social media … indeed “jungle don mature” for Rivers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Different trending videos of how Rivers State Governor ,Seminalayi Fubara unleashed terror on Local Government chairmen using policemen to back thugs have emerged on social media. In the various videos captured in Portharcourt and other local government Secretariats, it’s too glaring that the thugs had state back up to unleash mayhem. On Monday a video showing militants boasting that they were going to take over the State to back up Fubara had emerged online. The scene clearly showed in the video that they were warehoused in the heart of Rivers…

NUJ FCT Correspondents’chapel kick starts 3- Day Football Tournament,unveils Tournament Brand Ambassador in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ ) FCT Correspondents’ Chapel,will in month of July ,2024 record another milestone with the hosting of 2nd Edition of NUJ Football Tournament tagged “ Football for Friendship and Peace “ The 3- Day tournament is aimed at strengthening the relationships between the media and participating organizations. The Chairman NUJ FCT Correspondents’ chapel, Mr. Jide Oyekunle disclosed this at a press conference and unveiling of NUJ Football Tournament Brand Ambassador held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja on Tuesday 18th June,2024. Jide Oyekunle said”We are…

Promises Unkept: Evaluating Alia’s First Year in Office ,By Hyacinth Aor

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  “No evil is mourned when it is gone” – William Shakespeare   With barely over a year in office, the government of Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has little or no scorecard to show with the huge allocation being received by the state from the federal government.   The governor’s rightman anchor – cum strategist in the office of the Special Adviser to the governor of Benue State on Research, Strategy and Communications, had canvassed to his colleagues to present achievement projects for assessment by the people of Benue State,…

VIRAL VIDEO: Rivers lady begging President Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Rivers State … Over destruction of lives and govt properties … Says a gov who describes Rivers as jungle should be clipped fast

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A viral video has surfaced on social media networks where a Rivers woman was calling on President Bola Tinubu to quickly declare a State of Emergency in the state over unnecessary destruction of properties. In the clip, the lady chronicled on massive destruction of government properties because the tenure of local government chairmen expired today. Narrative of the video; “It is quite unbelievable, it is quite unfortunate, that we are seeing what is happening in Rivers state today, how do we get here for heavens sake? ” How do we…