Month: September 2024

Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, loses wife

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Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, wife of Governor Pastor Umo Eno, has passed away on September 26, 2024, after a brief illness.   The news was announced through a press release titled “Unexpected Sunset” by Comrade Ini Ememobong, Honourable Commissioner for Information. According to the release sighted by Diaspora Digital Media, she died peacefully at a hospital, surrounded by her family.   The family has requested prayers and support during this difficult time, and has asked for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.…

Friday Sermon: Misleading The Muslim Ummah Pretending The Respect Of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)’s Name 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, Lord of all the worlds. May His blessings and benedictions be upon the Messenger, his household and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Recently, a photo showing His Highness the Emir of Kano, Khalifah Dr. Muhammad Sanusi II, sitting beside a rug engraved with his name, ‘The Emir of Kano Khalifah Muhammad Sanusi ll,’ has generated controversy in Nigeria, especially in northern Nigeria. Some Islamic clerics, and the Emir’s enemies have…

A Bill To Establish Nigeria Police Force Training Institutions passes second reading in Senate

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By James Isaac,   A Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the Nigeria Police Force Training Institutions, to serve as high level centres for the provision of professional training and other related matters, passed second reading in the Senate on Thursday.   Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill, the sponsor,Senator Abdulhamid Mallam-Madori Ahmed (Jigawa East) said that, the bill seeks to provide special training in any professional field relavant to policing and law enforcement.   According to him, the bill is borne…

Hon Oyetunde Ojo unveils FHA’s Drone

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Managing Director and Chief Executive, Federal Housing Authority Hon Oyetunde Ojo, Thursday 26th September 2024 unveiled the Authority’s Drone during a One Day Workshop on “Location Matters”. In his remarks during the event, Hon Ojo noted that the acquisition of the DGI Matrix 350 RTK Drone was a further step of his management in repositioning the operations of FHA. The Chief Executive recalled how his Executive Management Team had found it unacceptable for FHA to operate analogue without the necessary basic tools expected of an agency of its status,…

DHQ highlights recorded successes in Q3 2024 …. says troops eliminate 1,937 terrorists,arrest 2,882, rescue.1,854 kidnapped hostages

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian military Authority has highlighted successes recorded in its ongoing counter-insurgency operations across Nigeria,in the Third Quarter quarterly (July-September )2024.   While briefing Journalists at the bi-weekly media briefing held at Defence Headquarters Abuja Thursday 26th September,2024,Director of Defence Media,Major General Edward Buba, said the military neutralized 1,937 terrorists and bandits, arrested 2,782 suspects, and rescued 1,854 kidnapped hostages.   He said “Breakdown for the period includes and is not limited to the following: 688 AK47 rifles, 32,945 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 9,677 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 191…

Menxtt NG: A Tech Startup Revolutionizing Nigeria’s Digital Landscape with Premium Devices and Comprehensive IT Solutions

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Menxtt Technology NG, a fast-growing tech startup based in Ikeja, is making waves in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem by offering a wide range of high-quality devices, including laptops, smartphones, and tablets. Specializing in reputable brands such as Dell, HP, MacBook, iPhones, Nokia, and Samsung, the company is setting a new standard for delivering premium tech products to Nigerian consumers and businesses.   With a focus on both affordability and quality, Menxtt NG operates as an online-based firm, allowing customers to browse and purchase devices seamlessly from the comfort of their homes…

BREAKING: FG begins payment of new minimum wage to workers

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Federal Government employees will start receiving the new minimum wage payment starting Thursday, September 26th.   This was disclosed by the spokesman for the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr Bawa Mokwa.   While addressing newsmen on Thursday, Bawa announced that employees under the federal government payroll can expect to receive notifications regarding their updated minimum wage salary payments from today.   “Federal Government civil servants will start getting the new minimum wage from today(Thursday) this September 2024. What I can tell you is that the minimum wage…

NiDCOM hands over 8 more rescued girls trafficked to Ghana to NAPTIP

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Eight more young girls trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and brought back to Nigeria. Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa receiving the young ladies at the NiDCOM Annex Office in Lagos, thanked the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, (CON) for her unwavering support in facilitating the return of the girls She also acknowledged the significant role of Chief Callistus Elozieuwa, President, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Ghana Chapter, the Nigerian embassy in Ghana and the Interpol Units of Nigeria and…

Walk your talk at the UN – MURIC charges FG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commended Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Federal Government for the bold and unequivocal stand of Nigeria on the ongoing genocide in Gaza as expressed in the address recently delivered by the Vice President at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79).   The group described the speech as insightful, penetrating, bold, arcane and cerebral. However, MURIC also demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Nigerian Ambassador to Israel in order to drive home its message at the UN.   The…

LAUTECH Graduate bags 4.53 first-class in Mathematics, wins 4 scholarships to study for her masters

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A brilliant Nigerian lady named Kofoworola Sukurat Olabisi bagged a Mathematics degree with first-class honors at Ladoke Akintola University, Nigeria. She won four scholarships from different universities abroad to study for her master’s degree. Sukurat obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics at Ladoke Akintola University, Nigeria with a 4.53 over 5.00 cumulative grade point average. Her remarkable performance earned her scholarships from universities across the world. She said she applied to 11 universities but was admitted to 4 programs. She earned acceptance from Western Kentucky University, the New…