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Friday Sermon: The Relationship Between Ramadan, Repentance And Forgiveness! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the One who cures and gives health, the One who benefits and harms, the One, the Majestic, the One who is unique in His Oneness. He is the One who creates and to Him all things return. He created everything with His power, and arranged all affairs by His will. I testify that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. He…

COAS Oluyede increases Troops’ Feeding Allowance, introduces Housing and Loan Schemes

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has announced an upward review of troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000, effective from March 5, 2025.   The announcement was made on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, during his address to officers and soldiers of the 81 Division at the 9th Brigade Parade Ground in Ikeja, Lagos, as part of his duty tour of project sites within the division’s area of responsibility.   General Oluyede expressed his dissatisfaction with the previous feeding allowance, emphasized his commitment to improving…

Senate Local Content Committee pledges maximum benefits for Nigerians under new leadership

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By James Isaac, Abuja   The Senate Committee on Local Content has pledged to promote the development and utilization of Nigerian content across critical sectors, with the newly appointed Chairman, Senator Joel-Onowokpo Thomas (Delta South), vow to ensure maximum benefits for Nigerians.   Speaking after his assumption of office, Senator Joel-Onowokpo reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to strict adherence to its mandate, particularly in the Oil and Gas sector. He assured that the committee would foster the growth of local businesses, create job opportunities, and develop critical assets and skills in…

Dangote crashes petrol price to N860 per litre in Lagos

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, by N65.00, from N890 to N825 per litre, effective from 27th February 2025.   Under the new arrangement, buyers in Lagos would purchase fuel at N860 per litre at MRS outlets.   The price adjustment, according to Dangote was designed to provide essential relief to Nigerians in anticipation of the upcoming Ramadan season, while also supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic recovery policy by alleviating the financial burden…

JUST IN: Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price to N825 per litre

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from N890 to N825 per litre, effective February 27, 2025. The refinery stated that the price adjustment aimed to ease the financial burden on Nigerians, particularly as the country prepares for the upcoming Ramadan season. It also aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic recovery efforts. This marks the second price reduction in February 2025, following an earlier N60 slash at the beginning of the month. In December 2024, Dangote…

Hajiya Sa’adatu Sani Musa honored with Yoruba Traditional title for promoting cultural unity

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The wife of Niger East Senator, Hajiya Sa’adatu Sani Musa 313, has been conferred with the prestigious Yoruba traditional title of “Yeye of Yorubas” in recognition of her generosity and unwavering support for Yoruba cultural activities in Niger State.   The title, which translated to “Lover of the Yorubas,” was bestowed upon her by the Sarkin Yarbawa of Minna, Alhaji Abdulrazak Abdulkarim (Iyayi), in appreciation of her continuous contributions to the Yoruba community within the state. The Yoruba Forum, a prominent socio-cultural group, officially presented the title to her at…

FG launches AI Training for 6,000 Secondary School Teachers

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The Federal Government has commenced a five-week Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pedagogy training for 6,000 senior secondary school teachers across the country.   The program was officially launched in Abuja on Tuesday, with the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, urging participants to leverage AI in transforming teaching and learning. Represented by Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, Director of the Senior Secondary Education Department, the minister emphasized that AI is now a crucial tool for educational advancement.   Dr. Iyela Ajayi, Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), called on…

Gov Bago abolishes Taxation for Hawkers and Petty Traders in Niger State

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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has officially banned the taxation of hawkers and petty traders across the state in a bid to ease financial burdens on small-scale business owners and curb unauthorized levies imposed at the local government level. The directive was announced through the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Bologi Ibrahim, who emphasized the administration’s commitment to protecting small traders from undue financial exploitation. “We have observed with dismay how petty traders and hawkers are being subjected to multiple taxes. As a government, we have resolved that henceforth,…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan sues Akpabio, Aide for N100 Billion Over Defamation

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi-North Senatorial District, has filed a N100 billion defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his Senior Legislative Aide, Mfon Patrick, over an alleged defamatory Facebook post.   The lawsuit, filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, accuses the defendants of publishing false and damaging statements against her, harming her reputation and public image.   Filed under Suit No. CU/737/25, the case lists Senate President Akpabio, the Senate as an institution, and Mfon Patrick as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd…

Yoruba Youth Leaders urge Tinubu, Southwest Governors to rescue kidnapped Afenifere Youth President

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The Coalition of Yoruba Youth Leaders has called on President Bola Tinubu and Southwest governors to intervene urgently in securing the release of Afenifere Youth Council President, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, who was abducted on Monday, February 17, 2025.   Kidnappers are demanding ₦100 million and two Keke NAPEP vehicles, threatening to kill him if their demands are not met by Tuesday at 3 PM.   In a statement signed by the coalition’s National Secretary, Akeem Adeleke, the group described the abduction as a “grievous affront” to the Yoruba people…