Anglicans call for social justice in the land

Anglicans of the Diocese of Lagos, Mainland have called on the federal and state governments to work tirelessly to promote social justice in the country. They decry the prevalent injustice in various sectors of the Nigerian society, ranging from inequalities in economic power, access to political office, education, and police brutality. Such injustices, they said, …

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Breaking: Former Kaduna Governor, Balarabe Musa, is dead

*Balarabe Musa ***He was an exemplar for prudence, dignify and honour — Shehu Sani By Henry Umoru – Abuja Former Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa is dead. Alhaji Balarabe Musa was the leader of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP. Meanwhile, Senator Shehu Sani who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate has described …

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BUA Cement announces 100 scholarship grants, 500KVA transformers others to Edo

As part of its contributions to the development of its host communities, BUA Cement, one of Africa’s largest cement companies has donated 6 units of 500KVA transformers to boost access to electricity in Okpella Community of Edo State. In the same vein, the company also announced100 scholarship grants for indigenes of Okpella and provided security …

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#EndSARS: Igbo group disowns Okeke over lawsuit against Pastor Adeyemi,49 others

Says action desperate attempt to paint Buhari’s govt black in the eyes of the world Dissociates president, Igbo nation from activist’s action He’s a mole for some fifth columnists to discredit president, it alleges By Joseph Erunke THE Conference of Igbo Youth Professional Worldwide has dissociated itself from the action of Mr Kenechukwu Okeke over his …

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Odukoya, Jacobs, Pierre for Total Woman Conference

An educationist and the Associate Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Lagos, Mrs. Nomthi Odukoya; The Founder of Beyond The Classroom Foundation, Raquel Daniel; writer and civil right activist in the United States of America, Yvonne Pierre, and others have been billed to speak at the 6th edition of Total Woman Conference (TWC) fixed …

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17,602 teachers to sit 2020 qualifying examination, says TRCN

No fewer than 17,606 teachers across the country are to sit for the 2020 qualifying examinations billed for Nov.12 -14, the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, has said Ajiboye, who announced this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja, said that Osun state tops …

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Just in: Oyetola lifts curfew in Osun

Gboyega Oyetola By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has lifted the curfew imposed on the state following the disruption of peace recently. This, according to the Governor, was due to the compliance by residents with government’s effort to restore peace in the state. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for …

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Be fair-minded in assessing public figures, Buhari tells Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has advised Nigerians “to be just and fair-minded in their assessment of public figures” such as his close ally, Mamman Daura. In his 81st birthday message issued by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Tuesday, Buhari said that “Daura’s contributions to …

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Nigeria receives 2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles to fight terrorists

Nigeria has joined China and United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the only countries operating the WingLoong II Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV). In addition to the two inducted into the Nigeria Air Force (NAF), six other UCAVs are expected by early 2021. The two WingLoong II can remain airborne for 31 hours in internal security …

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Reps C’ttee queries allocation of N15bn to East West Road project

The House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Affairs on Tuesday in Abuja queried the allocation of N15 billion to the East West Road project. The members of the committee at the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs 2021 budget defence frowned at the allocation of N4 billion to all other human developmental projects in the region. …

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Central Bank of Nigeria released new permit requirements

CBN issues guidelines on private sector agric loan

…As banks guarantee 26,830 agric loans worth N3.6bn Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governor. By Elizabeth Adegbesan Banks have guaranteed 26,830 loans worth N3.6 billion to farmers under the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF) in ten months (January to October) 2020. Meanwhile, the  Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)  has just rolled out guidelines for private sector in …

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More youth inclusion in modern agriculture will bolster economy – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged agencies involved in agriculture to include youths in driving modern methods of farming. The president stated this in Abuja on Tuesday when he inaugurated the National Young Farmers Scheme designed by the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) to elicit more youth interest in farming. He assured all those interested …

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Three arrested over fake news of impending attack in S’ Kaduna

By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Three persons have been arrested over fake news of impending attack in some communities in Southern Kaduna. The suspects were arrested in Sabon Kaura village, Zangon Kataf local government of Kaduna State by military intelligence and troops attached to the Operation Safe Haven (OPSH). The Sector 7 Commander of OPSH, Col. David …

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Kaduna to create mechanic village — KASTLEA Corps Marshall

By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Kaduna State Government will relocate all mechanics from the state capital to four designated mechanic villages on the outskirts, in order to reduce the incidence of repairing of broken down vehicles on major roads. The Corps Marshall of Kaduna   State Traffic Law Enforcement Authority (KASTLEA), Major Garba Yahaya Rimi(rtd) who disclosed this at …

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APC govt not sincere about restructuring, A’Ibom elders

Restructuring By Harris Emanuel Leaders under Akwa Ibom Leaders Vanguard (AKLV), have applauded the chieftain of All Progressives Congres, APC and governor of Kaduna Nasir El Rufai for coming out boldly on the vexed issue of restructuring, but stated that his party was not sincere about it. National Coordinator, AKLV, Senator Anietie Okon who gave the …

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NUC approves establishment of CUSTECH, Kogi as 50th State varsity in Nigeria

…institution will meet the international standard – Gov Bello Arogbonlo Israel The National Universities Commission (NUC), has granted approval and recognition for the establishment of Confluence University of Science and Technology, (CUSTECH) Osara, Kogi State as the new addition to the list of State-owned Universities in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement released to our …

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#EndSARS: They hit my scrotum severally, detained me for 81 days — Victim

…Security situation normalizes in Ebonyi By Vincent Ujumadu & Peter Okutu Justin Nwankwo, the former manager of Upper Class Hotel, Onitsha, demolished in 2013 over alleged use of the hotel for kidnapping activities, relived his harrowing experience in the hands of the operatives of the dreaded Awkuzu SARS yesterday, saying that he was detained for 81days …

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Police, DSS arresting EndSARS protesters, Delta Judicial Panel member cries out

DSS …How Police deceived me to arrest my brother, Eromosele Adene, in Lagos – Sister …Says brother has liver problems, begs for his release …My client moved to Abuja, denied bail, police playing hide-and-seek, says Lawyer …Police deny arresting protesters •We will meet in court- Dr Pam Pam …Stop harassing innocent youths, CAN, CSOs tell FG …

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