My ancestors are Igbo, Bishop T.D Jakes reveals

A popular American preacher, Bishop T.D Jakes of the Potter’s House, has said that his ancestors are Igbo, from South-East of Nigeria. He said this in an interview with BBC Igbo. According to him: “Mine was traced back to West Africa, to Nigeria and particularly Igbo. My ancestors were Igbos. It’s indescribable. It gives something that …

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October 1st: Sit-at-home, Nnamdi Kanu tells IPOB members

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. By Nwafor Sunday The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Wednesday, advised his members to sit-at-home on October 1, 2020, Nigeria will celebrate its independence. Disclosing this in a statement signed by Comrade Emma Powerful, Media and Publicity Secretary, Kanu said: “We the …

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Electricity tariff, fuel price hike:  FG moves to abort planned strike

Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige …Invites Labour to a meeting Thursday …Labour confirms invitation, says leaders will attend By Victor Ahiuma-Young Johnbosco Agbakwuru In a desperate move to abort the planned Monday, September 28 nationwide strike and mass protest over the recent hike in electricity tariff and petrol pump price, the Federal Government …

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Insecurity: 27 Young Journalists mentored to contribute to Peace process

By Marie-Therese Nanlong In order to encourage the practice of peace journalism among trainee reporters 27 students from Mass Communication/Theatre Arts departments in the various higher institutions in Plateau State have been inducted as Fellows who would get training that would empower them to deliver on the mandate of peace reportage and foster peaceful co-existence among …

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Quality Healthcare Delivery: Paelon Memorial Hospital Reaches SafeCare Level 5

In recognition of its hard work in healthcare delivery, PharmAccess Foundation has presented Level 5 Certificate to Paelon Memorial Hospital, Lagos. Presenting the certificate, Country Director PharmAccess Foundation, Njide Ndili, said the Hospital was considered worthy of the honour after a comprehensive assessment which indicated that the hospital has significantly improved its healthcare delivery and the …

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PDP mourns victims of Ebonyi bus crash

…Laments flood disaster in Kebbi, Kogi, other states By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Wednesday expressed shock over the death of 18 persons in a bus accident in Akeze-Ukwu River, Ebonyi state. The party in a statement signed by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan described the accident as painful and devastating, given that the victims …

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NAFDAC seals fake animal medicine factories, arrest operator in Kano

File photo By Bashir Bello The National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC has sealed two fake Animal medicine factories and arrested a suspect, Mohammad Jamilu Sani (operator) in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano state. NAFDAC State Coordinator, Alhaji Shaba Mohammad disclosed this to newsmen when he led officials of the agency to …

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Obaseki’s victory is an attestation of people’s power – Askia

Obaseki receiving his Certificate of Return By Perez Brisibe MANAGING Director of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh has described the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State in last Saturday’s governorship election as an attestation of the people’s power at the polls. The DESOPADEC boss in a statement …

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NNPC seeks legislation to address oil industry funding challenges

…Advocates review of Local Content Act By Michael Eboh The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Wednesday, advocated a legislation to resolve the issues of funding challenges faced by local players. In a statement in Abuja, Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, also stated that there was need to amend the Local Content Act …

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Akume inaugurates 12-man taskforce to recover unpaid lottery revenue

By Gabriel Ewepu and Alice Ekpang, Abuja The Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, has inaugurated a 12-man task force committee to recover unpaid revenues from lottery business operators and permit holders. Akume who inaugurated the taskforce in Abuja said the country has a strong revenue generation base in the lottery …

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Judges’ appointment: You can’t abdicate your duties to Senate, court tells Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, told President Muhammadu Buhari that his responsibility in the appointment of 11 judges recommended by the National Judicial Council (NJC) cannot be abdicated to the Senate. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, also held that President Buhari acted in contravention of the provision of Section 256(2) …

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OYO: Makinde leases Agbowo complex to investors for 50 years

…renovation to be completed before May 2023 Governor Seyi Makinde By Adeola Badru Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Wednesday, leased the popular Agbowo Shopping complex, Ibadan to Whitestone Global Limited for 50years, adding that the renovation would be completed before May 2023. The governor, while speaking at flag-off of the renovation, reconstruction, and remodeling of …

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Sit-at-home: We are totally in support of it ― Ohanaeze Ndigbo

By Peter Okutu The apex Igbo Socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Wednesday said it was in total support of the sit-at-home order issued by IPOB to all Biafrans in the country and in the diaspora. In a telephone chat with the Organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Uche Achi Okpaga, the group explained that there was nothing …

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Buhari to attend Guinea Bissau National Day celebration on Thursday

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari will Thursday depart Abuja for Bissau to attend ceremonies celebrating the National Day of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, September 24. President Buhari is expected to join the Heads of State and Government of Senegal, Cote d’ Ivoire, Rwanda, Mauritania, Togo and Liberia to mark the 47th independence anniversary …

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COVID-19: I was criticised by political opponents for acting fast ― Gov Ishaku

…Says Taraba Is Prepared For Next Phase of Campaign Against COVID-19 By Femi Bolaji Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku has said he was subjected to criticism, especially from political opponents for taking proactive steps against COVID-19 before the state recorded any case. Ishaku who spoke in Jalingo, the state capital while receiving report from the …

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FG pledges continuous support for disabled persons

•Sadiya Farouq By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government, Wednesday, vowed to continue in its pursuit of policies favourable to persons with disabilities in the country. The government said it would stand firm in supporting the disabled so that their inclusion, rights, and participation in the society were given utmost priority. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster …

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Illegal taxes: politicians are the real masterminds in Cross River ― Bishop Isong

Chairman of Cross River state Anti-tax Agency, Bishop (Dr)Emmah Isong …small businesses, entrepreneurs making more profit By Ike Uchechukwu The Chairman of Cross River state Anti-tax Agency, Bishop (Dr)Emmah Isong, has asserted that politicians were the real masterminds boosting illicit tax activities in the state adding that the Agency’s activities have gradually started boosting business in …

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Dikio resumes office as PAP coordinator, vows to change narrative of programme

By Davies Iheamnachor, Port-Harcourt The new Interim Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (Rtd) has resumed duty at the Amnesty office, Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement obtained in Port Harcourt signed by Dibiaezue-Eke, Florence (Mrs) the Director, Information amnesty office. Dikio, who addressed members of the senior staff of the …

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