Deborah Samuel: Vampires want religious war in Nigeria – Christian leadership

Deborah Samuel was brutally murdered, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). For “blasphemy,” a 200-level student at Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto State was slain. CAN prayed on Friday that “vampires dressed in religious garb will not lead the country into a religious war.” The General Secretary, Joseph Daramola, stated that the killers’ actions must be …

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Investor, Adesuwa Listed Among Top 40 Black Women In Asset Management Globally

Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, the Founder and Managing Partner of Aruwa Capital Management, has been named to the global 40 Black Women in Asset Management, BWAM, under 40-year-old lists of women committed to changing the future of asset management. The list honours remarkable Black women in asset management who have shown leadership and achieved great success in their careers. Black Women …

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2023: Buhari bids farewell to10 outgoing Ministers, with plans to replace them soon

President Muhammadu Buhari bid ten outgoing members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) farewell on Friday in Abuja, stating that a large number of them are well-equipped to seek higher political offices, including the presidency. “I have no doubt that if the next President emerges from among former members of this cabinet, like any other aspirant, ample competence and outstanding …

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Breaking: ASUU, others may suspend their strike As FG intervenes

The Federal Government may have discovered a method to appease the striking university-based unions, allowing the strike to be called off in the coming days. This was brought to light on Thursday when stakeholders met at the Presidential Villa in Abuja at the President’s request for a tripartite meeting. Read Also:  Bayelsa Gov, Duoye Diri storms Supreme Court for Justice Mary …

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ASUU Strike: Deputy Governor Asks Bayelsa Students to Avoid Social Vices

Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Governor of Bayelsa State Depu­ty, has encouraged students not to be swayed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUUongoing )’s industrial action towards anti-social inclinations that may jeopardise their bright futures. He counselled them to focus on desirable goals that would help them improve their learning and character both in and out of school in order …

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In Sokoto, female student was beaten to death, her body was set on fire for allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad

A student from Sokoto State’s Shehu Shagari College of Education has been burned to death by her classmates for allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The event occurred on Thursday morning, according to reports. Muslim students dragged her out of her hostel and set her on fire. Read Also:  Terrorists killed 40 Taraba residents and 6 soldiers, according to Senate In March …

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Concerns Mount over N’Assembly’s Amendment of Electoral Act to Boost Lawan’s Chances

Some Nigerians are concerned about the National Assembly’s recent amendment to the Electoral Act of 2022, which allows statutory delegates – all those elected – to participate and vote in political party conventions, congresses, and meetings, claiming it was done to help Senate President Ahmad Lawan, who recently entered the 2023 presidential race under the All Progressives Congress (APC). This …

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In new attack, bandits kill four people and injure several others in Benue community

On Tuesday night, gunmen suspected of being bandits raided Ayilamo community in Benue State’s Logo Local Government Area, killing four people and injuring numerous others. According to a community source, Paul Akase, who claimed to have miraculously escaped, the gunmen attacked the neighbourhood and began firing indiscriminately while everyone was fast sleeping. “They came in big numbers and began shooting …

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Two months after being kidnapped, Catholic priest from Kaduna dies in captivity

Rev Fr. Joseph Aketeh Bako, a Catholic priest, died eight weeks after being kidnapped and held captive. Rev Fr. Christian Okewu Emanuel, Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna, made the announcement on Wednesday in Kaduna. On March 8, 2022, Rev. Fr Bako was abducted from his home in Kudenda, Chikun local government area, Kaduna State. His medications were confiscated …

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HURIWA tasks security agencies to end killing of cows in SouthEast

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged governors of South East states, as well as security agencies, with putting an end to gunmen slaughtering cows in Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Abia, and Ebonyi states. It has also condemned recent deaths by a variety of organisations, including security forces and unknown gunmen, and called for peaceful and constructive discourse. …

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FEC approves N2 billion operational vehicles for NSCDC

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has allocated over N2 billion for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to purchase operational vehicles (NSCDC). Mr Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, said this at the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s weekly FEC meeting. He stated that 27 Buffalo double cabin vans, 15 Toyota Hilux vans, and ten ambulance buses will be …

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Terrorists killed 40 Taraba residents and 6 soldiers, according to Senate

Terrorists killed approximately forty people, including troops, in the southern portion of Taraba State, according to the Senate on Tuesday. Senator Emmanuel Bwacha raised a point of order, prompting the action (APC, Taraba South). During the Sallah break, Bwacha called the chamber’s attention to occurrences of banditry and terrorism in Southern Taraba. According to him, the terrorists arrived on motorcycles …

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Navy Chief Calls for Comprehensive Database for Maritime Criminals

Given the intensity and trans-national nature of marine crimes in the region, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), pushed for a database for maritime offenders, particularly pirates, yesterday. He believes that combating maritime crimes like as piraczzy, crude oil theft, and pipeline sabotage, among others, necessitates a more thorough record-keeping and data-gathering effort. Gambo explained …

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National Assembly and the HAJJ Savings Scheme

If every Muslim had their way, they would visit Mecca at least once in their lives to fulfil one of Islam’s five pillars, the spiritual duty of Hajj. But, of all the obligations imposed by Islam on Muslims, performing the hajj necessitates far more than just wishes. It necessitates a large sum of money, which only the wealthy can afford, …

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APC Has Caused Disunity in Nigeria, Atiku Laments

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President and presidential aspirant on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of inciting violence in the country. The American People’s Party (APC) has been accused of sowing discord among the country’s many groups. If elected president in 2023, Atiku promised to bring Nigerians together, describing the country’s …

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Osinbajo: New Nigeria Impossible without National Reawakening

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President, said Wednesday that building a new Nigeria requires an active reawakening of public consciousness and trust in the youthful demography to lead the country. “The church plays a key role in moulding the country’s narrative,” he remarked. Faith is not apolitical since it is concerned with the overall wellbeing of the people. He spoke …

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President Buhari will attend UN Conference on Desertification

President Muhammadu Buhari will leave for Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, today, Sunday, May 8, 2022, to attend a United Nations-sponsored conference on the future of land, including desertification, drought, degradation, rights, restoration, and consequences for national and international economies. President Buhari joins international leaders at the Sofitel Hotel in Paris for the 15th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) …

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Lawan: National Assembly will not clash with Buhari

For the umpteenth time, Senate President Ahmad Lawan has stated unequivocally that the ninth National Assembly will not clash with President Muhammadu Buhari’s executive branch of government. He also offered explanations for why the present National Assembly differed from earlier ones. According to a statement issued by his media aide, Ola Awoniyi, in Abuja on Sunday, the Senate President spoke …

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