4 h. ago Don’t Observe Ramadan As Formalities, Chief Imam Tells Muslim Faithful

The chief Imam of Abia State, Sheikh Ali Ukiwe, has urged the Muslim community in the state not to observe the Ramadan fast as mere formalities but to practice and live by its lessons always. Ukiwe spoke to LEADERSHIP in Umuahia, the state capital, yesterday, as the period is approaching its end, stressing that they […]

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5 h. ago “Beware Of Women Who Pray Online But Avoid Church” – Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo

Kingsley Okonkwo, relationship coach and Lead Pastor of David’s Christian Centre, Lagos, has cautioned men against engaging with certain women on social media to protect their peace of mind. The clergyman posted on his Instagram story on Tuesday, listing the types of women men should avoid. He first advised men to stay away from women […] The post “Beware Of Women Who Pray Online But Avoid Church” – Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Firm Seeks Stakeholders’ Input On Affordable Housing For Nigerians

The chief executive officer of Goland Construction Nigeria Limited, Effiom Hogan, has said Nigerians are yearning for affordable housing, both for purchase and rent. Speaking at a forum in Abuja yesterday, Hogan highlighted the rising cost of household expenditures and rental payments, which exceed overall inflation. He noted that with Nigeria’s inflation rate at 21 […]

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9 h. ago Senate delegation pays condolence visit to Edwin Clark’s family

The Senate has constituted a delegation to visit the family of the late Ijaw leader and elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, to express their condolences. The late Pan Niger Delta Forum leader died on February 17 at the age of 97. During Tuesday’s plenary, the Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, announced that the Read More

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9 h. ago Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission Bill (2024): Exploring family law, legislative gaps in surrogacy

Tribune Online Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission Bill (2024): Exploring family law, legislative gaps in surrogacy In spite of the Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission Bill (2024), existing legal framework surrounding surrogacy in Nigeria has not entrenched confidence in the system as experts highlight loopholes that make it fall short of expectations in relation to other jurisdictions while they call for urgent comprehensive legal structure to protect the rights of parties. ADEOLA […] Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission Bill (2024): Exploring family law, legislative gaps in surrogacy Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Army chief reaffirms commitment to transforming Nigerian military

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the Nigerian Army into a combat-ready force capable of addressing the nation’s security challenges. He made this known during the Senior Command and Leadership Seminar held in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Tuesday at the Taal […] The post Army chief reaffirms commitment to transforming Nigerian military appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Reps propose 23 bills to reform Nigeria’s judiciary, elections

…to make Appeal Court final arbiter for governorship poll petitions …to expand justices of Supreme Court, cut excesses of chief read more Reps propose 23 bills to reform Nigeria’s judiciary, elections

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22 h. ago Kaduna train attack: Absence of witnesses stalls Tukur Mamu’s trial

Tribune Online Kaduna train attack: Absence of witnesses stalls Tukur Mamu’s trial The trial of the alleged bandit negotiator, Tukur Mamu was on Tuesday stalled before Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja due to the absence of prosecution witnesses in court. When the matter was called, lawyer to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), David Kaswe, informed the court of their challenge. ALSO […] Kaduna train attack: Absence of witnesses stalls Tukur Mamu’s trial Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Work with stakeholders to tackle insecurity, COAS tells Army commanders

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged Nigerian Army commanders to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders to effectively tackle insecurity across the country. Oluyede gave the charge on Tuesday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, at the opening of a four-day Senior Command and Leadership Seminar, organised by the 4 Special Forces Command in Read More

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22 h. ago Makinde to lead dignitaries at Chief Ayorinde’s 90th birthday celebration

Tribune Online Makinde to lead dignitaries at Chief Ayorinde’s 90th birthday celebration Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, will lead other dignitaries at the 90th birthday anniversary of an elder statesman and Baale of Ekotedo, Chief Taiye Ayorinde. Makinde to lead dignitaries at Chief Ayorinde’s 90th birthday celebration Tribune Online

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23 h. ago World Athletics approves swab test to determine female gender

World Athletics said on Tuesday it had approved the introduction of a cheek swab test to determine if an athlete is biologically female. Sebastian Coe, the head of the International Track and Field Federation, said the decision taken by the body’s decision-making Council was a “really important” way of protecting the female category. “It’s important Read More

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23 h. ago Head protection takes priority as experts raise brain damage awareness

Nigerians has been urged to protect their head by putting on personal protective tools appropriately to prevent injury and avoid read more Head protection takes priority as experts raise brain damage awareness

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26 h. ago NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health

Tribune Online NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health The Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have called on the Federal Government to significantly increase the Tobacco Control Fund (TCF) beyond the N13 million allocated to it in the national budget for 2025, in the interest of public health. NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Somolu LG chairman mourns Lagos APC chairman’s wife’s passing

Tribune Online Somolu LG chairman mourns Lagos APC chairman’s wife’s passing Hon. Salawu, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Owolabi Oseni, described the loss as deeply painful, acknowledging the profound sorrow that comes with losing a loving spouse. Somolu LG chairman mourns Lagos APC chairman’s wife’s passing Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Insecurity: We’ve destroyed Bello Turji’s strong base — Defense Minister

Tribune Online Insecurity: We’ve destroyed Bello Turji’s strong base — Defense Minister The Minister of Defense, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru has said the military has destroyed the strong base of notorious bandits, Bello Turji navigating the North-West forest. Speaking in an interview in Kaduna, the Minister who was speaking on the current military operations in the region stated, “we have brought peace to most communities people can now […] Insecurity: We’ve destroyed Bello Turji’s strong base — Defense Minister Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Rivers head of service resigns as sole administrator appoints new SSG

The Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, Dr George Nwaeke, has resigned his appointment. The resignation of the HoS, who served under the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara was contained in a statement issued by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator and obtained by newsmen on Tuesday morning. The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Read More

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30 h. ago JUST IN: Rivers head of service resigns as sole administrator appoints new SSG

The Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, Dr George Nwaeke, has resigned his appointment. The resignation of the HoS, who served under the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara was contained in a statement issued by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator and obtained by newsmen on Tuesday morning. The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Read More

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32 h. ago We must research, develop, utilise our local building materials —Okupe

Tribune Online We must research, develop, utilise our local building materials —Okupe Adewunmi Okupe, an architect and one of the affordable housing advocates, is the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, ACE Hi-Teck Construction Company Ltd. In this interview with DAYO AYEYEMI, he speaks extensively on how Nigerians can reduce the housing cost by adopting the use of local building materials as alternative to the foreign ones. He […] We must research, develop, utilise our local building materials —Okupe Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Govt aid to farmers vital for food security, economic growth –Ojone Farms CEO

By Ogechi Ogbochukwu The need to unlock the full potential of  the agricultural sector in sustainable food production as well as impact economic growth has been highlighted by a stakeholder in the sector. The Chief Executive Officer of Ojone Farms, Mr. Ojone Shaibu, a Lagos-based hatchery farmer, made this known in a recent chat with […] The post Govt aid to farmers vital for food security, economic growth –Ojone Farms CEO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Fake pipeline explosion videos circulating, Fubara tells police

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has raised the alarm over fake reports of pipeline explosions in the state, urging security agencies to investigate and take action against those spreading false information. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara dismissed viral videos of alleged attacks on oil and gas facilities Read More

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