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Nigeria’s election will be turning point for the nation – Cleric

On: February 12, 2023

Lead Pastor of Good Tidings Bible Church International, Dayo Olutayo leading prayer during the prayer programme in Abuja By Bridget Ikyado Lead Pastor of Good Tidings Bible Church International, Dayo Olutayo, says the country’s forthcoming elections will be the turning point for the nation. According to him, the success andContinue Reading

NDLEA intercepts 1,430kgs of cannabis enroute to C/River

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 12, 2023

In: General News

By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has intercepted a consignment of 1,340 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa being conveyed from Ogbese in Ondo state to Odukpani in Cross River. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this on Sunday in a statementContinue Reading

Rivers judiciary inaugurates court for adjudication of commercial dispute

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 12, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Lucy Ogalue The Rivers State Judiciary, in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has inagurated a Small Claims Court to improve the speed of adjudication for commercial disputes Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Special Adviser to the President, Ease of Doing Business/PEBEC Secretary said this in a statementContinue Reading

Nigerian Army commits to free, fair election – GOC

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 12, 2023

In: General News

By Muhammad Nasir The Nigerian Army has restated commitment towards ensuring a conducive atmosphere for free and fair 2023 general elections in the country. The General Officer Commanding, 8 Division Nigeria Army, Maj.-Gen. Godwin Mutkut stated this at the 2022 end of the year West African Social Activities (WASA), onContinue Reading

Strenghtening maternal health in Plateau: An appraisal of ANRiN

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: February 12, 2023

In: Solutions Journalism

Strenghtening maternal health in Plateau: An appraisal of ANRiN By Martha Agas Mrs Khadijat Abubakar, from the Maiadiko community like most pregnant women experienced food aversion which threatened her health with that of her baby. She experienced weakness and was cautioned on her health status during her Antenatal Care (ANC)Continue Reading

Cowpea: Foundation advises farmers on new planting window

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 12, 2023

In: Agriculture

By Bukola Adewumi The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has advised farmers on newly identified suitable planting windows for cowpea for the different ecologies in the country. Mr Alex Abutu, Communicaton Officer, AATF, made this known on Sunday in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading

Awards: Burna Boy, Kiss Daniels win at 2023 Soundcity MVP Awards

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 12, 2023

In: Entertainment

By Babatunde Ogunrinde The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 lived up to expectations as international stars like Burna Boy, Kizz Daniel won Best Performance/Best Artiste of the year The Tingo-powered award show was held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos on Saturday Night which had all the razzmatazz and theContinue Reading

Elections: INEC deploys 370 SPOs in Osun, warns ad hoc staff against compromise

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 12, 2023

In: Politics

By Olajide Idowu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said the commission would deploy 370 Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs) in Osun for the Feb. 25 and March 11 elections. Dr Mutiu Agboke, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC in the state, made this known to newsmen on Sunday, on theContinue Reading

Father dies in scuffle with school bus driver who defiled daughter

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 12, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Mateen Badru A 47-year-old man, Frederick, has lost his life for standing up to a school bus driver in Lagos who allegedly defiled his seven-year-old daughter. He died in the school premises in a scuffle with the driver, known as Jacob. Frederick had gone to meet the school’sContinue Reading

Catholic bishop advises Nigerians to vote visionary, credible leaders

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 12, 2023

In: Religious

By Polycarp Auta Most Rev. Michael Gokum, the Catholic Bishop of Pankshin in Plateau, has advised Nigerians to vote visionary and credible leaders in the forthcoming general elections. Gokum, spoke at the 2023 Lenten Campaign Launch of the diocese on Sunday in Pankshin. The bishop, who was represented by Rev.Continue Reading

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