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Methodist Archbishop, others urge Nigerians to pray for credible elections

On: February 5, 2023

Clergymen at the prayer meeting By Bridget Ikyado The Archbishop of Methodist Church Abuja, His Grace, Michael Akinwale and some other clerics on Saturday urged Nigerians to pray for free, fair and credible elections in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the clergymen made theContinue Reading

Dangote sponsors Kaduna Trade Fair

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: February 5, 2023

In: General News

The Dangote Industries Limited is the major sponsor of the ongoing 44th Kaduna International Trade Fair which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture(KADCCIMA). The Trade Fair, which was officially declared open at the weekend, has as it theme: “Promoting ValueContinue Reading

PSC appoints 3 DIGs, suspends promotion of 19 senior officers

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 5, 2023

In: General News

By Monday Ijeh The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of three Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs). A statement by Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC on Sunday in Abuja, saidContinue Reading

Nigeria, India partner to curb fake passports

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 5, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Yahaya Isah The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to partner with the Indian Government on total eradication of fake Nigerian passports into India. The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola said this in a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry,Continue Reading

Badaru appoints Sunusi as new Emir of Dutse

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 5, 2023

In: General News

By Muhammad Nasir Bashir Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa has approved the appointment of Hameem Sunusi as the new Emir of Dutse. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new Emir succeeded his father, Dr Muhammad Sunusi II who died on Jan. 31 at the age of 79,Continue Reading

National Data Protection Bureau to create 500,000 jobs – Official

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 5, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo/Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) says it will create 500,000 jobs from its planned initiative of licensing indigenous institution to train and certify data privacy and protection experts in Nigeria. The National Commissioner of the NDPB, Dr Vincent Olatunji said this at the 1st yearContinue Reading

International Women Society empowers 1,500 widows

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: February 5, 2023

In: General News

Celebration of the 2023 Widows Feast (WINYEF) in Lagos By Taiye Olayemi The International Women Society (IWS) through its Widows Trust Fund says it has empowered no fewer than 1,500 widows since its inception. Mrs Banke Adeola, Chairperson, IWS, disclosed this durung the 2023 Widows Feast and commemoration ofContinue Reading

Many FCT residents allege banks officials hoarding, selling new naira notes

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 5, 2023

In: General News

By Kadiri Abdulrahman Many FCT residents have continued to face difficulty in accessing the newly redesigned Naira notes, attributing the challenge to bank officials, who they say allegedly hoard and selling the legal tender. The stakeholders urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to impose heavy sections on Deposit MoneyContinue Reading

Buhari condemns terrorists’ attack on Katsina vigilantes as horrific

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 5, 2023

In: General News

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday condemned the attack on vigilantes at Yargoje Forest in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, where many lives were lost. The insurgents ambushed a convoy of vigilantes in the forest as they went to recover stolen cows. In a statement issuedContinue Reading

2023: Expert calls on INEC to urgently upgrade BVAS

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 5, 2023

In: Politics

By Stellamaris Ashinze The Managing Director of New Horizons, Mr Tim Akano, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently upgrade the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) ahead of the forthcoming polls. Akano, who heads the computer training firm, made the call on Saturday in Lagos atContinue Reading

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