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Apr
08
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Army Dismisses Allegations Of Bias In Trial Of Soldiers

Army Dismisses Allegations Of Bias In Trial Of Soldiers

Crime, News Flash, Security
Army Dismisses Allegation Of Bias In Trial Of Soldiers The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegation of ethnic bias in the trial of soldiers recently arraigned before a Court Martial in 82 Division, Enugu. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, by Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations. Nwachukwu said that the Nigerian army was a composite national institution and not an ethnic militia. He was reacting to a media report that there was a deliberate effort to convict soldiers of Southern extraction, while those from Northern Nigeria were allowed to go free. He said the report…
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Apr
07
2024
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FGN Declares 2-Days Public Holiday For Eid-el-Fitr Celebration

FGN Declares 2-Days Public Holiday For Eid-el-Fitr Celebration

Abuja, News Flash, Religion
FG Declares 2-Days Public Holiday For Eid-el-Fitr Celebration The Federal Government has declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Aishetu Ndayako. The minister congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Tunji-Ojo called on them to imbibe and practise the virtues that entail kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighbourliness, and compassion, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) The statement…
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Apr
07
2024
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Sanusi Reveals Sins Greater Than Homosexual, Gambling

Sanusi Reveals Sins Greater Than Homosexual, Gambling

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, News Flash, Religion
Sanusi Reveals Sins Greater Than Homosexuality, Gambling Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th Emir of Kano, says greed, selfishness and envy are “much greater sins” than unlawful sex, homosexuality and gambling. Sanusi spoke on Sunday as a guest lecturer during a virtual Ramadan lecture titled “Some dimensions of the concept of ibadah”. The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said part of the reason there is a social disorder in the country is that some Muslims forget that they will give an account of their actions before God. He said people observe prayers and fast but keep committing…
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Apr
07
2024
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Sanusi Reveals Sins Greater Than Homosexual, Gambling

Sanusi Reveals Sins Greater Than Homosexual, Gambling

News Flash, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Religion
Sanusi Reveals Sins Greater Than Homosexuality, Gambling Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th Emir of Kano, says greed, selfishness and envy are “much greater sins” than unlawful sex, homosexuality and gambling. Sanusi spoke on Sunday as a guest lecturer during a virtual Ramadan lecture titled “Some dimensions of the concept of ibadah”. The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said part of the reason there is a social disorder in the country is that some Muslims forget that they will give an account of their actions before God. He said people observe prayers and fast but keep committing…
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Apr
07
2024
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Abia, Nigeria INFRACORP May Partner On Infrastructure Development

Abia, Nigeria INFRACORP May Partner On Infrastructure Development

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
ABIA, NIGERIA INFRACORP MAY PARTNER ON INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Abia State Government says it is willing to collaborate with the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp) in some critical areas of the state's economy, including agriculture and power. State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, stated this at a meeting with the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, Dr. Lazarus Angbazo, and his team, who visited him on Thursday. Governor Otti said his government would engage further with the team to see how to enhance power to all parts of the state. He disclosed that the Abia State Government was in discussion…
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Apr
07
2024
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Gov Otti Honours Sanwi-Olu, As Lagos Gov Gives Out Daughter In Marriage

Gov Otti Honours Sanwi-Olu, As Lagos Gov Gives Out Daughter In Marriage

Entertainment, Marriage And Love, People & Events, South West
GOV OTTI HONOURS SANWO-OLU, AS LAGOS GOV GIVES OUT DAUGHTER IN MARRIAGE Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Saturday honoured the first family of Lagos State as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Ibijoke, gave their pretty daughter, Modupeoreoluwa, in marriage to Mr. Oladele Adebayo Johnson. The event, which brought together the cream of Lagosians, politicians, business people and other distinguished personalities, also had the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in attendance. Equally in attendance at the wedding event, marked with a service at The Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, and reception at the Old Lagos…
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Apr
07
2024
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Gov Otti Gives Approval-In-Principle For Establishment Of Diary Farm In Abia

Gov Otti Gives Approval-In-Principle For Establishment Of Diary Farm In Abia

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV OTTI GIVES APPROVAL-IN-PRINCIPLE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DAIRY FARM IN ABIA Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has given approval-in-principle to a proposal for the establishment of an ultra modern dairy farm in the state. Governor Otti gave the berthed nod when he met with the management of Blue Ribbon Limited, led by Sir Idris Wabara, who visited him on Friday. He said the establishment of a dairy farm in the state makes sense as it would enhance economic development, adding that the idea of having people move around the streets with cows is outdated and outlawed in…
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Apr
07
2024
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EFCC Arrests Popular General Overseer For ‘Defrauding’ Members

EFCC Arrests Popular General Overseer For ‘Defrauding’ Members

Crime, News Flash, Religion
EFCC Arrests Popular General Overseer For ‘Defrauding’ Members The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the General Overseer of CAC Freedom City Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry, Ilorin, Prophet Adeniyi Abiodun James, for allegedly defrauding a member of the Church to the tune of N3,980,000. The victim, Oluwole Babarinsa, according to a statement by Mr Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity, had, in a petition to the Commission, alleged that Prophet James called him out during a Church programme sometime in 2021 that he had a revelation that he would travel abroad. According to…
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Apr
07
2024
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Lieutenant, 6 Others Killed As Terrorists Ambushed Nigerian Army Convoy

Lieutenant, 6 Others Killed As Terrorists Ambushed Nigerian Army Convoy

Crime, News Flash, Security
Lieutenant, 6 Others Killed As Terrorists Ambushed Nigerian Army Convoy Boko Haram sect has ambushed a military vehicle conveying a Lieutenant (names withheld) and other soldiers along the Biu-Buratai-Buni Yadi road. The road that links Borno and Yobe states has remained a death trap, as it has witnessed a series of deadly attacks in the recent past. Reliable sources revealed that the attack which occurred on Thursday evening led to the killing of the lieutenant Officer, a driver, gunner, and four other soldiers. Unconfirmed reports indicated that several numbers of the terrorists/attackers were killed during an exchange of gunfire with…
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Apr
07
2024
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Police Kill 5 Bandits, Rescue 100 Hostages From Kidnappers

Police Kill 5 Bandits, Rescue 100 Hostages From Kidnappers

Crime, News Flash, Security
Police Kill 5 Bandits, Rescue 100 Hostages From Kidnappers The Katsina Police Command said a total of 51 major crime cases such as armed robbery, kidnapping, culpable homicides, and cattle rustling among others, were reported in the state in month of March. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the spokesperson for the command revealed this while recounting the achievements of police in the state for March 2024 in Katsina on Friday. Sadiq-Aliyu listed the achievement of the to include elimination of five suspected bandits and rescue of 100 kidnapped victims in the state. The police spokesperson also revealed that 658 rustled animals were…
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