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Aug

2024

Mosque Attack: 3 Shi’ites Feared Killed, Many Injured

3 Shi’ites Feared Killed, Many Injured In Mosque Attack Three members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, also known as Shi’ites, were feared killed, and many others injured when unknown attackers stormed a mosque in Geidam, Yobe State, on Friday. The attacked mosque, Fudiyyah Islamiyyah School, is affiliated with Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement. According to eyewitnesses, the assailants invaded the mosque around 4 a.m., killing Shaheed Ahmad Abdurrahman, Shaheed Muhammad Saleh, and Shaheed Abdullahi Unguwar Karau Kawo. Several other worshippers were injured and are receiving medical attention. The incident follows a recent crackdown on the Islamic…

Aug

2024

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Grateful Nation: Akwa Ibom State Selected To Host 4th Republic Thanksgiving Celebration

News Flash, People & Events, Religion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Akwa Ibom State Selected to Host 4th Republic Thanksgiving Celebration Uyo, Akwa Ibom State - We are pleased to announce that Akwa Ibom State has been chosen to host the 4th Republic Thanksgiving Celebration, commemorating 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria. Since the beginning of the 4th Republic in 1999, Akwa Ibom State has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, governance, and commitment to infrastructure development and human capital empowerment. The state's remarkable achievements make it an exemplary model for other states to follow. Under visionary leadership, Akwa Ibom State has: Invested heavily in world-class infrastructure, including roads,…

Aug

2024

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Kumuyi Urges Christians, Muslims To Unite For Nigeria’s Growth

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash, Religion

Kumuyi Urges Christians, Muslims To Unite For Nigeria’s Growth The General Overseer of Deeper Life Christian Church, Pastor William Kumuyi has called on Christians and Muslims in the country to ignore religious segregation and collaborate to change Nigeria for the better. The pastor stated that there was a need for the adherents of the two religions to see themselves as a people created by God that must take positive steps to lay a solid foundation for a better society and indeed a better world. He stated this at the inauguration ceremony of the Change Markers International Conference, held in Akure…

Aug

2024

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President Tinubu Appoints New National Hajj Commission Chairman

FGN, News Flash, Religion

Tinubu Appoints New National Hajj Commission Chairman President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The development was contained in a press statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President Media and Publicity. Professor Usman appointment is coming amid probing of former agency Boss, Jalal Arabi, and the commission’s secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora by EFCC. Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from two Islamic centres of excellence — the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan. He is also well-grounded in…

Aug

2024

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Anglican Church Gets Seven New Bishops, 4 Archbishops

News Flash, Religion

Anglican Church Gets Seven New Bishops, 4 Archbishop The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has elected seven new bishops to fill the vacancies in seven of its dioceses and four archbishops for its internal provinces. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the church’s Communication Officer, Korede Akintunde, and made available to PUNCH Online. The statement noted that the elections were conducted during the church’s Episcopal Synod held on Monday, August 12, 2024, a the St Matthew’s Anglican Church Maitama, Abuja. Akintunde said the elections were announced by the church’s Primate, Dr. Henry Ndukuba, at the end…

Jul

2024

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Don’t Donate Your Gratuities To Churches, Mosques – Sanw-Olu Advises Pensioners

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Labour, News Flash, Religion

Don’t Donate Your Gratuities To Churches, Mosques – Sanwo-Olu Advises Pensioners Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has urged pensioners in the state to make wise use of their gratuities. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday during the retirement benefit bond certificate presentation ceremony held in Ikeja. The ceremony was organised by the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC). Sanwo-Olu said the state has cleared all pension backlogs with the payment of N4.46 billion to 2,000 retirees. The Lagos governor congratulated the retirees, noting that they have worked to earn the pension given to them by the state government. He advised the pensioners not…

Jul

2024

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‘Slap Him Very Well’ – Niger State Governor Bago Orders His Security Details To Assault And Arrest Cleric

Gossips, News Flash, Politics, Religion

‘Slap Him Very Well’ – Niger State Governor Bago Orders His Security Detail To Assault And Arrest Cleric The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has been caught on camera ordering his security detail to assault and deal with an Islamic cleric. SaharaReporters gathered that the governor gave the order during the 3-day Fidau prayer for the wife of his deputy, Hajiya Zainab Yakubu Garba who died after a brief illness in Minna on Monday. Fidau is a special prayer offered after 3, 7 or 40 days after a Muslim ummah died. Sources at the event told SaharaReporters that the…

Jul

2024

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Gov Otti At Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Parish, Danfodio Road, Aba

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Religion

Today, June 30th, Governor Alex Otti, OFR, attended Church Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish, Danfodio Road, Aba. Addressing the joyous congregation who could not hide their joy of worshipping with the performing Governor, having anticipated his coming during the 2023 electioneering period. Governor Otti thanked them for their support in his journey to rescue Abia State. He said that he knew they were for him having received him well the time he visited during the previous campaigns and elections. Governor Otti told and reassured the people not to be discouraged or panic because of the recent attacks…

Jun

2024

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Prophet Mutumwa Claims God Gave Him Key To Gambling, Wins N45 Million; Banned From Casino

Gossips, News Flash, Religion

Prophet Mutumwa Claims God Gave Him Key To Gambling, Wins N45 Million; Banned From Casino Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa scooped £23,487 ($30,000/N45,000,000) at a casino in Zimbabwe after claiming God gave him a winning formula. But his celebrations were cut short after he was banned. A “prophet” who claimed God gave him a winning formula was banned from a casino after taking home £23,487 ($30,000). Lucky Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa, leader of the Johanne Masowe eChishanu Apostolic Sect in Zimbabwe, had bragged about his mammoth win. But his celebrations were cut short when bosses at other casinos in Zimbabwe told him to…

Jun

2024

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Emirate Tussle: Why I Ordered Arrest Of Ado-Bayero After Dethronement – Kano Governor, Abba Yusuf

Culture, Kano, News Flash, Religion

Emirship Tussle: Why I Ordered Arrest Of Ado-Bayero After Dethronement – Kano Gov, Abba Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has said he ordered the arrest of the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the state. Yusuf explained that Ado Bayero’s decision to return to Kano State two days after his dethronement posed a security risk, hence the order for his arrest. He was reacting to an article, “A Rendezvous with Recklessness and Executive Rascality,” by Bala Ibrahim, who accused him of rascality and recklessness in power. However, speaking through…