Year: 2018

N100bn Ransom: Coalition Wants UN, US To Urgently Rescue Abducted Leah Sharibu 

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An anti terror group, the Coalition Against Terrorism (CATE) has urged the United Nations as well as the United States government to assist in the rescue of Leah Sharibu, the remaining Dapchi school girl abducted by Boko Haram The group said it had learned that Boko Haram is demanding N100 billion for the release of the Christian school girl, Leah Sharibu. In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja, the group said the demand, if proven true, is a confirmation that Boko Haram is material deprived and is desperately…

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Group Blames Army/Shiites Clash On Sect’s Lawlessness 

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…describes attack on military as wicked Sequel to the recent clash between the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and the Nigerian Army in Kaduna Civil Society Organisations have continued to raise concerns in the manner of operations of the sect which they have largely blamed for the recent confrontation. Lending its voice to this occurrence, the Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has condemned the attack by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) on a military checkpoint and innocent civillians in Zuba area of the Federal…

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2019: PMB’s Certificate Saga, Unnessary Plot By PDP To Divert Attention From Issues — NDF

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The National Democratic Front (NDF) has described the recent dust being raised on the President Muhammadu Buhari’s Certificate saga as “unnecessary and a needless campaign of calumny” by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to divert attention from the issues affecting the country. In a press statement made available to journalists in Abuja, NDF national president, Comrade Audu Auwulu said his organisation is not surprised that instead of addressing any of the numerous challenges affecting the country, the opposition party is making attempt to trivialize the presidential contest. Auwulu berated…

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2019: Is the Church for Sale? By Monday Akogwu 

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I am a strong advocate for the unity of churches in Nigeria. This much I have highlighted in many forums in recent times. I am of the opinion that the church has a critical role to play in the entrenchment of good governance in any given society, Nigeria inclusive because everyone desires and talks about a change in Nigeria. Our church leaders have the responsibility to lend their voice to the issues of corruption, injustice, impunity and other ills in the land. This brings me to the critical issue at…

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Much Ado About PMB’S Certificate

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By Philip Agbese Elections are around the corner again. Politicians and political parties are scheming on how to take over power or how to retain power in places where they are in charge, and therefore political shenanigans, propagandas, lies, outright falsehoods and even hate speeches are all on the increase at this time. These are not the best times for those who value character and decency. I read somewhere some people are calling on INEC to disqualify President Buhari from contesting the 2019 general elections because he doesn’t have his…

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RCCG Women Visit Home for Survivors of Infanticide in Kiyi Abuja

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The Women of Zion Fellowship of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Gloryland Parish Maitama Abuja, on Saturday 6th October, 2018 visited the Vine Heritage Home, Kiyi, in KujeArea council of the Federal Capital Territory to identify with and fellowship with children in the Home. The children were victims of inhuman traditional beliefs and culture of somecommunities within the Federal Capital territory especially among the Gbasa Komo tribes. It is the ancient tradition of the Gbasa Komos to kill children born as twins or triplets, the albinos, those born with…

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FAAC: FG, States, LGAs Share N698.710bn For September 2018

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The Federal, states and local governments on Thursday shared a total of N698.710 billion for the month of September 2018 in Abuja. The gross statutory revenue for the month was N569.281 billion, which was lower than the N627.139 billion shared in August by N57.858 billion. The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, who presided over the monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting welcomed members and stressed on the need for the three tiers of government to save. A statement by the special adviser to the minister of finance…

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Buratai: Redefining The New Spirit of Service to Humanity By Esther Okpabi 

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Lieutenant General Yusuf Tukur Buratai; When I heard he had been made the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigeria Army I knew we were in for a game changer. He first caught my attention when in May 2015 and upon assumption of office, President Buhari invigorated the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and made then Major General Tukur Buratai the head. Even though his tenure was short- lived his impact in that short period was huge. Nigeria made huge success in taking back territories that had hitherto been…

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Maihaja: Celebrating The Ombudsman At NEMA By Daniel Onoja 

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Natural disasters come with its attendant consequences. But the topic is how well the relevant authorities manage such disasters. Having stated the above, it is therefore desirable for me to travel memory lane on how Nigeria has been managing natural disasters in times past. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established via Act 12 as amended by Act 50 of 1999, to manage disasters in Nigeria.  This is in line with the National Disaster Management Framework (NDMF) that provides a mechanism that serves as a regulatory guideline for effective…

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PHOTO NEWS: NCPC Orientation of Federal Medical Committee and Federal Medical Team

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Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commision (NCPC), Rev. Uja Tor Uja (middle); NCPC Board Member Representing Federal Ministry of Health and Chairman, FMC, Dr. David Atuwo (r) and one of the Federal Medical Committee (FMC) member, Dr. Francis Alu (l) during the Orientation of Federal Medical Committee and Federal Medical Team for this year Christian Pilgrimage Exercise in Israel Rome at Goshen City Nasarawa State. today     Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commision (NCPC), Rev. Uja Tor Uja (l) in a warm hand shake with NCPC Board Member Representing…

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