NCPC FLAGS OFF THE 2018 MAIN PILGRIMAGE EXERCISE FROM UYO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has formally flagged off the 2018 main pilgrimage to Israel, Greece and Rome from Uyo International Airport, Akwa Ibom state on Saturday, 8th, December, 2018. The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian  Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Uja Tor Uja has Charged the governors to send more Christians to Jerusalem to go and pray, especially for the success of the forth coming general elections in Nigeria. According to him,  “Prayer has  the power to transform and the capacity to change things”. He admonished the intending pilgrims…

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Roche Diagnostics Partners ASLM For Pandemic Response Conference

Roche iagnostics has partnered with African Society for Laboratory Medicine ASLM 2018 for the fourth Biennial International Conference in Lagos in a bid to prevent and control the next pandemic in Africa with a focus on the “Role of the Laboratory.” ASLM plays an important role in advancing and strengthening laboratory services in Africa and in line with this, Roche Diagnostics will be showcasing its achievements in tackling Hepatitis B and C in Nigeria as well as new solutions in the HIV space. The purpose of the conference is to provide information…

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2019: SEN ROSE OKO APPOINTS CHIEFS ABUO, UNDIANDIEYE DGS OF 106-MEMBER CAMPAIGN COUNCIL

As electioneering campaigns ahead of 2019 general elections begin to gain momentum, the Senator representing the good people of Cross River Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Dr Rose Okoji Oko has constituted a powerful 106-member Campaign Council, local government coordinators and 15 standing committees. Chief Charles A. Abuo and Chief Tony Undiandieye have been appointed as Director-General and alternate Director-General respectively to oversee the activities of the Campaign Council of Senator Rose Okoji Oko Campaign Organisation. Other highly respected party bigwigs in the senatorial district named include serving…

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FG Excited Over Firm’s $600m Investment In Iron Ore, Steel Production

….to generate 36MW of power The Federal Government at the weekend, expressed excitement over firm’s $600 million (N183 billion) investment in an integrated iron ore mining processing and steel production. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, during a meeting with the firm, African Natural Resources and Mines Limited, in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, led by Mr Raj Gupta. According to a statement by the Minister’s Spacial Adviser on Media and Communications, Mr Paul Ella Abechi, the investment will boost the solid minerals…

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ACCRA TO HOST republica, EUROPES LARGEST DIGITAL AND INTERNET CONFERENCE

re:publica, Europes largest conference on digital and social topics, is set to be hosted in Accra, Ghana and for the first time in Africa. The event which is set to host politicians, entrepreneurs, bloggers, scientists and activists will be held at the Round Pavilion at the Trade Fair in Accra on 14 & 15 December 2018 under the theme: NEXT LEVEL. Notable among speakers to participate at the 2 days event are Prof Nii Quaynor, Farida Bemba Nabourema, Yemisi Adegoke, Wanlov The Kubolor, Kwame A.A Opoku, Jemila Abdulai, Kwame Acheampong,…

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NCPC Flags Off 2018 Main Pilgrimage To Israel, Greece, Rome In Uyo

The Nigerian Christian pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is set to flag off the 2018 main pilgrimage exercise on 8th December, at Victor Attach International Airport, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The commission has planned a flag off ceremony that will commence at 5pm on 8th December at Victor Attah International Airport. The Executive Secretary of NCPC, Uja Tor Uja has invited some key stakeholders to grace this landmark event. This include the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo who will be the special guest of honour, while the Executive…

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Boko Haram: Olonishakin As The Unseen Hand By Idoko Ainoko

A lot has been written on the exploits of the Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram Insurgency in North East Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari has also received commendation on the choice of Service Chiefs for the Army, Navy, and Airforce. But a few know about the Chief of Defence Staff and the unseen role he plays in coordinating the activities of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As a start, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is the highest ranking military officer of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It…

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Sokoto Rally: We Know Better Now, Youths Tell PDP 

A group of youths under the auspices of Arewa Proactive Youth Coalition has dismissed the flag-off of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign rally by its flag bearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in Sokoto as the latest form of “MMM” in town, effectively calling the campaign a scam for which Arewa youths will never fall for as they are now wiser. Reacting to PDP’s assertion that the rally was a huge success, President of Arewa Proactive Youth Coalition, Inuwa Bako, noted that the PDP has proven that it can never…

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Of A Cloned Bishop And Hypnotized Congregation By Kunle Yomi 

Anyone who thinks politicians are the sole problem of Nigeria is not discerning enough. A discerning mind would realize that the politicians, in many instances, are symptoms of what ails Nigeria, which is a perverted clergy across creeds. Nigeria is plagued by too many clergymen who are addicted to living lives of opulence that openly conflict with the earthly sojourn of the founding prophets of the faiths. Only such carnal disposition will embolden the overseer of a church to validate the fake news about President Muhammadu Buhari being a clone…

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Jubril of Sudan: PMB Has Put Traducers To Shame, Says Pro-Democracy Group 

he Social Reformer Congress has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for clearing the air on the report in some quarters that he was cloned. The group said by that singular act, President Buhari has categorically put his traducers to shame when he dismissed the ‘’rumors” in Poland on Sunday. Dr. Ada-Obi Mbakwe, Executive Director of the group in a statement said leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Nnamdi Kanu who promoted the story, has been shamed. According to her, “Ordinarily, fake news that run contrary to common sense and…

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