Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has announced a ban on the operation of nightclubs and prostitution on Abacha road and other major streets across the state. Wike, who disclosed this in his New Year message, said such activities cause noise and traffic nuisance in the state capital, The Whistler reports. He said no responsible government […]
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The Retired Deputy General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor J.H. Abiona, has passed on. An official of the church confirmed the death of the 96-year-old retired DGO of the church to The Punch on Saturday. According to the official who craved anonymity, the church would make an official statement on the […]
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“It was surprising to me when I heard one day that somebody (I can’t recall if it was his driver) brought a paper for him (President Buhari) to sign and he signed a document worth billions of Naira and later the man was arrested that he deceived Mr President” – Wike Rivers state governor, Nyesom […]
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Fiery Catholic priest and spiritual director of the Adoration Ministry Enugu, Ejike Mbaka, has said he did not ask Nigerians to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. He said he only spoke about a vision that was revealed to him ahead of the 2015 general election. Buhari defeated the incumbent Goodluck Jonathan. The cleric […]
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Asks workers, others to prepare for total war against fuel, electricity price hike Names 7 states yet to implement N30,0000 minimum wage Directs workers in affected states to commence strike Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has insisted that workers and the masses will not accept any further increase in the pump price of fuel in the […]
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Ondo State Government has declared that it is intensifying efforts to clear the backlog of salaries owed workers in the state, while it vowed to sustain the ongoing moves to pay pensions. In a statement by the Information and Orientation commissioner, Mr Donald Ojogo, it said: “In line with his avowed commitment to accord the […]
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Ondo State and Nigeria will overcome prevailing challenges as the future remains bright, Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has assured. He gave the assurance in his New Year Message, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, saying: “Let us pray for Nigeria in the new year. We will surely surmount these challenges.” He gave […]
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Nollywood actress, Kemi Afolabi Adesipe, has relived her near-death experience last year. She narrated how she was diagnosed with an incurable ailment. The actress revealed that she had been going in and out of hospitals and was also placed on oxygen due to difficulty in breathing. She said: “I wrote my will and booked a […]
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President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle has expressed fears that politicians and political office holders are now focusing on the 2023 general elections instead of tackling the insecurity in the country. Ayokunle urged the government and all stakeholders to ensure the survival and peace of the nation before 2023 elections […]
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Over 4.5 million Nigerians have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Federal Government said on Saturday. According to data from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), as of December 31, 2021, 10,457,893 of total eligible persons targeted for COVID-19 vaccination were reached with the first dose. The agency said 4,515,006 of total eligible […]
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