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8Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Blueprint Staff Bags Peace Award

The Our Lady Queen of Perpetual Help (OLQPH), Abuja Saturday hosted Wuse Deanery award ceremony and installation of patrons and patroness organized by St. Augustine's Tiv Catholic community (SATCC) Archdiocese of Abuja."The occasion which stated with Holy Mass officiated by a visiting priest, Rev. Fr. Vitalis V. Kondo." Delivering his sermon, Rev. Fr. Kondo admonished the congregation to put aside their cultural and ethics differences, emphasing that it is only by embracing peace and love for one another that we could be united to move the community forward. He stressrd that St. Augustine's Tiv Catholic Community has capable hands to make the difference in the development of the Catholic Church if they show interest and participate actively in it. He pointing out that, inspite of th...

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2Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SEWGCI commends ZUMUNTA Association for Humanitarian support

Support for Ebira Women & Girl Child Initiatives, (SEWGCI) a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has commended ZUMUNTA Association, a US based organisation, for its Palliative Support Project worth N500 thousand For The Less Privileged in the country.  Mrs Hajia Aminat Daniya Hamza, the President of SEWGCI, who made this known in a press statement in Abuja on Thursday, said the donation would go a long way to alleviate the sufferings of the less privileged in the society.   Hajia Aminat said Zumunta Palliative Project in partnership with local NGOs in Nigeria has provided humantarian support to internally displaced people in the society and SEWGCI was lucky to be selected as one of their beneficiaries. "On this note, we wish to register our since...

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1Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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BCS launches Gospel Book in Abuja

The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), Gospel Church, on Tuesday, launched a book entitled "Everlasting Gospel Leader of His Holiness, Olumba Olumba Obu, King of Kings and Lord of Lords" at the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) press Centre in Abuja. The spokesperson of the Gospel Church, Christ Shepherd Archibong, who disclosed this during a press conference, said the launching was aimed at showcasing the uniqueness, importance, profile and divinity of the Author. Archibong said the book had been published in the United Kingdom since 1999 but was the second time it is being presented to the general public after the first public presentation at Calabar in 2019. According to him, he recommends the book to the General public, describing it as the panacea to all problems whet...

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31Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NAYA tasks FCTA on budget allocation For Adolescent Health Services

Novel Association for Youth Advocacy (NAYA) A Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, has called on the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to create a separate budgetary allocation for Adolescent Youth Friendly Initiatives in FCT. Mrs Rosemary Adaji, the National Coordinator of the group made the call in Kuje, during a media chat and one-day workshop on adolescent and sexual reproductive health services. Adaji said there was need to establish and ensure evidence-based practices for adolescent and youth-friendly health services be integrated into existing routine services in primary health care facilities. According to her, there was need to promote adequate awareness and utilisation among young people of available adolescent youth-friendly health services in Primary Heal...

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19Aug By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments

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NNPC, CMEC, GE Sign Contract for 50MW Maiduguri Emergency Power Project

A significant step towards redeeming the pledge by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to intervene in the perennial electric power supply challenge in Maiduguri, Borno State, was taken Tuesday with the execution of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Equipment Procurement contracts for a 50Megawatts (MW) Emergency Power Project in Maiduguri. The project which is an integral part of ongoing efforts to deepen the Corporation’s domestic gas utilization plan for the nation’s socio-economic growth has China Machinery Engineering Company (CMEC) as the EPC contractor while General Electric (GE) is the equipment manufacturer. Speaking at the contract signing event which held virtually, the Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, explained...

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18Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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EWIP Holds First Meeting in USA, Demands Women Participation in Politics

Evolving Women in Politics (EWIP) the United States of America (USA) branch, has held its first meeting in the USA and has called for adequate participation of women, especially in the Political arena of Nigerian politics for national development. The USA EWIP Coordinator, Princess Olajumoke Akintunde JP, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja, said EWIP is an NGO, aimed at seeking greater inclusion of women and youth in Governance at all levels in the country. She said as the 2023 general elections draw nearer, the organisation would actively engage and support Women and Youths to participate fully in the elections. The statement said that "Good afternoon my fellow brothers and sisters, thank you very much for attending our First Evolving Women in Politics get-togethe...

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12Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FCT Healthcare: Matron Urges FCTA to Employ More Nurses to Enhance Service Delivery

Mrs Bunmi Fesobi, the Head of Nurses, Kuje General Hospital, has called on the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), to employ more nurses to enhance healthcare service delivery in the area. Fesobi made the appeal at a reception, organised for the retirement of three nurses in the Hospital after 35years in active service with FCT Hospital Management Board, Abuja. According to her, employing more medical practitioners will help in the ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, cholera outbreak and other related illnesses affecting the residents of Kuje and the entire people of FCT. She advised the nurses, resident doctors and health workers to work in harmony to achieve a common goal in the hospitals. The matron also thanked the retirees, wishing them well in their...

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12Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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International Youth Day: Group tasks youths on nation building

Nigerian Youth Peace Project (NYPP) a youth group, has called on youths in the country to participate in politics and contribute their quarter in the political, economic and social development of the country. Com. Felix Ngutswen, the National Coordinator of the group made the call in a press statement issued to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, to commemorate the International Youth Day Celebration with the theme titled “Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health.” The International Youth Day is an awareness day designated by the United Nations to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. Ngutswen said youths should strive to be at the centre point and play meaningful roles in the nation’s economic and political sectors and stop criticising an...

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12Aug By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments

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WASSCE Holds Aug 16 to Oct 8

This year's WASSCE will hold for 54 days from Monday 16th August to Friday 8th October 2021. The West African Examinations Council has announced August 16, 2021, for the commencement of the 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations. This announcement was made in Lagos by the Head of the Nigeria office, Mr. Patrick Areghan on Tuesday. “In accordance with the Final International Timetable, the WASCCE 2021 will take place throughout the sub-region from Monday, 16h August to Friday, 8th October 2021. “However, the examination will end in Nigeria on 30 September 2021- spanning a period of seven – weeks,” he said. He added that about 1.6 million candidates are expected to participate in the 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination. He also said ab...

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11Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Kuje Council Chairman Commissions Inclusive Safe Motherhood Strategy Centre

The Chairman of Kuje Area Council, FCT, Hon. Abdullahi Suleiman Sabo, has commissioned the Inclusive Safe Motherhood Strategy (ISMS) centre to help improve healthcare services at the rural communities in the council. Sabo, during the commissioning of the centre at Chukuku Community, said his government was committed to strengthening the health care system and implementation of a sustainable healthcare financing mechanism in Kuje Area Council. According to him, his administration has undertaken pragmatic reforms and programmes to ensure the attainment of Universal Health Coverage for both Indigenes and residents of Kuje Area Council. “It is with immense pleasure that I stand here before the good people of Chukuku village and by extension Kuje Area Council, in general, to share wit...

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2Aug By Oladimeji AbitogunNo Comments

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Breaking News: Trial of Yoruba Nation Activists Again Adjourned

Justice Obiora Egwuata of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday again adjourned the matter involving twelve agitators of Yoruba Nation till Wednesday August 4, 2021. The State Security Service, S.S.S., in deference to the ruling made during the last sitting brought eight out of the twelve detained activists. The S.S.S. did not give reasons on why only eight suspects were arraigned this Monday. There were discrepancies in the names and identities of the suspects who appeared before Justice Egwuata on Monday. The suspects have been detained since July 1, 2021 when they were arrested in Ibadan, Oyo State. The high profile trial has continued to expose the weaknesses and contradictions within the Nigerian democracy. Operatives of S.S.S. were again ruthless and violent towards...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Cleric Urges Christians to be Focused in Worshiping God

Pastor Gabriel Oladapo, of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Maranatha Christian Centre Kuje, has urged Christians in the country to be focused on worshipping God for divine fulfilment and everlasting freedom. Oladapo gave this advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shortly after a worship service with the theme entitled "Feast of Worship" in the Church. The Cleric said when men worship God and lift His name high, there is always a divine upliftment and He draws us closer to him for divine fulfilment and blessings. In 2018 I had a re infection, symptoms were similar to the last one. I recommend this drug https://enggnagar.com/diflucan-online/ so diflucan was recommended 150 mg single dose and ketoconazole cream. On taking the single dose diflucan I got a...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Dr Gaza formally joins APC, promises selfless service

Dr. Lazarus Zaka Gaza mni, has formally joined the All Progressive Congress (APC) and promised to serve the party and the people of FCT for the development of democracy in the country. Dr Gaza, who joined the party at Kabusa ward in Abuja Municipal Area Council at the weekend, also promised to explore more areas that would unite the party for a prosperous future. He, however, stressed the need for increased support for the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to overcome security and other challenges facing the country.He added that the task of nation-building was a collective responsibility, saying Nigerians should support the government to achieve this and improve the lives of Nigerians. Dr Gaza was the Director, Human Resource Management, Federal Capital Territory Adminis...

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26Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Cleric urges Christians to Grab Their Inheritance for God’s Blessings

Pastor Paul Adebisi, Chairman, Redeemers Men Fellowship (RMF), Federal Capital Territory (FTC), has urged Christians to take over their inheritance for God’s blessings, divine fulfillment and everlasting freedom. Adebisi gave this advice in his Goodwill message during the 13th RMF 2021 FCT annual convention at the Redeemed Christian Church of God Provincial Headquarters in Kuje. The Cleric, speaking on the theme: “Possessing The Land”, called on Christians to enter into their inheritance and take occupation of their blessings. He said it was an alarm for Christians to wake up and reach their destination adding that the regional theme: “Give me this Mountain” was the cry of a heart that was not yet satisfied. According to him, possession comes to place when there is something a...

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15Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Uni-Abuja VC Tasks New Students on Ethics, Matriculate 5311

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah has called on the newly admitted students at the institution to refrain from drug abuse and cultism, for a better future and healthy living. Na’Allah, who gave his advice during the matriculation of 5311 newly admitted students on Wednesday, charged them to be law-abiding and disciplined in line with their matriculating oath. He urged the students to repose the confidence their parents have on them, assuring them of the University’s determination to provide an enabling environment for their academic pursuit. “Your admission into this prestigious University out of several candidates who selected the institution as their preferred option is a privilege and an opportunity you should not toy with. “May, I, at t...

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12Jul By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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The Transmogrification of T.B. Joshua

By Frank Tietie Amidst the mystery, shock and grief that have greeted the death and the just concluded burial ceremonies of Africa's most widely recognised preacher and philanthropist, in recent times, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), certain reflections on his life and times have become pertinent. Firstly, how did a rustic Nigerian man who began his early gospel ministry with a pack of locals in booths made from palm fronds, grow to become the most celebrated African preacher by sitting Heads of States, international celebrities and nationals from almost every country of the world?  Arguably, apart from the Evangelist Dr Billy Graham and perhaps, Reinhard Bonnke, no other Christian man of God seemed to have co...

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7Jul By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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‘Mansa Musa’ Prodigal Sons: Trajectory of Africa’s Historical Wealth and Modern Misery

By Taiwo Akerele In this article, Taiwo Akerele, argues that the African continent is too naturally endowed and potentially rich to be poor, too strong to be weak. He concludes that this is a challenge to current African leaders juxtaposed against the background of the pre-colonial Africa’s economy to be more productive than the 21st-century economy powered by technology and global competitiveness.  Participating at the just concluded African Network for Environmental and Economic Justices’ (ANEEJ) regional program on debt sustainability in partnership with AFRODAD Zimbabwe as a panelist and lead paper presenter at the Spring of 2021 presented an opportunity for me to join the league of the arguing group as to whether the present debt profile of African countries is sustainable and ...

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4Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Pantami, Danbatta Celebrate with Bayero on Coronation

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Ibrahim Pantami and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, have rejoiced with Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero on his coronation as the 15th Emir of Kano. Danbatta, who hails from Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State, paid homage to the Emir, Friday evening, to congratulate him in his personal capacity and also deliver a similar congratulatory message on behalf of the Hon, Minister, Board of Commissioners and the entire staff of the Commission. Danbatta in a congratulatory message during the visit, said: “On behalf of the Board, Management and staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), I heartily felicitate with Your Highness and the Kano Emirate Council on y...

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1Jul By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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The Arrest and Extradition of Fugitive Nnamdi Kanu to Continue the Prosecution for Charges for Which He Jumped Bail

Civilized people, all over the world, should detest violence and crime. Crimes and violence have the effect of setting mankind back to the "state of nature, where life will be nasty, brutish and short." Because man decided to stay in society, certain etiquettes were adopted on interpersonal and group relations in the society. The concept of statehood and governance emerged to prevent descent to the state of nature. The man was, therefore, expected to live within the bucket of civilized society, by observing societal norms and mores. However, there are social deviants who find it hard to live inside that bucket of civilized society. Therefore, the state uses the law and other instruments to deal with such deviance and to reward compliance. It is a truism thatthe state exists to prote...

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24Jun By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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RE: BETWEEN THE CALL FOR REFERENDUM AND RESTRUCTURING NIGERIA : MY REACTION TO SHITTU OBASSA’S POST ON THE ABOVE IN FACEBOOK

When recollecting history, Shittu Obassa said that the amalgamation of Southern Nigeria and Northern Nigeria took place in 1914. While this is true, it should be noted that it was not the only amalgamation in Nigeria's history. There was an earlier one which took place in 1906. That was when the Southern Protectorate and the Colony of Lagos were amalgamated by the British Colonial administration. Two years earlier, the British had concluded its conquest of the Sokoto Caliphate and brought all that territory that made up Northern Nigeria under British colonial rule. It would seem that the Decree(I refuse to call it agreement , because there is a great difference between the two ) , had a life's span of 100 years. It means that it would have expired by 2014. But between then and now, a ...

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