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AYEDE OGBESE KINGMAKERS PICK TOP TOUGH LITIGATION ATTORNEY AS MONARCH
12May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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AYEDE OGBESE KINGMAKERS PICK TOP TOUGH LITIGATION ATTORNEY AS MONARCH

By Alaba Taoreed Abdulrasaq Frontline lawyer, Prince Raphael Ajibola Oluyede was on Wednesday elected as the new Alayede of Ayede Ogbese, the gateway kingdom to the capital of Ondo state to the north-east . The Afobajes, the kingmakers, High chief Femi Fajembimo and the Odopetu, High chief Oladimeji Abitogun voted unanimously after they said they had been given “widespreed  and overwhelming democratic mandate by a majority of chiefs, princes, princesses and common  people of the kingdom”, in a process that had local council and state government officials as observers. The Alayede royal throne which became vacate in march 2020 following the demise of Oba Isaac Ayodele Oluyede V, was contested by eight princes, the race tightened to a two-way competition between prince Aj...
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Cleric urges Christians to know the genuine Christ
9May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments
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Cleric urges Christians to know the genuine Christ

Rev. Istifanus Koce, of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Action Area 2 in Kuje, has urged Christians in Nigeria to know the genuine Christ in them for divine fulfilment with God. The cleric gave the advice at a Sunday sermon entitled “Knowing the Christ in You” in Kuje called on Christians to emulate the godly characteristics of Jesus Christ while on earth for eternal life. According to him, knowing the wrong Christ would give Christians a fake hope and the Glory of God would be lost for eternity. He said the genuine Christ allowed himself to be persecuted, mocked, humiliated and crucified on the cross so that the scriptures could be fulfilled to save mankind. While admonishing Christians to know the genuine Christ in them for the hope of Glory, he particularly enjoined t...
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THE REALITY OF CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM : A PLEA FOR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
8May By Felix ShammahNo Comments
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THE REALITY OF CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM : A PLEA FOR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

By Chief J.D.EPHRAIM. I have read, in the Press ,people of certain religions, gleefully announcing the conversion of some Nigerians from one faith to the other. They believe they are bringing people to God. But most often such efforts are either, based on mischief, or ignorance. If it is based on IGNORANCE, then it is forgivable through education . But if it is mischief, then such people are candidates for eternal damnation. But God is merciful, if only such people repent. I can speak for the Christian faith because I understand it more than I understand the islamic faith. Our message as Christians, is that of preaching salvation. Where will the soul be when you die and you reach eternity? I have been enriched by my little knowledge of the glorious Qur'an. In it Muslims have been admon...
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Imperative of Science/ICT for Nigeria’s Sustainable Development
8May By Felix ShammahNo Comments
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Imperative of Science/ICT for Nigeria’s Sustainable Development

By Isaac Oluyi   "We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology.” – Carl Sagan It seems my destiny and science and technology are inextricably linked, but for one reason or the other I have always run away from it. The more I run away from it; the more it catches up with me. First, I started out as a science student in secondary school, but my aversion for Physics as a subject pushed me away from it despite sitting for sciences in my West African Senior Secondary School Examination (WASSCE). So, I transited from sciences to the humanities. My second encounter with sciences was as a sophomore in the University. We had been asked to take a course in the Department of Computer Science. We foun...
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RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye, Loses Son
6May By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments
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RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye, Loses Son

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has lost his son Pastor Dare Adeboye to death.The young dynamic Youth Pastor, Dare Adeboye popularly known as Pastor D was said to have died in his sleep on Wednesday night in Eket, Akwa Ibom State where he was based.According to sources, he ministered on Tuesday evening. Upon his return home, he retired to his room ostensibly to rest requesting not to be disturbed.However, the wife became apprehensive when he had still not come out of his room the following morning which was contrary to his usual pattern which prompted the wife to raise an alarm.A source said he was not sick nor did he complain of anything prior to his sudden death and the cause of his death is not yet disclosed. He was until hi...
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“Yar’adua Was a Peacemaker, Nation Builder, Democrat” – Jonathan
5May By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments
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“Yar’adua Was a Peacemaker, Nation Builder, Democrat” – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has again honored the memory of his former principal and predecessor in office, late President Musa Yar’adua on the eleventh anniversary of his demise.In his tribute earlier today, Jonathan stated “Today I celebrate my boss, friend, colleague and brother, President Umar Musa Yar’adua who departed this world 11 years ago.Reflecting, he said they both shared a common vision of a peaceful, united and just nation adding that the late President kept faith with the vision until his last breath.Continuing, he said though he is now out of sight “his legacies lives with us and his memory we will continue to cherish.“We will always remember him as a Peacemaker, Nation builder and democrat whose timeline was defined by virtues of service, peace, truth and love T...
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Dikko Appointed Pioneer Coordinator of Small Arms Control Agency
5May By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments
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Dikko Appointed Pioneer Coordinator of Small Arms Control Agency

Retired Major General A.M Dikko has been appointed as the pioneer coordinator of the National Agency for Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSALW).The establishment of the Centre which replaces the defunct Presidential Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons was approved by President Buhari on Monday, according to a Presidency statement.The Centre will operate from the office of the National Security Adviser and is part of government’s rejig of the security architecture in order to tackle emerging threats and limit to the barest minimum, the flow of small arms and light weapons.Dikko has held various important military positions including Military Adviser UN office for West Africa as well as Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE. (more…)
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“Yar’adua Was a Peacemaker, Nation Builder, Democrat” – Jonathan
5May By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments
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“Yar’adua Was a Peacemaker, Nation Builder, Democrat” – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has again honored the memory of his former principal and predecessor in office, late President Musa Yar’adua on the eleventh anniversary of his demise.In his tribute earlier today, Jonathan stated “Today I celebrate my boss, friend, colleague and brother, President Umar Musa Yar’adua who departed this world 11 years ago.Reflecting, he said they both shared a common vision of a peaceful, united and just nation adding that the late President kept faith with the vision until his last breath.Continuing, he said though he is now out of sight “his legacies lives with us and his memory we will continue to cherish.“We will always remember him as a Peacemaker, Nation builder and democrat whose timeline was defined by virtues of service, peace, truth and love. ...
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EFCC Nabs Impostor for Cloning its E-mail
5May By Seun AdamsNo Comments
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EFCC Nabs Impostor for Cloning its E-mail

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have said it has arrested one Udochukwu Ugochukwu Simeon for allegedly creating fraudulent clones of the Commission e-mail address, and using same to defraud unsuspecting victims.  Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, Spokesperson for EFCC, said the 26-year-old suspect created an outlook email account of the Commission, “efccnigeria.org.ng@outlook.com” and a webmail, info@efcc-nigeria.org.ng  which he uses to impersonate the EFCC. He said investigation by the Cybercrimes Unit at the Commission’s headquarters, Abuja indicates that the suspect also uses the two fake e-mail accounts to send messages to his victims, while posing as an officer of the Commission trying to help his victims recover their stolen monies. Before hi...
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FG Shifts NIN-SIM Verification Deadline to June 30 as Enrollment Hits 54million
4May By Dwelleth MorountodunNo Comments
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FG Shifts NIN-SIM Verification Deadline to June 30 as Enrollment Hits 54million

The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to the 30th of June.   The extension was as a result of the virtual meeting chaired by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Ibrahim Pantami, and attended by the Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Dambatta and the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Azeez.  The postponement of the deadline was also based on the request by stakeholders for an extension till 30th of June in order to make it easier for all citizens and legal residents to register.  ...
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FG Shifts NIN-SIM Verification Deadline to June 30 as Enrollment Hits 54million
4May By Seun AdamsNo Comments
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FG Shifts NIN-SIM Verification Deadline to June 30 as Enrollment Hits 54million

By Dwelleth Morountodun The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to the 30th of June.   The extension was as a result of the virtual meeting chaired by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Ibrahim Pantami, and attended by the Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Dambatta and the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Azeez.  The postponement of the deadline was also based on the request by stakeholders for an extension till 30th of June in order to make it easier for all citizens and leg...
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Finance Minister Commends Nigeria Export-Import Bank
4May By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments
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Finance Minister Commends Nigeria Export-Import Bank

The Abba Bello –led Management of Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), has been commended by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, for returning the bank to profitability and reduction in its stock of non-performing loans. The Minister gave the commendation while inaugurating two newly appointed Non - Executive Directors- Mallam Kabiru Hassan and Ede Dafinone- into the Board of the Bank, in her office. She also noted that the bank’s return to profitability and reduction in her non - performing loans had impacted positively on the bank’s statutory mandate adding that she was delighted with the bank’s Intra – African Trade Initiatives in readiness of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA). Mrs. Ahmed commended the President for f...
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WPFD: MRA Exhorts FG on Ease of Information, Journalists Safety
4May By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments
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WPFD: MRA Exhorts FG on Ease of Information, Journalists Safety

In commemoration of this year’s World Press Freedom Day (WPFD), Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Federal Government to make a commitment to put mechanisms in place to ensure ease of access to information for citizens and create a conducive environment for journalists and media workers to safely carry out their professional duties. In addition to enabling the government fulfil its legal obligations, such a commitment, MRA noted, would signal the government’s genuine belief in the theme of this year’s WPFD, “Information as a Public Good”, which according to Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, "underlines the indisputable importance of verified and reliable information.” A statement signed by the group's Programme Director, Mr Ayode Longe, said: "Although Nigeria ...
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Yinka Odumakin and the Unfinished Work of Nation Building
4May By Amb. Godknows IgaliNo Comments
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Yinka Odumakin and the Unfinished Work of Nation Building

In William Shakespeare's classic Julius Caesar, the chief protagonist, a Roman statesman and general boasted deafeningly to his wife Calpurnia and by extension to Cassius and Pompey, the other power brokers with whom he formed a triumvirate that "Of all the wonders that I have heard, it seems to me most strange that men should fear; Seeing death, a necessary end, will come when it will come". So do society view the rather dreary phenomenon called death. But whenever it occurs, either for the youngest or oldest, all express a great "aww", instinctively. The news of the death of one of Nigeria’s most outstanding social critics, civil rights activists and non-conformist, Yinka Odumakin on the night of Friday, 2nd April, 2021, was received by great portions of the society with a deep "oh n...
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Police Say 753 GPMG Ammunition Intercepted in Abakiliki
3May By Skye ZacharyNo Comments
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Police Say 753 GPMG Ammunition Intercepted in Abakiliki

The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Ebonyi State Police Command have intercepted 753 live ammunition of General-Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) concealed in a sac being transported in a commercial vehicle from Abakaliki, Ebonyi State to Umuahia in Abia State, Force Spokesperson, CP, Mr. Frank Mba, has said in a statement made available to the media during the weekend. The intelligence-driven covert operation, which led to the interception and recovery of the deadly ammunition, is part of efforts by the Force to identify and crack down on criminal networks and supply chains for weapons and ammunition in and around the country. Comprehensive investigations aimed at bringing to book all persons linked to the crime are ongoing. Similarly, following investigations into ...
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Akpu sellers commend Kwali council boss over construction of special market
2May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments
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Akpu sellers commend Kwali council boss over construction of special market

Some sellers of Cassava paste, popular known as Akpu t in Great and Big Sheda communities in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have commended the Chairman, Mr Danladi Chiya, for constructing special markets for them to operate. The sellers who made the commendation in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kwali, said the special market construction was a step in the right direction. Mrs Godiya Shekwolo the Leader of Akpu Sellers Association, said the gesture would not only boost the personal income of the sellers, who are predominantly women, but would also create job opportunities for others. Shekwolo, described the action of the chairman as a “giant move”, adding that it has improved economic activities in communities,...
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Head of Service Office Trains 1,367 Staff for Optimal Productivity
29Apr By Dwelleth MorountodunNo Comments
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Head of Service Office Trains 1,367 Staff for Optimal Productivity

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has successfully trained 1,367 of its staff to enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes for optimal productivity in their various work schedules.  Speaking at the closing ceremony of the workshop on:  “Capacity Building and Skill Development” in the Public Service Institute on Wednesday,  the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan said the workshop was a rare opportunity for staff to amplify their knowledge on organizational behaviour and management processes as it relates to the Civil Service which is the engine room of Government. According to her “The Human Capacity needs of staff are dynamically evolving in the federal public service of today in the realities of a ra...
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FG Declares May 3rd Public Holiday to Mark Workers’ Day
29Apr By Seun AdamsNo Comments
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FG Declares May 3rd Public Holiday to Mark Workers’ Day

The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 3, 2021, public holiday to mark this year's International Workers Day Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerian Workers for witnessing this year’s celebration. He commended them for their patience, understanding and support in driving the policies and programmes of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in its determination to move the country to the next level of socio-economic development. The Minister called for more dedication and patriotism from all Nigerian Workers and the Labour Unions, saying the challenges of the moment will soon be over as the government is committed to the security of lives and prop...
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