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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed “utter dismay” at the recent social media advert by FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, makers of Peak Milk, which used the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a metaphor to promote their product on Good Friday. CAN’s displeasure was contained in a statement on Monday by its General Secretary, Barr. … [Read more…]

The government of the United Kingdom (UK) has announced restrictions on the “active” recruitment of health and social care workers from Nigeria by its public and private healthcare organisations. The development is contained in the UK’s revised code of practice for recruiting internationally for health and social care organisations. The revised code, which was updated on 23 … [Read more…]

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has assured his followers, popularly referred to as ‘Obidients’, that he and his running mate Datti Baba-Ahmed are with them. This comes days after the 61-year-old distanced himself from a purportedly leaked phone call between himself and the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide aka … [Read more…]

Governor Chukwuma Soludo has tasked the newly inaugurated members of the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service to increase the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR), describing the agency as the lifeblood of every government. Soludo disclosed this on Monday during the inauguration of members of the board at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia. The governor reminded them … [Read more…]

…Condoles with affected families The governor-elect of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed sadness over the fatal accident that claimed 15 lives at Ituku, along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway on the eve of Easter. Mbah, in a statement signed by Dan Nwomeh, Head, Peter Mbah Media Office, on Monday, while condoling with the families … [Read more…]

Over fifteen occupants of a Toyota bus were killed and burnt beyond recognition on Saturday, April 8, 2023, when the bus had a head-on collision with a Mercedes truck on the Port Harcourt-Enugu Highway. The spokesman of the FRSC, assistant corps marshal Bisi Kazeem confirmed the accident in a statement he issued yesterday in Abuja. … [Read more…]

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent bout of killings in Benue State. The president, in a statement by Garba Shehu, a presidential media aide, urged that all efforts must be made to end what he called “extreme violence.” There has been reported killing of over 80 in Umogidi community of Entekpa-Adoka in Otukpo Local … [Read more…]

As  Christians all over the world remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Nigeria’s President-Elect, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Presidential candidates of the Labour Party and Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Peter Obi and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, have all felicitated with Christians in Nigeria, tasking them to imbibe the messages of Peace, Love, Hope, … [Read more…]

Armed bandits have abducted about 60 persons, mostly children, in the border communities of Zamfara and Katsina states. The affected victims are from the Kucheri, Wanzamai, and Danwuri communities of Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, and Yankara town in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incidents happened early hours of Friday … [Read more…]

A bill to prevent Nigeria-trained medical or dental practitioners from being granted full licences until they have worked for a minimum of five years in the country passed second reading at the House of Representatives on Thursday. This is aimed at addressing the increasing number of medical doctors leaving Nigeria for greener pastures, and making … [Read more…]

The House of Representatives is set to begin a probe for an alleged diversion of N20 billion by some staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. At plenary on Thursday, the House set up an ad-hoc committee for the purpose of the probe following the adoption of a motion by Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu (Kano). … [Read more…]

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the 2023 polls have proved the growing strength of the nation’s democracy and more especially, the sophistication of the Nigerian voter when it comes to the choice of the leaders. Speaking when he received the newly-installed Emir of Dutse, Jigawa State Capital, Alhaji Muhammad Hamim Nuhu Sunusi at the … [Read more…]