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The Federal Government has declared Good Friday, March 29 and Easter Monday, April 1, 2024 as public holidays for the 2024 Easter celebrations. The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Aishetu Ndayako, on Wednesday. Tunji-Ojo urged Christians and all Nigerians in general to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in dying for the redemption of man. The statement read, “Easter, beyond religious significance, promotes values of love, forgiveness, and compassion, which are essential for social cohesion and harmony. Read…

Former US President, Donald Trump is now selling customised Bibles as a bait to woo voters in returning him to White House.  The presumptive Republican nominee released a video on his Truth Social platform Tuesday, March 26 urging his supporters to purchase the “God Bless The USA Bible” which is inspired by country singer Lee Greenwood’s patriotic ballad. Trump always plays the song at each of his rallies and has appeared with Greenwood at events. “Happy Holy Week! Let’s Make America Pray Again. As we lead into Good Friday and Easter, I encourage you to get a copy of the…

Nigeria’s televangelist, Apostle Joshua Selman has joined great Gospel ministers in lecturing at the 387-year-old Harvard University in faraway United States of America. Selman is the founder and Senior Pastor of the Eternity Network International (ENI) commonly called, Koinonia, a gospel fellowship held weekly in Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State, as well as in Abuja, Nigeria. The 43-year-old was born in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria and  hails from Langtang in Jos, Plateau State. He attended the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Also read Woman Becomes First Nigerian To Become Professor In Harvard Law School 20-Year-Old Emerges As Harvard’s First Female Black President  Thank God…

A Chinese man has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing his Nigerian girlfriend, Ummukulsum Buhari, in Kano State. Geng Quandong, 47, was charged by the state government with culpable homicide over the death of Ms Buhari. Mr Quandong killed Ms Buhari, 23, at Janbalu quarters in September 2022 for allegedly refusing to marry him after allegedly exploiting him. Delivering judgment, Justice Sanusi Ado-Ma’aji, held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond the reasonable doubt. “The defendant’s testimony is inconsistent. I hereby find him guilty.” “I hereby recommend mercy by the Kano State Governor on behalf of the…

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has smashed a gang of three suspected robbers and nabbed one at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Hall/National Museum, Ikot Inyang village in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. A statement issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, CSP Odiko MacDon and made available to journalists in Uyo on Tuesday said, on March 20, the operatives of the command’s Crack Team of Ikot Ekpene Division, responded to a distress call, engaged the armed robbers, numbering about 10 and smashed three in a gun duel. “In compliance with the CP’s directive,…

Akwa Ibom has joined the league of 10 most expensive states in Nigeria caused by unusual skyrocketing prices of goods and services in January 2024, National Bureau of Statistics reported. A recent report from the NBS has put the nation’s inflation rate at a staggering 29.90%, underscoring the severe economic pressures reshaping the cost of living across the country.  This inflationary pressure is not evenly distributed, with its impact varying significantly across different sub-national regions. The NBS’s detailed analysis for January 2024 brings to the forefront the underlying causes driving this surge in inflation. Also read Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 24%…

Rt. Hon Eseme Eyiboh  The Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has, in faraway Geneva, Switzerland, took the bull by the horns when in a typical bold Nigerian spirit called for action towards an enduring ceasefire and peace in Gaza. Akpabio speaking at the ongoing 148th session of the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) was unequivocal in declaring that the time to end the carnage in Gaza is now and all hands must be on the deck. According to the Senator, there is time for everything and the present circumstances demand all nations to rise above sentiments and invoke the spirit of…

As the detained Binance Chief executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, has reportedly escaped an Abuja detention house during Ramadan prayers and left Nigeria on a Middle-East airlines, his security escort is arrested. Anjarwalla, 38, one of the top executives of Binance detained in Nigeria over allegations of manipulation in foreign exchange trading relating to the Naira and other offences, has reportedly escaped from custody. The federal government had earlier detained the two executives after they flew to Nigeria in response to the country’s recent crackdown on various cryptocurrency trading platforms and seized their passports. In June 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declared…

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio has sought joint efforts of governments and non-governmental organizations against polarization along political, ethnic, gender, religious, or racial lines for global peace. The Senate President, who spoke at the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings, held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday, described the specter of polarization as global menace. Akpabio who is also the Chairman, National Assembly of Nigeria, noted that, “the government, with the support of the Parliament, has embarked on efforts to strengthen peace, collaboration, and unity. ‘‘However, we are aware that the specter of polarization along…

Teenage sensation Endrick dented England’s soccer prowess in his first international goal  in Saturday’s friendly at Wembley. Coming off their worst period for over 60 years, Brazil’s new boss Dorival Junior started his bid to revive the five-time world champions with a 1-0 win against England. This was a first significant step in the right direction for the Selecao, who marked their manager’s debut with victory against an England side expected to make a strong challenge to win Euro 2024. On a cathartic evening for Brazil after their wretched 2023, it was fitting the highly-rated Endrick bagged Brazil’s late winner.…