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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned federal government’s reduction of religious gatherings to 50 per cent.  Straightnews had reported that the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 on Thursday December 23, said indoor religious gatherings should be limited to 50 per cent with full compliance to public health measures. The PSC said the decision became necessary due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the country. Reacting to the directive, CAN wondered why it is always issued during Christian holidays. See also Plateau Killings: CAN Calls On FG To Review Nigeria’s Security System Good Friday: CAN Urges Christians To…

Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida has described Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo as a good man with good intentions about the country. Babangida  stated this Thursday when Osibanjo Grassroot Organization visited him in his residence in Minna. According to him, “I know the Vice-president very well. He is a good man; man who has conviction about Nigeria; a man who can communicate with the country and inspire people. Such a man is a worthy person to work with. ‘’We need a good man to lead Nigeria; man who has a passion for this country. Nigeria is a good country; the people…

The Federal Government has limited indoor religious gatherings to 50 per cent capacity with full compliance to the COVID-19 public health measures. This was contained in a statement signed by the Boss Mustapha-led Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 which was made available to journalists on Thursday in Abuja. Crossover services, significant events held majorly in churches on the night of December 31 every year and the New Year service, are threatened. It is a time when religious organisations, especially Christians, gather to pray and worship their Maker for the gift of a New Year. Due to the number of attendees…

The Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Kennedy Ibeh, has sacked the member representing Ngor Okpala State Constituency, Tochi Okere. At a plenary on Thursday, Ibeh said he sacked the Ngor Okpala representative in line with the House Rules and the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This is as the Speaker has also suspended three lawmakers for what he called dereliction of duty. According to him, Okere had not attended plenary up to one- third since he was inaugurated as a lawmaker in 2019. The speaker stated that the house register indicated that the sacked lawmaker only…

The world’s tallest man has left for Russia in search of a new wife who will bear him children. Sultan Kosen, 39, is a Turkish farmer who had a tumour affecting his pituitary gland that caused him to suffer from gigantism and acromegaly. Due to his great height, he holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest living man at 8ft 3ins (2.51 metres). See also: World Tallest Man, Shortest Woman Thrill Tourists Kosen, who is of Kurdish descent, said he eventually got used to being so tall, but he admits it sometimes causes him some difficulties and discomfort. He married a…

Al Ahly of Egypt tactically edged out Raja Casablanca of Morocco 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to retain coveted CAF Super Cup thriller in Qatar on Wednesday. The Egyptian soccer giants hold the record for the most victories, winning the competition six times since inception of the competition. Taher Mohamed levelled during the final minute of regular time in Al Rayyan, firing a low shot into the corner of the net after being set up by South African Percy Tau. Raja had led from the 13th minute when an Abdelilah Madkour shot deflected off Yassir Ibrahim into the…

Scientists at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, United States of America have produced a vaccine to end the surging Omicron, Covid and SARS variants. The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is the largest biomedical research facility administered by the US Department of Defence and is located at Maryland. The achievement is the result of almost two years of work on the virus. Related posts US Races another $580m to boost international efforts in Omicron combat Omicron: Nigeria to Revenge Canada, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia on Travel Ban United Kingdom Hits by 90,629 Covid-19 cases in One day…

Popular radio analyst in Akwa Ibom State has satirically poked at some achievements largely trumpeted by the State government over the past six years. The analyst, Imabong Akpakpan, has in her Facebook page wrote ”I don’t know about the rest of Nigerians. But Christmas is looking very good for Akwa Ibomites, thanks to our dear Governor who had the foresight to invest wisely and thoughtfully.’’ According to her, ”Family Rice is everywhere and very cheap. Uruan Hatchery delivers affordable Eggs to every home. Coconut Oil from Mkpat Enin factory will be the sauce of our stew and fries, it’s even…

More than 30,000 Africans resident in Ukraine are in peril following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s warning to take ‘military measures’ in response to ‘unfriendly’ Western action in the country. A survey into Ministry of Education, Ukraine by Straightnews shows that the country boasts of 76,548 international students from 10 top countries in the world. From African countries, Morocco has 8,832, Nigeria has 4,227 while Egypt get 3,048 topping the list with their students doing various courses of academic programmes from 10 popular universities in Ukraine. The African Council in Ukraine, and NGO which promotes African culture, claims that about 30…

The Nigerian Navy Board and the Nigerian Air Force Council have promoted a total of 116 senior officers. This was after a meeting on Tuesday night which was presided over by the Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (retd.). A total of 56 of the senior officers are from the Nigerian Navy. A breakdown of the promotion released showed that 35 captains were elevated to commodore while 21 commodores were promoted to the rank of rear admiral. See also: Encomiums As Akwa Ibom Gets 3 Two-Star, 6 One-Star Generals For the Air Force, a total of 60 senior officers comprising…