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“I look forward to the day when Nigeria and Africa become places where hard work and merit are rewarded” – Nigerian-born Canadian Minister of Justice, Kaycee Madu
Nigerian-born Canadian Minister of Justice, Kaycee Madu and Solicitor General of Alberta, has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their goodwill messages after his appointment. In a tweet he shared via his twitter handle, Madu made it known that he looks forward to the day when Nigeria and Africa as a whole becomes a place where merit and hard work are rewarded He wrote: “Thank you for all the support and prayers coming from Nigeria and Nigerians in the Diaspora. I look forward to the day when Nigeria and Africa become places where hard work and merit are rewarded. Chukwu Gozie!…
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Edo: Buhari has assured me of a peaceful election – Obaseki
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki says Buhari has assured him of a peaceful election come September 19. The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said this while calling on voters to come out, cast their vote and make sure their votes count by staying back and ensuring their votes are counted. “President Buhari has assured me that the Edo election will be peaceful. He insisted that there will be peace in the State before, during and after the election, he said “They are not more than us in number; vote and make sure your vote counts. Stay…
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Lack of discipline in Nigerian churches has led to sexual immorality and financial impropriety-CAN president
As the Christian fold in Nigeria continues to argue over the relevance of the new CAMA law signed by President Buhari, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has come out to say that lack of indiscipline in many churches in Nigeria has led to acts of sexual immorality, financial impropriety, gluttony, laziness, and other vices. Speaking at the ongoing Virtual Convention of the Baptist Church on Saturday, August 29, Ayokunle said there is no difference between an unbeliever and a Christian that lacks discipline in all spheres of life. His address at the convention with the theme ‘Moving Forward:…
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Senator Ben Bruce loses brother-in-law to COVID-19 just months after losing his wife to cancer
Months after losing his wife to cancer, Senator Ben Murray Bruce, has lost his brother-in-law, Dr David Hargett, to the dreaded disease, COVID-19. Ben Bruce shared the sad news on his Twitter handle on Saturday, August 29. ”Dr David Hargett, older brother of my late Wife Evelyn died this morning from complications of COVID 19. In 5 months, three children have died. The Hargett’s had ten children. I will miss him.” he wrote The Senator lost his wife, Evelyn, to cancer in March this year.
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Family confirms death of Attah of Igala
Prince Ocholi Idakwo, son of the Attah of Igala, Idakwo Michael Ameh Oboni, has confirmed the death of his father. He made this known while addressing the press at the Attah of Igala’s Palace, on Saturday. According to Prince Ocholi: “Attah joined the ancestors on the 27th of August 2020.” The Prince thanked the people for their support and prayers. He described his deceased father as a “man of action and one who was passionate about upholding the rich culture of Igala.” May his soul rest in peace
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FG approves training of 5000 youths in Oyo state
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has announced that the Federal Government has approved the training of more than 5,000 youths from Oyo State. The Minister made this known during his visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Saliu Adetunji, at his Popoyemoja Palace in Ibadan. According to reports, the Minister visited the monarch to felicitate with him on his 92nd birthday. The minister also said there was a marching order for contractors working on federal government roads in Oyo State to return to site. Mr Dare, who noted that the COVID-19 pandemic had affected the laid down…
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Tertiary institutions in Lagos to resume September 14 – Sanwo-Olu
Governor of Lagos State, Babar de Sanwo-Olu has announced that tertiary institutions in the state are set to reopen. Speaking in a regular briefing on the state’s COVID-19 status, the governor said tertiary institutions in the state will re-open from September 14. Primary and secondary schools are also tentatively scheduled to re-open from September 21. “This decision is not cast in stone and is subject to review of our ongoing modelling and what procedure comes out from the Ministry of Health,” Sanwo-Olu said
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Three persons die in boat mishap in Kaduna
Three persons have been reported dead in Kaduna due to a boat mishap. According to SaharaReporters the victims Melody M, Isaac G., and James S drowned on their way to a burial ceremony in the Lamurde Local Government Area of the state, after the boat capsized. The chairman of Lamurde Local Government Area, Burto Williams who confirmed the incident said the local government is making efforts to treat the survivors and will also foot the bill for the burial of the victims “The accident is a very unfortunate tragedy that requires government to come to the aid of the people…
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Nigeria will witness a turn around if an Igbo president emerges in 2023 – Ohanaeze
The apex Igbo group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo is of the opinion that Nigeria will experience transformation when a president of Igbo origin emerges in 2023. Nnia Nwodo, the president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, stated this in a congratulatory message to Nigerian-born Kelechi Madu, the newly appointed minister of justice and solicitor general in Alberta, Canada. In his congratulatory message, he commended Madu on his achievement adding that the exploits of Igbo sons and daughters all over the world shows the capability of the Igbo people which will bring Nigerian a huge turn around if an Igbo man emerges president come 2023. “Ohanaeze…
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Bullion Van: Don’t waste your time, only God can probe Tinubu – Bamgbose tells protesters
Olusegun Bamgbose, National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG has called out those protesting for Tinubu’s probe on the bullion van issue to stop wasting their time as it will never happen. According to Bamgbose, Tinubu is sacred to the Buhari-led Administration. There have been a series of petition from thousands of Nigerians and one recently led by Reno Omokri calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to investigate and probe Tinubu in respect of his use of Bullion van during the 2019 general election. Tinubu, in an interview on Channels TV was asked “if the bullion…
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Nigeria will no longer tolerate any harassment from Ghana – FG
The Nigerian Government has warned the Ghanaian authority that it will no longer tolerate any from of harassment on any Nigerian citizen. Lai Mohammed made this remark while reacting to recent attacks meted on Nigerians residing in Ghana. In a statement released today Friday, August 28, Mohammed said over one million Ghanaians are resident in Nigeria and they are not being maltreated. He stressed that the Nigerian government will no longer tolerate the harassment of Nigerians. He added that the Federal government is already considering a number of measures to take to address the situation. See his statement below: ”The…
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Wedding invitation of President Buhari’s daughter, Hanan to Turad Sha’aban is released (Photo)
The invitation to the wedding fatiha of the last daughter of President Buhari, Hanan and the Turad Sha’aban has been released. The event is to take place on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the presidential villa. This is the first-ever wedding to take place in the Aso Rock Villa.
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