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Muslims worship with Christians at Kaduna Christmas service
As part of efforts to strengthen religious tolerance and Christian-Muslim relationships, some Muslims joined Christian faithful at the Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Sabon Tasha in Kaduna state to celebrate their Christmas service on Saturday, December 25. 525 Muslims including members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shiites, were present at the church. Abdullahi Rabo, district head of Kurmin-Mashi, and Ahmad Rabo, Tijjaniya Imam, also presented a gift to Yuhana Buru, general overseer of the church. Some of the Muslim attendees also joined the Christians in a dance. See more photos below…
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DPO celebrates Christmas with detained suspects in Akwa Ibom
The DPO Uruan Divisional Police Headquarters, SP Felix Umache Ekpoudom, joined suspects in custody to celebrate Christmas. Ekpoudom gave the suspects food and drinks and sat with them while they ate. The DPO said his action isn’t to encourage crime but to celebrate the birth of Christ with suspects while they wait for their cases to be processed.
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(VIDEO) Nigerians dig up 3 year video where prophet Marcus Tibetan said Ooni of Ife’s marriage to Olori Naomi would not last
Nigerians on social media have dug up a 3year old video of Prophet Marcus Tibetan where he said the marriage between the Ooni of Ife and Olori Naomi would not last. The video was uploaded by Asabe Afrika and is now being shared online as Nigerians come to terms with the fact that the young Ooni has already experienced two public divorces since ascending the throne. Prophet Marcus who is known for his brash style said in yoruba when asked by the host, Asabe if the Ooni’s marriage to Naomi would work ‘Ooni o ti marry’ meaning the ‘Ooni has…
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(VIDEO) Lord’s Chosen General Overseer, Pastor Lazarus Muoka & members praise God as 6 big “strange” birds are found dead at the church’s headquarters in Lagos
A video shared online has captured moment Lord’s Chosen members and their General Overseer, Pastor Lazarus Muoka gave praises to God after 6 big “strange” birds were found dead on the altar of the church’s headquarters in Lagos. Pastor Muoka was heard saying that since the church was established, he has never seen those birds around. He added that the birds “came for an attack and the Lord killed them”. He also repeatedly said that “only God can do this”. Watch the video below……………………….
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Garba Shehu, other Presidential aides test positive for COVID-19
A number of presidential aides have reportedly tested positive to Covid-19 and are now on self-isolation. According to Premium Times those infected include; the permanent secretary in the State House, Tijani Umar; the President’s Aide-de-camp (ADC), Yusuf Dodo; his chief security officer (CSO), Aliyu Musa, and his senior special assistant (media and publicity), Garba Shehu. The online newspaper said their results were confirmed positive during the week. The report also claimed that the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, is also down with the virus. None of them is thought to be seriously affected by the virus because they…
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COAS orders release of female soldier who accepted NYSC member’s marriage proposal
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya has ordered the immediate release of Hannah Sofiat, a female soldier reprimanded for indulging in a public romance with a corps member at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Kwara State.In a viral video, the female soldier was seen accepting a marriage proposal from a corps member simply identified as Remi.Sofia was said to have been taken into custody on December 14, 2021, for violating the extant rule guiding the conduct of Military personnel when she shared a hug and kiss to the delight of other corps…
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Abaribe to join Abia Governorship race
The Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has informed Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of his intention to run for the governorship seat in 2023, sources have said.It was learnt that he will contest on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).There have been rumours of Abaribe’s interest in succeeding Ikpeazu, but the senator is yet to officially declare his interest in the race.It emerged on Saturday morning that Abaribe made his intention known to Ikpeazu during a meeting with the governor at the Abia Government House Lodge on Friday night.The Senate Minority leader was said to have embarked…
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Lagos government declares free BRT service on Christmas and New Year’s day
The Lagos state government have declared free bus rides on the Bus Rapid Transit corridors on Christmas and New Year’s Day. According to the Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Engr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Akinajo, she said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the free bus rides in the spirit of joy, love and peace which the festive season signifies. She said the Sanwo-Olu led administration is committed to ensuring the execution of the Strategic Transport Master Plan via the Multimodal Transport System currently taking shape through water transportation and the ongoing Blue and Red Lines rail projects. She said in the…
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Crush Boko Haram and ISWAP before 2023 – Buhari tells service chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged service chiefs in the country to ensure that the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram are crushed before he leaves office in 2023. The President gave this order at an emergency security meeting yesterday December 24, barely 24 hours after the insurgents shot rockets close to the Maiduguri airport shortly before his arrival to the North-East city. The President further directed that no inch of the Nigerian territory should be ceded to terrorists. According to a source, he said “No one was happy with how the ISWAP insurgents struck on Thursday…
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Christmas: Nigeria passing through so much, pray for her – Gbajabiamila to Christians
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has urged christians in the spirit of Christmas to pray for the country.In a post on his verified Facebook page on Saturday morning, the Speaker urged Nigerians to pray for the leaders of the country for good direction.He said the Christmas season also calls for unity of purpose among citizens, adding that Nigerians, particularly Christians must emulate the lifestyle of Jesus Christ.The post reads, “I rejoice with Nigerians, especially Christians, on the occasion of this year’s Christmas. The period calls for sober reflection. I, therefore, enjoin Christians to pray for the country…
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Son sets mother ablaze in Niger state
Former Principal of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Sabon Wuse and Maryam Babangida Girls’ Science College, Minna, Mrs Comfort Jiya, has been set ablaze by her biological son, Steven Jiya. Comfort was reportedly in her kitchen at her residence in Darusalam Area of Minna, when her son said to be a drug addict, returned from Suleja on Monday December 20, and poured petrol on her before lighting her up. According to reports, Comfort died at about 3pm on Friday December 24, at the Minna General Hospital where she was receiving treatment for burn injuries. It was also learnt that Steven had…
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ISWAP’s ability to launch rockets in Borno is disturbing – IGP
Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has reacted to members of the slamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) firing rockets into Borno communities, hours before President Muhammadu Buhari arrived the North-East state on Thursday December 23. Addressing state house correspondents after an emergency security council meeting presided over by Buhari at the presidential villa, Baba said “the ability of the terrorists to strike with rockets is worrisome”. He said; “They are launching it in major towns, they are launching it in Maiduguri. It is a concern. And it has been seriously checkmated. There are efforts to continuously checkmate it.“Yes, they have…
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