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No PVC, no Holy Communion, Anglican Bishop tells congregants in Delta
The Anglican Bishop of Asaba Diocese, Rt. Rev. Justus Mogekwu, has canvassed the acquisition of Permanent Voter Card as a prerequisite for Holy Communion in the state. While urging Deltans to ensure they register to vote at elections so as to enthrone good governance, the Bishop expressed the view that every preacher in Delta State should henceforth, make it mandatory for their members to have the PVC before they could participate in Holy Communion. He gave the exhortation in a sermon on Sunday on the occasion of the Christian Community Platform prayer conference, held at the Great Anointing Favour Bible…
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Nigeria 2-0 Liberia: Super Eagles move one step closer to World Cup play-off
Nigeria has moved one step closer to booking one of the World Cup play-off spots after beating Liberia on Saturday in Tangier, Morocco. Victor Osimhen and Ahmed Musa scored from the spot in the first and second half respectively to beat Liberia 2-0. Napoli’s Victor Osimhen scored the first goal, which was a penalty for Nigeria after the Liberian goalkeeper brought him down. He converted the resulting penalty to give the Super Eagles an early lead in the first half and even though the away Super Eagles dominated play they could not add another goal in the first half. In the…
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FG to begin sale of houses with price ranging from N7.2Million to N16.19Million– Fashola
Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola has announced that the federal government will commence sale of houses under the National Mass Housing Programme from N7.2 million naira. Fashola revealed this on Friday November 12, during the unveiling of an online portal for the housing scheme in Abuja. The Minister who revealed that projects are spread across the states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, added that the highest selling price is N16.19 million. He also revealed that over 5,000 units of houses are at different stages of completion under the programme. He said; “This is the first time we…
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Are you bingo? D*ggy & other Sex styles are not approved for saints of God – Female preacher (video)
A female preacher has been seen in a viral video, telling her followers that sex styles are not approved for “saints of God”. The preacher who asked those who insist on engaging in different sex styles if they are “dogs”, added that any sex style asides a man being on top of his wife or a wife being on top of her husband is not approved by God. She also stated that Christians shouldn’t perform sex styles “wicked people” engage in. The preacher concluded by also saying that “family planning” is a sin before God.
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90% Security Challenges Politically Motivated, Says Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has expressed that over 90 per cent of security challenges currently ravaging Nigeria are politically motivated. He said it will require political will to solve the security challenges in the country. The Governor said this when the Commander-General of HCN, Joshua Osotimehin, visited him on Saturday. He called on the National Assembly to pass the Hunters Council of Nigeria Bill which is currently on the third reading in the Senate.He further stated that President Muhammadu Buhari inherited a drifting political and economic situation when he assumed office in 2015 and would need the support of…
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FG Considering Out-Of-Court Settlement On VAT Tussle, Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed
Finance, Budget and National Planning Minister, Mrs. Zainab AhmedNigeria’s Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed has stated that the federal government is considering political paths to resolve the ongoing value-added tax (VAT) tussle.In the last few months, the FIRS and some state governments have engaged in a legal tussle over the jurisdiction of VAT collection which has consequently led to the Supreme Court.Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, Ahmed stated that the federal government was seeking a positive political solution to the issue.“I have to do this carefully because they are issues in court, and I am not supposed…
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The world portrays women as weaker vessels, it is wrong – Uche Ogbodo
Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo has debunked the popular notion that women are weaker vessels. The actress noted that it is a wrong perception. According to her she doesn’t believe women are weak Ogbodo who spoke on the joy of motherhood in an interview said: “I am happy that I have used my life to teach some lessons because the characters I portray in movies are real.“I see myself as an advocate for women because I empower them to be the best of themselves.“Wherever they find themselves, I tell them to keep their heads up. They should see themselves as strong,…
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I married as a virgin at 55 – Osun newly-wed woman reveals
A lady identified as Evangelist Esther Bamiloye, has revealed that she recently got married at the age of 55 as a virgin. The lady got married for the first time to her husband, Isaac Bakare, a 62-year-old artisan who also has never been married too. Mrs Bakare in an interview with Punch, revealed that “the devil had plans to stop her from getting married because when she felt she was ready, there was no man coming for her”. She also disclosed that she thought the problem was from her former church and God did it for her in her “new…
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Terrorism, Banditry, others testing Nation’s Democracy – Defence Minister, Magashi
Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi has stated that the increase in security challenges across the country is only a test on the nation’s democracy Magashi, however, commended the efforts of the military, particularly, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) at focusing on doctrinal developments to address the security challenges confronting the country. The minister stated this at the graduation ceremony of 13 officers of the Airforce War College Course 7/2021 held at Nigeria Airforce officers mess, Makurdi. Magashi who was represented by the director of military affairs, Federal Ministry of Defence, Sunday Musa explained that the nature of warfare posing new challenges…
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I haven’t seen that kind of fire before – Man narrates how his two daughters died in Kubwa kerosene explosion
A 49-year-old man, Virginus Oleru lost his two daughters, Chioma and Angel, in the Kerosene explosion that occurred at Kubwa village market in Abuja last Friday November 5 with his wife sustaining serious burns currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital, Abuja. Chioma, 14 and Angel, who was barely 21 months, were at the scene of the incident, where their mother, Mrs. Oleru sold foodstuff. Mr. Oleru who was present during the incident said no one really knows the cause of the fire as there was total blackout in the area when the outbreak occurred. “It all happened in my…
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5G has no Health Effect, to Reduce Data Cost – NCC
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta, has said 5G mobile technology has no health implications for Nigerians.According to him, the 5G technology has nothing negative to do about our health contrary to widespread belief.He spoke at a public lecture titled “5G Mobile Technology: Myths, Realities, Potentials and Challenges” organised by Kwara State University (KWASU) Malete, held on Thursday in Ilorin, the state capital.He said the technology, if embraced, will reduce running costs in corporate organisations, private and public institutions by 50%.Represented by a director in the commission, Engr Yusuf Asaju, the…
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Insecurity: Mass Killings seem like new Normal in Nigeria – Dogara
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has stated that Nigerians seem to have accepted the numerous mass killings in the country as the new normal.He lamented that such killings no longer make headlines in the media. He said the situation has created a feeling that nothing matters anymore.Dogara stated this in his keynoted address themed, ‘Peace And Development In Nigeria: The Pragmatic Approach,’ delivered at a two-day summit organised by the Sultan Maccido Institute For Peace And Development Studies of the University Of Abuja on Tuesday and shared on social media on Friday.According to him, “Today,…
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