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FG declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays for Sallah celebrations

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The Federal Government has declared Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th July 2022, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, announced this in a statement by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore. Aregbesola, who congratulated all Muslims and Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion, urged them to use the period to pray for peace and prosperity for the country. “I call on Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified…

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UK Prime minister, Boris Johnson resigns

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Boris Johnson, the United Kingdom Prime Minister, has resigned from his position. His resignation will pave the way for a successor to replace him as British prime minister after dozens of his ministers quit his scandal-hit government. Following his resignation, British Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, called for “calmness and unity” Thursday after Johnson quit as Conservative Party leader following a series of scandals and an exodus of cabinet ministers. “The PM has made the right decision. The Government under Boris’s leadership had many achievements — delivering Brexit, vaccines and backing…

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ISWAP claims responsibility for Kuje prison invasion, frees Kaduna train attack masterminds

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Terrorists on Tuesday night bombed the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, Abuja, which was being guarded by dozens of soldiers, Department of State operatives, police officers and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps personnel. During the attack which began around 10:22 pm, the terrorists released 600 inmates, including 15 deadly Boko Haram commanders who masterminded the March 28 attack on the Kaduna-Abuja train at Katari, Kaduna, in which eight persons were killed and over 68 passengers kidnapped. The Islamic State West Africa Province claimed responsibility for the attack in a…

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Rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, down with kidney failure to undergo transplant in Lagos

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Eedris Abdulkareem, a Nigerian rapper, is currently battling kidney failure. The family of the music artiste have called on Nigerians for support and prayers as the singer is set to undergo kidney transplant in Lagos. According to a statement released on his Instagram page on Wednesday, the ‘Nigeria Jaga Jaga’ crooner has been on dialysis following a recent kidney failure diagnosis. Signed by his colleague and associate, Myke Pam, the statement also revealed that a family member had offered to donate their kidney to the musician for the procedure which…

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Convicted rapist sentenced to two terms life imprisonment

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The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Offences Court, Ikeja, has sentenced Bright Izuchukwu, a housekeeper, who defiled his employer’s daughters aged six and seven, to two terms of life imprisonment. Justice Abiola Soladoye sentenced the convict after finding him guilty of the charges preferred against him by the Lagos State Government. Izuchukwu was arraigned on two counts bordering on defilement. While delivering judgment, Justice Soladoye said the prosecution established the ingredients of the offence against the defendant. “The evidence of the defence is self-serving, manifestly unreliable and untruthful, while that…

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Buhari’s advance team attacked by terrorists in Katsina, two policemen reportedly killed

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The Presidency’s convoy of cars conveying advance team of security guards, protocol and media officers, were attacked by suspected terrorists on Tuesday, near Dutsinma, Katsina State, leaving two policemen killed. The Presidency officials were travelling to Daura ahead of the trip of President Muhammadu Buhari to his hometown for Sallah. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, confirmed the attack in a statement without confirming the casualty figure. The statement titled “Gallant presidential guards repel attack on advance team ahead of President’s visit” read,…

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Why women’s involvement in tech industry is imperative -Adeniyi

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With growing concern over the participation of women in the tech industry, it has become imperative to establish a roadmap that will help draft more women into the sector. Speaking recently at the 2022 edition of SheCan Conference in Lagos, the Chief Digital Officer of Wema Bank Plc, Mr Olusegun Adeniyi identified various areas where women can take part in the growing digital economy to stem the current female underrepresentation in the sector. Speaking on the subject, “She can do more in technology,” Mr Adeniyi said more women’s participation would…

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Don’t buy gun for self-defence,, use cow jaw bones – Pastor Adeboye

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Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, has urged Christians to get jaw bones of cows for self-defence, instead of guns. Adeboye, while clarifying his position on self-defence for Christians, said Samson was victorious in biblical times with jaw bones, and not with an AK-47. The respected cleric made the clarification on Sunday in a message, ‘Made for the top’, during the church’s monthly thanksgiving service. “I never asked Christians to buy guns, Christians don’t need guns. Samson did not fight with an AK-47.…

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Man sets ex-wife ablaze, burning woman grabs suspect

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Ponle Adebanjo, a middle aged man, has allegedly burnt his estranged wife, Lateefat, to death after she left him over domestic violence. It was learnt that the incident happened on Saturday in the Otun-Akute area of Ogun State. The victim was said to have had four children in a previous relationship before meeting the suspect. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday. The statement read, “The suspect was arrested on Saturday after concerned neighbours reported the incident to the police…

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FIRSTBANK STARTS SINGLE-DIGIT LOAN FOR WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES, REINFORCES ITS ROLE IN STRENGTHENING GENDER INCLUSION IN NIGERIA

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The FirstGem fund (FirstGem loan) is a single-digit loan scheme, exclusively designed to put women at an advantage in contributing to the socio-economic development of the country. The loan scheme covers female-owned or partnered SMEs in various sectors of the economy Launched in 2016, FirstGem has been impactful in driving financial inclusion, influencing women’s empowerment through gender-advancement programmes like savings culture, financial literacy, wealth management and building an investment portfolio. In furtherance of its role in promoting female entrepreneurship across the country, Nigeria’s premier banking institution and leading financial inclusion…

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