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Eid-el-fitr: CAN, DPC Felicitate With Muslims

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Democratic People’s Congress (DPC) have rejoiced with Nigerian Muslims over the successful completion of Ramadan, which involved purification through fasting and seeking for blessings and forgiveness from God. This is contained in separate statements by the CAN President Dr. Samson Ayokunle and the National Chairman of the DPC, Rev. Olusegun Peters. The CAN President Ayokunle, in a statement by his spokesman, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, expresses determination and commitment to collaborate with the leadership of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA)…

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Chief whip suspended in Ekiti House of Assembly for sleeping at plenary sessions

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Mr. Sunday Akinniyi, Ekiti State House of Assembly’s Chief Whip who is representing Ikere Constituency 2, has been suspended for allegedly sleeping at plenary sessions. A statement signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Dr. Samuel Omotoso in Ado-Ekiti, said the House suspended Akinniyi over series of allegations levelled against him, chief among which is his sleeping habit. Omotosho said that the decision followed a thorough investigation carried out by Ayodele Fajemilehin-led committee of the Assembly. He said Akinniyi was accused few weeks ago of “breeding terrorism and violence…

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10 killed in Zamfara gunmen attack

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10 people were confirmed dead by the Zamfara State Police Command following the attack in Dutsen-Wake and Oho villages in Birnin-Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Muhammad Shehu, who made the confirmation in Gusau, said the bandits attacked the two villages on Tuesday around 10p.m. He said: “We received distress call Tuesday that the bandits attacked the area around 10p.m. We quickly responded by mobilising policemen to the area, led by Area Commander Kaura-Namoda Police Area Command, and Divisional Police…

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Oshiomhole: If I Were Buhari, I’ll Jail Obasanjo

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Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomole, has said he would have arrested and prosecuted former President Olusegun Obasanjo if he were President Muhammadu Buhari. This is coming as the former Edo State governor received more endorsements from the national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu, as well as governors elected on the platform of the party ahead of the national convention of the party. Oshiomhole, who weighed in over the faceoff between President Buhari and Obasanjo, urged Buhari to investigate and jail the former president, should he be found to…

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Inmates to watch world cup matches in Enugu Prisons

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Following the provision of a viewing facility, inmates at the Medium Security Prisons Oji-River Centre in Enugu State will join other sport loving Nigerians to watch the 2018 World Cup . The Controller, Nigeria Prison Service, Enugu State, Ndubisi Ogbodo, made the disclosure in Oji River on Monday during a facility tour of prisons in the state. Ogbodo said it was part of recreational activities meant to fast track the reformation of the inmates. The controller said the inmates would watch the tournament under a controlled environment manned by social…

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Raggae artist, Ras Kimono dies at 60

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Ras Kimono, Nigerian music legend, is dead. He died on Sunday 10th June aged 60. Ras Kimono who was known for hit songs like ‘We no want’ and ‘“Rum-Bar Stylée” was said to have concluded plans to travel to the United States, and he complained of feeling funny. According to reports, the legendary raggae artist was rushed to a hospital in Ikeja, where he was later taken to Lagoon Hospital on the Island where he died. Share on: WhatsApp

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Friday June 15, Monday June 18 declared public holidays by FG

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In celebration of the 2018 Id-el Fitr the Federal Government has declared Friday, June 15 and Monday, June 18 as public holidays. The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. M. Umar in Abuja on Monday. He congratulated the Muslim faithful on a successful completion of the Ramadan and enjoined all Nigerians to use the occasion of the celebration to pray for the peace, unity, prosperity and stability of…

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Two tenants rape, impregnates landlord’s daughter

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Two tenants were charged to High Court sitting at Igbosere, for raping and impregnating their late Landlord’s 12-year-old daughter. The defendants, Shaibu Isiaka, 30 and John Obah, 34, are standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and unlawful sexual intercourse. The duo pleaded not guilty to the charges. When the case came up on Monday, prosecution witness, Sgt. Idowu Afeez, who testified before Justice Sedoten Ogunsanya, said that on Jan. 21, 2014, the victim in company of her mother came to the Police Divisional Headquarters at Oworoshoki and…

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20 Budding Nigerian Writers Make it to Next Stage of The GTBank Dusty Manuscript Contest

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After spending several weeks poring over more than 1000 stories submitted for the Dusty Manuscript Contest, the judges of the competition have selected their top 20 entries. The selected entries are: Devil‘s Pawn by Kukogho Iruesiri Samson Home to the hill by Eunice Ekelaka Sambisa by Mohammed, Fatima Aliko The Smell of rain by Nneoma Otuegbe Omon by Henri Yeri The Orchid Protocol Onochie Emeka Onyekwena Love Unexpected by Pailyin John Children of the Night by Chimaobi Olayinka Ahuekwe Giants by Adeyinka Isioye The Fugitive by Chidubem Akala Kamalu’s Symphony…

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