Day: April 14, 2023

CAN, C&S Leaders Celebrate Rev Esther Ajayi at 60

Precious Ibekwe

What dignitaries said at her Diamond Jubilee Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State Chapter, Bishop Stephen Adegbite showered encomium on Founder of the Love of Christ Generation Church, Cherubim and Seraphim, Lagos, Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi on her 60th birthday on Sunday, 2nd April 2023. Amidst pomp and prayers, the celebrant fondly called Iya Adura, was hailed for her faith in and love for God and decades of faithful service which had positively impacted lives around the world. “You are a blessing not only to…

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NIHRCO Petitions IG, NASS Over Alleged Criminal Land Grabbing In Lagos

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Human Rights Community, (NIHRCO) a coalition of 130 civil right groups and community based groups spread across the country in a petition to the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba said it has received several petitions against activities of one Abiodun Ejigbadero whose father was sentenced to death in 1979. The rights group also sent copies of the petition to the Senate and the House of Representatives, the United Nations Human Rights Council and the African Union, AU. The group insists that the Nigerian Government must live…

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Time’s Writer Attacked For Listing Tinubu In 100 Most Influential Persons

Ganiyu Amodu

Astha Rajvanshi, a staff writer for Time 100 has locked her Twitter account, an action which was believed to be connected with criticisms she has received over the inclusion of Nigeria’s president-elect, Bola Tinubu, on the latest Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. Rajvanshi received a bombardment of denigration on social media for the article she wrote for Tinubu, which painted his role as a “longtime political power broker” and his efforts in helping to restore Nigeria’s democracy in 1999. Many Nigerian Twitter users, who…

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The Final Gallop Home, By Femi Adesina

ADEOLA YUSUF

In about 44 days, we’ll be home. Who are the ‘we?’ Those of us who serve with President Muhammadu Buhari, whose second term expires on May 29, this year. Some people pray with you, wish you happy and safe landing.. Others, low people, despicable, count the remaining days with glee.   There’s a saying in Yoruba language that the horse does not spurn the final gallop home. True. Home is that place you go to rest, after the labour and toil of the day. It is that place you find…

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Aviation Unions Set To Embark On Two-Day warning Strike

ADEOLA YUSUF

Aviation workers’ unions are set to embark on two-day strike from Monday over alleged failure to implement the conditions of service agreement between the union and some aviation agencies. This is contained in a statement issued and signed by officials of the National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals. Others are: the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation Civil Service Technical and Recreation Services. READ ALSO: Four Dead, 31 Buried In Shallow Grave,…

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Four Dead, 31 Buried In Shallow Grave, 11 Rescued As Police Paid Cult Church

Abibat Babalola

The Police on Friday confirmed the death of four people and 11 others rescued while emaciated from occultation underground in the Kenyan coastal town of Malindi. The police said in a security report that they had been tipped off that there were dozens of people starving to death at a private farm in the area. According to the report, the victims were starving after being informed this was part of the way to “go and meet Jesus.” READ ALSO: Meet 23yr old Jessikah Inaba, UK’s First Black And Blind Barrister…

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Meet 23yr old Jessikah Inaba, UK’s First Black And Blind Barrister

Abibat Babalola

Jessikah Inaba, 23, qualified last week after studying for five years at the University of Law in London. She managed to complete her entire course using Braille, and credits her friends and tutors for helping to fill in the gaps. Jess, has now joined the Bar- and is believed to be the first black and blind person to do so. Jess, from Camden, north London, said: ‘It’s been crazy – I still can’t really believe I’ve done it,’ ‘One day I’ll wake up and realise how amazing this is. READ ALSO:…

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Achraf Hakimi For President, Fans React As Footballer, Wife Case Threads

Abibat Babalola

Footballer Achraf Hakimi’s wife filed for divorce and demanded half of property from husband who receives €1 Million from PSG monthly. But Found Out He Has No Property. Footballer registered all assets in his mother’s name   Fans across the world and Nigeria precisely, have taken to social media to react to Moroccan superstar court rulings with his wife. What happened? It is believed that the PSG players’ wife filed for a divorce and thereby requested over 50% of the player’s wealth. She was however informed by the court that…

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Twitter Introduces 10K Character Long Tweets Amid Fight With Substack

Abibat Babalola

Twitter now supports tweets up to 10,000 characters in length, “with bold and italic text formatting”       Before deleting all legacy Blue tick marks on April 20, Twitter on Friday introduced a feature that allows posts with 10,000 characters for paid Blue subscribers. Twitter now supports tweets up to 10,000 characters in length, “with bold and italic text formatting,” the company informed. READ ALSO: Tinubu makes TIME magazine’s 2023 ‘100 most influential people’ CBN To Mop Up Dormant Account Balances, Unclaimed Funds Real Estate Expert, Adenike Adewunmi-Adebisi, Dies…

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Tinubu makes TIME magazine’s 2023 ‘100 most influential people’

Ganiyu Amodu

“His campaign slogan, ‘It’s my turn’, was a nod to his role as a longtime political power broker. – TIME           President-elect Bola Tinubu has been named in TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023. Others on the list included the King of the United Kingdom, King Charles III; US President Joe Biden; US Senator Mitch McConnell; Argentine footballer, Lionel Messi and Twitter CEO, Elon Musk, amongst others. Some entertainers on the list included US actor, Michael B. Jordan; US singer, Beyonce; US actress, Angela…

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