Author: Abibat Babalola

Go And Get Your PVC! Prayer Alone Won’t Change Leaders -Iya Adura

Abibat Babalola

– Says Nigerians should Vote for credible leaders by participating in the general elections   Founder of the Love of Christ Generation Church, Reverend Esther Ajayi, also known as Iya Adura has urged Christians to back their prayers with action by exercising their civic duties and voting to install their preferred leaders in the forthcoming general elections. She made this known while fielding questions from journalists at an event early in January. Rev Ajayi said, “My advice to Nigerians is to look at this card I’m holding, this is my…

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South Sudan United Front Army, TRGoNU Embrace Dialogue Ahead of Pope Visit

Kurian Musa

On January 28, 2023, the Radisson Blue Hotel in Nairobi played host to a significant event in the history of South Sudan as the South Sudan United Front/Army (SSUF/A) announced a decision to engage in a homegrown dialogue with the revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (TRGoNU). However, this announcement was not without controversy as it was also marked by the ousting of SSUF/A leader, General Paul Malong Awan, by 13 senior army officials and generals commanding various rebel troops. The SSUF/A is a rebel group that was formed in…

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N900bn Old Naira Still In Circulation – CBN Speaks On Feb 10 Deadline

Abibat Babalola

“It remains a crime to reject old Naira Notes until 10th of February, which is about 15 days to the presidential elections”   President Muhammadu Buhari has finally extended the deadline for the exchange of old naira notes by 10 days. Platforms Africa reports that this information was conveyed through the the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This means it remains a crime to reject old Naira Notes until 10th of February, which is about 15 days to the presidential elections. READ ALSO: Fuel Crisis, Naira Redesign Plots Against My…

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Rwanda Arrests Six For Insulting Trailblazing Female Football Ref

Ganiyu Amodu

Rwandan authorities on Saturday said they had arrested six people for allegedly hurling insults at a woman who made history as one of the first female referees chosen for the men’s World Cup. Offensive slurs were repeatedly chanted at Salima Mukansanga by fans from Kiyovu Football Club as she refereed their 0-0 draw against Gasogi United on January 20 in Nyamata, south of Kigali. Thierry Murangira, spokesman for the Rwanda Investigative Bureau (RIB), told AFP that three women and three men were arrested on Thursday. READ ALSO: Wife’s Donation Of…

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Wife’s Donation Of Kidney Shocked Me — Eedris Abdulkareem

Ganiyu Amodu

Rapper and singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has said that even before his wife, Yetunde, donated a kidney for him, he had always known that she could do anything for him. Speaking against the backdrop of the new song titled, ‘Thank You’, which he released to appreciate her, Eedris told Saturday Beats, “I had always known that she could do anything for me; just like she knows that I can do anything for her. It has always been that way with us.” He however stated that this was not the first song…

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Again, INEC Extends PVC Collection

Ganiyu Amodu

The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the collection of the Permanent Voter Cards by one week. This was disclosed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye ,on Saturday. This is the second time the commission is extending the collection of PVCs due to the progress recorded so far. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Nigerian Divisional Police Chief Slumps, Dies In Officer Gabon Launches New Initiative To Attract Tourists I Consoled Man Who Lost 9 Children Before I lost My Son – Gov Sule Police…

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JUST IN: Nigerian Divisional Police Chief Slumps, Dies In Officer

Aliyu Aliyu

The Divisional Police Officer of Jigawa State’s Jahun Local Government Area, SP Abubakar Musa died in his office after collapsing. DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adamu, the spokesman for the State Police Command, confirmed the death in a statement on Saturday. He stated that the incident occurred on Friday night around 9:00 p.m. in the DPO’s Jahun Division office following a lengthy illness. According to him, “SP. Abubakar Musa died yesterday around 9:00pm while closing from his official duty.” He stated that the deceased was taken to Jahun General Hospital and Rashid…

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Gabon Launches New Initiative To Attract Tourists

Francis KOKUTSE

Gabon has launched a new initiative, ‘Discover Gabon, The Last Eden’ to attract more tourists into the country as part of its eco-tourism development programme under the Green Gabon strategy, a press release has said. About 88 per cent of the country is covered by rich equatorial rainforest and it has the largest population of forest elephants in the world, with an estimated 95,000 of the critically endangered species, as well as being home to as many as 30,000 gorillas and chimpanzees. READ ALSO: Marry, Divorce or Die, You Have…

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I Consoled Man Who Lost 9 Children Before I lost My Son – Gov Sule

Aliyu Aliyu

Hassan died at the age of 36 on Thursday night after a brief illness. He was buried on Friday in Gudi, Akwanga LGA. Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has said he considers the death of his eldest son, Hassan Sule, as a test from God. The governor stated this on Friday while receiving condolences at the palace of his father, the Sarkin Gudi, HRH Sule Bawa, in Akwanga Local Government Area. Hassan died at the age of 36 on Thursday night after a brief illness. He was buried on Friday…

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Nasarawa Gov Loses Son, Hassan

Ganiyu Amodu

The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has lost his son, Hassan Sule. It was gathered that the governor’s son died in Lafia in the late hours of Thursday, January 26, 2023. The deceased who got married to his first wife, Hajiya Sule, in June last year was Governor Sule’s eldest son. Hassan aged 36. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Lafia on Friday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra. READ ALSO: Adeleke Rejects Tribunal Verdict, Heads To Appeal Court BREAKING: Tribunal Sacks…

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