Prince (Pastor) Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is the next king of the ancient town of Ogbomoso, the Head of the kingmakers in Ogbomoso, High Chief Sobaloju Otolorin, at the weekend, made the affirmation. The affirmation came as the selection of Prince Olaoye continues to generate controversy, according to Vanguard News Nigeria. High Chief …
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Nigerians have continued to react to the suspension of Sheikh Nura Khalid. Khalid was suspended for criticizing President Muhammadu Buhari over the last Monday night’s attack on an Abuja-Kaduna train. Those that reacted include: Fater Ngupen: “We do not need an Imam to tell us that President Muhammadu Bahuri has failed in his duties to tackle insecurity in the country …
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By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku Abuja, Nigeria – China has announced plans to provide $10billion of trade finance to support African export to China. Zhang Xijia, an official of the Chinese Embassy in Abuja who made this announcement at a seminar in Abuja on promoting Win-Win cooperation & building better friendship said that the funds will go through the ‘green lanes’ …
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By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, today embarked on a patrol of the Abuja-Kaduna expressway for hands-on assessment of the security challenges, according to a statement from the police high command in Abuja. The IGP also personally supervised the operational deployment of officers drawn from the Police tactical squads to ensure …
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By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku Abuja Nigeria – Activities leading to a successful World Forestry Congress (WFC), billed to take place May 2-6, 2022 in Seoul, Republic of Korea are already in top gear. The Congress is being organized by the Korea forest service, the food and agricultural organization of the United Nations and is being hosted by the Korea forest …
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Russia is conscripting 134,500 men between the ages of 18 and 27, according to a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, as reported by several Russian news agencies. The young men would be enlisted by mid-July. At the same time, the mandatory 12 months of military service for Russians is being scrapped. It was unclear how many conscripts would …
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The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Adamu, on Friday in Abuja hinted at his intention to probe the national secretariat of the party as well as its directors. Adamu said this after receiving his certificate of return from the national convention electoral committee led by Jigawa State Governor, Muhammad Badaru. Badaru, who visited the secretariat alongside members of …
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says peace talks with Russia have not led to any concrete results so far. “Yes, there is a negotiation process that will continue. “But so far it’s just words, nothing concrete,” Zelensky said in a video message published early Thursday. He noted that Russia is not withdrawing voluntarily from the areas around Kiev and Chernihiv, but …
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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the safety of about 170 passengers that were on board the attacked AK9 Abuja to Kaduna train on March 28. Mr Fidet Okhiria, the NRCs Managing Director, said in a statement on Saturday that the corporation was however collaborating with relevant authorities to ensure safety of the other passengers. ”The Corporation, in continuation …
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The loud sound of explosives jolted passengers. Seconds later heard a more ominous sound – the clapping of automatic rifles- as bullets started raining on the train, like a hailstorm from hell. Aisha Bindawa took a bullet shell with her as a memento of the horrendous attack. It was the worst life of her life. But she was a survivor. …
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