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We will maintain successes of 2022 Hajj next year- FCT board

NewsDeskNgDec 18, 2022December 18, 20220

The FCT Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board (MPWB) has pledged to continue with the successes recorded in the 2022 Hajj operations during the 2023 exercise. Malam Muhammed Danmallam, Director of the board, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. He said that...

APC congratulates Buhari on 80th birthday

NewsDeskNgDec 17, 2022December 17, 20220

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a man of destiny who has steered the ship of state courageously from rough tides to safe harbour. The party said this in a statement issued by Mr Felix Morka, its National Publicity Secretary, on Saturday in Abuja while...

Foundation launches Vision Health Detective App to prevent blindness

NewsDeskNgDec 17, 2022December 17, 20220

A Vision Health Detective (VHD) App and Partnership for Sight Innovative of Nigeria (PASSION) project, aimed at increasing access to eye care and restoring sight to those with avoidable blindness, has been launched. Dr Oluwagboyega Ajayi, the Executive Director, Eleta Eye Foundation, an NGO, made this known at the formal...

Mercy corps marks 10 years of humanitarian service in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgDec 17, 2022December 17, 20220

Mercy Corps on Saturday marked its 10th anniversary for impacting over 3.7 million lives with their humanitarian services to vulnerable persons and communities in Nigeria. The Country Director of the corps, Mr. Ndubisi Anyanwu, said it was a milestone and challenges it had experienced in during the period under review...

Tegbe sympathises with victims of Ibadan market inferno

NewsDeskNgDec 17, 2022December 17, 20220

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Chief Joseph Tegbe, has sympathised with the victims of the fire disaster at the popular Apata Market in Ibadan. Tegbe, in a statement issued by his Media Team in Ibadan on Saturday, described the fire incident as very sad and...

Rep Akande-Sadipe inaugurates school projects, 7 transformers in Ibadan

NewsDeskNgDec 17, 2022December 17, 20220

Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe (APC-Oluyole) has inaugurated seven school projects, seven transformers, among others facilitated by her to the Oluyole Federal Constituency in Ibadan, Oyo State. This is contained in a statement signed by her Media Aide, Olamilekan Olusada on Saturday in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that...

Peter Obi, Osinbajo celebrate Buhari

NewsDeskNgDec 17, 2022December 17, 20220

Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday. Obi prayed to God almighty to grant Buhari, who turned 80 on Saturday, more healthy, fruitful and happy years. The former Anambra State governor stated this in a tweet via...

Nkunku’s move to Chelsea confirmed

NewsDeskNgDec 17, 2022December 17, 20220

Chelsea have sealed the transfer for RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku. However, the Frenchman will officially joining the Blues in 2023. Nkunku had been heavily linked with the Premier League, but a deal was finally completed on Saturday. The French star netted 20 times and provided 15 assists in the...

Police, NSCDC receive training on curbing election violence against women

NewsDeskNgDec 16, 2022December 16, 20220

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Borno State branch has trained the personnel of the Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp on how to curb election violence against women. Speaking at the occasion, the Vice President of FIDA, Mrs Amina Agbaje...

Why South Sudan President, Salva Kiir Mayardit peed himself in public – Shehu Sani

NewsDeskNgDec 16, 2022December 16, 20220

Former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani has given his opinion on reasons that might have led to the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit wetting himself during a public function. Mayardit is recently seen in a viral video peeing himself while opening a road project on Tuesday. The 71-year-old Mayardit...