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Tribute to My Beloved Twin Sister, Hassana Mohammed Yakubu (Hassylove)

NewsDeskNgOct 8, 2024October 8, 20240

By Husseina Yakubu Today, October 9, 2024, marks a poignant anniversary – one year since you left us, dear Hassana. It feels like just yesterday we said goodbye. Your memory remains etched in my heart, and every day, I feel the weight of your absence. You were more than just...

Exclusive: How NNPCL Deceived Nigerians On Port Harcourt Refinery Project, Installing A Blending Plant To Mix Fake Russia- Malta Products In Nigeria

NewsDeskNgSep 26, 2024September 26, 20240

Fresh facts have emerged on plans by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to convert the Port Harcourt Refinery into a blending plant for substandard petroleum products from Russia and Malta. This Port Harcourt Refinery has so far cost Nigerians 2Billion Dollars. According to credible sources, the plan by...

Banditry: Dauda Lawal and The Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur

NewsDeskNgSep 6, 2024September 6, 20240

By Ali Mohammed The latest exposes surrounding Governor Dauda Lawal’s purported complicity in financing banditry in Zamfara State have sparked widespread astonishment and demands for clarity. Presently, Zamfara State is grappling with an unprecedented surge in banditry and insurgency, with communities being increasingly besieged, and Governor Lawal’s actions and decisions...

Nigeria’s Public Services Workers Face Dual Threat of Climate Change, Insecurity

NewsDeskNgSep 6, 2024September 6, 20240

By Michael Oche In the sweltering heat of Nigeria’s industrial hubs, workers toil tirelessly, their labour fueling the nation’s economic growth. Yet, they face an unseen threat: climate change. Rising temperatures, flooding, heat stress, and extreme weather events imperil their health, safety, and productivity In Nigeria, public service workers, particularly...

Pastor Tunde Benjamins-Laniyi: A Shining Example of Faith, Hope, and Love”

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

By Augustine Aminu Pastor Tunde Benjamins-Laniyi, the resident Pastor of the Throne Room Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Abuja, is a shining example of a true man of God. With unwavering dedication and unrelenting passion, he serves the Lord and His people with humility, compassion, and...

NITDA: Driving Global Agenda for Enhanced Capacity, Competitiveness for Nigerian Youths

NewsDeskNgAug 17, 2024August 17, 20240

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is driving digital transformation, partnerships, productivity, pivotal to national development of the country. This is handled through its ongoing endeavour to establish Nigeria as a globally renowned centre and hub of technology and innovation. And it is in order to promote economic diversification...

Remember Your Village Home Church In Your Missionary Duty, They Are Not Only For Burial Ceremony

NewsDeskNgAug 16, 2024August 16, 20240

As Churches do their Conferences, Seed Sowings and even Harvest Thanksgivings in Big Cities and Towns with various Themes as well as Class Fees or Membership Payments, kindly Remember your Village Home Church as you contemplate on the thoughts below: In a typical City Church, almost every weekend there is...

A Call for Sanity: Reflections on Day One of the Protest

NewsDeskNgAug 2, 2024August 2, 20240

By Michael Oche My take on day one of the protest. At the start of this protest, I had told myself that I will be indifferent, cheering both sides. Reason being that there is real hardship in the land. People are genuinely suffering and have a right to express their...

Gwo Gwo Gwon gwo:A Dance Of Deception

NewsDeskNgJul 31, 2024July 31, 20240

By Oseni Rufai This dance has been trending for days. At every nook and crannies of the social media platforms, the dance steps are very prominent. Everyone wants to dance that dance of twisting of waist and raising of one leg. Turning thereafter to pursue themselves in a very comical...

Tribute to Amina Rawaram

NewsDeskNgJul 26, 2024July 26, 20240

Amina Rawaram, a celebrated Kanuri singer from Maiduguri, captivated audiences during the late colonial period and into post-independent Nigeria. Her golden voice transcended language barriers, enchanting listeners even if they didn’t understand Kanuri. Dubbed the Last Diva of the Sahara Desert by music experts, Amina’s remarkable beauty and long hair...