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Students’ Loan: NIMC boss, Coker-Odusote reveals number of beneficiaries so far

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2024September 17, 20240

The Director-General and Chief Executive officer of the Nigeria Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Engineer Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has said that 332,715 students have been registered for loans, and over 18,000 students have already received payments from the federal government’s Student Loan initiative The DIrector-General spoke in Abuja on Monday to mark...

Only 1.5m people have National Identification Card in Jigawa – NIMC

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2024September 17, 20240

The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has said only 1.5m people out of over 6 million population have National Identification Cards in Jigawa State. NIMC state Coordinator, Alhaji Aminu Jakada, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen after a procession to commemorate the International Identity Day 2024 in Dutse. He said...

Fr Kelvin Ugwu: Treat church testimonies as fake unless verified

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2024September 17, 20240

A Catholic missionary priest working in Gambia, Fr Kelvin Ugwu, has urged people not to be carried away by the miracle testimonies they hear in churches or ministries. The statement comes amid controversial videos of members of some churches sharing their extraordinary testimonies that have gone viral online, leaving many...

We are reforming Osun Amotekun – Gov Adeleke

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2024September 17, 20240

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced that his administration has initiated a comprehensive reform of the Amotekun Corps in the state. Governor Adeleke also emphasised that the reform would strengthen the corps’ role as a bridge between local communities and federal security agencies. The governor made this known...

Senator Echocho extends heartfelt felicitations to Muslim Ummah on Maulud Nabiyi

NewsDeskNgSep 16, 2024September 16, 20240

As the Muslim world commemorates the auspicious occasion of Maulud Nabiy, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho has extended his warmest felicitations to the Muslim faithful. In a statement imbued with deep reverence, Senator Echocho prayed for divine blessings and...

Matawalle’s Magic Turning Tide Against Banditry in North West – Northern Youths

NewsDeskNgSep 15, 2024September 15, 20240

The Northern Youth Forum (NYF) has praised the significant progress made in the fight against banditry in the North West region, attributing the success to the leadership and dedication of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. According to the Forum, Matawalle’s recent visit to the region has brought instant...

Flood: Northern Youths Commend Dangote Foundation, Founder for Benevolence Towards Borno Flood Victims

NewsDeskNgSep 15, 2024September 15, 20240

*says businessman living for humanity The Northern Youth Congress (NYC) has praised the Dangote Foundation and its founder, Aliko Dangote, for their generous donation towards flood relief efforts in Borno State. Recently, Alhaji Dangote visited Maiduguri to announce a substantial donation of N1.5 billion to support flood relief efforts. The...

Banditry: Sustain Recent Onslaught Against Terrorists, Northern Christians Tell Tinubu

NewsDeskNgSep 13, 2024September 13, 20240

The Northern Christian Forum for Peace (NCFP) has commended President Bola Tinubu for the recent successes recorded by the military in the fight against banditry in the NorthWest, particularly in Zamfara State. In a press statement signed by its President, Bishop Sunday Audu Thomas, the NCFP praised the President for...

Nigerian Govt warns of impending disaster in two states

NewsDeskNgSep 13, 2024September 13, 20240

The Federal Government has issued a warning concerning impending flooding of the Niger and Benue rivers. The government advised states that could be affected by the problem to take necessary precautions. The warning was issued during a press briefing by Joseph Terlumun Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation...

Anambra Govt bans scavengers, vows to prosecute residents selling scraps to them

NewsDeskNgSep 13, 2024September 13, 20240

Anambra State Government has announced an immediate ban on the activities of scavengers who move about buying iron scraps, commonly referred to as “iron condemn”. This decision follows the scavengers’ notorious activities, which have become a significant nuisance to society, involving the theft of metal objects from public utilities, private...