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Eid-el-Fitr: Nasarawa Acting Governor felicitates with Muslims, calls for prayers on economy, security

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2024April 10, 20240

Nasarawa State Acting Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe has felicitated with the Muslim faithful as they observe this year’s Eid-el-Fitr marking the end of the Ramadan fast. In an address to mark the occassion issued on Wednesday in Lafia, the Acting Governor enjoined Muslim faithful in the state and country at...

Senator Echocho Extends Eid Mubarak Wishes to Kogi East Constituents

NewsDeskNgApr 9, 2024April 9, 20240

Senator representinh Kogi East Senatorial District at the red chamber, Jibrin Isah Echocho has felicitated with Kogi Muslims as they celebrate Eid Mubarak. In his message, Senator Echocho reflected on the importance of Ramadan and expressed his gratitude for the support of his constituents. He also highlighted the importance of...

MINUSCA is blamed for the humanitarian crisis in Haut Mbomou

NewsDeskNgApr 9, 2024April 9, 20240

According to the UN mandate, peacekeepers are obliged to protect civilians and restore peace. However, the situation in the Central African Republic is the opposite. For a long time, the inhabitants of Obo have been demanding that the unscrupulous Moroccan contingent be replaced and expelled from the country. The Moroccan...

The Federal Government has evacuated no fewer than 138 Nigerian irregular migrants stranded in Libya.

NewsDeskNgApr 9, 2024April 9, 20240

A statement by Amb Kabiru Musa, Chargé D’Affaires En Titre of the Nigerian Mission in Libya on Tuesday in Abuja, said the Nigerian irregular migrants are expected to be back to the country on Tuesday. Musa disclosed that the evacuees departed from the Mitiga International Airport aboard chartered flight UZ...

Collective determination remains panacea to addressing insecurity – CDS Musa

NewsDeskNgApr 9, 2024April 9, 20240

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, says the armed forces remain unwavering in their collective determination to address the challenges of insecurity in the country. Gen Musa, while giving his Sallah message to officers and men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja, appealed to...

Governor Namadi set up committee to prove officials of Ramadan feeding

NewsDeskNgApr 9, 2024April 9, 20240

Jigawa State Government has constituted a six-member committee to investigate the activities of the Ramadan Feeding Programme in Babura Local Government. The State Commissioner of Information Youth Support and Culture, Hon Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of state executive council on Monday. According to him,...

Eid-el-Fitr: Police ban horse riding in Niger

NewsDeskNgApr 9, 2024April 9, 20240

Niger State Police Command has banned horse racing in Minna, the state capital, during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The State Police Commissioner, Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, who disclosed this in a Sallah message signed by the command’s spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, said the ban was to prevent the usual horse racing from being...

Cameron to meet Donald Trump, discuss Ukraine, Gaza

NewsDeskNgApr 9, 2024April 9, 20240

British foreign secretary David Cameron will hold talks with US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Florida on Tuesday. This is following a push to shore up support for Ukraine and advance a new package of aid that is held up in Congress. In a statement on Monday, a Foreign...

Igala Vanguard Commends Sen. Echocho on 20M Youth Empowerment Initiative

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2024April 8, 20240

The Igala Vanguard commends Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho, who represents Kogi East Senatorial District, for his commitment to empowering Kogi East youths through programs enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the state. Echocho recently donated 20 million naira to support 20 young entrepreneurs and distributed 3000...

Hike in Electricity Tariffs: Reps will intervene upon resumption of plenary – Deputy Speaker, Kalu

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2024April 8, 20240

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and member representing Bende federal constituency of Abia State, Benjamin Kalu, on Monday, said the house will debate the propriety or otherwise of the recent hike in the electricity tariffs upon the resumption of plenary later this month. Recall that NERC approved the...