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Going Back To Work After A Six-Week Holiday

January 27, 2020 8:05 am

Members of the two chambers of the Ninth National Assembly who have been on an unprecedented six-week Yuletide vacation will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28 to commence the 2020 legislative calendar. Expectedly, there will be exchange of banters among themselves at the Chambers, before the federal legislators settle down to serious business with the Chief Whips of both the Senate and House of Representatives calling the lawmakers to order for business of the day.

In starting the business of the day, both the Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan and House Speaker, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, will not be oblivious of what …

Holiday Shines As Pacers Edge Raptors In Overtime

December 24, 2019 4:06 pm

Aaron Holiday finished with 19 points and made two clutch three-pointers in overtime as the Indiana Pacers snapped the Toronto Raptors five-game winning streak with a 120-115 win on Monday.

Myles Turner and TJ Warren also had 24 points each, and Holiday added 10 assists in the win over the injury-depleted Raptors who were coming off their biggest comeback win in franchise history.

“It’s a big win for us,” said Holiday, who finished with 19 points in getting the start at point guard for the injured Malcolm Brogdon. “It’s fun playing with emotion, especially in big games.”

Kyle Lowry had …

Eid-ul-Mawlud: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday

November 8, 2019 11:49 am

The Federal Government has declared Monday as Public Holiday to mark the 2019 Eid-ul-Mawlud in commemoration of the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

Mr Mohammed Manga, Director Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Interior, announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

He said the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion and enjoined them to live within the virtues and teachings of the Prophet.

He said imbibing the Prophet’s virtues of love, courage and perseverance would guarantee peace and security in the country.