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Osinbajo calls for righteousness to transform Nigeria

Osinbajo calls for righteousness to transform Nigeria

July 15, 2019 12:04 am

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has called for self-sacrifice, righteousness to transform Nigeria.

He spoke at the weekend during the 50th-anniversary lecture, award and dinner of the Shepherd Hill Baptist Church, Obanikoro, Lagos State, with then theme: The Role of Contemporary Church in Nation-Building: Pessimism, Optimism or Activism.

The church’s 50th anniversary began about two months ago with several activities and ended yesterday with the anniversary thanksgiving celebration.

According to Osinbajo, Christians must not sit at home and pray but must be involved to make the difference.

“There is a test of courage and faith that every nation-builder must face and …

Nigeria losing over $3 billion to piracy - NCC DG

Nigeria losing over $3 billion to piracy – NCC DG

July 13, 2019 2:37 am

Speaking to newsmen on the sideline at the commission’s Governing Board meeting, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) Director General, Mr. John Asein, said that effect of piracy is not only in monetary terms but also the colossal damage it does to practitioners.

Asein noted that the over $3b is just an estimation as its actual value is almost immeasurable.

He added: “Unfortunately, like most aspects of our national life, we don’t have exact figures, but you can only imagine when you have the size of Nigerian creative industry, you know that more than half of what should have come in goes …

Nigeria defeats South Africa to reach Cup of Nations semis

Nigeria defeats South Africa to reach Cup of Nations semis

July 11, 2019 12:06 am

William Troost-Ekong’s late winner sent Nigeria through to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday after a tense 2-1 victory over South Africa in Cairo.

Samuel Chukwueze fired the Super Eagles ahead in the first half in front of a healthy, largely pro-Nigerian crowd at the 75,000-capacity Cairo International Stadium.

But Bongani Zungu’s looping header brought South Africa level on 70 minutes, the goal awarded with the aid of VAR — introduced for the first time at the tournament from the quarter-final stage onwards — after it was initially ruled out for offside.

Centre-back Troost-Ekong then turned …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured that the Federal Government would continue to give priority attention to the operational

Nigeria: Africa’s greatest military force – Osinbajo

July 11, 2019 12:03 am

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured that the Federal Government would continue to give priority attention to the operational requirements and welfare of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Osinbajo who was the Reviewing officer, made the remark during the Passing out Parade of 187 Direct Short Service Course 28 at the Military Training Centre (MTC), Nigerian Air Force Base Kaduna on Wednesday

He appreciated the armed forces for effectively containing the territorial ambitions of the Boko Haram terrorists, by substantially degrading their capacity to attack and wreak havoc.

He assured Nigerians that the threats of ISWAP, bandits and other criminals would …

Nigeria sharia police arrest four over ‘Facebook’ marriage

Nigeria sharia police arrest four over ‘Facebook’ marriage

July 10, 2019 9:26 am
Four men have been arrested in the northern Nigerian city of Kano for allegedly carrying out a false marriage on Facebook, which the Islamic enforcement agency said had mocked Islam.Kano is among 12 northern Nigeria states where Sharia law operates and the Hisbah enforcement agency said Wednesday the wedding was perceived to have made a mockery of the institute of marriage.

“We arrested four men for organising a mock wedding on Facebook which has caused public outrage,” Hisbah’s chief Abba Sufi told AFP.

“We arrested them for making a mockery of the sanctity of the institution of marriage,” he said.

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Why we’re yet to prosecute Senator Abbo – Nigeria Police

Why we’re yet to prosecute Senator Abbo – Nigeria Police

July 8, 2019 12:58 am

The Police on Sunday said they were yet to arraign Senator Clifford Abbo for alleged assault on a woman because investigators have not had access to the original Close Circuit Television (CCTV) recording.

Also, the adult toy shop owner said to have travelled long before the viral video which showed Abbo slapping a woman, was yet to return.

Police spokesman Frank Mba, a Deputy Commissioner (DCP) told our Correspondent Sunday night that the service was tying loose ends so that they do not just file a charge for the fun of it.

He said Abbo was currently on bail and …

Nigeria: North is backward, South is developing - El-Rufai

Nigeria: North is backward, South is developing – el-Rufai

July 7, 2019 12:19 am

Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State on saturday, painted the picture of Nigeria as that of two countries in one: a developing South and a backward, less educated and unhealthy north, with the highest number of poor people in the world.

He also drew similarities between the development indicators of the North and those of war-torn Afghanistan.

The governor spoke at the Northern Youth Summit in Kaduna organised by Northern Hibiscus, an NGO.

He said that for the problems to be tackled effectively, the governors of all the 19 northern states have to work together.

His words: “Looking at the …

Defend your ancestral lands, Soyinka, Ooni advise Nigerians

Wole Soyinka: Ruga can set Nigeria on fire

July 3, 2019 12:18 am

Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka yesterday joined the raging cattle settlements dispute, describing the policy as a keg of gunpowder.

The planned Ruga (settlements) is the Federal Government’s antidote to the bloody herders/farmers clashes, which have taken many lives, setting Nigeria on edge.

Even before its execution, the policy has sparked a huge row, with some states, including those that are not earmarked for the project, rejecting it.

The Rivers State Government, the local chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State and the Berom community yesterday joined the rising rank of those rejecting the policy.

The Plateau …

Nigeria's economy hits $8.5b in Q1, says NBS

Nigeria’s economy hits $8.5b in Q1, says NBS

July 3, 2019 12:01 am

Going by the capital importation report released for the first quarter of the year by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), $8.5 billion came into the economy between January and March.

The report released yesterday showed that the first quarter figure represents 216.03 per cent increase when compared with data for the fourth quarter of last year and 34.61 per cent rise when compared to the first quarter 2018 figure.

“The total value of capital importation into Nigeria stood at $8,485 million in the first quarter of 2019. This represents an increase of 216.03 per cent compared  to fourth quarter   …

Nigeria fuel truck fire kills at least 50 - Governor's aide

Nigeria fuel truck fire kills at least 50 – Governor’s aide

July 2, 2019 8:24 am

At least 50 people were killed in Nigeria when fuel from a crashed truck that they were siphoning up caught fire, a spokesman for the governor in central Benue state said on Tuesday.

“A tanker loaded with fuel fell yesterday (Monday) and people were scooping its products when it caught fire, killing over 50 persons,” the spokesman said. Others were badly injured and taken to hospital.

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Such incidents are relatively common in Nigeria, though rarely is the death toll so high. While fuel is cheap, many live in extreme …

Google in Aba, Nigeria to support manufacturers

Google in Aba, Nigeria to support manufacturers

June 27, 2019 10:02 am

Google Nigeria on Wednesday announced the launch of the Google Digital Skills for Africa programme in Aba and other local communities in Abia State.

The Head, Brand and Reputation, Sub-Saharan Africa at Google, Mrs Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde, made this known at the unveiling of the digital skills in Aba.

According to her, the Google’s Digital Skills for Africa programme offers training courses to help individuals and communities develop and grow digital skills, find jobs and advance in their careers.

She said that the programme would provide free online courses, tools and in-person digital training of students, educators, job seekers and businesses.…

MMM Ponzi Scheme back in Nigeria, woos people again

MMM Ponzi Scheme back in Nigeria, woos people again

June 22, 2019 11:42 am

Notorious Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox (MMM), the Ponzi scheme which dashed the hope of over three million Nigerians in 2017, is back.

The new version known as MMM Cooperation promises as much as 50 percent return on any amount invested in it — 20 percent more than what the extinct version offered.

Just like the previous version, participants are to register, invest a particular amount in the form of “providing help” and “get help” with their investment and interest back after 30 days.

And some Nigerians are falling for it yet again!

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