Stop guessing population figures, conduct census ―Reps member tasks FG
By Boluwaji Obahopo – Lokoja Member Representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, Honourable Idirissu Lawal has called on the Federal Government to take an urgent step towards the conduct of a verifiable population census in Nigeria, latest by next year. Hon. Lawal who is the House Chairman, National Population Commission, NPC, said it is foolhardy for the […]
COVID-19: Jerusalem’s ‘most Holy Place’ to reopen Sunday
Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre will reopen Sunday after a two-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Christian authorities in the holy city said. “Starting on Sunday 24th this most Holy Place will be accessible again to the faithful for visits and prayers,” leaders of the three denominations that share the site said in […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Gbajabiamila greets Muslims, urges prayers against COVID-19
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated Nigerian Muslims for concluding this year’s Ramadan fast and marking Eid-el-Fitr peacefully. The Speaker urged Nigerian Muslims to imbibe virtues such as feeding the needy, being their brother’s keepers and prayers for peaceful coexistence that usually come with the month of Ramadan. In […]
CAN moves to sanction unregistered churches in riverine communities
By Chancel Sunday BOMADI — The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has moved to sanction churches that are not registered with the body in Bomadi local government area of Delta state. Disclosing the decision in a general meeting at Bomadi, weekend, chairman of CAN, Bomadi local government chapter, Snr Apostle Sunday Ekeremor, said the move […]
Eid-el-Fitri: Gov Makinde felicitates Muslims, calls for prayers for state, Nigeria
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has congratulated Muslims in the state and beyond on the successful completion of the month-long Ramadan fasting.
Obasa applauds Buhari on financial autonomy
Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, Mr Mudashiru Obasa has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for granting financial autonomy to his members describing it as the best Sallah gift ever received.
Celebrating Babuje – One of the greatest goalkeepers in African football history
By Segun Odegbami It gives me great pleasure to celebrate my friend and compatriot. Last Sunday, May 17, he turned 69. He told me on Tuesday how he spent the day very quietly at home with his family in Enugu. But then, we spoke some more. We went back in time to the early days […]
Ortom reverses order reopening worship centres, markets
Signs executive order against violator of COVID-19 safety measures By Peter Duru – Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has ordered an immediate reversal of the order reopening churches, mosques, and markets in the state till further notice. He also signed an executive order to ensure the prosecution of anyone caught violating the safety […]
Ortom signs executive order against violators of COVID-19 safety measures
By Peter Duru – Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has signed an executive order to ensure the prosecution of anyone caught violating the safety measures put in place to safeguard the health and protection of Benue people from the COVID-19 pandemic. He also ordered an immediate reversal of the order reopening churches, mosques and […]
Researchers claim new internet speed record of 44.2 Tbps
Researchers based out of Australia’s Monash, Swinburne, and RMIT universities say they’ve set a new internet speed record of 44.2 Tbps, according to a paper published in the open-access journal Nature Communications. That’s theoretically enough speed to download the contents of more than 50 100GB Ultra HD Blu-ray discs in a single second. What’s interesting […]
Eld-el-Fitr: Reps minority caucus urges Nigeria’s rebirth
By Tordue Salem – Abuja The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has congratulated Nigerians on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, calling on them to use the Eid-el-Fitr celebration to foster a national rebirth. The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu, in a statement noted that “the Eid-el-Fitr […]
