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.
