Religious Bodies
Osun government makes u-turn on cross-over services
In the statement titled, ‘Covid-19: Osun gives fresh directives on Crossover Service’, the commissioner said the government’s sensitivity to the mood of the season has necessitated a review of its earlier position.
Osun government bans ‘cross over night’ services
The Osun State government has said it would not allow countdown to New Year ceremonies and cross over nights by religious bodies and groups during the New Year eve.
Security: Stakeholders call for more attention to youths
Stakeholders at the Internal Security and Conflict Resolution Engagement in Lagos state have resolved that more attention should be on the youth to ensure a secured environment.
#EndSARS: Event of past week, deeply troubling – Ekiti governor
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has described the event of the past one week as “deeply troubling and of great concern to him and many patriotic citizens of the state”.
#EndSARS: Governor Fayemi appeals for peace in Ekiti, Southwest
The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has appealed to the people of the State and the Southwest to allow peace to reign and refrain from wanton destruction of lives and property.
Prophet Abiara cautions on CAMA
Retired General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Prophet Samuel Abiara, has called for caution among Nigerians over the Company and Allied Matters (CAMA) 2020 Bill recently assented to by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Kwara to open virus sample collection centres across 16 local councils
The Kwara Government has said COVID-19 sample collection centres would be opened across the 16 local government area of the state.
INEC: We’re ready for Edo governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said the Commission was ready to conduct the governorship election in Edo State this Saturday.
Presidency: Religious leaders using CAMA to blackmail President Buhari
The Federal Government has assured religious bodies in the country that the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA) does not target churches, mosques and other religious bodies, as had been wrongly portrayed.
PFN backs CAN, seeks review of CAMA Bill
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has called for a review of the Companies and Allied Matters Bill passed by the National Assembly, saying it was subject to abuse.
Reps speaker offers to pay additional 50% hazard allowance to 450 doctors, other health...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday unveiled plans to pay additional 50 per cent of the hazard allowance in addition to the current hazard allowance being paid by Lagos State Government to about 450 Doctors and other health workers at the Randle General Hospital, Surulere.
Gombe gets two isolation centres
Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya on Thursday inaugurated two treatment and isolation centres to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Churches full as Kogi relaxes lockdown for Easter
Most churches in Kogi state were full for Easter celebration following relaxation of the lockdown order on Sunday.
Lagos to commence second round of emergency food distribution
The Lagos State Government says it will soon commence the second round of its Phase One food stimulus intervention to the aged and vulnerable people in the state.
President Buhari promises access to food, medication
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised not to restrict access to food and medications but urged Nigerians to adhere to instructions meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
NEPWHAN: AIDS has no cure
Mr Abdulkadiri Ibrahim, President, Network of People living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) on Monday reiterated that HIV/AIDS had no known cure in sight.
We will collaborate with religious bodies – Lagos governor
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration will continue to collaborate with forward looking organisations and religious bodies for the development of the State.
Lagos governor sues for peace, tolerance among residents
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged leaders of religious bodies in the country, particularly Lagos to remain peaceful and tolerant of one another in spite of religion and tribal sentiments.
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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it will continue to deepen partnership with the UN Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) to fight trafficking in person in the country.
Arsenal ‘make approach’ for wantaway Real Madrid playmaker
However, the 22-year-old has played just five minutes in the last six games and earlier today, reports in the Spanish press indicated that the player had told Zinedine Zidane of his intention to leave on loan during the window.
Pope urges U.S. reconciliation as bishops call out Joe Biden on abortion
Pope Francis told U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday that he was praying that God would guide his efforts to bring reconciliation in the United States, while the nation’s bishops condemned Biden’s pro-choice stand on abortion.
John Mrabure emerges new acting correctional chief
A Deputy Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), DCG John Mrabure, has been appointed as acting Comptroller General of the Service.
Jigawa PDP inaugurates 29-member reconciliation committee
The Jigawa State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a 29-member reconciliation committee to unite and bring back its lost glory in the state.
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Mother, two children burnt to death in Bauchi
A mother and her two children have been burnt to death in a fire disaster that occurred in Riban Garmu village, Dewu Ward in Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.A mother and her two children have been burnt to death in a fire disaster that occurred in Riban Garmu village, Dewu Ward in Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Bandits kill 7 vigilantes, burn 50 motorcycles in Niger
Not less than seven men of the local vigilant group in Mashegu local government area of Niger state have been killed by bandits. Several others have also been injured and hospitalised.
Rwandan capital back under full coronavirus lockdown
Rwanda's capital Kigali was back under total lockdown on Tuesday after a surge in coronavirus cases in a country that has adopted some of Africa's toughest anti-Covid measures.
Niger debunks plan to recruit youths to fight bandits
Newsmen learnt that a social media post has been making rounds across the state on Saturday morning that the state government has concluded plans to recruit about 4,000 youths across the 25 local government areas of the state to fight the security challenge in the state.
Uganda’s Bobi Wine declares self president-elect
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni’s main challenger in Thursday’s election, Bobi Wine, has declared himself President-elect, telling reporters in Kampala: “We secured a comfortable victory.”