Death toll from assailants’ attacks on some communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State during the weekend has risen to 76. It was earlier reported on Sunday that no fewer than 16 persons were killed in Mushu village in Bokkos LGA. According to Daily Trust, the spokesperson for Operation Safe Haven, CaptainContinue reading "Death Toll In Terrorist Attacks On Plateau State Days To Christmas Eve Rises To 76"
Islamic Group Members, Shi’ites Attend Christmas Service In Kaduna, Present Gifts To Church, Preach Unity
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) popularly known as Shi'ites has acknowledged Christmas as a day for festivities, friendliness and unity. The movement disclosed this on Monday when it joined Christians at a Christmas Service at St Joseph Catholic Church, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State. The group's leader, Prof Isah-Hassan Mshelgaru, described the development as aContinue reading "Islamic Group Members, Shi’ites Attend Christmas Service In Kaduna, Present Gifts To Church, Preach Unity"
Yuletide: Chicken, fabric sales crash, retailers slash prices
Some business operators across the country have bemoaned low Christmas sales during this year’s Yuletide season. The business operators, which include supermarket owners, traders and poultry farmers, while speaking in separate interviews with The PUNCH, said this year’s sales did not reflect the numbers usually recorded during Christmas celebrations. They expressed disappointment that despite committing hugeContinue reading "Yuletide: Chicken, fabric sales crash, retailers slash prices"
We Will Emerge Into A New Dawn Of Prosperity – Tinubu Says In Christmas Message
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Nigerians on the Christmas Day celebration, assuring the citizens of his administration’s commitment to alleviate their sufferings. Tinubu in his Christmas message to Nigerians on Sunday expressed optimism that the nation will witness a new dawn of prosperity. “Be confident that by the strength of our joint endeavour, we willContinue reading "We Will Emerge Into A New Dawn Of Prosperity – Tinubu Says In Christmas Message"
CCDA CONGRATULATES ITS CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS ON THE OCCASION OF CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.
The President, of Chamba Cultural Development Association, CCDA, Mr Sopkonso Polycarp Kaigama, on behalf of the National and Zonal Executive of the Association, wishes our Grand Patron, Special Patrons, Patrons, and Royal Fathers, Members of the Board of Trustees, our Chamba brothers and sisters and the entire Christendom a Merry Christmas celebration. Jesus Is SeenContinue reading "CCDA CONGRATULATES ITS CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS ON THE OCCASION OF CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION."
Army Praises Soldiers At Yuletide
Over 50,000 Troops Will Miss Wishing Loved Ones Merry Christmas In Person Like Other Nigerians. The Nigerian Army has commended troops for their sacrifices to ensure the safety and security of the country’s territorial integrity. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja also praised the troops for their “undying faith in theContinue reading "Army Praises Soldiers At Yuletide"
Anthony Joshua beats Otto Wallin, Deontay Wilder suffers shock loss to Joseph Parker
Anthony Joshua put in a terrific performance to beat Otto Wallin inside the distance. But Deontay Wilder’s shock points loss to Joseph Parker on the same bill scuppered plans for the long-awaited heavyweight showdown. Nigerian-Briton Joshua boxed magnificently in Saudi Arabia, dominating Wallin before the Swede’s corner pulled him out of the fight at theContinue reading "Anthony Joshua beats Otto Wallin, Deontay Wilder suffers shock loss to Joseph Parker"
Nigerian Student To Be Deported After Jail Sentence For Threatening To Bomb UK University
A Nigerian Masters student, Somtochukwu Okwuoha, who made terrorist threats against Dundee University in the United Kingdom has been jailed for 40 months. Okwuoha claimed he had enlisted Isis to help bomb the university and told staff he planned to target the city in a chemical attack. The international energy studies student was also orderedContinue reading "Nigerian Student To Be Deported After Jail Sentence For Threatening To Bomb UK University"
President Tinubu Orders Payment Of 400,000 N-Power Beneficiaries’ Nine-Month Stipends
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate payment of the unpaid nine months stipends of N-Power beneficiaries across the country. This comes after the N-Power beneficiaries under the umbrella of the National Association of N-Power Beneficiaries, Batch ‘C’, wrote to the President, asking him to take action regarding their unpaid stipends. The beneficiaries asked theContinue reading "President Tinubu Orders Payment Of 400,000 N-Power Beneficiaries’ Nine-Month Stipends"
Nigerian Army Promotes 47 Brigadier Generals, 75 Colonels
The Nigerian Army Council has approved the promotion of senior officers to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General respectively. A total of 47 Brigadier Generals have been promoted to the rank of Major General, while 75 Colonels have also been elevated to the rank of Brigadier General accordingly, Director of Army PublicContinue reading "Nigerian Army Promotes 47 Brigadier Generals, 75 Colonels"
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