The Oyo state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Sunday urged governments at all levels and leaders to lead with the fear of God. The chairman, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju gave the advice in his Christmas message issued in Ibadan. Akinyemiju urged politicians and leaders to be God-fearing. He charged them to always remember that there would be a day of reckoning when everyone would stand before the judgement throne of God as stated in 2 Corinthians 5:10 in the Holy Bible. Corinthians 5:10 states that: “for we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that…
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Twitter was “fixing relevance, optimizing the size of the message prompts and correcting outdated prompts,” Irwin said in an email to Reuters. “We know they are useful and our intent was not to have them down permanently.” Twitter Inc has restored a feature that promotes suicide prevention hotlines and other safety resources to users looking up certain content, after coming under pressure from some users and consumer safety groups over its removal. Reuters reported on Friday that the feature was taken down a few days ago, citing two people familiar with the matter, who said the removal was ordered by the social…
The Lagos state Police command said it killed two robbery suspects while exchanging gunfire at Okokomaiko area on Saturday. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed on Sunday that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) from Okokomaiko got information at 2.30 a.m. on Saturday that some armed hoodlums numbering about five, allegedly entered Airtel Communication site. He said the suspects entered the communication facility located at Adisa Street, Okokomaiko, and tied the security guard on duty and vandalised five Inverter batteries, valued at about N6 million, powering the mast. Hundeyin said that based on the report, a team of police men…
The Osolo of Isolo in Akure South local government area of Ondo state, Oba Edward Kolawole Adejoyegbe Adewole, Osalade II felicitates with Christians across Nigeria and around the world as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in Sunday 25th December 2022. Christmas celebration is an annual event observed by Christians to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ – the reason for their belief. The Osolo of Isolo in a statement by SA to Osolo of Isolo (Media & Administration), Ayomide Michael said he congratulates and celebrates with all the Christians in Isolo Kingdom, Ondo State, Nigeria and across the…
By Musa Yaro, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command on Saturday, foiled a robbery attack on an old generation bank and arrested four of a nine-member robbery gang in Calabar, the state capital ASHENEWS reports that the robbery syndicate has been terrorising residents of some areas of the metropolis, including the Export Processing Zone area, Esuk Utan, Ikot Ansa as well as Harbor road axis. A security operative who spoke on condition of anonymity told our reporter that the suspects had accessed the bank premises when, acting on intelligence reports, the Police foiled their attempt to rob the bank.…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday assured Nigerians that those who sought to violently disrupt the peace of Nigeria had lost the battle, saying better dawn awaited Nigeria in 2023 and beyond. The president stated this in his 2022 Christmas message describing the celebration as unique. “It is my last Christmas message as president. Twenty-two weeks from now, this administration will hand over to another.” “It is another opportunity to show the rest of the world that Nigeria is indeed ready to consolidate its democratic credentials as has been noted in international circles. “Let the peace and joy that pervade this…
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has raised Third Party insurance cover for motorists from N5,000 to N15,000 yearly with effect from January 2023. The approval is contained in a circular: NAICOM/DPR/CIR/46/2022 addressed to insurance companies and dated December 22, 2022. It was titled: New Premium Rate for Motor Insurance and signed by the Director, Policy and Regulation, NAICOM, Mr Leo Akah for the Commissioner for Insurance. “Pursuant to the exercise of its function of approving rates of insurance premium under Section 7 of NAICOM Act 1997 and other extant laws, the Commission hereby issues this circular on the new motor…
Resident communities in Borno have commended Governor Babagana Zulum for providing free transportation to enable them to travel to their various destinations to celebrate Christmas and New Year festivals. More than 645 persons from 10 non-indigene groups have benefitted from the gesture. Gov. Zulum also donated undisclosed amounts of money to widows for the Christmas celebration. Mr Emmanuel Egwudike, Zonal Coordinator of Ohanaeze All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Group, said the governor’s gesture came when many had lost hope of travelling home for the festivities. He noted that it was not the first time that Gov. Zulum was being magnanimous as…
The National Security Council of the Prime Minister’s office of Malaysia has appointed a Nigerian Professor, AbdulRauf Ambali, of the Kwara State University (KWASU), into the country’s national security index. According to a statement from KWASU’s Acting Director, University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu the appointment letter was signed by Datuk Haji Rodzi Bin MD Saad. ”The letter said that the National Security Council, in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), is conducting a National Security Index Study for the year 2022,” Aliyu said. According to the letter, Malaysia hopes that through this appointment, Prof. Ambali can help to produce more…
ASHENEWS reports that Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde on Friday, signed the 2023 budget of N310.4 billion into law. The budget titled: “Budget of Sustainable Development” was signed at the headquarters of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) in Saki Town, in Oke-Ogun zone. The state House of Assembly passed the state’s 2023 Appropriation Bill of N310.4 billion after a clause-by-clause consideration of items in the financial proposal on Thursday. The budget is N432.5 million higher than the proposed N310 billion earlier sent to the lawmakers by Makinde on November 3. While signing the bill, the governor lauded the support…