Zayma Islamic Research Centre, an NGO, has admonished Muslim women to uphold the virtues of Salat (prayer) in accordance with the Holy Qur’an and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).The centre’s National Coordinator, Mrs Shifa’a Garba ga…
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Tinubu: Don’t turn Nigeria into banana republic, Obanikoro tells rivals
A former Minister of State for Defence, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, says those protesting and kicking against the inauguration of the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, on May 29, should not turn the country into a “banana republic”.Obanikoro, also a form…
Give late Wayas state burial, Tinubu Vanguard urges govt
A political support group, Tinubu Vanguard, has urged the Federal Government and the government of Cross River to take over burial arrangements of late Senate President, Joseph Wayas.The Director-General of Tinubu Vanguard, Dr Johnny Benjamin, said th…
CSOs urge Africa leaders to partner western countries
Leaders of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and democratic actors in Africa have called on leaders on the continent to develop policy frameworks that would ensure better relations between Africa and other western countries.They advised that the fram…
World Autism Day: Foundation opens exhibition for children in Lagos
Puresouls Learning Foundation, in partnership with Terra Kulture, Lagos, on Sunday commenced a week-long art exhibition to commemorate World Autism Day 2023.A statement issued on Sunday by Dotun Akande, Founder of the Puresouls Learning Foundation and…
Calabar Port on course for economic prosperity- Port Manager
Mr Festus Olumati, Port Manager, Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), Calabar Port, has said that the volume of vessels berthing at the Calabar Port has led to massive economic prosperity.Olumati said this on Sunday in Calabar while on an oversight duty at …
FCTA repatriates 217 destitutes, street baggers to Katsina, Kano, others
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Sunday repatriated 217 destitutes, street baggers and vagabonds, evacuated from the street of the Federal Capital City, Abuja.Alhaji Sani Amar-Rabe, Director, Department, Social Welfare Services, …
Empowering women economically’ll address SGBV-Oxfam
Oxfam Nigeria, an International NGO, says empowering women financially and economically will make them independent.The organisation said it would also make them self-reliant which was critical to their life, as it would end Sexual, Gender Based Violen…
Ex-Oyo Milad Gen. Popoola, others laud Maths bee
A former military governor of Oyo State, Gen. Oladayo Popoola, has lauded the Maths bee initiative organised as a veritable means of revamping the standard of education in the state.Popoola who was the chairman at the Final and Awards presentation cer…
Group urges Benue governor-elect not to disappoint
A group, the Alia Alliance, has urged Benue governor-elect, Rev. Hyacinth Alia to strive to meet the huge expectations of the people who voted him to bring about changes in the state.The group gave the advice when its officials led by the Board Chairm…