The Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has reiterated the commitment of his government in ensuring safety of all the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state to enable them to serve the people better. Fayemi stated this yesterday when he received in audience the national governing board of the NYSC, led by its Chairperson, Ambassador Fatima Ballah, in Ado Ekiti. The NYSC board members were in the state to inspect facilities at the Ekiti State Orientation Camp and to seek support for the improvement and expansion of some of its facilities. Fayemi said that the government…
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The Dapchi Christian Schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, has delivered a second baby in Boko Haram captivity, according to a United States-based group, US-Nigeria Law Group. The group noted that the young girl had both children in 2020 following the terrorists’ announcement of her childbirth earlier in 2020, adding “We are still investigating this.” The group lamented the condition Ms Sharibu has found herself as it could be argued that the government has abandoned the Dapchi “heroine Christian” schoolgirl. Leah, who has now spent 3 years in captivity (just for being a Christian) was forced to denounce her faith and accept Islam…
Parents of the 39 abducted students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka, Kaduna, have called on the government to hasten efforts at securing their release within 48 hours. At a news conference yesterday in Kaduna, the parents said since the abduction of their children 11 days ago, they had been going through excruciating pains and anxiety. The students were abducted by bandits who invaded the school about 11:30 pm on March 11, 2021. Chairman of the parents, Mr. Kambai Sam, who spoke on their behalf, said the plight of the parents was further compounded by the continuous silence…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the leadership of the National Assembly to suspend a bill before the House of Representatives seeking to institutionalise the use of hijab in the country. It said the bill is ill-timed and uncalled for. “The bill titled: ‘Religious Discrimination (Prohibition, Prevention) Bill, 2021’ is seeking to provide a mechanism for enforcing certain provisions of the Constitution and other international laws that recognise the right of female to adorn hijab in public and private establishments. “We wonder what the sponsors of the bill seek to gain from it other than to compound the…
The crisis over hijab (veil) wearing in Christian grant-aided mission schools took a violent turn yesterday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Suspected hoodlums vandalised churches, shops and schools at Sabo-Oke, Muritala Mohammed Way and other areas of the metropolis. Other places affected include Post Office, Surulere and Maraba where churches and Christian schools are located It took the combined efforts of officers and men of the Kwara State Police Command, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Army to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The tense situation sent fears down the spines of residents. The…
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network called Amotekun Corps have apprehended nine herders and seized 100 cows along the Akure-Ilesa highway. The herders were arrested for flouting Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s directives that herdsmen should get registered. They were also nabbed for violating grazing rules on the highway. Ondo Amotekun Corps Commander Mr. Adetunji Adeleye said the cows were seized at the boundary of Osun and Ondo states. He said: “Our men took the cows to the headquarters of our office, which is about 30 kilometres from where they were intercepted. “The cows were actually blocking a major road leading to the state capital.…
The Primate of all Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba will be converging youths across denominations in an international conference tagged Joshua Generation International Youth Conference with the theme ” Living with a purpose” (Romans 8:27-30) from Easter Monday in Enugu State. Primate Ndukuba noted in his address to the Church at the Standing Committee stated that one of his focus will be ”to build Children and Youth Mission that will mobilize them unto the Word, Prayer, Worship, Witness and Outreach. We desire that God will raise the Joshua Generation who shall conquer their generation for the Lord…
At least, 40 persons have been killed in another attack in Niger. They were killed by a group of armed assailants who ravaged several villages in the Tahoua region near the border with Mali on Monday. Government spokesperson, Abdoulraman Zakaria confirming the attack on Monday said that soldiers were sent to the region and fought the attackers, NAN reports. He, however said those behind the attack have not been identified. Recently, there have been recurring attacks in the Mali border region. On March 16, at least, 58 people were killed in an attack on market traders in the region of…
The Evangelical Church Winning All and the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion have both denied the allegation that they have agreed to the Kwara State government’s directive for the use of hijab to be used by Muslim female students in their schools. Oja-Iya, and Bishop Smith Memorial College, both in Ilorin the state capital, are among the 10 schools which are involved in the hijab controversy rocking the state. The Chairman, ECWA District Church Councils, Rev. (Dr.) Vincent Akintunde, said the issue of hijab was subtly introduced by Muslim groups into a case of ownership of the schools which is…
The attack on the convoy of Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has continued to generate discussions, reactions and anger in some quarters, with accusing fingers being pointed and denials being made by those so accused. It is understandable that such a brazen attempt will solicit different reactions, especially anger propelled by fear, with many Nigerians believing that if a sitting governor, with a retinue of security details could narrowly escape being killed in broad daylight, no one then is safe in the country. However, a Fulani group, hitherto unknown, the Fulani Nationality Movement (FUNAM) has reportedly claimed responsibility for the…