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The Federal Government says 160,000 passengers across the country benefitted from its Yuletide transportation waiver.  The Nigerian government had announced a 50 percent slash on road transport fares and free train rides to ease commuters’ burdens during Yuletide. Weeks after the move, the Minister of Solid Minerals Dele Alake described the intervention scheme as a success owing to the number of passengers that benefited from it across the country. “As the Chairman of the Committee on the Implementation of the End of Year Transportation Subsidy Programme of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I am pleased to report that our programme has…

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Multichoice, owners of Digital Satellite Television( DStv) have stated that the Africa Cup of Nations tournament will not be broadcast on its sporting channel, SuperSport According to the company in a statement, SuperSport channels will not transmit the tournament “because the channel has not secured the rights to broadcast the tournament..” “However, AFCON 2023 games will be available through our partner broadcast stations on Free to Air (FTA) channels.” “Multichoice Africa remains committed to ensuring football fans across Africa continue to enjoy unrivalled access to entertainment and football games available on DStv and GOtv platforms including, the Premier League, LaLiga,…

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Date: 2024-JANUARY -04 🎯TOPIC: WHERE DO YOU TAKE REFUGE 📺 WATCH THE DEVOTION VIA THE LINK BELOW👇 https://youtu.be/hSlqV-_-7XU?si=P5K0xwD__Uv2JsIk ✝️TEXT: Psalm 11: 1-7(NKJV) 11:1. To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. In the LORD I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, “Flee [as] a bird to your mountain”? 11:2. For look! The wicked bend [their] bow, They make ready their arrow on the string, That they may shoot secretly at the upright in heart. 11:3. If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do? 11:4. The LORD [is] in His holy temple, The LORD’s throne…

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Former Super Eagles captain, Vincent Enyeama, has dropped a cryptic message on Instagram hinting that he could join the technical crew of the national team when the camp opens on Tuesday (today) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Enyeama made this known on Monday when he reacted to a post about the team’s AFCON preparations on the official Instagram account of the Super Eagles. They will begin a one-week training camp on Tuesday (today) that will last until January 9. He wrote, “Let’s go, See you in camp. Time for business.” Enyeama joins the list of former Super Eagles goalkeepers…

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Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has faulted officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service for asking people, especially married women to come to the headquarters in Abuja to effect a change of name on their passport. Speaking at a recent dinner with members of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu ABAT Media Centre and some social media influencers in Abuja, Tunji-Ojo described the act as “inhumane.” He said women are not subjected to such inhuman practices on account of marriage anywhere in the world. “There is one stupid thing I have seen and it is that a woman gets married, changes her…

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The Federal Government has announced the suspension of the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates obtained from institutions in Benin Republic and Togo. This decision, disclosed in a statement dated January 2nd and signed by Augustina Obilor-Duru, acting on behalf of the Director Press and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Education. The statement highlighted the government’s concern over the utilization of deceptive methods by some Nigerians to acquire degrees from these countries, aimed at securing job opportunities for which they lack qualifications. Amidst these concerns, the suspension of the evaluation and accreditation process remains in place pending the…

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the decisions taken by his administration in the political crisis in the state were not borne out of fear, but for peace to reign in the state. Also, he explained that the resignation of the factional Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Edison Ehie, from his position and the legislature was in the interest of peace. Fubara disclosed this while addressing Rivera people at the maiden state banquet held by his administration at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Monday, to celebrate the New Year. Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom…

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President of Hungary, Katalin Novák, has condemned the killings of Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria, during Christmas and called for an end to the massacre Disclosing this on her X platform on Wednesday, Ms Novák extended her condolences to the families of the murdered victims and appealed for aid for the persecuted Christians. Her post read, “Brutal attack on #Christians at #Christmas in #Nigeria🇳🇬. According to certain news outlets, more than a hundred people were killed. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. This massacre must end. Persecuted Christians must receive help.” People Gazette had reported…

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The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Rev’d Dr. Henry Ndukuba has approved the appointment of the Venerable David Nwanekpe as the Chaplain to CONNAM Council of Knights and Ladies, with immediate effect. The Primate who noted that Venerable David’s extensive experience in pastoral ministry, commitment to the teachings of faith, and exemplary leadership qualities have not gone unnoticed. He believes that his spiritual guidance and pastoral care will greatly contribute to the spiritual growth and well-being of the CONNAM Council of Knights and Ladies. Venerable David Nwanekpe is the current Rector, Anglican Church of the…

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Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye launched a virulent anti-gay tirade on Friday, saying same-sex couples should be publicly stoned. He also lashed out at Western countries that press other nations to allow gay rights or risk losing aid. Homosexuality in Burundi, a conservative Christian country in East Africa, has been criminalised since 2009 with prison terms of up to two years for consensual same-sex acts. Ndayishimiye, a Catholic, described marriage between same-sex couples as an “abominable practice”. “Personally, I think if we see these kind of individuals in Burundi we should put them in a stadium and stone them. And it…

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