Saturday
Mrs Obiano Visits Primary Healthcare Centres in Anambra East
My Husband Died Due to Complications Despite Recovering from COVID-19 – Odumakin’s Wife
Joe Okei-Odumakin, wife of Yinka Odumakin, the deceased National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has said her husband died due to complications from COVID-19 despite recovering from the virus a week ago.
JUST IN: Afenifere secretary Yinka Odumakin dies @56
Yinka Odumakin, the political activist and publicity secretary of the Pan-Yoruba political group, Afenifere is dead.
An online news platform, Q.E.D, first reported his death.
86-Year-Old Widow, Over 300 Others Benefit from Bishop Ezeokafor's Easter Largesse
By Abuchi Onwumelu
86-year-old widow, Mrs Francisca Okoye, a native of Umunneoke Village Awka this afternoon at St. Patrick's Catholic Cathedral, Awka, alongside over 300 other disadvantaged individuals in Awka and its environ benefited from the Easter largesse of the Catholic bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor.
In the spirit of Easter Celebration, Bishop Ezeokafor empowered over three hundred vulnerable and disadvantaged members of society from different religious background with items worth millions of naira
Over 300 people living below poverty line received relief materials from the Catholic Bishop Diocese of Awka during this year's Easter celebration.
The people comprising men and women most of whom are youths, septuagenarians and octogenarians thronged St.Patrick's Catholic Cathedral, Awka on Holy Saturday to receive items such as bags of rice , loaves of bread, articles of clothing, shoes, umbrella, cartoons of noodles, tubers of yam, cocoayam, cocoanuts and a host of other consumables.
Delivering the items to the beneficiaries, Bishop Ezeokafor told them to accept their condition in good faith knowing that God was always with them .
Bishop Ezeokafor noted that as living beings they need sustenance pointing out that those selected for the Easter gift are poorest of the poor in society and that there was need to show them compassion by giving them food and water .
According to him there are many people in society who were really suffering and poor. He said these people can not afford one square meal let alone three square meals per day .
He equally observed that religious denomination was of no consequence in charity but what matters according to him was living a good life as he believed that it would be too pathetic to be poor and needy on earth yet one still loses eternal life .
The cleric who expressed reservations that some people have made begging a profession, said even when such people are given jobs, they abandoned the job and return to begging .
The Catholic prelate thereby admonished those who can still fend for themselves to venture into things that are worthwhile and morally justifiable not begging in any form of disguise .
He said that if people should go by what they see or encounter , no one would want to give to charity because he observed that people pretend alot to be suffering from one ailment or the other just to beg for alms .
Bishop Ezeokafor called on good spirited individuals to come to the aid of the poor and the downtrodden in society .
He emphasized that the less privileged needed the help of those who have amassed wealth to be able to improve their living conditions .
Police, Soldiers Repel Attack on Borno Commissioners’ Convoy, Kill 7 Boko Haram Terrorists
At least, seven Boko Haram insurgents were killed when Nigerian troops, comprising soldiers and police operatives repelled a terrorists attack targeting a convoy of the Borno State Government officials, along Monguno- Nganzai road.
Deputy Speaker mourns death of his colleague, Haruna Maitala.
Maitala died in a ghastly motor accident alongside his son and aides on his way to Jos from Abuja.
CAR CRASH-LAW MAKER REPRESENTING JOS NORTH/BASSA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY DEAD.
A law maker representing Jos north, Bassa federal constituency at the national assembly Haruna Maitala is dead.
The sad event occured on Friday 2nd April in a car crash on his way to Jos from Abuja.
Just in: Gunmen Kill Miyetti Allah Chairman in Nasarawa
Gunmen suspected to Fulani Bandits have killed the Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breaders Association in Nasarawa state, Mohammed Husaini.
The Chairman of Toto Local Government Branch of the association Mohammed Umar has also been killed in the attack.
Friday
Good Health key to Development, NDDC Boss
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reiterated the importance of good health of citizens to development, saying that it is integral to its mandate to facilitate regional sustainable development.
Speaking at the flag-off of the distribution of vaccines, cold chains and other related medical equipment to all the nine states of the Niger Delta region at the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board, Port Harcourt, the NDDC Interim Administrator, Mr. Efiong Akwa, stated that "no community, country or society can fully realize its potential and promise, unless the best of its public health system, as well as the health of its people, is protected and promoted."
Thursday
SOLUDO SOLIDARITY FORUM CONDENMS ATTACK ON PROF.CHUKWUMA SOLUDO.
A leading Soludo support group, the Soludo Solidarity Forum (SSF) has condemned the Wednesday attack on Prof.Chukwuma Soludo.
The attack which took place at the Civic center, Isuofia, happened while Prof. Soludo was having an interactive session with Isuofia youths . Three policemen attached to the Professor were killed and the Honorable Commissioner for Public Utilities, Engr. Emeka Ezenwanne was abducted.
Suspected herdsmen attack female Rice farmer in Ondo
A female rice farmer, Amaka Okafor has been attacked by hoodlums suspected to be herdsmen in Ogbese community of Akure North Local Government area of Ondo State.
The lady was matcheted by the herders, while working on her rice farm.
Akeredolu Begins 15-Day Working Vacation
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, today Thursday, April 1, 2021 begins a 15-day working vacation as first instalment of his 2021 Annual Leave.
Wednesday
Unknown Gunmen Attacked Soludo at Isuofia Community of Anambra State
A Yet to be identified gunmen have attacked the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Prof. Charles Soludo at Isuofia community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State
According to reports, Soludo was having an interactive session with the youths in his community when the gunmen stormed the venue shooting sporadically in the air.
Court Adjourns Trial Of Embattled IMN Leader, El-Zakazky to 25th May, 2021
Counsel to IMN to Enter No Case Submissio
Kaduna Govt. Wants Submission Overruled, Defendants Convicted With Necessary Sentences
A High Court in Kaduna State has again adjourned the trial of embattled leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim Elzakzaky and his wife Zeenat to May 25, 2021.
Eight killed, four injured in attacks spanning Chikun, Giwa, Kajuru LGAs
Eight people have been killed, and four others injured by bandits in separate attacks dotted across Chikun, Giwa & Kajuru local government areas of Kaduna state.
They shot at a vehicle in Chikun, which somersaulted and led to the deaths of six persons, leaving four others injured.
Ngige in a meeting with Resident Doctors to avery strike
A meeting to avert a nationwide strike by Resident doctors is underway in Abuja.
Labour and Employment Minister, Chris Ngige, is the Chief Conciliator.
The meeting which began at about 4.40pm had in attendance the permanent Secretary in the ministry of health.
Resident Doctors Plan Nationwide Strike by August
The Resident Doctors had issued a notice of an indefinite nationwide strike effective 1st of April over a number of demands.
These include non payment of House officers, non recruitment of House officers and abolition of the Bench fees.
Tuesday
Enugu students, widows, entrepreneurial group laud Gov. Ugwuanyi’s development strides, benevolence
The National Council of Enugu State Students (NACESS) Worldwide, widows in the state under the aegis of Widows’ International Ministries and a Non-Profit Entrepreneurial Organization, The Potter’s Wheel Foundation, on Tuesday, converged on the Government House, Enugu, on a solidarity visit to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Gov. Ugwuanyi receives Izuchukwu, Enugu-born winner of national scientists presidential award
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Tuesday, at the Government House, Enugu, formally received Master Izuchukwu Godswill Edeani, the 16-year old indigene of the state who won the 2021 edition of “The 774 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award” (774 - YONSPA).
Thirty cows die mysteriously in Ondo
Thirty cows have reportedly died mysteriously in the University town of Akungba Akoko in Akoko Southwest local government area of Ondo State.
According to the owner of the cows, Ibrahim Saliu, Popularly known as Baba Saliu, the incident occured in the night on Monday when all residents had gone to sleep.
Saliu said he raised an alarm on seeing the situation thereby causing panic in the community.
Monday
Senate President greets Asiwaju Bola Tinubu @69
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has sent his best wishes to former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of his 69th birthday on Monday.
FG Seized Fake 3000 Vaccines From China
The Nigerian government through the presidential task force on covid 19 has raised an alarm over the seizure of about 3,000 doses of fake covid 19 vaccines that were enroute to africa from china.
Governor Seyi Makinde appoints members of LAUTECH Governing Council Former ASUU Chairman, UI Branch as Pro-Chancellor
Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has appointed a former chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU), University of Ibadan branch, Professor Ayodeji Omole, as the new Pro-Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.
Gbajabiamila celebrates Tinubu @ 69
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has celebrated a National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 69th birthday, which comes up on March 29.
Deputy Speaker Congrates Tinubu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has congratulated the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he attains the age of 69.
Defence chiefs plan to work together
The news report that the Service Chiefs have agreed to work more together under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor, excites members of the House Committee on Defence.
The Committee chairman described the resolve as a welcome development.
Akeredolu Celebrates Tinubu @69, Says He Is Legendary
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has described the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as a living legend
Birthday Felicitation to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) joins all Nigerians, to celebrate the birthday of His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Leader of the APC. We celebrate this special occasion with Your Excellency and your entire family.
FAYEMI CONGRATULATES LEADER OF LEADERS, TINUBU AT 69*
The Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF),Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated former Lagos State Governor,and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 69th birthday.
Birthday Felicitation to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) joins all Nigerians, to celebrate the birthday of His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Leader of the APC. We celebrate this special occasion with Your Excellency and your entire family.
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