Alhaji
4 Jan
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has dismissed an AI-generated image circulating online that depicted him as an alhaji. The image, which showed the respected pastor in Islamic attire, sparked widespread reactions on social media after it went viral in December 2024. Speaking during the first…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refused to clarify the recent internal scandal involving an officer in charge of the Kaduna Zonal Office’s exhibit room who allegedly absconded with over thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) and other valuable exhibits. Earlier in January, the country’s flagship anti-corruption agency said it had detained 10 officers…
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About 22 deaths and 143 confirmed cases of Lassa fever were recorded out of 484 suspected cases across seven states and 32 local government areas. from December 30, 2024, to January 12, 2025. According to the Lassa fever situation report obtained from the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the deaths occurred in…
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The management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on Wednesday, disclosed that over 3, 000 students of the institution have benefited from the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). FUNAAB's Vice Chancellor, Professor Olushola Babatunde Kehinde, made the disclosure while addressing journalists in Abeokuta, during a press conference held to herald the institution's 32nd…
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Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday his government had put off enforcing the country's strict Islamic dress code in order "not to put women under pressure". Covering the neck and head and dressing modestly became mandatory for women in Iran following the Islamic revolution that overthrew the US-backed Shah in 1979. "If…
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Two girls were forced to have sex "with multiple men on the same day, in filthy flats and on rancid mattresses," the jury in the UK's latest grooming trial heard Wednesday. Prosecutor Rossano Scamardella told a court in Manchester that the eight men on trial had abused the two girls from the age of 13…
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The Minister of Environment, Malami Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has taken the campaign against plastic pollution to the National Assembly complex, Abuja. Speaking while commissioning of plastic waste reverse vending machine held on Wednesday, he explained that the initiative underlined his commitment to ensuring a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for Nigeria. The Minister explained…
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The Chairman, Security, Climate Change and Special Interventions Committee on the Board of North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep Sir Sam Ifeanyi Onuigbo, on Wednesday, extolled Nigeria’s strong showing in Climate Change and Energy Transition. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking Nigeria’s leadership in climate sustainability to greater heights, stressing that the country’s…
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Bemigho Reno Omokri, a renowned author, lawyer, and social commentator, has shared a heartfelt message on his 51st birthday, reflecting on his journey and his commitment to Nigeria. In a note on his X page on January 22, 2025, Omokri revealed that his early years were marked by severe health challenges, leading many to doubt…
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US President Donald Trump told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to make a deal to end the grinding Ukraine war "now" or face tariff hikes and more sanctions. "If we don't make a 'deal,' and soon, I have no other choice but to put high levels of Taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on anything…
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Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has vowed his administration would never negotiate with criminals, particularly bandits perpetuating evil acts in some parts of the state. Radda made this firm stance while hosting the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Joint Task Force Northwest Operation, Maj. Gen. Ibikunle Ademola Ajose, during a courtesy…