Religious leaders
5 Oct
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on religious leaders to address the issue of corruption within their congregations, stressing that “people in our churches are living above their means, and we know them.” Olukoyede noted the importance of speaking the truth to those in power within congregations,…
5 Oct
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has challenged religious leaders in the country to show more commitment and involvement in the anti-corruption fight through preaching the right messages. He gave the charge in Abuja when he received a delegation of leaders of The Citizens Church for All Nations…
30 Sep
Sir: An African proverb says that when an eye emits dirt, such dirt is shown to the eye itself so it can see very clearly its own misdemeanor.
21 Sep
At the 2024 Gender and Inclusion Summit held in Abuja, traditional and religious leaders took centre stage in addressing the pressing issues of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and poverty. A key session, titled "From Policy to Practice: The Role of Religious and Traditional Leaders in GBV Interventions that Promote Equity and Address Poverty," highlighted the critical…
29 Jul
The president, Emeka Agba Foundation, Emeka Agba, has lamented exploitation by foreign missions while stating the need to scrutinise
29 Mar
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to religious leaders not to curse Nigeria in their sermons rather they should pray for the nation to witness growth and prosperity. Tinubu made this call during the Ramadan Iftar gathering with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House in Abuja on Thursday. The President also emphasized…
20 Feb
The Senior Pastor of Awaiting the Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Pastor Adewale Giwa, has urged religious leaders in the country to adopt the practice of allocating a portion of tithes and church offerings to support the less privileged within their congregation. The cleric, who gave the advice while featuring on a radio programme in…
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an inclusive extractive industry anchored on the principles of transparency, regional partnerships, and local capacity building. Vice-President Kashim Shettima stated this during the inaugural International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (Salon International des Ressources Extractives et Energétiques – SIREXE) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The federal…
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The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Katsina State has expressed concern over proposed 2025 budget for the health sector, saying it is inadequate. The Chairman of the coalition, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdullahi, expressed the coalition’s worry in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Katsina. READ ALSO:Anambra police nab…
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The Anambra State Police Command has successfully rescued two kidnapped young women and apprehended four suspects involved in the crime. According to a press statement released by the state police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the operation was conducted by officers from the Oba Police Divisional Headquarters in Idemili South Local Government Area. The statement revealed…
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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck down Section 2 (10) (b) of the National Broadcasting Code, 6th Edition, which required broadcasters to pay 2.5% of their "Gross Annual Income" as an Annual Operating Levy. The ruling followed a suit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria Ltd and Details Nigeria Limited (GO…
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The Niger State Executive Council has proposed an estimate of a N1.20 trillion budget for the 2025 fiscal year for approval. The commissioner, in his analysis, also stated that even though the 2024 approved budget was supplemented with the sum of N191.98bn, the breakdown of the draft 2025 proposals revealed an increase of 1.18% in…
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A group, the Voice of African Universities (VAU), has labelled a petition submitted to Nigeria's Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, alleging a breach of extant guidelines in the appointment of Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), as baseless and archaic. The group, in a press…
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Mr Sule Abdulaziz, Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says the Federal Government has spent about N8.8 billion to repair vandalised transmission towers across the country. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday by Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communication and Media Relations to the Minister of Power.…
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A bill which seeks to create the Federal Capital Territory Satellite Towns Development Commission has passed its second reading on the floor of the Senate. The piece of legislation is sponsored by Senator Aliyu Wadada, representing Nasarawa West on the platform of the Social Democratic Party. In his lead debate, the senator told his colleagues…
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The Federal Government has introduced a new strategy focused on promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), enhancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and raising the overall standard of education. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while declaring open the stakeholders’ consultative dialogue on the Education…
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Former Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Alhaji Idi Farouk, has described Dangote Oil Refinery as Nigeria’s pride that must be guided against any sabotage. Farouk, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday, advised President Bola Tinubu to ensure his directive on the refinery were fully implemented.…