Governor Matawalle Challenges Traditional Rulers, Political Appointees In Zamfara On Security

Crime & SecurityPoliticsRegionsGovernor Matawalle Challenges Traditional Rulers, Political Appointees In Zamfara On Security

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 22, 2021

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mohammed Matawalle has challenged traditional rulers and political appointees to prove their innocence, as he declared that he has no hand in banditry activities in the State. The Governor stated this while receiving an award as the Khadimul Qur’an conferred on him by the Center for Qur’anic Reciter, Nigeria, in Gusau, the State capital, described insecurity as worrisome, despite efforts to tackle it. According to him, doing so will enable the...

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Deposed Emir of Kano Appointed As the Leader of Tijjaniyya Sect in Nigeria

NewsPeopleRegionsDeposed Emir of Kano Appointed As the Leader of Tijjaniyya Sect in Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 14, 2021

Deposed Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammad Sanusi II, has been appointed as the leader of the Tijjaniyya Sufi order in Nigeria. The appointment was announced at the annual event marking the birthday of the sect’s leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass, held in Sokoto State Saturday. Since the death of Sheikh Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu in 2018, the sect has not appointed any leader. The ceremony was attended by the governors of Sokoto and Zamfara, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal...

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Adamawa Church Disowns Female Pastor Allegedly Involved in Extra Marital Affairs

NewsNigeriaPeopleRegionsAdamawa Church Disowns Female Pastor Allegedly Involved in Extra Marital Affairs

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)January 17, 2021

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent _____ The Encouragement Fellowship International is also known as the Noble Family church based in Yola, Adamawa state capital has disowned one of its female pastors Juliana Daniel, for alleged extra-marital affairs. Recall that Juliana Daniel, and another pastor Ebenezer Otinjele of the Liberty International Gospel Centre were involved in alleged extra-marital affairs. But disturbed by the viral news, Encouragement Fellowship International in a statement issued to newsmen by the...

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NYSC Bans Religious Gatherings in Camps as It Postpones Reopening Date

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaRegionsNYSC Bans Religious Gatherings in Camps as It Postpones Reopening Date

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)January 15, 2021

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has banned all forms of religious gathering on its orientation camps across the country. This was disclosed by the NYSC Camp Safe Reopening Project Lead, Dr. Oyeladun Okunromade, on Friday at a sensitization webinar for the 2020 Batch B Stream II Corp Members. The event which was themed, ‘Protecting The health Of The Nigerian Youth: Safe Reopening Of NYSC Orientation Camps’ had in attendance the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier...

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Due to Security Challenges Bedeviling Nigeria, Religious Leaders Proffer Solutions

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaRegionsDue to Security Challenges Bedeviling Nigeria, Religious Leaders Proffer Solutions

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 5, 2021

It is now a daily phenomenon in Nigeria that records of criminality is being recorded ranges from Kidnapping for ransom, banditry, terrorism and other crimes being perpetrated which government and security operatives are trying to bring to an end. However, some Islamic scholars said part of the measures government should do to achieve success in the fight is to enlist first aiders of religious groups into the nation’s security forces. The National Chairman of Izalatil...

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CAN Urges Adherence to COVID-19 Protocol, as Makinde Approves Crossover Service

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaRegionsCAN Urges Adherence to COVID-19 Protocol, as Makinde Approves Crossover Service

PilotnewsDecember 30, 2020

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Oyo State Chapter has advised worshippers in the state to adhere strictly to COVID-19 safety protocol directives by the government on the crossover night service. The state Chairman, CAN, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, gave the advice in a statement on Wednesday in Ibadan. Akinyemiju commended the state Gov. Seyi Makinde for giving approval that the Thursday crossover night worship to usher in 2021 be observed in the state. The News...

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Police Assures Speedy Release of Abducted Imo Bishop

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaRegionsPolice Assures Speedy Release of Abducted Imo Bishop

PilotnewsDecember 29, 2020

The Police Command in Imo has assured family and friends of the abducted auxiliary bishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, His Lordship, Most Rev. Moses Chikwe, of his speedy release. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 53-year-old priest was kidnapped along with his chauffeur on Sunday. SP Orlando Ikeokwu, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) told journalists on Tuesday in Owerri that the police had swung into action to ensure the release of the...

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Bishop Ezeokafor of Awka Dioceses Speaks on State of the Nation, Anambra Governorship and Igbo Presidency, as He Felicitate with Christians

NewsNigeriaPeopleRegionsBishop Ezeokafor of Awka Dioceses Speaks on State of the Nation, Anambra Governorship and Igbo Presidency, as He Felicitate with Christians

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)December 25, 2020

The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Awka, Reverend Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor has wished Christians a most joyous celebration, even as he also called on Nigerians to celebrate this year’s Christmas with discretion, considering the realities of the time. The Bishop made this call yesterday December 24th, 2020 during a media parley at St. Patrick’s Cathedral with select media practitioners, in Awka, the Anambra state capital. Bishop Ezeokafor also commented on various issues of national...

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Christmas: Atiku Urges Nigerians to Rededicate to God

LifestyleNewsNigeriaRegionsChristmas: Atiku Urges Nigerians to Rededicate to God

PilotnewsDecember 24, 2020

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday, urged Christians and all Nigerians to seize the opportunity of Christmas celebration to rededicate themselves to God. Abubakar, in a statement by his Media Adviser, Mr Paul Ibe, in Abuja urged  Nigerians to remain steadfast in prayers, which he believed have an immense impact on the peace, security, unity and stability of the nation. He said it was important for Nigerians to inject the healing and unifying serum...

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PeoplePhilanthropyRegionsVictims Of Communal Clashes Gets Relief Materials

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 21, 2020

Victims of the Lunguda and Waja crisis in Guyuk and Lamurde Local Government Areas of Adamawa state over the weekend received relief materials from the Catholic Diocese of Yola in collaboration with the Mennonite Central Committee to cushion their hardship. Lunguda and Waja of the Dumna district of Guyuk local government were recently engulfed in a conflict that led to the destruction of lives and properties. Each package contained over fifteen items of food and...

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