Kano State Government Confirms Outbreak Of Diphtheria Disease In 13 LGAs

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaKano State Government Confirms Outbreak Of Diphtheria Disease In 13 LGAs

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2023

The Kano state government has confirmed that 100 suspected cases of Diphtheria disease have been recorded in 13 local government areas of the state. The state commissioner for health Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa stated this at a press conference on Diphtheria and Lassa fever outbreaks in the state of which 8 were confirmed and three deaths recorded. Dr. Tsanyawa added that currently, 27 patients were on admission receiving treatment while 41 have been managed and discharged....

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UNILAG says no admission into biochemistry and petroleum & gas engineering programmes in 2023

EducationNewsNigeriaUNILAG says no admission into biochemistry and petroleum & gas engineering programmes in 2023

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 23, 2023

University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced that students will not be admitted to Biochemistry and Petroleum & Gas Engineering programmes for the 2023 academic session. The registrar, Oladejo Azeez made the disclosure in a memo on the school’s website. Azeez advised candidates for the 2023 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry to choose other programmes. The memo reads, “All prospective UTME and Direct Entry candidates for the 2023 admission exercise should please...

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MURIC asks FG to ban Portable’s new song, ‘Kuku Do Ritual’

NewsNigeriaReligionMURIC asks FG to ban Portable’s new song, ‘Kuku Do Ritual’

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 23, 2023

An Islamic group, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has called for the ban of ‘Kuku do ritual’, a new single by Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable. MURIC, in a statement by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, urged the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and the Performing Musicians’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) to stop the circulation and broadcast of this song on any radio...

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Methodist Church Nigeria ordains first female bishop

LifestyleNewsNigeriaReligionMethodist Church Nigeria ordains first female bishop

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 23, 2023

The Methodist Church of Nigeria, on Sunday, ordained Rt Rev. Nkechi Nwosu as the first female bishop of the church in the country. Nwosu was ordained by His Grace, Most Rev. Dr Joseph Nnonah, the archbishop of Kaduna, at the Christ Methodist Cathedral, Jos, Plateau state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that she will serve as the bishop of the Jos diocese. In a brief interaction with journalists, the new bishop remarked that...

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“If you’ve not gotten your PVC, you’re an anti-Christ,” says Eucharia Anunobi

NewsNigeriaPolitics“If you’ve not gotten your PVC, you’re an anti-Christ,” says Eucharia Anunobi

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 22, 2023

Veteran Nollywood actress, Eucharia Anunobi has described Nigerians who have not gotten their permanent voters cards (PVCs) ahead of the general elections as ‘anti-Christs’. In a social media post, Anunobi, now an evangelist, also referred to politicians who make promises and fail to fulfill them once elected, adulterers and homosexuals as anti-Christs too. According to her an anti-Christ is someone who opposes the gospel of Jesus Christ and encourages others to do likewise. “If you...

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Halima Abubakar spills more details about her alleged affair with Apostle Johnson Suleman

NewsNigeriaReligionHalima Abubakar spills more details about her alleged affair with Apostle Johnson Suleman

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 22, 2023

The drama between Halima Abubakar and Apostle Suleman Johnson, the founder of Omega Fire Ministries International, has taken a new turn as the Nollywood actress claims the cleric proposed to her and met her parents for marriage rites. The alleged affair between the two went viral on social media in July 2022 after anonymous blogger Gistlover made a post linking Abubakar’s affair with the Apostle to a fibroid surgery she underwent. Two months later, Abubakar...

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Sunday Morning Reflection: Our Politics and Complexity of God’s Creation

ColumnsDon OkoloNigeriaOpinionSunday Morning Reflection: Our Politics and Complexity of God’s Creation

PilotnewsJanuary 22, 2023

I should have gone to Mass and stayed there until Benediction time. However, I did not. I stayed home instead, wallowing in that pit of absolute disdain, why humanity could not come together and live and let live. Then, it dawned on me that idyllic famous last words, Love thy Neighbor as thyself, as The Father Himself had proposed, was a sham God, The Father, knew that this His particular Wish would not fly. He...

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GOATs have no place in the kingdom of God – Mike Bamiloye

NewsNigeriaReligionGOATs have no place in the kingdom of God – Mike Bamiloye

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 22, 2023

Evangelist Michael Abayomi Bamiloye, the founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, has given his two cents about the GOAT title. GOAT, an internet slang that stands for the ‘Greatest Of All Time’, is used to compliment exceptional athletes, musicians, or other celebrities. In a lengthy post on social media, however, Bamiloye questioned why people choose to identify as GOATS rather than sheep as contained in the scripture. He said GOAT has a hidden meaning other...

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“It came as a rude shock”, Chimaroke Nnamani reacts to suspension by PDP

NewsNigeriaPolitics“It came as a rude shock”, Chimaroke Nnamani reacts to suspension by PDP

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 22, 2023

Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, the lawmaker representing Enugu East Senatorial district, says he is shocked over his suspension by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP suspended Nnamani and some other party members over allegations of anti-party activities. The party’s national publicity secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, in a statement on Friday, explained that the party took the decision after an extensive review of the party’s affairs in the country. Part...

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Gunmen Kidnap Six Primary School Pupils in Nasarawa State

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen Kidnap Six Primary School Pupils in Nasarawa State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 22, 2023

No fewer than six pupils at the LGEA Primary School, Alwaza, in Doma, the headquarters of Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have been kidnapped, security agencies said. Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 4 Special Forces Command, Doma Barracks, Major Joseph Adekule Afolashade, confirmed the abduction of six children from the school by gunmen. Afolashade said the command had intensified efforts to ensure that the victims are rescued unhurt. However, Police Public Relations Officer...

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