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Godswill Akpabio As Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitr on Friday, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the faithful in Nigeria, calling for compassion, forgiveness and unity. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, congratulated Muslims for successfully completing the spiritual exercise …

President Donald Trump reacted sharply to the resignation of Joseph Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and characterized the outgoing official as weak on national security following his decision to step down in protest of the ongoing conflict with Iran. Kent resigned amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East, which began on February 28 after Israel launched a …

No fewer than 17 motorists have been convicted for various traffic offenses along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, as authorities step up enforcement efforts to curb reckless driving and improve road safety. The convictions were obtained by the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Command, during a mobile court sitting on the Ogere axis of the busy highway.Spokesperson for the command, Odunsi …

A queen in the palace of the Oba of Benin faces possible removal following an unauthorized visit by social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, known as Peller, in what the Benin Traditional Council described as a “serious breach of protocol and desecration.” In a statement issued on Tuesday by its secretary, Frank Irabor, the council said Peller and his entourage …

Rebalancing water use in the global food system will be crucial to meeting future food demand sustainably as it could generate 245 million long-term jobs, largely in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Bank said. According to the new report “Nourish and Flourish: Water Solutions to Feed 10 Billion People on a Livable Planet” launched Thursday by the World Bank Group, current …

Nigeria and the UK have signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The agreement includes a migration partnership, cooperation on organized immigration crime and border security, and a statement of intent to expand business visas for British companies operating in Nigeria. Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, signed two MoUs on Wednesday …

Ademola Lookman has already started the UEFA Champions League quarter-final match between Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona. The two teams recently met in the Copa del Rey semi-final, with Atlético winning 4-3 on aggregate after winning the home match 4-0 before losing 3-0 in Barcelona. “The game against Barcelona will be very, very special,” predicted the Super Eagles forward, who …

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed three police officers in Tordamisa community in Donga Local Government Area of ​​Taraba State. They also shot dead a 60-year-old leader of a vigilante group in the village. Acting Police Public Relations Officer at the State Police Command, Victor Mshelizah. confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday in Jalingo. He said: “The …

Foluke Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed that she threw her gold jewelery into the lagoon as a personal expression of her commitment to Christianity. Speaking in a resurfaced interview airing on Gold Maker TV, Adeboye described how her lifestyle underwent a significant transformation after being born …

The Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Bola Tinubu and the security hierarchy to adopt a “whole of society” approach in solving security challenges in the country. The National Publicity Secretary of the faction, Ini Ememobong, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, advised the government to address security challenges in a …