The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation recently in a video making the rounds on the internet. He described the earlier claim as […]
Stakeholders in the health sector have called for an amendment and expansion to the existing legal framework on abortion laws in Nigeria, which was based on colonial era laws and has not been updated till date. In the current law women who undergo illegal abortions and those who perform the operation face harsh penalties including imprisonment. At an event to commemorate World Contraception Day, in Abuja, which was organised by the MHR Initiative Nigeria with support […]
The Federal Capital Territory Fire Service Department has given a stern warning to traders to desist from sleeping in the market premises to prevent loss of lives and property from incidences of fire outbreak. The Service also encouraged businessmen and women to insure their businesses and premises to enable them to access some sort of compensation whenever there's an outbreak. The Acting Director/ Controller FCT Fire Service, Adebayo Amiola gave […]
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has commended the World Bank for its significant contributions to Nigeria’s development, particularly in the areas of sustainable infrastructure and water resource management. Professor Utsev gave the commendation when he hosted the World Bank Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Chakib Jenane, senior management staff of the Bank and the Country Director, Ndiame Diop in Abuja. The Minister expressed […]
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has praised the former Governor of Ondo state Dr. Olusegun Mimiko’s outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s growth and development, particularly his remarkable achievements during his tenure as Governor of Ondo State from 2009 to 2017. A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao says the Minister joined the people of the state to celebrate the 70th birthday anniversary of Dr […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC says it will continue to collaborate and provide information for security agencies in tackling insecurity in Sahel region and Nigeria. According to the FRSC Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed who emphasised the critical link between road safety and security, roads were the primary targets for insecurity. Mallam Mohammed stated this in Abuja during the News Agency Of Nigeria's 1st Annual International Lecture with the […]
The Labour Party Caucus in the National Assembly has expressed disapproval over Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo's proposed joint State and Local Government account law. This move is seen as circumventing the Supreme Court's ruling on Local Government financial autonomy. The Caucus leader, Senator Tony Nwoye at a media Conference urged the Anambra State House of Assembly to reject the bill which is currently at the committee stage. The Federal […]
The Federal Government has lamented over the poor implementation of rural water and hygiene programme by state governments. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev made this known at a round table organised for the seven participating state governors involved in the project in Abuja. According to Professor Utsev, being on the third year of the six year programme disbursements were still not encouraging. He added that the […]
The House of Representatives has called for the review of the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS Medicines Price List for a better and quality health care delivery to Nigerians. The House in an urgent motion of Public importance sponsored by the member representing Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency of Enugu State, Professor Paul Nnamchi, said in View of the Nation's Present Economic situation, there was the need to review the Medicines […]
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