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Daud Olatunji  The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gateway Mortgage Bank, Evangelist Samuel Durojaye, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting the state workforce and the housing agenda of the state government during the 6th Annual General Meeting held in Abeokuta. In his address to stakeholders, Durojaye expressed the bank’s unwavering dedication to providing various facilities to civil servants in the state through a range of products and services.  These offerings are aimed at furthering the housing needs and financial well-being of public employees, aligning with the state government’s vision for inclusive development. Gateway Mortgage Bank has a remarkable…

Aminat Gusanu The Niger police have arrested a man identified as Ahmed Aliyu from Kaduna state who was allegedly involved in the theft of two horses in Niger. It was gathered that the suspect had made plans to transport the stolen horses to Kaduna State but was apprehended. The Niger State Police Command PRO, Wasiu Abiodun, revealed in a statement on Thursday that one Ahmed Aliyu of Zaria in Kaduna State stole the two female horses from a farm in Niger State and concealed them inside a bush before arranging with transporters to convey them to Kaduna at a…

Fawaz Adebisi In a recent social media exchange, Reno Omokri, a prominent Nigerian author and influential figure, has taken issue with Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), regarding his prayers for Israel amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, accused Pastor Adeboye of favoritism, arguing that the plight of Palestinian Christians should not be overlooked in this crisis. He emphasized that Jesus Christ’s teachings call for love toward enemies and prayer for those who persecute. Furthermore, Omokri questioned the biblical foundation for supporting Israel, citing verses…

Israel Adeleke On the occasion of World Sight Day, an annual observance held on the second Thursday of October, the World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step to address the global issue of vision impairment. According to the latest data from the WHO, an alarming 2.2 billion individuals worldwide grapple with various forms of vision impairment, encompassing both near and distance vision deficiencies. A striking statistic among these cases is that approximately 1 billion could have been prevented or mitigated with interventions as straightforward as the use of corrective spectacles or cataract surgery. Moreover, this global issue extends…

Daud Olatunji  For nearly three long years, a shadow of sorrow loomed over Igbokofi, a village nestled in the heart of Yewa-North local government area of Ogun State, Nigeria. It was a place where expectant mothers, the very embodiment of hope and the future, met an untimely demise, a place where the cries of newborns were muted by the agonizing wails of those who never got to cradle their babies. Pregnant women, the very vessels of life, were perishing like helpless fowls, their lives cut short in a cruel twist of fate. The knowledge of this harrowing situation had reached…

Fawaz Adebisi In a troubling development, the Tiv communities of Nasarawa state have accused traditional rulers within the region of complicity in the ongoing wave of banditry and violence that has plagued their people.  These allegations were voiced during a press conference held in Lafia, on Thursday, where community representatives brought attention to the harrowing situation. The President of the Tiv Youths Organisation in the state, Barr Barnabas Zayol conveyed the concerns of his people, asserting that the continuous attacks by suspected herdsmen are apparently conducted in collaboration with certain traditional rulers.Z ayol said, “The Tiv people in Doma LGA…

Amina Gusanu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede to serve as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC for a renewable term of four years in the first instance, pending Senate confirmation. Presidential spokeman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Thursday, disclosed that Mr. Olukoyede’s appointment followed the resignation of the suspended Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa. He said the president also approved the appointment of Mr. Muhammad Hassan Hammajoda to serve as the Secretary of the EFCC for a renewable term of five years in…

Daud Olatunji In a startling revelation, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, has decried the undue interference of politicians in the recruitment of staff within Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. This contentious issue emerged during an interactive program involving the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) in the capital city, Abuja. TETFund’s Echono voiced his concerns regarding the politicization of staff recruitment in higher education institutions. He underscored the need to address this critical matter for the betterment of the education system. This revelation coincided with ASUU’s declaration that…

Daud Olatunji In a surprising turn of events, the impeachment process against the Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has faced an unexpected obstacle.  The state Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola, has declined to respond to the request from the state House of Assembly to establish a probe panel, further complicating the proceedings. The House of Assembly, during its plenary session last week, had directed the Chief Judge to assemble a panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct leveled against the deputy governor, who had previously refused to respond to the notice of allegations served to him. Reports indicate…

Aminat Gusanu In a concerning revelation, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), has sounded the alarm on a diphtheria outbreak in Kaduna State.  This health crisis has already claimed 20 lives out of 156 reported cases. Dr. Shuaib brought this grave issue to light during his visit to the Kaduna Diphtheria Treatment Centre at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, where he led the Diphtheria National Task Team. The CEO stressed the importance of public awareness and early diagnosis, underlining the urgency of the situation.  He said, “Since March…