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SUFFERING BY NIGERIANS: CAN Blasts Tinubu Govt, Lists Irregular Feeding, Lack Of School Fees, Collapsed Businesses, Youth Anxiety, Insecurity, Others

SUFFERING BY NIGERIANS: CAN Blasts Tinubu Govt, Lists Irregular Feeding, Lack Of School Fees, Collapsed Businesses, Youth Anxiety, Insecurity, Others

By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Today, Eid Al-Adha, is meant for celebrations in the Islamic calendar, but with practical indications of little merrymaking even among many Muslims in different parts of the country, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) pointed a finger at the federal authorities for the dire hardship being faced by majority ordinary Nigerians. In a statement on the occasion of Sallah (Eid Al-Adha), CAN told the President Bola Tinubu administration, without mincing words, that the socio-economic state of most of the people it is governing is indeed more precipitous than less. President Tinubu has routinely counseled Nigerians to…
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Sallah: Remember The Vulnerable, Sokoto Gov Urges Celebrating Muslims

Sallah: Remember The Vulnerable, Sokoto Gov Urges Celebrating Muslims

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has urged Muslims who are able to acquire sacrificial animals to remember vulnerable persons living among them. He made the call in his Eid-el-Kabir message to people of the state. The governor said the appeal became necessary so as to bring succor to vulnerable groups in the state. He noted that although the state government had provided sacrificial animals to vulnerable groups, those who acquired such should also share the meat with vulnerable groups. “Sharing your meat with vulnerable groups apart from attracting rewards from Almighty Allah, will give them a sense of belonging,” he…
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Sallah: Uzodimma Urges Faith, Selflessness, Unity, Patriotism, Obedience

Sallah: Uzodimma Urges Faith, Selflessness, Unity, Patriotism, Obedience

*At Children's Day, Imo Gov Counsels Young Ones On Entrenching Family, Societal Moral Values Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said that no time was better suited for Nigerians in general and our Muslim brothers and sisters in particular, to exhibit values of obedience, unity, selflessness, faith, patriotism and commitment to greater good of humanity than now. Those words were used generously to draw the attention of the Muslim community who are celebrating this year's Eid-el- Kabir, on the need to support the ongoing economic reforms and developmental ideals of the President Bola Tinubu administration, as the country gets…
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Ebola: Fans Of Super Eagles’ Conquerors, DR Congo Leopards, Seek World Cup Ticket Refunds After US Visa Suspension

Ebola: Fans Of Super Eagles’ Conquerors, DR Congo Leopards, Seek World Cup Ticket Refunds After US Visa Suspension

The Democratic Republic of Congo have asked FIFA to refund the cost of 2026 World Cup tickets bought by fans who are now unable to enter the United States (US) because of Ebola-related travel restrictions. The Leopards are returning to football's biggest stage for the first time since 1974, but the public health emergency declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 16 May is threatening to stop supporters from travelling to the US. Officials say there are more than 900 suspected cases of Ebola in Central and East Africa, and 223 suspected deaths, since the outbreak was declared. The…
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WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE AG. RECTOR, MARITIME ACADEMY OF NIGERIA, DR. KEVIN OKOΝΝΑ, AT THE OFFICIAL PRESENTATION OF INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ISM) CERTIFICATE TO THE MARITIME ACADEMY OF NIGERIA BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL, STANDARDS ORGANIZATION OF NIGERIA (SON)

WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE AG. RECTOR, MARITIME ACADEMY OF NIGERIA, DR. KEVIN OKOΝΝΑ, AT THE OFFICIAL PRESENTATION OF INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ISM) CERTIFICATE TO THE MARITIME ACADEMY OF NIGERIA BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL, STANDARDS ORGANIZATION OF NIGERIA (SON)

PROTOCOLS On behalf of the Management, staff, cadets and students, I am very delighted to specially welcome the Representative of the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola CON, the Chairman of the Governing Council of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Engr. Kehinde Akinola, and all the Council members, the Director General of the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, and the other staff of the SON, and all other invited guests and gentlemen of the media to the Academy for the official presentation of Integrated Management System (IMS) certificate to the Maritime…
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At Eid Al-Adha, Tinubu Promises On Terrorism Again, Akpabio, Olubadan Speak Too (SEE DETAILS BELOW)

At Eid Al-Adha, Tinubu Promises On Terrorism Again, Akpabio, Olubadan Speak Too (SEE DETAILS BELOW)

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Yet again, President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration will see the end of insurgency and insecurity in the country. He said this in a statement on Tuesday while extending felicitations to Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria and worldwide as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir (Eid Al-Adha), the Festival of Sacrifice. “We give glory to Almighty God for preserving our lives to witness this important celebration once again. ”Eid-el-Kabir reminds us of the enduring virtues exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim—faith, obedience, and the willingness to sacrifice for a higher purpose. "This sacred festival calls on all Muslims,…
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No Nigerian Athlete Made It As Messi Joins Exclusive Billionaire Athletes Club, Ronaldo Remains Number One

No Nigerian Athlete Made It As Messi Joins Exclusive Billionaire Athletes Club, Ronaldo Remains Number One

From soccer to Formula 1, Forbes has unveiled its latest ranking of the world’s highest paid athletes. No Nigerian athlete is on the list. The list features stars from six different sports, with every athlete earning more than $100 million annually for the second consecutive year. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi, who ranks third behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Canelo Álvarez, has officially entered the billionaire club in terms of net worth. Combined, the 10 athletes generated $1.4149 billion before taxes and agent fees over the last 12 months. That figure represents a modest 2.8% year over year increase compared to 2025, when…
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Nigerians Making Rent Payment Tough For Us, They Pay Even Three Years In Advance Without Complaining -Ghanaians Lament

Nigerians Making Rent Payment Tough For Us, They Pay Even Three Years In Advance Without Complaining -Ghanaians Lament

*'We Do Favouritism Because Nigerians Don’t Normally Ask For Reduction, Ghanaians Always Want Price Reduced And Many Landlords Don't Like That' *Other Africans Also Emulating Nigerians There is growing bitterness against Nigerians and some other African nationals in Ghana over their penchant to pay whatever rent, no matter how high, demanded by local landlords. The development has drawn the ire of Ghanaians in a community and its surrounding areas as they cannot compete with the foreign 'Elon Musks' who are obviously running the locals out of the vital accommodation race. To worsen matters, local landlords prefer the Nigerians and other…
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CEASEFIRE IN JEOPARDY?: Iran Vows To Retaliate US Overnight Air Strikes As Fresh War Looms, Oil Prices Rise Slightly

CEASEFIRE IN JEOPARDY?: Iran Vows To Retaliate US Overnight Air Strikes As Fresh War Looms, Oil Prices Rise Slightly

*Supreme Leader Speaks *Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Says American Drone Shot Down Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said the US broke the ceasefire in the Hormozgan region close to the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reports. The Ministry said Iran will respond and will not hesitate in defending itself. The US military carried out strikes on Monday in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, in what it described as defensive actions. The developments triggered a slight rise in global oil prices with the Brent crude moving up by three per cent. It remains to…
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Jonathan Expected To Go Public With Fresh Presidential Aspiration As Court Clears Way

Jonathan Expected To Go Public With Fresh Presidential Aspiration As Court Clears Way

*Will Tinubu Be Loser In Multiplicity Of Southern Candidates' Claim? By our reporter Former President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is free to run, again, for the nation's highest office in 2027, the Federal High Court today ruled. Insiders in his camp told People&Politics that the former President (2010-11; 2011-15) will, any moment from now, openly declare his intention to seek the country's number one seat again even as certain steps are said to have already been taken by him towards that end within his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The court sitting in Abuja consequently struck out a suit…
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