Five million applied for N-power Batch C enrollment ― Minister

The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development says no fewer than five million candidates have applied for the N-Power programme. The Minister, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday by her Special Assistant on Strategic Communication, Mrs Halima Oyelade. She said that the registration which commenced on June 26 was to end …

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Senate Quiz Tony Elumelu’s UBA over N41b Scam

The United Bank for Africa will have to explain unauthorised withdrawal of N41 billion from accounts of NITEL/MTEL domiciled there by liquidators of the telecommunication firms. That’s according to the chairman of the Senate committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Senator Ayo Akinyelure. The Akinyelure-led committee had summoned the UBA Group Managing Director, Kennedy Uzoka, to appear before the …

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“You’re not a saint” – Fayose fires back at Obasanjo over comment on Kashamu

A former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has lambasted former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, over his comment on Buruji Kashamu‘s death. Kashamu, a former Ogun senator and Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, died Saturday at the First Cardiology Consultants Hospital in Lagos. Kashamu, who represented Ogun East Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly has been sick for quite sometime after he …

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The world may end before next RCCG convention – Pastor Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has told his church members that the world may come to an end before the 69th convention. He stated this on Friday during the 68th Annual Convention of the church, which held virtually because of the lockdown occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic. The renowned cleric, however, stated …

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Breaking: Buruji Kashamu dies of Coronavirus at 62

Former Senator, Buruji Kashamu has died of Coronavirus in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Kashamu, who represented Ogun-East senatorial district between 2015 and 2019, died at First Cardiology Consultants, Lagos. The hospital is the same facility where a former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi; and the President’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, died. It was learnt that Kashamu, who had diabetes …

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Aisha Buhari flown to Dubai to treat neck pain

The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has been flown to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates for treatment of severe neck pain. A top Presidency official confirmed this to The PUNCH on Friday. According to Sahara Reporters, Mrs. Buhari was flown out of the country during the Sallah holiday last week after complaining of neck pain for about two weeks …

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Why Daystar Christian Centre won’t reopen yet -Sam Adeyemi

Lagos-based Daystar Christian Centre won’t reopen on Sunday despite the go-ahead to that effect by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, its Senior Pastors Sam and Nike Adeyemi have stated. Rather, it would continue to meet online until physical congregation becomes safe, they added. This was contained in a statement on Friday titled, ‘Update on resumption of physical services’. Sanwo-Olu had given churches …

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COVID-19: Nigeria gets $114.28m from World Bank

The World Bank has approved $114.28 million financing to help Nigeria prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 with a specific focus on state-level responses. According to a statement from the bank on Friday, the amount includes $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and $14.28 million grant from the Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility. It …

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Kwara gov’s wife offers to help blued-eyed lady, daughters

Wife of Kwara State Governor, Olufolake Abdulrazaq, has offered to assist a poor blue-eyed mom, Risikat Azeez, who was dumped by her husband, Abdul-Wasiu Omo-Dada. The PUNCH, in an exclusive video, had reported that Omo-Dada rejected his wife and two daughters because of the colour of their eyes. Azeez, who said she sees clearly with her eyes despite the colour, …

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