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Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rev. Justin Welby; were among the dignitaries that laid the foundation stone of the Kaduna Centre for the study of Christian-Muslim relations and the promotion of peace. Point News247 reports that the leaders emphasized the need for peaceful coexistence among the adherents of the two major religions in the country – Christianity and Islam. The President noted that laying the foundation for the centre signified the entrenchment of peace not only in Kaduna State but the entire north and indeed Nigeria…

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has presented the operating certificate for the Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, to the Imo State government. Point News247 reports that the handing over was performed by the Executive Secretary of NUC, Professor Abubakar Adamu, at a brief event held at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The handover has put to rest the tussle over ownership of the university between former governor Rochas Okorocha and the Imo State government. The State Governor, Hope Uzodinma administration, seized the university previously known as the Eastern Palm University, Ogboko, from the Governor of the state, Okorocha and renamed…

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has presented the operating certificate for the Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, to the Imo State government. Point News247 reports that the handing over was performed by the Executive Secretary of NUC, Professor Abubakar Adamu, at a brief event held at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The handover has put to rest the tussle over ownership of the university between former governor Rochas Okorocha and the Imo State government. The State Governor, Hope Uzodinma administration, seized the university previously known as the Eastern Palm University, Ogboko, from the Governor of the state, Okorocha and renamed…

In a renewed effort to stem the influx of contraband goods, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has mobilized its agents to man borders and ensure illegal trading is reduced to the barest minimum. To this end, the Apapa Area Command has recorded a seizure of 97 containers with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N7.8 billion between January and November. Point News247 reports that the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the command, Comptroller Malanta Yusuf, made this known in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs, Abubakar Usman, in Lagos on Tuesday. Yusuf pointed out…

Air Peace, Nigeria’s foremost airline, has begun scheduled flights into Anambra on Tuesday. Point News247 reports that Mr Stanley Olisa, Spokesman to the airline, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday. Olisa stated that the commencement followed approval of the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. He added that the consistent route expansion by the airline was a reflection of its “no-city-left-behind’’ initiative. Olisa stated also that the initiative had seen the airline expand its footprints both in Nigeria and beyond, while easing the transportation burden of Nigerians.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, of Lagos State says the death of some students of Ojodu Grammar School who were crushed by a truck driver on Tuesday, has left him devastated. Point News247 reports that the Governor, in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death, describing the demise of the students as sad, unfortunate and avoidable. He sympathised with the families of the deceased, their relatives, friends, management and staff of Ojodu Grammar School. ”I commiserate with the parents, management, staff and students of Ojodu Grammar School over this unfortunate…

The Nigerian Government has confirmed that some vaccines donated by foreign nations, health bodies and other international organizations to Nigeria have expired in its shelves. The government however said the long term measure to prevent such incident is for Nigeria to produce its own vaccines, so that vaccines produced have at least 12 months to expiration. Point News247 reports that theMinister of Health,Osagie Ehanire,in a statement, following reports that more that six million vaccines given to Nigeria have expired, attributed the cause to logistic bottlenecks. The Minister’s statement is reproduced below:”The attention of the Federal Ministry of Health has been…

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Wednesday said that it paid the sum of N529,962,770.07 (Five Hundred and Twenty-nine Million, Nine Hundred and Sixty two Thousand, seven Hundred and seventy and seventy Naira) as claims and compensation to 69,045 deserving workers. Point News247 reports that the disclosure was made by the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Fund, Dr. Michael Akabogu, at an interactive session with journalists on the activities of the Fund in Abuja. The NSITF boss, who said that the organisation was poised to chart a new course of action that will position the Fund in…

The family of late 12-old Sylvester Oromoni, a student of Dowen College, has hired the firm of human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, to prosecute the case against the institution over the unfortunate death of their son. Point News247 reports that in the letter dated December 6, 2021, and signed by Taiwo Olawale, the lawyers had written to the office of Lagos State’s chief coroner requesting an inquest into the circumstances leading to the death of his client’s child. The letter titled “Request for Inquest into the Tragic Death of Sylvester Oromoni killed at Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos,” noted…

A fatal car accident along the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) road has led to the death of at least two people. Point News247 reports that several others were injured in the accident. An eyewitness who pleaded anonymity said, “A private car (alleged to be overspeeding) hit a korope.” “Some of the passengers suffered broken bones and fractures, Terrible injuries.” The accident was said to have occurred along the Veterinary Medicine/Quarters Bustop and the Unilorin dam. The driver of the Korope and a woman in the vehicle have been reported dead. The number of casualties have not been officially confirmed.