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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has charged Nigerian Muslims to use the window availed by Sallah to seek Allah’s intervention in Nigeria’s situation. Obi charged the people not to allow the prevailing unprecedented hardship in the country to affect their spirit of love, brotherliness and peaceful co-existence Rather Obi said the people should use this year’s Eid-El Fitri festivities to engender the spirit of oneness and also re-dedicate themselves to the virtues of love, patriotism and unity for the desired national development. The former Anambra state Governor in a message…

The deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu on Monday morning was impeached by the state’s House of Assembly. The lawmakers impeached him after his indictment by the seven-man panel set up by the Chief Justice of Edo, Justice Daniel Okungbowa. At the plenary, no fewer than 18 lawmakers voted in favour of his impeachment, while only one lawmaker was against the process. The Justice Stephen Omonua (Rtd)-led seven-man panel found Shaibu guilty of disclosing official government secret, among others. However, the panel exonerated the impeached deputy governor on the allegation of perjury because it was not proven beyond reasonable doubt. Details…

Aderounmu Adejumoke, renowned for her role as Esther in the beloved television series “Jenifa’s Diary” has died at the age of 37. This was revealed on Monday by a Filmmaker, Seun Oloketuyi via his verified Instagram account. He expressed condolences to the family and friends of the late actress, stating that details surrounding her passing are still emerging. A family member of former star of hit series Jenifa’s Diary wrote that “the budding Actress is dead. Details are still sketchy. May she find peace with her maker,” Oloketuyi’s Instagram post read. Actress Funke Akindele, who co-starred with Aderounmu in “Jenifa’s…

In a bid to facilitate the impact of grassroots governance to the people of Onigbongbo LCDA, the Executive Chairman of the Council, Hon. Oladotun Olakanle, fpa,Mcipm, is givinb out fifty thousand naira (N50,000) Cash support to over two hundred (200) Small Scale Business owners and ninety (90) elderly people in Onigbongbo Community. This initiative is in line with Tant’Olorun administration’s commitment to empower youth, women and the aged, as captured in his plan and Agenda for a Greater Onigbongbo LCDA. Addressing everyone present at the event, the Council Chairman, assured the people of onigbongbo of his commitment to ease the…

The 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the general election, Peter Obi has said everybody is in prison in Nigeria seeking the face of God for freedom and redemption. Obi who said this during Easter mass held with prisoners at the Correctional Center in Onitsha, Anambra state, admonished the prisoners not to feel isolated and finished. POMR Chief SpokesmanDr Yunusa Tanko who made this known in a press release made available to pointnews247 stated that,”Obi told the prisoners that from the day’s reading, Mary Magdalene who was the first to discover the resurrected Christ was once unholy but today she…

Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MG VOWGAS LIMITED, an indigenous oil and gas servicing company to train students of Nascent University in practical engineering. Speaking at the ceremony held at the company’s office in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Jacob Oboreh said the partnership marks a turning point in the University’s quest to produce world class engineering and technologically savvy graduates. Professor Oboreh thanked the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Godwin Izomor and the General Manager of…

As delta state Governor Sheriff Oborevwori intensifies effort at combating insecurity in the state,Youths from Delta North Senatorial District in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have declared full support for his administration. Coordinator of the College of Youth Leaders in Asaba, North Senatorial District,Comrade Emeke Asiwe who made this known friday at a youth stakeholders meeting, said youths in the Senatorial District were pleased with the performances of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in the last nine months of his administration. The Youth leader while commending Governor Oborevwori’s efforts at tackling insecurity and development in the state promised that they would not…

The Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation Bureau (DSOB) Barrister Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the state governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori remained committed to repositioning the health sector for quality service delivery as encapsulated in his MORE agenda. He made the assertion on Wednesday in Asaba, the state capital, when the functioning Executive Director of Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency, DSPHCDA, Dr Paul Yinkore, State World Health Organisation, WHO, and UNited Nation Children’s Funds, UNICEF partners, paid him advocacy visit in his office. Oghenesivbe said under Realistic Reforms in the governor’s MORE agenda, much has been done…

The Nigeria Customs Service has expressed readiness to partner Nigeria Export Promotion Commission (NEPC) to enhance trade and boost export activities. Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this announcement on Tuesday, March 19 2024 when the Management team of the Agency paid a courtesy visit to the Customs Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. In its address, CGC Adeniyi said the essence of the partnership among other things, is to reduce bottlenecks and create a conducive environment for exporters. “Collaborating with the NEPC is significantly aim at leveraging the Commission’s expertise and resources to streamline export processes further, reduce bottlenecks,…

The Minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy Wale Edun has cancelled the 25% penalty on improperly imported vehicles. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) made the announcement friday in a press release signed by theNational Public Relations Officer for Comptroller General of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada. “The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) under the directives of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has initiated a 90-day window, effective from 4th March 2024 to 5th July 2024, for the regularisation of import duties on specific categories of vehicles. In the press release made available to pointnews247,…