Celebrated Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa have offered full scholarships to 100 undergraduates of the University of Calabar through the Mercyisblessed Foundation. The couple announced the gesture before a crowd of elated students during their tour of the university on Friday, July 12, 2024, according to a statement on Monday by her management. The scholarship entails full payment of school fees and other compliments that foster stability in learning for indigent but deservingly bright students of the university. Reacting, the singer said the scholarship was a token of giveback to a society that raised her.…
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The Chief Executive Officer, Air Peace Limited, Allen Onyema, has urged Nigerians to embrace nationalism against ethnicity and religious dogma for the development of the country. Onyema stated this while delivering a lecture titled “Leading by Example: Instilling Trust and Confidence in Subordinates”, for course participants of Senior Course 46 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji on Monday in Kaduna. He said, “We have to thank the military and appreciate the sacrifices they have made in keeping the country one. “The citizens have to appreciate their sacrifices and support the Armed Forces of Nigeria, especially at this…
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, adjourned the trial of Ali Bello and his co-defendant, Dauda Suleiman, until Tuesday for the continuation of the 7th prosecution witness (PW-7)’s evidence. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter after the EFCC’s lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, led Aminu Rabiu, who is the PW-7, in evidence in the ongoing trial of the defendants in the alleged money laundering charge. The EFCC, in the charge, had sued Bello and Suleiman as 1st and 2nd defendants in the case. Upon resumed hearing, Oyedepo told the court that the matter was fixed for continuation of trial and…
Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, says his administration will continue to provide conducive environment for professionals to perform their duties without hindrance. The Governor stated this while playing host to the management team of the Television Continental Communications Ltd (TVC), led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Victoria Ajayi, at the Government House in Akure on Monday. Governor Aiyedatiwa, who commended the TVC and its stations for their ethical engagements in media reporting, described its news and reports as balanced and trustworthy. Thanking the management team for the visit and support, the Governor said his administration has enjoyed…
Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, says the federal government is taking additional measures to ensure that the hardship experienced by Nigerians is drastically ameliorated. The minister said this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, on Monday. He said the council deliberated on the state of affairs of the country, especially the shortage of food. He said the council took note of some of the complaints by Nigerians in terms of transportation, food prices or food shortages in many homes around the country. “After exhaustive deliberation, the Minister of…
After two years of travel restrictions, passport holders can now obtain visas to travel to the United Arab Emirates, effective July 15, 2024, the Nigerian government said Monday. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, after the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. This followed an agreement reached by the UAE and the federal government on the controversial visa ban on Nigerians in the Arab nation. The Minister said, “You are aware that Nigeria has been discussing with the United Arab Emirates on the issue of visas…
Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday adjourned the trial of Kogi State’s Chief-of-Staff, Ali Bello, and his co-defendant, Dauda Suleiman, till Tuesday for continuation of trial. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, in a charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/573/2022, accused Bello and his co-defendant of N3 billion fraud. The EFCC, in the charge, sued Bello and Suleiman as the first and second defendants in the case. At the resumed trial, the seventh prosecution witness (PW-7) Aminu Rabiu, led in evidence by the EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), told the court that he knows state former…
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has adjourned the trial of Ali Bello and his co-defendant, Dauda Suleiman, until Tuesday, July 16, to continue the seventh prosecution witness’s (PW-7) evidence. Mr Bello is the nephew of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter after the EFCC’s lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, led Aminu Rabiu, who is the PW-7, in evidence in the ongoing trial of the defendants in the alleged money laundering charge. The EFCC, in the charge, had sued Messrs Bello and Suleiman as the first and second defendants in the case. Upon…
” In a bid to alleviate present economic hardship faced by the elderly, vulnerable people and the down trodden in the society, a philanthropist and politician Oluwatobi Aruwajoye also Known as Son Of Grace has donated essential palliative foodstuffs like Rice, Beans and Garri to more than 300 benefiaries. This initiative, tagged “Aiyedatiwa-Adelami Cares” championed by the “Lucky Son Of Grace Movement” powered by Oluwatobi Aruwajoyewhich is aimed at complimenting the efforts of Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa at bettering the welfare of the people of the sunshine state, aims to bring much-needed assistance to the grassroots level. The…
E-CMR: POLICE HIGHLIGHTS BENEFITS, EFFICIENCY OF APPLICATION TO CURB VIOLENT CRIMES As IGP Orders Suspension of Enforcement Process, Massive Enlightenment of Nigerian Residents Following the reconfiguration and commencement of the electronic central motor registry registration process (e-CMR), the Police has deemed it necessary to highlight the benefits and effectiveness of the e-CMR initiative which is designed to ensure the safety and security of all types of vehicles including motorcycles by collating data imputed into the system by vehicle owners and acting on such to flag the vehicles if reported stolen. The e-CMR will provide a firsthand database to the Force…