Kalu acknowledged the role of the foremost traditional ruler in advancing the cause of peaceful co-existence among Nigerians, regardless of political, ethnic and religious divides
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Kalu acknowledged the role played by the late traditional ruler in promoting unity among Nigerians irrespective of ethnic, political and religious divides
El-Rufai, during the 2015 International Day for Older Persons, at the premises of Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, said government will in addition to refurbishing all the hospitals, also provide free education at both primary and secondary levels
The Galadima of Keffi, Alhaji Abdul Usman, confirmed this on Friday at a news conference in Keffi Local Government Area of the state
The Pass.Ng award is aimed at promoting and rewarding academic excellence among students in Nigeria.
It is scheduled to hold on December 4 in Lagos, with notable individuals from the education sector, students and other stakeholders billed to grace the occasion.
She explained that people living with disabilities are part of the society and as such members of the public should believe in their abilities to progress and contribute meaningfully to the growth of the society
In addition, new subscribers who send a text with ‘YES’ and ‘PICK’ with their IUC number to the short code, 4688 will automatically qualify for the weekly draw for a chance to win exciting prizes in the GO Pick Ya Own festive offer
This is sequel to a motion to that effect by the Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on the demise of the former Governor, who was also a senator of the Federal Republic in the Second Republic
According to a report monitored on Television Continental, the lion escaped on Tuesday morning
The awards, reputed to be the major force behind galvanising businesses across various sectors and industries in Nigeria to promote CSR and Sustainability in Nigeria, aims to acknowledge corporate entities who invest in society through CSR programmes
Along with NEMA officials and working with United Nations foundations, ENDS made its second batch successful delivery of thousands of clothing items so far gathered and being gathered across the nation and the world in the #IDPClothesDrive
The actress, who is adding her voice to the campaign against domestic violence, said lots of lives had been lost because of mindless violence perpetrated by some husbands against their wives
During a handover ceremony at the US Embassy in Abuja on Friday, Procter & Gamble Managing Director, George Nassar, presented samples of the products to Borno State National Assembly representative, M.T. Monguno
She said: “They lack proper shelter, feeding and other basic necessities. I wish to thank Airtel Nigeria for supporting the Climb with Remi initiative as they put a smile on the faces of IDPs in Nigeria
Alhaji Nasir Wada, one of his sons, who confirmed the death, said the deceased died around 6am.
According to him, late Wada is survived by one wife, many children and grandchildren
In separate condolences, the President commiserated with the immediate families, friends and associates of the deceased, the governments and people of Benue and Kano States and urged them to take solace in the knowledge that the departed distinguished Nigerians lived well and contributed significantly to the development of not only their states but the country in general
According to the statement, the former vice president has provided scholarship both in Nigeria and abroad to thousands of needy Nigerian students and had also built several schools across the country
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Oba Ogunwusi was presented with the crown by the custodian of a place called Oke-Ora, at Ile-funfun Opa, located between Ile-Ife and Osu, along Ilesa Road.
A NAN correspondent who covered the burial reports that the late politician’s supporters could not hold back tears as he was lowered into the grave at 1.32pm
He said: “It is particularly painful that Nigerians, especially the people of Kogi State have lost the services of Alhaji Abubakar Audu who was on the verge of been re-elected as the governor of Kogi State, going by the results of the election declared so far by INEC