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23/03/2024

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22/03/2024

Abuja Municipal Council Names Crescent After Gov Eno Of Akwa Ibom

The Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Abuja, unveiled a crescent named after the Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno.

The crescent located in the Idu Industrial area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, was named after Governor Eno in recognition of his track records as governor, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports.

The naming of the crescent is seen as a fitting tribute to the Akwa Ibom Governor’s achievements and a testament to his contribution to the advancement of the area.

Speaking during the unveiling of the crescent, the chairman of AMAC, Christopher Maikalangu described the governor as a “son of the soil” whose achievements in roads construction, agriculture, education and other sectors have been remarkable.

The AMAC chairman represented by the supervisory councillor on special duties, Mr Emmanuel Inyang, praised the governor’s commitment to development and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the progress of the community.

“We see this as an opportunity to encourage you to do more for the people of your state.

“We wish you more grace as you discharge your responsibility and give enviable service to your fatherland, ” the chairman said.

The transition chairman of Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom, Akan Tommey , expressed gratitude to the council for recognizing the governor’s Contributions to the development of the area.

Tommy emphasized the importance of history and how naming the crescent after the Akwa Ibom Governor would serve as a testimony to his achievements.

He applauded the council members and staff for their dedication and support.

In his remarks, on behalf of the governor, the director of finance, Akwa Ibom Liaison Office, Abuja, Mr Jeremiah Efeh, thanked the council for finding the governor worthy of honour.

22/03/2024

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GOV ENO INAUGURATES STATE BULK PURCHASING AGENCY BOARD

Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, has inaugurated an-eleven member State Bulk Purchasing Agency Board with Rt. Hon Dan Akpan as Chairman and Hon Unyime Etim as General Manager /Secretary.

The inauguration took place at the Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Uyo.

Details shortly .

Media Unit
Government House, Uyo
22/3/24

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Super Eagles lose 2-0 to Guinea in warm-up match ahead of AFCON

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have lost 2-0 to the Syli National of Guinea in a friendly played at the Bani Yas Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday.

The Jose Peseiro led-side who started the game without their star striker Victor Osimhen and first-choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho went behind as early as the 14th minute.

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Mixed reactions trail BBC report on TB Joshua

Mixed reactions have trailed a report detailing how the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua, popularly known as TB Joshua, r***d, tortured, and confined some church members to solitary.

The investigative report by the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) Africa Eye, spanning over two years, detailed the accounts of victims who claimed they were r***d and also underwent forced abortions in a secretive Lagos compound for almost 20 years.

The BBC reports that a Briton, Rae, “was 21 years old when she abandoned her degree at Brighton University in 2002 and was recruited into the church. She spent the next 12 years as one of Joshua’s so-called “disciples” inside his maze-like concrete compound in Lagos.”

The over-150-minute-long video, slipt up into three parts and published on YouTube, titled “Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua,” also took into account the stories of former disciples and church workers.

It also delved deeper into the collapse of a guesthouse for church pilgrims in 2014, killing at least 116 people.

Joshua was also accused of faking his “miracle healings”, which were broadcast to millions of people around the world.

Following the report, social media users shared their views on the investigation.

An X User, wrote: “Few minutes into the TB Joshua documentary and I’ve already noticed some similarities in some campus ministries/cults”

, said: “Me and my brothers would only tune in to EmmanuelTV whenever we needed a good laugh. We could still see through the gimmicks as young as we were, reason why i find it absurd how adults fell for his theatrics. Used to drive my mom nuts every time we laughed.”

: “Y’all think a single documentary with no valid evidence but just accusations can eradicate whatever God has used TB Joshua to do for the world. It’s not like we’re in a court where Judges rule in accordance to whatever is been said by a witness.”

A Youtube user, , wrote: “I just finished watching the whole episode of this newly released BBC Africa Eye Documentary about TB Joshua. Knowing some of those disciples personally, the shock I’m experiencing is beyond words; I found myself repeatedly pausing the video, uttering a stunned “wow” at each revelation.”

Read more>>>https://bitly.ws/397SC

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Tinubu suspends Betta Edu

President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect.

Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, announced the minister’s suspension in a statement on Monday.

Read more>>> https://bitly.ws/397hX

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Nigeria President Bola Tinubu don suspended di Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu from office with immediate effect.

President Tinubu for inside statement also direct di oga of EFCC to conduct thorough investigation into all di financial transactions wey di ministry and agencies under am do.

Betta Edu dey for news since late December, 2023 sake of allegations say she order di payment of one money wey dem suppose use for social investment programme into pesin personal account.

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Harry Dunn, a former U.S. Capitol Police officer who rose to prominence for his defense of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has announced plan to run for Congress in Maryland's third district.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be back in the MiddleEast this week with the goals of getting Israel to curtail attacks that are killing thousands of Palestinian civilians. He's also seeking to prevent the war from spreading across the region.

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Remains of the Late Ondo State Governor, Akeredolu has arrived Nigeria.

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US Imam Shot Outside New Jersey Mosque Dies

An imam who was shot Wednesday outside a mosque in New Jersey has died, the US state's attorney general said, adding that the killing did not initially appear to be driven by "bias" or domestic terrorism.

Hassan Sharif was shot multiple times near a mosque in Newark, just west of New York, before being taken to hospital where he later died, New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said.

"We do not yet know the motivation for this crime (but) the evidence collected thus far does not indicate that this was an act motivated by bias, or an act of domestic terrorism," said Platkin.

He added that "in light of global events, and with a rise in bias that many communities are experiencing across our state -- particularly the Muslim community -- there are many in New Jersey right now who are feeling a heightened sense of fear."

The state is home to 300,000 Muslim Americans, he said.

Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, there has been an increase in Islamophobic and anti-Semitic attacks across the United States.

The Essex County prosecutor, Ted Stephens, confirmed Sharif was shot more than once, and that "it does not appear the imam was the victim of a bias crime or that this is related to terrorism."

"We are dedicated to bringing justice for the imam's family," said Stephens, who called it a "dastardly crime."

The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) earlier confirmed that Sharif had worked as a security screener at Newark airport since 2016.

"We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing and send our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues," said Lisa Farbstein, a TSA spokeswoman.

Images published by the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) showed police vehicles deployed outside the Masjid Muhammad-Newark, a two-story yellow and green complex.

In a statement, CAIR described Sharif as "a beacon of leadership and excellence."

"As always, and irrespective of this specific incident, we advise all mosques to keep their doors open but remain cautious especially given the recent spike in anti-Muslim bigotry," the organization said.

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