Governor Ododo who received a report of the accident upon his return to Lokoja on Monday, condoled with families of the victims and promised that the state government would not abandon them in their moment of grief. In a statement by Special Adviser on Media to the governor, Ismaila Isah said the governor was disturbed…
The FIRS had posted the Easter message on its social media platforms showing a point of sale (PoS) machine, and wrote, “Jesus paid your debt, not your taxes”. But CAN said the copy is offensive to the Christian faithful and wants the FIRS to apologise. “This year, a public institution, which should be the bastion…
As the country’s latest immigration surge enters its third year this spring, some Islamic institutions in the Big Apple say they’re struggling to keep up with the needs of the ever-growing migrant population. The challenge has become all the more pronounced during Ramadan, which began March 11 and ends next week. Islamic leaders say they’ve…
Zenith Bank Plc has been rated the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2024.The latest ranking is the bank’s fourth time emergence since 2019. The bank was among others from 36 Africa countries recognised as the prestigious Global Finance announced its 31st Annual Best Bank Awards Winners. The editors of…
Securing a berth in the Champions League quarterfinal has been by far Barcelona’s most significant achievement this season. However, the job gets tougher from here on, with the Catalans set to take on Paris Saint-Germain in the first of two legs on April 10.Barcelona’s clash against PSG promises to be an exciting one as they…
Journalist Fabrizio Romano, via The Residency, reports that Barcelona have a keen interest in Estevao Willian, nicknamed ‘Messinho’, but no solid agreement has been reached yet due to the high cost involved. The reporter adds that Barcelona’s chances of signing the young Brazilian talent seem difficult, with Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea also eyeing the 16-year-old…
The Alternative Bank has announced the launch of the Quench Project to combat water scarcity and improve lives in underserved communities. A statement from the bank on Friday said that the project was launched in the spirit of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims. According to the bank, the initiative will ease access…
Preparations for the event unfolded throughout Wednesday and members of the community broke bread together later on Thursday, celebrating the communal spirit of Ramadan. Muslims around the world are observing the holy month with worship, charity and dawn-to-dusk fasting. Organizers of the mass iftar anticipated a large turnout, mirroring the event’s growing popularity over the…
The celebration is culminated by the passion of Christ which was preceded by the season of Lent, 40 days of fasting, prayer and penance. The Passion Week also referred to by Christians as the Holy Week was the period Jesus Christ suffered all kinds of humiliation in the hands of the Romans, resulting in his…
