Nigeria has been hit by devastating flooding over the past weeks, which reportedly claimed the lives of at least 600 people, and displaced hundreds of thousands of people after their homes were inundated. With rains expected to continue over the next days, below is a statement by Abu Jibril, Acting Country Director of WaterAid in Nigeria. He said: “The flooding has …

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Vehicle owners Thursday morning at the Ota end of Lagos-Abeokuta express way are now counting their losses after a late night tanker fire destroyed vehicles and business premises late Wednesday. The incident which occurred around Ilo Awela hill immediately after the toll gate has distressed the road and owners of affected vehicles. Commuters on Thursday morning commented on the incident …

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Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo has congratulated the management and staff of Emerald Schools on the commissioning of the Emerald Day Secondary school in Ifako, Gbagada, Lagos, saying the education sector needs solid system to raise quality children. Adefisayo who spoke at the commissioning of the school on Friday said the school is a good thing …

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As the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) continues activities at its ongoing 70th Convention themed “Perfect Jubilee”, the mission has not left behind the principles of good hygiene and sanitation. Playing host to several hundreds of thousand participants from Nigeria and many other countries, there is the possibility of overstretching of facilities at the camp ground but the organisers …

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The family of Pastor Oluwafemi Martins, the late Provost of the West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS), Ipaja, Lagos, has announced the burial arrangements of the late cleric. In a flier circulated by the family, a service of songs is scheduled to hold at WATS, 36, Olukunle Akinola street, Akinyele, Ipaja, Lagos State on 29th June at 3pm. The publication also …

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Founder of United Kingdom based real estate outfit, Baron & Cabot, Mark Pearson has assured Nigerians who intend to own properties in the United Kingdom of adequate service to actualise their dreams, saying Nigeria has become an important real estate market. Pearson who talked with National Wire at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos said Nigerians have everything to …

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The West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS), Lagos, has lost its Provost, Pastor Oluwafemi Martins. According to a statement signed by the Chairman of the seminary’s Governing Council, Dr. Emmanuel Oluwayemi, Martins died at the age of 67 on Saturday 28th May.. Pastor Martins “joined the Saints Triumphant at the age of 67, in the early hours of Saturday 28th May, …

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In its transformation drive toward infrastructural development and positioning Lagos State as one of the choicest city to live in, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in an unprecedented move approved the infrastructural renewal of all fire stations in the state. The rehabilitation/renovation of all the fire stations started in May 2021 through the Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA) …

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Nigeria is truly not a united country. She is a country of so many nations who do not trust themselves. From my observations, There is no single ethnic group that is not bias and suspicious of others. So many derogatory languages being used today among the tribes out of hatred, jealousy and suspicion. When you hear terms like ‘omo Ibo’, …

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… demands proper apology in ten national dailies_ … doubts banks respect for Christ and Christians_ … says Christians’ forgiving spirit should not be seen as a sign of weakness The Network of African Christian Journalists (NACJOURN), has demanded a thorough investigation and proper apology over the Easter infographics published by Sterling Bank PLC. The group also condemned the apology …

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