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Anglican Archbishop of Lagos Province, Most Rev. Adebayo Akinde has commended the Lagos State government over the rescue of abducted students of the Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Ikorodu. The three students were abducted from their classroom 29th February by gunmen who shot sporadically to overpower security men attached to the school. Akinde commended the Lagos State government yesterday when he …

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While the last may not have been heard about the case that came up after a collapsed facility that killed over a hundred people at the Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN), another building under construction today, came down in Lekki area of Lagos, killing about four people. National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA), South-west zone, confirmed that four people died …

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The All Progressive Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over the killings of its members in River State. Barely 48 hours after a chieftain of the party, Franklin Obi was murdered along with his wife and son by yet to be apprehended assailant, another party member, Amachree was yesterday murdered and his body set ablaze by assailants at Buguma, Asari …

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  The Indian police have arrested a Nigerian for murder in a Mumbai suburb of Nallasopara. The Indian police said on Monday that the accused, Michael Chukwuma, 21, has been charged to court over the murder of his friend, Obinna Durumchukwu, 34. Friends had gathered at the deceased’s house Saturday night to mark Durumchukwu’s birthday and on Sunday, an argument …

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire as his Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mrs. Orelope-Adefulire served as Deputy-Governor of Lagos State, during the second term of Mr. Babatunde Fashola as governor of Lagos State. Apart from her political achievements, Mrs. Orelope-Adefulire has also served as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation …

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You probably use Mothering Sunday and Mother’s day interchangeably; however, they are not the same. Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day is a celebration of mothers and the maternal bond, and traditionally children give flowers, presents and cards to their mothers, and other maternal figures such as grandmothers, stepmothers and mothers-in-law. Mothering Sunday is often referred to as “Mother’s Day” even …

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Abuja based gospel artiste, Toyin Joe-Bassey has advised church leaders to show more appreciation and respect to gospel artistes who are truly serving God in their capacity as gospel artistes. According to Joe-Bassey, who also observed that professionalism and originality have been eroded in the gospel music industry due to lack of enough support and encouragement, said, “As a professional, …

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Christian under the aegis of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos Chapter, recently converged on The Apostolic Church Convention Ground, LAWNA, Ketu for the 2016 Inter- Denominational Divine Service (IDDS) to intercede for the nation. With the theme ‘Great Faith, The Antidote To Helplessness,’ the event drew participants from various denominations across Lagos and beyond. In his welcome address, …

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  As the war against terror continues, the  Nigerian troops have continued to make progress against the insurgents being dislodged from their strongholds. There seems to be no hideouts left for the miscreants as the federal troops in a raid in Borno villages, killed five and made an arrest at the weekend. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, revealed on Sunday the …

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  This Week in Nigeria (TWIN) Sunday 28 February – Saturday 5 March Sunday President Muhammadu Buhari orders probe of latest killings after the Fulani herdsmen attacked Agatu villages in Benue State. Monday Three female students of the Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School, Ikorodu, were seized by gunmen who gained gain after destroying a part of the school’s security fence. …

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