The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has rejected a bill seeking to establish National Council of Christian Education, pointing out that the proposal violates sections 10 and 42(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999. Rather than promoting a bill that violated the secular character of Nigeria, the bishops tasked the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), which originally pushed for the bill at the National Assembly, to promote legislations that decisively address unprovoked attacks on Christians in the North, among others. They rejected the bill in a statement by the President of CBCN, Archbishop Lucius Ugorji…
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Wema Bank PLC, the leading financial institution in Nigeria and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, yesterday announced the launch of the highly anticipated 3rd season of the Wema Bank 5 for 5 promo. This reward program, initiated by Wema Bank, aims to recognize and reward customers across Nigeria for their unwavering loyalty to the bank. Commencing July 1st, 2023, Season 3 of the 5 for 5 promo will distribute a total of N90,000,000 in cash prizes to Wema Bank customers throughout different regions of Nigeria over a span of 10 months. Each month, customers will be…
Sterling Bank has recently launched Edubanc; an innovative tech-based solution to provide banking and social services for stakeholders in the education sector. The solution aims to improve current learning outcomes and business growth for students, parents, and providers of educational services.Mr. Damian Umeasala, General Manager of Edubanc, stated at the launch in Lagos over the weekend, “Education has always been the cornerstone of progress, development, and growth in any economy in the world today. However, financial constraints often hinder the dreams and potential of countless individuals. At Edubanc, we firmly believe everyone should have equal access to quality education, regardless…
There is a rising anxiety over the worsening scarcity of tomatoes and peppers in most parts of the country, with consumers and sellers lamenting differently over reasons for the scarcity. While traders lament low patronage, consumers lament over the scarcity and high prices. Farmers and traders laments at the ravaging Tuta Absoluta, popularly known as tomato ebola; fuel subsidy removal and its effect on transportation; and the rainy season as major reasons behind the scarcity of the commodity and its sudden disappearance from markets. “Tomato and pepper are now expensive because of the high fuel prices as a result of the…
Adeola, another Chef from Ondo State is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for longest cooking marathon held by Chief Hilda Baci. Here are eight things to know about Chef Adeola’s Cookathon: Name: Adeyeye Adeola Adeola’s cook-a-thon began on Friday, June 30, 2023 and is scheduled to end on Thursday, July 6, 2023. 3. The cooking marathon will be taking place in the IleOluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. At TMF Lounge and Bar, Ile Oluji. 4. The marathon cooking event is tagged “Deocookathon,” 5. Adeola’s 150-hour cook-a-thon if achieved will break Hilda Baci’s record and also set…
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier has been summoned to stand trial in December as part of an investigation into racism allegations at his former club Nice, a prosecutor said Friday. Galtier and his son, John Valovic-Galtier, were placed in custody for questioning Friday morning, Bonhomme said. After his son was released without charge, Galtier was referred to the public prosecutor’s office and will stand trial in Nice, France, on Dec. 15 on charges of psychological harassment and discrimination, prosecutor Xavier Bonhomme posted on Twitter. If found guilty, Galtier risks a maximum sentence of three years in jail and a fine of…
Charly Boy, the 73 year-old Nigerian singer, songwriter and actor took to Instagram Saturday and called on ‘exceptional’ Nigerian youths to revolt against Nigeria. The Peter Obi rabid supporter took his cue from the unrest in France, where there have been some days of riot following the killing of a 17 year-old boy by a policeman. Charly Boy, whose real name is Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, now wants the same reaction in Nigeria. He did not state what should be the justification for the violence. But it could be safely surmised that he is among the Peter Obi supporters still sulking…
President Bola Tinubu recognises that Nigeria is being looked upon for leadership, and he is prepared to step up to the challenge. Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President, Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, made this known to State House Correspondents on Saturday following the visit of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea Bissau to President Tinubu at his Ikoyi, Lagos residence. Alake told reporters that while the visit was of a private nature, President Embaló took the opportunity to express his solidarity and willingness to cooperate with Nigeria under the leadership of President Tinubu. He also highlighted that…
The Campaign Manager of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign in the February 25, 2023 election, Mr. Oseloka H. Obaze has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC against tempering with IRev as it concerns the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. In a tweet on Saturday, Mr. Obaze said that intelligence reaching the Campaign office shows that INEC is trying to yield to pressure to tinker with the results of some states including the FCT to enable the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC to be in good standing. According to our source, INEC is tempering with the machines used in the election to…
Otun Akile of Remolanad Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing paying homage to the Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona and His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Executive Governor of Ogun State, during the 2023 Ojude Oba Festival.