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Court forecloses statutory rights of estranged housewife to cross-examine husband

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2020 0

A Customary Court in Nyanya, Abuja, on Monday foreclosed the rights of an estranged  housewife, Chioma Odinaka,  to cross-examine her husband in a divorce case, over her failure to appear. The Judge, Shitta Mohammed, in his ruling, held”since the respondent was not present in court and did not

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Diaspora Commission partners IOM on Diaspora data mapping

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2020 0

Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has declared its readiness to partner the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to ensure accurate, comprehensive and efficient database for Nigerians in Diaspora. According to the NiDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the partnership will help accentuate the national planning and development through the aggregation of

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Bishop urges Christians to fast, pray to seek God’s favour

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2020 0

The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Rt. Rev. Anselm Umoren, has urged Christians to use fasting and prayer as tools of transforming their lives and getting closer to God. Umoren made this call in an interview at a prayer rally to end 35 days of fasting and prayer in Abuja. The fasting and […]

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How 2 women were abducted in Bwari in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2020 0

Bwari (Abuja) – The police in Abuja, on Friday gave assurance that they would rescue two women abducted on Tokolo village road,  Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mr Biodun Makanjuola, the Divisional Police Office in charge of Bwari Police Division, gave the assurance in an interview. He confirmed that the incident […]

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Breaking: SERAP petitions UN over violent attacks on protesters in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 24 December 2019 0

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Mr. Clement Voule, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to peaceful assembly and association urging him to “publicly express concerns about the growing human rights violations and abuses in Nigeria and call on the authorities to end violent attacks on peaceful protesters and to take urgent measures […]

Politics

Genuine Edo APC members reside at home not in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2019 0

The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie has chided the members of the Edo Peoples Movement (EPM) who are resident in Abuja and claiming to be in control of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, stressing that genuine Edo APC members reside and are popular […]

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Yuletide: Dunamis pastors, Dr Becky and Paul give numerous food items to widows, orphans in Benue (video)

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2019 0

In the spirit of Christmas, the senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche with his Wife, Dr. Becky Enenche have given numerous food items to widows and orphans in Markurdi, Benue State. It was revealed on Wednesday, in a video on the verified Facebook page of Dr. Paul Enenche, after the morning […]

Politics

Aswan Forum : Buhari returns to Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2019 0

Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has return to Abuja after he participated in the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development in Africa, held in Egypt. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential aircraft conveying the president and some members of his entourage landed at the Presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International […]

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Police dismantle kidnappers’ camps, arrest suspect in FCT

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2019 0

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday said it has dismantled kidnappers camps and arrested a suspect along Kwali-Kwaita axis of the territory. The Deputy Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, ASP Mariam Yusuf disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Police nab man for allegedly killing neighbour with Dane […]

Sports

Buhari to flag off 2019 Anti-Corruption Marathon in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 3 December 2019 0

 Mr Jacob Onu, National Coordinator of the National Anti-Corruption Marathon Race, says plans have been concluded for the flagging off of the 2019 edition of the race by President Muhammadu Buhari on Dec. 9 in Abuja. Onu told newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday that over 4,000 participants would feature in this year’s event. READ ALSO: […]

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Photos: Bolt driver flings female passenger out of his car over online transfer payment

Ihesiulo Grace 26 November 2019 0

 A Bolt (formally taxify) driver has been accused of throwing a female passenger out of his moving car because she said she had no cash and wanted to pay for the trip by doing an online transfer. The victim’s friend known as Ifedolapho on Twitter, shared the story on Monday alongside photos of the horrific […]

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Ember months: FRSC raises concern over rate of road crashes in FCT

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2019 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has raised concern over the alarming rate of road crashes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) which, it says, has resulted in loss of many lives. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, stated this at the flag-off of the 2019 ‘ember months’ campaign in the FCT, on Thursday […]

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Court remands woman for allegedly abandoning 5-day-old baby

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2019 0

A Grade I Area Court in Kabusa, Abuja on Friday ordered that a woman,  Sadiya Usman, who pleaded guilty to abandoning a five-day-old baby in a bush, be remanded in a correctional centre, pending sentencing. The police charged Usman, who resides at Shretti Kabusa Village, Abuja, with abandonment. The judge, Aliyu  Kagarko,  adjourned the case […]

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Nokia, Spectranet partners to provide new ultra-broadband services for Lagos, Abuja customers

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2019 0

One of the world’s leading multinational telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics company,Nokia, has partnered with Spectranet to provide new ultra-broad band services for its Lagos and Abuja customers. In a statement on Tuesday by the Head of Nokia’s Media Relations, Kannan K., stated that Spectranet’s customers in Lagos and Abuja will be able

Health

World Pneumonia Day: Expert advocates proper diagnosis, treatment

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2019 0

 Dr Yashim Andrew, a public health scientist and hermatologist at the National Hospital, Abuja has called for proper diagnosis and adequate treatment of pneumonia, to reduce child mortality in the country. Yashim made the call in an interview on Tuesday in commemoration of the World Pneumonia Day. The Day comes up on Nov. 12 every […]

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Council conducts 1,928 marriages in 10 months in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2019 0

Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC),  has registry had conducted 1,928 marriages between January and October. Mr Akinwumi Akintayo, the Registrar of Marriages, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday, in Abuja, that the registry also settled and reunited 15 couples within the same period. READ ALSO 2 women in court for allegedly obtaining […]

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MURIC demands prosecution of FRSC officials over alleged murder

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2019 0

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on relevant authorities to ensure prosecution of four officials of Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) who allegedly beat one Odion Samuel, to death. MURIC Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. READ ALSO Iran cuts off man’s fingers for stealing, says best way to […]

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Just in: Buhari departs Sochi, Russia

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2019 0

After the successful participation in the #RussiaAfricaSummit in Sochi, Russia, President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Sochi International Airport for Abuja. According to a Tweet by Bashir Ahmaad his Personal Assistant on New Media and Coordinator, Buhari Media Centre After the successful participation in the #RussiaAfricaSummit in Sochi, Russia, President Muhammadu

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Polio: Expert advocates increased medical attention to counter effects of disease on survivors

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2019 0

An Abuja-based Neurologist, Dr Ahmed Ibrahim, says a large number of polio survivors are likely to experience Post Polio Syndrome (PPS). He made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja. Polio, an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus, is a contagious viral illness that causes nerve injury, leading to paralysis, difficulty breathing and sometimes death. The […]

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Woman docked for allegedly pouring hot water on neighbor

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2019 0

A housewife, Hannah Atodo, on Tuesday appeared before a Kabusa Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly pouring hot water on her neighbor. Atodo was charged with causing grievous hurt. The defendant , who resides at Gbagalepe, Nyanya, was alleged to have gravely injured her neighbor, Christiana Adekpe, also of Gbagalepe, Nyanya. READ ALSO Another […]