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Nov

01

2022

Islamic group tells CBN to put Arabic on all denominations of redesigned Naira

Economy, News, PoliticsCBN, Economy, MURIC, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Religion

Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has supported the move by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to redesign the naira. However, the Islamic human rights organization gave the condition that Arabic Ajami must be inscribed on all naira denominations. MURIC stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday by the group’s director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The statement reads in part: “The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, announced on October 26 2022, the plan by the CBN to redesign the naira. “MURIC hereby expresses its support for the project with the proviso that all the denominations must…

Oct

31

2022

By David Okoye

EPL: Neville hails Man United player as Absolutely fantastic, after 1-0 win

NewsGary Neville, Manchester united, Soccer, Sports

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has described Lisandro Martinez’s performance in their 1-0 victory over West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday as ‘absolutely fantastic. Marcus Rashford’s second-half strike, the England international’s 100th goal for the Red Devils, separated both sides. United dominated the game but fought hard in the last minutes to secure their three points. Neville was particularly delighted by Martinez’s performance, telling Sky Sports, “They all contributed out there. They’re all going to De Gea but Dalot, Martinez, Maguire and De Gea in that last 15-20 minutes were outstanding. “It wasn’t a good performance from Manchester…

Oct

31

2022

By Freeman

Herdsmen kill residents of Benue community in fresh attack.

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBoko Haram, Crime, Herdsmen, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Armed men suspected to be herders who have been causing chaos in Benue State have again attacked the Tse Ikyem community in Logo Local Government Area of the State. The unfortunate attack occurred in broad daylight around 4om on Saturday. The assailants invaded the community and opened fire on residents, killing three persons, while several others were seriously injured. A source, who confirmed the development said the attack was launched around Anawah settlement where at least two people were murdered on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Victims of the Saturday murderous attack were identified as Solomon Ukoom, Mrs Eunice Torkwase Joe…

Oct

30

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr. Ukpai Iro Congratulates Justice Lilian Agbai on her appointment as Acting Chief Judge of Abia State

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Court, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Ukpai Iro Ukpai

The gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party for the 2023 general election in Abia, Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai, has congratulated Hon Justice Lillian Agbai on her appointment as the acting Chief Judge of Abia State, saying that it is a well-deserved appointment coming to Abians at a time justice system in the land needed the best hands to adjudicate on the constantly evolving issues in our land as the courts remain the last hope of the common man. Recall that the Governor of Abia State had on the 27th day of October 2022, sworn in Hon Justice Lilian…

Oct

30

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abuja Terror alert: Julius Berger shuts down operations

NewsAbuja, Bandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Julius Berger, Metro, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Construction giants, Julius Berger on Saturday, shut down their operations in Abuja and its environs following a terror alert. Earlier, the United States and the United Kingdom had a few days ago, issued travel advisories over possible terror attacks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Following this, Julius Berger decided to shut down till further notice The Federal Government had assured residents of FCT and its environs of safety, adding that measures were on to keep the FCT safe. In a statement by the company’s Managing Director and Corporate Security Manager, Engr. Lars Bichter and Poul Nielsen, respectively, the company…