Days after Pope Francis announced that blessings can be given to same-sex couples, Nigerians are questioning the Nigerian Catholic leadership about whether they will truly obey the Pope. In response, Pastor Kumuyi of Deeper Life Ministry opposes same-sex marriage, contrasting with the Pope’s decision. During the opening ceremony of the joint event “Emmanuel” at the Deeper Life International Conference Centre on Wednesday, Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, expressed his disapproval of same-sex marriage, asserting that it contradicts the command of Jesus Christ to Christians. Kumuyi, addressing the gathering at the KM 48 Lagos-Ibadan Expressway…
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The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has raised concerns over the discontinuation of the N35,000 wage award promised by the Federal Government to alleviate the economic impacts stemming from the fuel subsidy removal. Allegations surfaced on Thursday, asserting that the government had fulfilled payment for only one out of the six months initially pledged to the workers. Comrade Andrew Emelieze, the National Coordinator of FWF, conveyed these grievances in a statement provided to newsmen. Emelieze highlighted the challenges faced by workers since the removal of the fuel subsidy, emphasizing that the stagnant minimum wage of N30,000 per month has failed to…
The long-awaited commencement of operations at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) Limited marks a significant milestone for the National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). With a combined capacity of 210,000 barrels per stream day, the refinery has finally begun its oil refining processes, as evidenced by the visible flare observed recently. Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, expressed commendation for the NNPCL’s adherence to its promise of meeting the December deadline for the refinery’s operations. He applauded the GCEO, management, and the Federal Government for this achievement. In his statement, Sani also voiced hope for the reactivation of the inactive…
The House of Representatives has mandated its Aviation Committee to call upon the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, for a comprehensive briefing on the status of the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, at the time of his exit from office. This decision stems from the adoption of a motion presented by Tarkighir Dickson during Thursday’s plenary session, as gathered Dickson underscored that in 2016, the ex-minister outlined an aviation roadmap, designating the national carrier as the flagship project, with a commitment to completing it by the end of the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Notably, Sirika engaged Ethiopian…
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The Center for Justice on Religious and Ethnicity in Nigeria (CJREN) has levied allegations against Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, accusing him of deliberately omitting Christians from the Federal Government’s palliatives distributed to citizens and residents in the state. Reverend Kallamu Dikwa, the Director-General of CJREN, made these claims, asserting that Christians are consistently left out of aid initiatives, including the recent N3 billion donation from President Bola Tinubu to assist those affected by Boko Haram and other terrorist activities in the state. In a press release shared with SaharaReporters, Dikwa stated, “Any assistance that came to the citizens…
The Department of State and the Smithsonian Institution have reinforced their partnership through an extended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed on December 19 by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III. The MOU aims to broaden future cooperation, leveraging the Smithsonian’s world-class expertise and educational impact to reach global audiences through the Department of State’s international outreach. The signing ceremony, held in the recently refurbished Benjamin Franklin Diplomatic Reception Room at the Department of State, featured opening remarks by Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Elizabeth M. Allen. Secretary Blinken…
In a recent address at a UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting on Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Hate Speech, Disinformation, and Misinformation, Ambassador Chris Lu, the Representative for UN Management and Reform, highlighted the United States’ commitment to harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence to tackle global challenges. Lu expressed the acknowledgment of AI’s risks to national security, public safety, democracy, civil rights, and human rights, emphasizing the growing difficulty in distinguishing between real and AI-generated content. The ambassador outlined the potential misuse of AI in facilitating crimes such as harassment, extortion, intellectual property infringement, and fraud. He also…
Israel has proposed a one-week cease-fire to facilitate the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas, according to Egyptian officials on Wednesday. The offer specifies the release of 40 hostages, including women, children, and elderly individuals in need of urgent medical treatment, in exchange for a temporary halt to Israeli ground and air operations in Gaza. The proposed cease-fire would also allow for increased humanitarian aid to enter the region. Hamas, in response, is reportedly demanding a two-week break in the fighting. Representatives of Hamas, including Ismail Haniyeh and Khaled Mashaal, are engaged in talks with Egyptian intelligence officials…
Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has launched a scathing critique against Senator Adams Oshiomhole, describing him as the “biggest and most destructive threat” to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The rebuke comes in response to Oshiomhole’s recent statements revisiting the APC primaries in 2019 and suggesting a significant financial investment in winning governorship elections. The clash between Amosun and Oshiomhole dates back to the APC primaries in 2019 when they were at odds during the selection of the party’s governorship candidate for Ogun State. The dispute arose from the contested primary that favored Dapo Abiodun over Amosun’s preferred…
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has vehemently denied any affiliation with a website falsely claiming to provide online classes for potential candidates preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). . In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by Moyosola Adesina, the acting head of public affairs for the council, WAEC clarified that it maintains only one official e-learning portal. This portal is dedicated to offering guidance and recommendations for candidates preparing for the examination, and it is the sole online platform officially recognized by the examination body. The statement raised concerns that the unidentified…