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Guinness World Record: Hilda Baci Nears To Reach Her Target

  So..Hilda Baci from Nigeria is currently on the quest to break the Guinness world record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. The record to beat is held by Lata Tondon (87 hours 45 minutes)  She has done over 63 hours and still counting.  The venue is The Amore Gardens Lekki.  Please drum your support 🥁 Go Hilda!!!! #Hildabacicookathon

Facts To Know About The New Naira Notes

1. Banks must only accept cash from customers with full KYC and bank accounts. 2. Cash must only be paid into customers accounts. Cash must not be paid into ledgers or suspense accounts  3. CBN and EFCC will be tracking all deposits. 4. Old currency will become useless on the 31st of January 2023. 5. It’s an opportunity to leverage on our branch network to drive funding of accounts. 6. It will drive digital adoption and opening of new accounts. 7. CBN will no longer print large quantities of Cash. New cashless policy to be announced in January  8. Banks that receive cash from non-account holders or customers will be penalised by CBN and EFCC 9. CBN will change the current N200, N500 and N1,000 currency denominations to a new currency.  10. Everyone should start paying the old currency notes into the bank effective immediately.  11. The new currency notes will go into circulation on December 15th, 2022. 12. Collection of the old notes will stop on January 31st, 2023....

Muslim Scholars View On Celebration of Halloween In Saudi Arabia

Penned by Habila Ishaq Dear Nigeria Salafiyyah , I think you people did not see what happened at Saudi Arabia some days back?  Seriously, I was so surprised when I heard that Saudi Arabia organized Halloween some days back, and I did not see a single Nigerian Salafiyyah to come out and fight against this action or to come out and enlighten and explain this evil action did by Saudi government to Muslim Ummah.  I believe that everybody knows that Saudi Arabia is the holy and purely glorified city for all Muslim Ummah. If you don't know before go and know, and have it in your mind that Saudi is the holy city that belong to all Muslim Ummah and it is compulsory for everyone of us to protect it if truly that we love our beloved Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).   Few days ago the Saudi General Entertainment Authority organised a festival called "Horror Weekend". This is not a private party! This was organised, sponsored and promoted by the Saudi government.  This is MBS’s 2...

2022/2023 Academic Session: KWASU Gets NUC Approval To Commence Medicine & Surgery With 24 Other New Programmes

Following the update from the Director for University Relations, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of new courses in the World Class University, Malete, such as MBBS Medicine and Surgery and twenty-three other undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the Kwara State University. The approval which was contained in a letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Professor Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi SAN, was signed by the Director Academic Planning, Dr. N.B. Saliu for the Executive Secretary of the Commission. Topping the list of approved programmes for the university is the MBBS Medicine and Surgery; B.Eng. Food Engineering; B.Sc. Aquaculture and Fisheries Management; B.Sc. Taxation; B.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution; and B.Ed. Educational Management. Other undergraduate programmes approved are B.A. Ed. in English Education, Christian Studies Education; Arabic Education; French Education; Islamic Stud...

Kwara State Geri-Alimi Underpass: A Dismal Project of The Past Administration Or Circumstance Based?

As regards the disheartening situation of the main overhead bridge in Geri-Alimi area of Ilorin, Kwara State that was constructed some few years back by the past administration. The bridge came as a fascinating and indeed a beaut before every eyes in the metropolis as at the few years span of its construction. Of about last week, the bridge has quite become.one of the major talks of town again following the heavy rains experienced in the past few weeks in the city which is likely one of the factors that contributed to the dismay of the condition the road is currently in. Engineer Rotimi Iliasu Suleiman , the Kwara State commissioner for works, attributed the failed portion of the Geri-Alimi Diamond project done by the previous administration three years ago to poor project implementation and the use of substandard materials, and he carefully explained what should have been done as expected standard practice and procedure. Amidst the road rehabilitation projects embarked on by the curre...

Freedom At Last, As The Akoguns Get Released On Bail By The Court

Following the upstair of drama and call-outs by youths and media in freedom for the Akoguns on their rights ruckus with the Kwara State Police Commissioner. Gladly update speaks well of the court outcome as the brothers regained their freedom on bail. Based on reports gathered, this was derived: There was serious drama as the prosecutor from the Commissioner of Police was not informed that the Office of the Attorney General has taken over the case through his counsel. The prosecutor from the Commissioner of Police later withdraws from the case after forth and back arguments. Thereafter, the state counsel asked the court for 24hrs to study the bail application and apply for a counter, in a bid to further detain the Akoguns. Recall that a rally was said to have being held on Monday 17th of October, 2022 in the call for freedom for the brothers. The court however has this to say: Since the police that was prosecuting the case had refused to file a counter application while still in charge...

Kwara State Police Commissioner Vs The Akoguns: ASKOMP Calls Out The Commissioner Over Attempt To Forcefully Get An Apology Letter

Following the recent turmoil in campaign and the recent events of the fights for justice, as reported from a legit source, this is yet another disturbing trend in the city of Kwara State in Ilorin. The Association of Kwara Online Media Practitioners (ASKOMP) has berated Kwara state Commissioner of Police, CP Paul Odama over his bias posture in alleged defamation case involving Abdulrasheed Akogun and Dare Akogun. ASKOMP in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Shola Salihu Taofeek and Secretary, Oyewale Oyelola described the attempt by Commissioner of Police for Kwara State, Mr Paul Odama to force the duo to write apology to petition written by Chief Press Secretary to Kwara State, Rafiu Ajakaye. The Association noted that defamation case like other cases has process of prosecuting and it must follow thoroughly without undue influence from Kwara State Government led Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq ASKOMP affirmed that the Akoguns are ready for formal prosecution as against shabby...

Kwara State Police Commissioner Vs The Akoguns: ASKOMP Calls Out The Commissioner Over Attempt To Forcefully Get An Apology Letter

Following the recent turmoil in campaign and the recent events of the fights for justice, as reported from a legit source, this is yet another disturbing trend in the city of Kwara State in Ilorin. The Association of Kwara Online Media Practitioners (ASKOMP) has berated Kwara state Commissioner of Police, CP Paul Odama over his bias posture in alleged defamation case involving Abdulrasheed Akogun and Dare Akogun. ASKOMP in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Shola Salihu Taofeek and Secretary, Oyewale Oyelola described the attempt by Commissioner of Police for Kwara State, Mr Paul Odama to force the duo to write apology to petition written by Chief Press Secretary to Kwara State, Rafiu Ajakaye. The Association noted that defamation case like other cases has process of prosecuting and it must follow thoroughly without undue influence from Kwara State Government led Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq ASKOMP affirmed that the Akoguns are ready for formal prosecution as against s...

Up North: Police Arrest Female Kidnapper With AK47 & Other Rifles (Read Full Gist)

As if the coronavirus pandemic was not enough, sime people have decided to take to making life even more uncomfortable for their fellow neighbors as they now have taken to the act of robbing them of the little theu have to manage. Cases have being reported with severity of the issue in places like Agege, Iyana-ipaja, Ojodu, etc areas of Lagos state and as well.some parts of Ogun state. Lately another has come up in another part of the country and alas this is from the Northern side. The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday had reportedly nabbed a 28-year-old female member of a kidnap gang infamous for perpetrating crimes in Sokoto, Kebbi, Kaduna and Niger States. It said Fatima Garba, who was the armourer of the gang, was arrested alongside other members. Fatima, who confessed of being the gang’s armorer for over a year, claimed to receive a handsome reward each time the weapons were returned to her after each operation. She further acknowl...

UTME/NIN 2020 Update: How To Overcome NIN Registration Stress

For those of our children finding it difficult to register  for NIN through NIMC offices, most of them no longer needs to sleep at NIMC office again. NIMC has setup a ussd server to dispense NIN number to them from the comfortable of their homes. Dial *346# and follow the screen prompts. Your NIN  will be displayed. *Caution:* before dialing this code, ensure you do the following: 1. You must dial from a sim that is associated with a previous registration of either voters card, drivers licence, bvn or any other registration that got your thumbprint and photo. 2. You must have at least N20 call credit on the line. 3. Prepare a sheet of  paper and pen or get ready to screenshot the NIN when displayed as it will not be displayed more than once. 4. Do not try the code if on a low charge of battery. We were surprised that no such information was given to candidates at the NIMC's offices until we arrived there apparently because of the money...

Some Of The Things To Know About The Late Reinhard Bonnke

On Saturday, the death of popular evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke, was announced by his wife Anni via his official Facebook page. Below are a few things to know about the late evangelist: # Reinhard Bonnke was a German-American preacher, who focused on Africa a lot during his lifetime. # According to Wikipedia, he was born on April 19, 1940. # He began his ministry in Africa by preaching in Lesotho in 1967. He went on to hold meetings in different countries across the continent. # According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Bonnke, in 1984  commissioned the construction of what was the world’s largest mobile structure as of that time– a tent capable of seating 34,000 persons. # Bonnke was married to Anni Suelze, whom he met at a gospel music festival. They married in 1964 and have three children. # Bonnke held his farewell Gospel crusade in Nigeria in November 2017 and handed over to Daniel Kolenda. # He died at the age of 79.

Breaking: Popular German Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke Dies Aged 79

German Pentecostal evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke who is principally known for his gospel missions throughout Africa is dead aged 79. A post on his official Facebook page explained that his he passed away peacefully and was surrounded by his family. “It is with sorrow that the Bonnke Family would like to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke,” the statement read. “He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 7, 2019. For the past 60 years he has preached the glorious Gospel of Jesus throughout the entire world. “We want to thank you on behalf of him and our family, for your kind love and unwavering support, which enabled him to preach the matchless message of salvation to countless people.

KILIC 2019: Gov. AbdulRazaq Pledges Support For KILIC, In A Meeting With The Organising Committee Led By Mr. Adebisi Oyelere

Reporting from the early hours of 27th, November, 2019 (Wednesday), the Kwara Idol team, as part of the brand's preparation for it's maiden edition of Kwara Idol Live in Convert (KILIC) , met with the Executive Governor of Kwara state, Alh. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the Kwara state Government House in Ilorin. The team led by the Creative Director of Kwara Idol, Mr. Adebisi Oyelere, appreciated the Governor for his support in the last Season of Kwara Idol Reality TV Show, while imploring him to consider resuscitation of the Entertainment Industry in Kwara state as part of his plans for economic rejuvenation of Kwara state. Oyelere revealed that " KWARA IDOL LIVE IN CONCERT - #KILIC'19 " is a platform where Kwara students, youths and entertainers at large would showcase their God given talents, "it will provide an avenue to show Nigerians and the world our gift in Kwara state and assist them get the much needed attention for development and progre...

Finally, Appointed By Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Kwara State Polytechnic Gets New Rector (Read Gist In Full)

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed as substantive Rector of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, a government’s statement said on Friday. The statement was signed by the Secretary to the State Government Prof Mamman Saba Jibril. Mohammed was until his appointment the Deputy Rector (Academics) at the Federal Polytechnic Offa (FPO), Kwara State. He holds two doctorate degrees, including one in Metallurgical and Material Science at the Witwatersrand University South Africa in 2016. He had bagged his Masters of Engineering (Mechanical) in 1998 from the Obafemi Awolowo University, eight years after he finished his first degree in a Mechanical Engineering (1990) at the University of Ilorin. He also has a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science. Dr. Mohammed has managerial experiences in the academics spanning 27 years. He was Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering (FPO) between 2000 and 2004; Dean ...

The Last Of The Dapchi Girls, Leah Sharibu: Where Is The Hope Of Freedom? 2 Years Counting

It is quite significant to remind the authorities in Abuja today that the nation is still waiting for freedom for Citizen Leah Sharibu, the only Dapchi schoolgirl and Christian who is still being held in captivity because of her faith. Some aid workers had the other day raised concern about her safety but the Federal Government said all was well with her and they were continuing with negotiation to set her free. We feel it is expedient to remind the president that people’s anxiety is beginning to turn to fear of the unknown. And the implication is that when hope is deferred, as the ancient word notes, it makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. While Zainab Aliyu, a Muslim girl who was arrested and detained in Saudi Arabia for alleged drug trafficking and whose release was secured through the intervention of the Federal Government, arrived in the country the other day, families and well-wishers marked the 16th birthday of Leah Sharibu, still he...

Nationwide Military Operation To Commence November 1, 2019 By The Nigerian Army, Tagged "Operation Positive Identification” (OPI).

Effective November 1, 2019 to December 23, 2019. The Nigeria army will embark on a nationwide exercise code named ”Operation positive identification” (OPI). During the exercise, we will witness increased number of military personnel in their full military gears on the roads with attendant movement disruptions. The following are advises all citizens must endeavour to stick to for security reasons: # Carry on you at all times valid means of identification. (National identity card, voters registration card, Drivers license, international passport or other valid official identification) # Be cautious and comply with official directives by security forces. # Give additional time for routine movement and travel between location. # Avoid night travel if possible. # Maintain situational awareness. # Have phone numbers of person you can referred to in times of emergency. # Dress responsibly. #Never carry prohibited or illegal items/ substance. ...

Hilarious Story Of A Thief That Slept Off While Watching Couples Making Out In The Apartment He Went To Rob (See Full Gist)

The Lagos State Police has arrested a 25-year-old thief who abandoned his mission to watch a couple having sex in their apartment at Innocent Amadi Street (Mercy Estate) Baruwa area of Ipaja, Lagos State. The thief identified as Uchenna Ebube slept off in the process and was nabbed after Mr. Idris Olumo and his wife finished up and met him in their living room by 4 a.m. Upon being interrogated, Uchenna said he was at the couple's apartment to steal valuables after gaining entrance through the window. He was granted bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum, after being arraigned before an Ejigbo Magistrate Court following his arrest by the Police at Ipaja Division. Mr. T.O Shomade, the Presiding Magistrate adjourned the case till Novermber 13 while also ordering that the suspect be remanded in prison custody pending when he perfects his bail conditions. Source: Lindaikejisblog

Shocking: 103 Males, 5 Females Rescued As Kwara State Police Uncovers Yet Another House Of Horror In Ilorin (Read Full Gist)

Another house of horror was, Thursday, discovered by the Kwara State police command in Ilorin, the state capital. The alleged illegal rehabilitation centre is located at Has Idiroko, Odota, along the Ilorin International Airport. A total of 108 victims were rescued by the police from the detention centre comprising 103 males, five females and scores of children. Some of the victims, who spoke to newsmen, said they were brought to the centre from different places by their parents and relatives. A victim identified as Collins Temitope, said he was brought to the centre in Ilorin from Lagos, saying “a sum of N150,000 was paid to the man in charge of the centre.” Collins, who claimed to be a graduate, described the place where he spent four days as hell, saying they were sleeping with destitute and ate once in a day. Warris Hussein who was also brought to the centre by his parents, because of his stubbornness and addiction to Indian hemp, said he had spent fou...

How To Check If Your National Identity Card Is Ready For Pick Up - NIMC

There is now a national identity management system where you can check status of identity card using the following simple steps: 1. Visit NIMC center: Click here 2. Then click the " Proceed button " 3. Now, fill in your first name , last name and your NIMC tracking ID and hit the ‘ check now button’ Recently, a NIMC representative described the advantages of the new national identity card. Apart from many other things, it may also be used as an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card anywhere in the world where there is MasterCard logo. Briefing journalists today in Abuja, NIMC's Director of Technical Services, Mr Emmanuel Ogungbe disclosed the Commission have already signed an agreement with MasterCard. He explained that, besides being just a Nigerian national ID card, it is also a cash card, so the holder can withdraw money in any place. Moreover, especially within the West African sub-region, it soon would become possible to travel with ...

Xenophobia Update: Four Nigerians Reportedly Wounded In New Xenophobic Violence In South Africa

Three Nigerians have been injured in fresh xenophobic attacks in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, PUNCH reports. This comes less than a week after a Nigerian, Ikenna Otugo, was reportedly stabbed to death by unknown persons in Empageni, South Africa. President of the Nigerian Union South Africa, Adetola Olubajo, confirmed the attacks, saying the incident began in the early hours of Tuesday. He said, “The Department of Home Affairs, which is like our own Ministry of Interior that deals with immigration and citizens’ issues, is in the (South African) parliament briefing the parliament on migration today (Tuesday). “While that was going on, there was an attack on foreign nationals in Witbank area of Mpumalanga Province and there are some locations mainly in Extension 10, even the police commander there was giving a warning to foreign nationals to be careful. “Though no death has been recorded so far, there have been loss of properties and people have been injured. At...