Indian doctor duped $41,500 in attempt to buy Aladdin’s Lamp
The Two men have been arrested in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh for allegedly duping a doctor into buying an “Aladdin’s lamp” that they claimed would bring him wealth and health.
The Two men have been arrested in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh for allegedly duping a doctor into buying an “Aladdin’s lamp” that they claimed would bring him wealth and health.
The mosque is described as being both modernist in design, with an Andalusian interior, and boasts with the world’s tallest minaret at 267 metres, towering over the previous tallest minaret in neighbouring Morocco’s Casablanca
Contrary to report in some media outlets that about 250 staff of TV Continental have lose their jobs due to attack on the station’s premises by hoodlums, the management of the media company has disavowed the claim. The CEO of TVC, Andrew Hanlon described the story as misleading. He said, at the moment, there’s no…
Some unknown Bandits have stormed Dan-Kurmi Village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Killing one and abducting 10 including Wife of the District Head, Hajia Baraka Sani Usman
… leader of Muslim community in the state, Alhaji Garba Baba advised Muslims to live peacefully with their neighbours irrespective of religious differences.
A veteran sport Journalist, Mr Jide Allen said the recent friendly matches against Algeria and Tunisia have given Coach Gernot Rohr an ample opportunity to discover more talented players that could bring positive results for the team in the qualifiers.
The President is leading Nigeria’s charge for Okonjo-Iweala, the country’s former Minister of Finance, to emerge as the first Black and female WTO DG.
President of ASUU, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi disclosed this while featuring on a Channels Television programme, Thursday.
This brings us to the EndSARS Protests which claimed many souls. The Muslims, the non-Muslims and the government are all culpable; the government being the most culpable.
I have therefore signed the executive order to reinforce the total ban on IPOB and its activities in Rivers State or any part thereof and nothing will stop us from enforcing this ban in its entirety
Reporting Al-Bayan newspaper, a parliamentary committee reiterated the recommendations included giving priority for housing grants for men who marry more than one wife.
The hitches, and some accompanying issues such as non-deduction of some statutory dues like labour union check-up dues, are due to a change in the payment platform technology/software.
I therefore join the rest of the world to congratulate the Muslims on the Maulid nabiyy and urge everyone to reflect on the lessons of his birth and life
The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service, KWIRS, says it generated over Four Billion naira for the third Quarter of the year 2020.
The Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State, Amb. Ahmed Bamalli, has reiterated commitment to strengthening age-long relationship between Zazzau and Kano Emirate Council.
The SSG further revealed that the State Government has also banned all forms of Eid-el Maulud processions, rallies and gatherings on the Streets that will lead to the blocking of roads in the State
The President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria ( SWAN), has congratulated Babafemi Raji and Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu over their appointment as media officers of the Super Eagles and Super Falcons respectively.
Kwara State Government says the 2020 Common Entrance Examination will now hold on Saturday, 31st October, 2020
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The curfew in Ilorin metropolis has been reviewed. Movement is now restricted only between 8p.m. and 6a.m.
Maxilensnews has authoritatively confirmed that the effort of the World Trade Organization to select a new leader was plunged into uncertainty on Wednesday after the United States rejected the Former Nigerian Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala proposed as the global watchdog’s next director-general.
Spokesperson, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Charles Akpan in an invitation sent to newsmen, disclosed that the meeting, which was adjourned last week, has been rescheduled for today, Wednesday.
PHOTO NEWS: President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, October 28, launches the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance emblem with N10 million
In his testimony, the man said that his property had been forcefully taken by Sars officers and the police had refused to pay him compensation despite a court order.
The National Forum for Cleft Care has vows to address the challenges faced by children born with cleft aimed at ensuring that they live a normal and healthy life
The Federal Government has declared Thursday October 29, 2020 as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eidul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
The situation was fast degenerating into anarchy. It was at this point that LASG requested for the military to intervene in order to restore normalcy
Govermor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has presented the state’s 2021 budget estimate of over N147.9 billion to the state House of Assembly for approval.
President Muhammadu Buhari has presented the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for a second term in office.
The Accident Investigation Bureau says it has signed a memorandum of Understanding with France and Benin Republic on accident investigation and other air safety measures.
Dean, Faculty of Communication and Information Science, University of Ilorin, Professor Rasheed Jimoh gave the advice in exclusive interview with Correspondent Lanre Omotoso.
Mrs Sadiya revealed that, the programme was designed to provide One-off grant to some poorest and most vulnerable women in rural Nigeria, in which the grant of N20,000 will be disbursed to over 150,000 poor rural women across the 36 states of the Federation and Federal Capital Territory.
I have always said I am doing my duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability and with fairness to all parts of the country.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has ordered all members of the church to commence a 30-day fast and prayer for Nigeria.
The Union said that it was very clear that the criminality was perpetuated by hardened criminals and not the peaceful protesters…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has asked military commanders to tackle looters who have been stealing public and private property across the country.
Before going further, I will like to make myself clear that, like most Nigerians I do not support police brutality under any guise neither would I be part of lawlessness in any ramification. As to whether government over the years has been sincere with the governed is a hard nut for me to crack.
It is worth noting that Senator Umar ensured that Kwara North got it share of the CACOVID palliatives on the day the palliatives arrived kwara State on September 23rd 2020.
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Kwara State Command, Monday, arraigned 34 suspected looters.
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined Channels Television, African Independent Television (AIT) and Arise TV N3million each for professional misconduct bordering on coverage of the EndSARS protest and its aftermath.
… anyone with any of the looted items to willingly surrender them to the police or any of the head of security in the state to avoid prosecution from the law enforcement agency.
Governors of the 36 States of the Federation have dismissed the reports that the palliatives meant to cushion the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on Nigerians were being hoarded.
France has recalled its ambassador to Turkey on Saturday after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said France President, Emmanuel Macron needed mental help over his attitude towards Muslims.
…the security council resolved to relax the curfew from 24 hours to between 6p.m. and 8 a.m. daily until further notice. This means members of the public can move around between 8 a.m. and 6p.m. daily within the metropolis.
“Now that people confirmed that Buhari distributed enough palliatives nationwide, it is clear Buhari is not our problem.”
“We are therefore not going to leave the business owners like that. We are setting up a N500m fund for those that were affected to access.
The People’s Voice Advocacy Network, a civil society organisation established to promote good governance and social justice, chides Kwara State Government for failing the people of the state during the sad incident that led to lost of lives and properties.
I hereby appeal to all Kwarans to please cooperate with the state government and comply with the directives to remain calm, eschew violence and stay at home in compliance with the curfew.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Muhammed Adamu, has ordered the immediate mobilization of all police operational assets and resources to bring an end to the ongoing unrest and lootings across the country.
“… KAM Holding shall not hesitate to lay-off over 4,500 workers in its factories.”
My heart strongly goes to the business owners who their sweat are looted, It’s indeed a odd day for you, I pray the Almighty God replenish your loss
National President, Castor and Allied Product Farmers Association of Nigeria, Mr Kehinde Adeoye gave the advice in an exclusive interview with Correspondent Lanre Omotoso in Ilorin.
Kwara State Government has exempted persons who qualify as essential workers from the 24-hour curfew declared by the Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
To curb these acts of criminalities, I hereby declare a 24-hour curfew in Ilorin metropolis from midnight today October 23rd, 2020. This is in line with Sections 1, 2 and 4 of the Public Order Act Chapter 382 Laws of Federation of Nigeria 2004.
I urge you all to leave the streets. The 5 of 5 of demands you made have been considered and efforts will be made toward others to reassure our commitment to democracy and respect for your fundamental human rights – and that we are not deaf.
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… top officials of the Kwara State Government, confirmed to Correspondent Alameen Abdulkodir that, the remaining palliatives were meant for one Local Government’s vulnerable groups as victims from other Local Government already got their own shares.
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission to speed up the process of the new salary structure for the Nigeria Police Force.
Security agencies have been deployed to the Ilorin Cargo Terminal to foil the attack by some hoodlums on the stores housing the palliatives recently donated to the state.
Kwara State Government has raised the alarm over plots by some anarchists to launch violent attacks on public properties in the state as part of their grand plan to destabilise the country to achieve sinister objectives.
Journalism is a trust. Being qualified as a journalist is like being certified as medical doctor
Protest is not alien to democracy; it is part of it. But contextualizing protest within the Nigeria’s democratic milieu leaves one to wonder if its benefits override its harms or the other way round.
The men of understanding, in addition to whatever number of certificates or degrees in their possession, possess some unique attributes which are found in Quran Chapter 13 verses 19-22
Mass protests throughout history have come at a time when enough of the population has been affected by policies of the rulers and elites resulting into economic hardship, infrastructural deficit and unemployment. They are often met with brutality and crackdown.
Reason for the arson is unknown, but side talks opined that it may be connected to the support of Father Mbaka for President Muhammadu Buhari’s election into office.
I must warn those who have hijacked and misdirected the initial, genuine and well – intended protest of some of our youths in parts of the country, against the excesses of some members of the now disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Following detailed briefing by security chiefs on the current situation in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will make a national broadcast Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 7pm.
The Founder of Gbenga Power Foundation, Honorable Gbenga Oyekunle Power gave the advice in a statement made available to newsmen in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
A statement issued by the deputy Registrar, and Publication Division, Mr Ajibola Jimoh said the above clarification becomes germane, in order to dispel the on-going rumour that the institution is engulfed in civil unrest and Students uprising.
For a man we thought belonged to all now sees our problems as immaterial. This is wrong as the MBS approach led us to this stage. It is evident in the apology tweet of the Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo, their inactions led to these.
Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for calm in the state, following the shooting by soldiers at the Lekki Toll Gate area of the state.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Emir of Lafiagi Alhaji Sa’adu Kawu Haliru on the 45th anniversary of ascending the throne of his forebears, praying Allah to make his reign longer and more successful for the Lafiagi emirate.
In order to make agriculture attractive to Nigerian youth, government at all levels have been urged to create farm estates across the country as practiced in developed countries
The Kwara State Government has appealed to Organized Labour Unions in the state to understand the predicament of government in meeting their demands by going back to the negotiation table with the government rather than staging protest.
The commercial hub of Nigeria, Lagos has witnessed unprecedented chaos in recent time following civil unrest caused by Hoodlums who hijacked the peaceful Protest by Nigerian youth.
It may suit some people and it may hurt some people but in whichever way you take it, I am deeply sorry for the utterances I made in that video. Please accept my sincere apology. I endorse you fully and wholeheartedly
The Miyetti Allah kautal hore Fulani socio-cultural association has accused former governor of Lagos state Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the brain behind the EndSARS protest.
Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) says it has lost sixteen of it’s members to COVID-19 for the past eight months since the outbreak of the pandemic.
On the human head that was found by the Corps at the Post Office area, earlier today, the Civil Defence PRO told Maxilensnews that, the head is a dismembered part of a notorious cultists, nicknamed Lucifer.
Alhaji Bello stated that it was imperative for the protesters to actively dialogue with the government noting that President Buhari was determined to ensure Nigeria’s development.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has found a resemblance of human head in Ilorin, around Post-office area.
Detail soon
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday visited the victim of the violent attack on #EndSARS protesters in the Challenge area of Ilorin Sheriff Olawale, saying such attack was unfortunate and condemnable.
The tweet in question is an obvious mischief that should not be taken serious.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday met behind closed door with the leadership of the National Assembly at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
“I vehemently denounce the violent attacks on the protesters and I call on the security agencies to ensure that the dastardly act is addressed immediately.”
Abu Zeid began publishing his satirical program, The Rich Content, on YouTube and Facebook in 2015.
The suspects allegedly packaged and marketed plagiarised academic theses to desperate students to assist them to unlawfully fulfil the requirement for the award of different degrees across the country.
Coordinator, International Media Watch Group for Peace and Strategic Initiative, Dr. Alameen Abdulkodir stated this at a webinar conference, titled ” A face lift for peaceful engagement: Averting ethno-religious conflict in Northern Nigeria” organized by Inside Arewa News Paper
The Registrar and Chief Executive of the council, Prof. Godswill Obioma, disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos.
Professor AbdulAzeez Muhammad-Lawal of Department of Agricultural-Economics and Farm Management, University of Ilorin gave the advice in an exclusive interview with Correspondent Lanre Omotoso.
Protesters said their demand was no longer to put an end to SARS but call for good governance.
UN Ambassador for peace and social justice, Hussaini Coomassie, in a viral video has condemned the activities of the EndSARS protesters across the country.
A statement by the CBN’s acting director of corporate affairs, Osita Nwanisobi, on Saturday, denied the claim, stating that the apex bank’s website is still intact and secured.
Dear Nigerians I know that many of you are angry, and understandably so. We could’ve moved faster and for this we are sorry
“Sars of today is not the same Sars I established in 1984,” Fulani Kwajafa said.
The Kwara State Government has reached a truce with the state Labour Unions over the on going strike
Maryam was walking home from work when three men allegedly harassed her sexually and catcalled her. When she tried to escape, one of them grabbed her handbag. The van accelerated and Maryam was dragged behind the vehicle.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has signed the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Bill into law.
National Coordinator, Zero Hunger Commodities Farmers Association of Nigeria, Dr Tunde Arosanyin made the call in a telephone interview with Correspondent Lanre Omotoso in Ilorin.
U.S authorities have detained the defense minister for Mexican ex-president Enrique Pena Nieto at Los Angeles airport on Thursday on a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) warrant, a DEA spokeswoman told Reuters.