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Islamic New Year: JGSG declares Monday work free day

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The Jigawa State Government has declared Monday, 1st August 2022 a work-free day to mark the Islamic New Year.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Head of the Civil Service, Hussaini Ali Kila on behalf of Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar.

The Governor urged civil servants and residents in the state to use the day to pray for the state and the country at large for God’s intervention to salvage the nation from the lingering security challenges.

“The period of the Islamic New Year should remind all people of the countless favours bestowed on them by the Almighty God,” he said.
He called on the citizens to intensify prayers for those affected by floods in some parts of the state, those that lost their lives and many others who lost their homes and properties.

“People should also use the period to reflect and live their lives based on the teachings of Islam and practice of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

“During the occasion, it is expected that all public servants and the entire people of the State will also pray to Almighty Allah for continued protection and guidance of our leaders,” it said.

According to the statement, the Governor also congratulated Muslims around the world on the dawn of the new Islamic year (1444AH).

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SANTA CLAUS MISSION TO NIGERIA 2023 (SEASON3) PRESENTS BY JULIETGREENANDWHITE FOUNDATION & RICHMAN FOUNDATION.

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Julietgreenandwhite Foundation in collaboration with Richman Foundation are on the mission to reach out to as many less privileged children they can around the world.

SANTA CLAUS MISSION TO NIGERIA 2023, the joy of giving (Season 3)  is a programme where the less privileged children receives unexpected gifts.

The event which holds tomorrow 23rd Dec. will be live in Alimosho LGA and Agege LGA, Lagos Nigeria.

“We are charity organisation recognized for our work and transparency.

Our mission is to reach out to the less privileged in the society to put a smile on their faces every season of joy and celebration”.

Practicing kindness is important for creating a positive and supportive environment.

Cultivate joyous giving by helping others in your own little way as God leads your heart.

“For Us in our organisation, Giving becomes a tangible way we can express concern and love to others. Generosity is an act of worship, and generosity also allows us to join God and His mission to see every tongue, tribe, and nation reached.

Join us in this mission and send a meal for someone in need of food and clothes. Donate to a charity you believe in. If you cannot feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”Proverbs 22:9 The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.

You can support by reaching out to us on the following phone numbers: +2348163050278+2348124224340.”

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Gunmen Invades, Set Ablaze Palace Of Imo Monarch Ablaze

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The palace of the traditional ruler at Ndia Iche Arondizuogu community in the Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Kanu Ikenolu,  was set ablaze by unknown gunmen.

 

Speaking about the incident, sources told the Whistler that the gunmen stormed the palace of the traditional ruler with explosives which they threw into the compound which resulted in a fire outbreak that torched the building, properties and cars in the compound.

 

A community source said that properties worth millions were destroyed and blamed the police for not responding to the distress calls from the community.

 

The villager said, “The palace of HRH Eze Ikenolu, the Eze of Ndia iche Arondizuogu has been invaded by the Unknown Gunmen and the people are in the bushes now.

 

“Until now no response from the police about the palace of HRH Eze Kanu in Ndianiche Arondizuogu, where cars, houses, and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed. Or is Arondizuogu no longer part of Imo State?”

 

The spokesperson of Imo State Police, Henry Okoye said that “frantic investigating efforts are on top gear to arrest the arsonists and bring them to justice”

 

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President Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a Special Investigator to probe the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and key Government Business Entities (GBEs).

This is coming after the suspended Governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele is been detained at the office of the Department of State Services.

In a letter obtained by journalists, President Tinubu named the Chief Executive Officer, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), Jim Osayande Obazee, as the special investigator of the CBN bank.

Tinubu also directed Obazee to report directly to his office.

“By the fundamental objective outlined in Section 15(5) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), this administration is today, continuing the fight against corruption by appointing you as a Special Investigator, to investigate the CBN and Related Entities. This appointment shall be with immediate effect and you are to report directly to my office.

“The full terms of your engagement as Special Investigator shall be communicated to you in due course but, require that you immediately take steps to ensure the strengthening and probity of key Government Business Entities (GBEs), further block leakages in CBN and related GBEs and provide a comprehensive report on public wealth currently in the hands of corrupt individuals and establishments (whether private or public).

“You are to investigate the CBN and related entities using a suitably experienced, competent and capable team and work with relevant security and anti-corruption agencies to deliver on this assignment. I shall expect a weekly briefing on the progress being made,” Daily Trust quoted President’s letter saying.

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