Sa'adu Abubakar the Sultan of Sokoto has described Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, the spiritual head of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church as his 'brother'.

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III stated this at the birthday of Primate Ayodele in Lagos on Tuesday.

The Sultan also lauded Ayodele’s support for the Muslim community.

Abubakar III disclosed this on Tuesday during Ayodele’s birthday celebration at the church’s Isolo premises in Lagos state.

The Sultan was represented by Alhaji Aminu Idris Yaro, the Sarkin Hausawan Lagos.



He said, “I am a proud Muslim but when I see my Christian brothers extend their hands of fellowship to Muslims, it is a fulfillment of the scriptures.

“Every Nigerian ought to promote unity in their communities regardless of their religious differences,” he advised.

While quoting John 3:16, the Sarkin Hausawan noted that Christians need to follow the teaching there in and do according to the scriptures.

“The primate is a brother from another mother,” he stated

He, however, urged other prominent men of God to speak more on unity of religion and show love to people from other religions.


http://www.newshelm.com/2017/02/sultan-of-sokoto-quotes-john-316-says.html

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According to JAMB Registrar, Isaac Oloyede, the board is considering conducting mock exercise ahead of the next UTME.

Oloyede said although he could not guarantee a hitch-free examination, the innovations being put in place “will send some illegal operators, who are defrauding candidates in the past, out of business.’’

“Frankly, I cannot promise a hitch-free examination because we are testing certain things.

“We are changing certain things; we want to question the statuesquo and we expect a fight back by interests that will be trampled upon,’’ the registrar said.

He explained that the board would be as sincere as possible.

“We are going to be as flexible as humanly possible; we are not promising hitch free examination,’’ he said.


http://www.edificationinfo.com/2017/02/jamb-may-conduct-mock-utme-in-2017.html

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Muhammadu Dikko, Emir of Katsina, broadcasting a message at BBC, London, 1939. With Sarkin Musawa, Usman Liman (R) and son Usman Nagogo (L).

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Nigeria's Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani Kayode has reacted to the telephone conversation between President Muhammadu Buhari and America's President Donald Trump.

"If its true that @realDonaldTrump spoke to @BarackObama's friend @MBuhari it is good news!" he beamed.

"I hope he told him to stop killing Christians and Shiite Muslims and to stop supporting the Fulani terrorists and herdsmen. Meanwhile I hope he will soon speak to his own people too," he added.

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/02/fani-kayode-reacts-to-buharis-phone.html

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday said Andrew Yakubu, former group managing director (GMD) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), claimed that the sums of $9.8m and £74, 000 found in his house were gifts.

Here are Nigerians reaction to the huge cash recovered from the former NNPC GMD, Andrew Yakubu:

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/02/andrew-yakubu-nigerians-express-shock.html

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Acting President Osinbajo in Abuja today at Memorial Lecture in honour of late Head of State Murtala Muhammed, with his wife, & ex President Obasanjo.

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/02/photo-acting-president-osinbajo-strikes.html

President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday met behind closed doors with Prof Abba Gambo and other members of the Presidential Task Force on the rising cost of food items in Nigeria.



The meeting, which took place at Aguda House, the official residence of the acting president, was attended by all members of the group.The group, expected to submit its interim reports on Feb. 8, has the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh; Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun and Minister of Industry, Trade and Development, Dr Okey Enelamah, as members.



Other members of the team are the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi; Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, and the Minister of Labour & Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/02/photos-presidential-task-force-on-food.html

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PHOTOS: Gov Umar Ganduje Rocks Convocation Gown As He Attends KUST 4th Convocation Ceremony

Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Executive Governor of Kano State today attended the 4th Convocation Ceremony of Kano University of Science & Technology at its permanent site in Wudil.



http://www.newshelm.com/2017/02/photos-gov-umar-ganduje-rocks.html

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PHOTOS: Woman Gives Birth At Staff Screening Exercise In Kogi, Gets N1m From Gov Bello

A pregnant woman on Saturday, January 28th, delivered her baby during the ongoing staff screening exercise conducted by Kogi State Government.

Petra Akinti Onyegbule, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Yahaya Bello, who announced the news on her Facebook said the governor presented the new mother with a cash gift of N1M. Read her post below:



"Earlier today, a pregnant woman was delivered of her baby when she came for her screening. As news of the delivery got to the Governor, he went over to see the mother and her new born baby. As his welcome to our world gift for the baby, the Governor gave a cash gift of One Million Naira and directed that whatever the reason for her being in the uncleared list, the new mother is now a cleared staff and her arrears be paid to her in full.

It was a mini celebration from those at the center who rejoiced with both mom and child."

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/01/photos-woman-gives-birth-at-staff.html

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His Excellency Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR the Executive Governor of Kano State today visited the Watari Water Treatment Plant at Bagwai Local Government area of the state.


The governor toured the plant and inspected its facilities which has the capacity of treating 75 million litres of water per day but currently treating only 50 million due to lack of power as well as lack of some other machineries and is currently supplying 5 local governments in the State which is also the most recent treatment plant in the State.


The governor directed the ministry of works to fence the treatment plant, and also directed that proposal for the channeling of pipe to the main town of Bichi in order to join it to the plant to end decades of lack of access to clean water. He further said that his administration will connect the plant to the closest power grid to ensure steady power supply, as it is currently getting it’s power from Kankia in Katsina state.


http://www.newshelm.com/2017/01/photos-umar-ganduje-builds-75-million.html

Gambia's new President, Adama Barrow, has vowed to reform the country's notorious intelligence agency and promised to ensure media freedom in the country.

Barrow, speaking at his first news conference since returning to take office on Thursday,

Barrow announced plans to rename the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), a dreaded secret police accused by rights groups of forced disappearances and torture under the control of former leader Yahya Jammeh.


Barrow also said the country's official name will no longer contain the word "Islamic", which had been added by Jammeh in 2015.

The new president said The Gambia, whose population is 90 percent Muslim, with the rest Christian and animist, was a republic "not the Islamic republic".

Jammeh, who ruled the small West African nation for 22 years caused a major political crisis by refusing to exit office after losing the December 1 presidential election to Barrow.

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/01/president-adama-barrow-renames-gambia.html

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The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB has warned members of the general public about the activities of fraudsters illegally selling fake JAMB forms to unsuspecting applicants.



The JAMB Registrar, Prof Isiaq Oloyede, represented by the Director of Special Duties, Mr Olujide Adisa, gave the warning in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital during the parade of two suspects by the Ogun state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.



The JAMB boss said that the forms for the 2017 session were not out yet as the board was putting all machinery together to ensure a hitch-free admission process.



The two middle-aged men were reportedly arrested in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital by the men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps at two locations.



They caught in the act of selling a form said to be fake to unsuspecting Joint Admission and Matriculation Board candidates.



Putting the records straight, the JAMB Director of Special Duties said that any form being sold currently by anybody is presumed to be fake.



He asked prospective applicants to visit any of the state offices of the board across the country for any inquiry and save themselves from the antics of the fraudsters on the prow.


http://www.edificationinfo.com/2017/01/jamb-warns-against-fake-application.html

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The Nigeria Police has declared one Lilian Omekara wanted for the offence of conspiracy and stealing by conspiring with fraudsters to transfer over N29million to her account. She has since withdrawn the money and is currently at large.

Also declared wanted is Nelson Omuzagha. He is wanted for the offence of conspiracy and stealing in a new generation bank by fraudulent conversion of customers' deposits to the tune of N72million.

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/01/photos-nigeria-police-declares-woman.html

A young Kenyan couple became internet sensation after photos from their simple wedding went viral.
The couple, Ann Wambui, 24, and Wilson Mutura, 26, tied the knot on Sunday, January 22, dressed in T-shirts. Ann wore her T-shirt with a jeans skirt, and no make up.

Pastor Jasper Ojwach of Community Christian Worship Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi officiated the couple's wedding. He took to Facebook to share the photos captioning the pictures:






"May the Lord Almighty bless your marriage Ann and Wilson Mutura. I hereby present to you Mr and Mrs Wilson Mutura Wanjohi!”

Pastor Ojwach shared the love story of Wambui and Wilson Mutura with eDAILY.

"Their wedding took place at our church, Community Christian Worship Centre, in Kasarani area, Nairobi on Sunday, January 22. The two exchanged vows after the sermon. They chose to do their wedding like that because of their financial position. It is quite a long story.
"They did not just wake up on a Sunday and decide to be joined together. They have been in a relationship for three years now. I knew them when the guy joined our church after he relocated to the city from Nyahururu.


"After some time, Mr Mutura presented his wish to marry Ann. In the beginning, they never wanted to have that big wedding, and so they requested my counseling on that. They were to have their wedding in December, 2016 that was organised by the church, but due to then-unforeseen circumstances, we had to postpone the wedding date.

"They had already followed the processes before marriage, such as meeting parents of either family before tying the knot. I got in touch with the families of both Ann and Wilson.
"After that, I promised to preside over a simple wedding for them. It wasn’t supposed to be so simple as it turned out. It was supposed to involve presence of few things such as the cake, bridesmaids etc. The guy did whatever he could and asked me to officiate their wedding because they had already gotten the blessings of their parents.

"I took them through a series of counseling before letting them exchange their wedding vows. And now they are wedded. Interestingly, they had no best man or bridesmaid in plan, but two congregants stood up on the day of the wedding and offered to take up the two roles.
"And there followed the exchange of vows and rings, and we were happy for them. They are doing well, they are very much okay. My heart is so much passionate about the young generation. I have to admit I am satisfied.”

Mr and Mrs Mutura are currently operating a business of selling fruits, jointly, in Kasarani area. Ann relocated to the city from Nyahururu to join her husband.

Pastor Ojwach says the budget of the wedding is near zero shillings since the two only bought rings, and the church will cater for the cost incurred to process their marriage certificate.
"Even if they bought the rings for KSh10, it doesn’t matter. What matters is they are now married, and I already blessed the rings," said Pastor Ojwach.

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/01/photos-kenyan-couple-tie-knot-in-super.html

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'Dear Lai Mohammed, please face your work and leave Big Brother alone' - Nigerians blast minister

Today, Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, issued a statement directing the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to investigate why the ongoing Big Brother Nigeria Reality Show is being shot in South Africa .

Well, Nigerians are not buying the move by the minister and they feel he's not busy enough to have time for such an investigation.

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/01/dear-lai-mohammed-please-face-your-work.html

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Singer Davido has accused his former Manager, Kamal Ajiboye of waging spiritual war against him.

Davido wrote on Snap, “No Juju U do will work for me!!! BABA GOD BY MY SIDE … u know urself. I’m covered with the blood of Jesus… my friends family my work my life .. AMEN

Then his ‘hypeman’ Spesh cleared any doubt as to who he could be referring to when he wrote, “KAMAL NO GO LEAVE US NO MATTER HARD WE TRY!!! D JUJU TOO STRONG!!!”

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/01/davido-accuses-his-former-manager-kamal.html

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Eight persons have been confirmed injured following an auto accident that occurred at the Gbagada end of the usually busy Anthony – Gbagada expressway yesterday, January 23, 2017. Luckily, no lives were lost during the accident.

InsideMainland gathered that the fatal accident involved a fuel tanker, a danfo (commercial bus) and a SUV.

During the auto crash which occurred a rush hour, the tanker fell by its side but emergency services arrived early enough to salvage the situation before it degenerates into the loss of lives and properties.

According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), its Emergency Response Unit, embarked on “a rescue mission to tend to the accident victims and also tow affected vehicles off the road.”

See more photos of the scene below.

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/01/photos-8-injured-as-commercial-bus-rams.html

Officials of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria during the clampdown on substandard and counterfeit phone sellers in major markets in Abuja… on Tuesday.

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/01/photos-son-seals-fake-mobile-phone.html

A hit-and-run vehicle has knocked down a female lunatic along Airport Road in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, Daily Post reports.

The lunatic was about to cross from the front of God’s Grace Ministry axis when the hit and run vehicle which was alleged to be on a very high speed slammed her on the tarred road as she immediately bled to death at about 3pm on Sunday.

It was gathered that the vehicle quickly zoomed off the area perhaps, for fear of not being lynched by angry mob.

The lifeless body of the female lunatic has swollen and oozing badly within the area, before being evacuated.

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/01/photo-hit-and-run-driver-knocks-down.html

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A newborn baby was found stuffed in a sack and left in an abandoned house in Ambursa Local Government Area in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State on Friday, January 20th.
The Vice Chairman of Hisbah Board, Alhaji Mamuda Geza is calling on people in the area who may know the mother to contact this number: 08188006127.

http://www.newshelm.com/2017/01/photo-newborn-baby-found-stuffed-in.html

First Female Professor of Mathematics from the North West honored by Sultan of Sokoto

Prof Aishatu Abubakar, the first female professor of mathematics from the North Western region of Nigeria, Friday received an achievement award from the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'adu Abubakar.

http://www.edificationinfo.com/2017/01/photos-first-female-professor-of.html

No fewer than 15, 772 workers cutting across the local government, teaching service and the core civil service have been promoted by the Ekiti State Government.

The beneficiaries are those whose promotions were due in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, according to a statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Idowu Adelusi, approved the mass promotion at a meeting held with labour union leaders and top civil servants in Ado-Ekiti.

“The governor also ordered that the letters of promotion by given the affected workers without delay.

“However, the cash backing for the promotions would be effective as from March 2017.”

Fayose, while noting that though the state is grappling with economic challenges, said that should not hinder the recognition of hard work and diligence of those serving the state.

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/12/fayose-promotes-15-772-ekiti-workers.html

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Manchester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, is suing two lawyers from Manchester over image rights.

The Super Eagles star claims he was lured into signing over rights to his name by Robert Zanicky of Drums and Raymond Hassay of Exeter.

Iheanacho met with Zanicky in 2013 when he was 16, after the lawyer approached him following the 2013 African U-17 Championships. The player’s father signed an agreement in July 2013 with Zanicky.

The contract, which was signed for $1,000, gave Zanicky, Hassay and their agency, First Eleven Management, image rights to Iheanacho.

When Iheanacho turned 18, Zanicky convinced him to sign another contract, that gave 100% of his image rights to RHRZ LLC and Team Kelechi LLC based in Pittson.

“The assignment governs all of Kelechi’s image rights, defined to include all legal and beneficial rights and goodwill stemming from Kelechi’s name, nickname, initials, autograph, caricature, reputation and endorsements,” the lawsuit states.

The agreement prohibited Iheanacho from signing with another agency for the use of his image or likeness. Images licensed saw First Eleven earn 20% of the gross revenue.


Iheanacho is now claiming that he was not aware Zanicky was suspended from the practice of law, when they first met, after he pleaded guilty to two counts of corruption of minors.


According to Times Leader records, Zanicky was charged in 2011 with corrupting the morals of two girls, who were 16 and 17 at the time.


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/12/iheanacho-sues-2-manchester-lawyers.html

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Really Africa is Gerontocratic by nature!!! Gerontocracy is a form of government led by the old or aged in the society.



Here's a list of the 13 oldest presidents in Africa as at December 2016.

Robert Mugabe - Zimbabwe - 92 years
Beji Caid Essebsi - Tunisia - 90 years
Paul Biya - Cameroon - 83 years
Abselaziz Bouteflika - Algeria - 79
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - Liberia - 78
Alpha Conde - Guinea - 78
Peter Mutharika - Malawi - 76
Hage Geingob - Namibia - 75
Teodoro Obiang Mbasogo - Equatorial Guinea - 74
Muhammadu Buhari - Nigeria - 74
Jose Edardo dos Santos - Angola - 74
Allassane Ouattara - Cote d'ivoire - 74
Jacob G. Zuma - South Africa - 74

http://www.newshelm.com/2016/12/names-and-ages-of-13-oldest-presidents.html

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Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, deviated from the norm on Wednesday when he offered Christmas and New Year gifts to the ministers of the Muhammadu Buhari regime.

Instead of the cash, hampers, bags of rice, electronic gadgets and other more expensive items usually dished out during this period, the Vice President went a different route on Wednesday before the commencement of a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Instead, he presented three books to all the ministers.

He did not hand the books over to them personally. Before the commencement of the meeting, protocol officials had placed small white paper bags containing the books on the ministers’ tables. The bags were customised to show that they were from the Vice-President. As they started arriving, ministers were seen bringing out the books apparently to confirm the contents of the bags and the source.

The three books were written by the same author: English-born Canadian journalist and speaker, Malcom Gladwell.

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (2000);
Outliers: The Story of Success (2008);
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants (2013).


All the three books are said to be on The New York Times Best Seller list. The author has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1996.


http://www.newshelm.com/2016/12/vp-osinbajo-gives-ministers-books-as.html

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