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Pres. Tinubu subsidises cost of 2024 hajj with just N90 billion — VP Shettima.

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The Federal Government has said it subsidised the cost of the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage with the sum of N90 billion.

Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Wednesday, May 15, at the inauguration of the 2024 National Hajj operation, held at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital.

According to him, “You may recall that this year, we had a major challenge in announcing the final hajj fare for the 2024 Muslim pilgrimage due to fluctuation in foreign exchange rates.

President Bola Tinubu also works round the clock to control the downwards spiral of our local currency to bring relief to our pilgrims and other Nigerians, a move that eventually succeeded in lowering the fare. The President approved the release of N90 billion to subsidise the pilgrimage cost for this year’s hajj.”

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Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor Mourns Loss of Daughter

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Tragedy has struck the family of Akwa Ibom State’s Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, with the passing of her daughter, Blessing, just seven months after her wedding.

Blessing tied the knot with her husband, Olumuyiwa Adewumi, on June 22, 2024, but sadly lost her life due to complications during childbirth at a hospital in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The news has sent shockwaves throughout the state, with government officials, politicians, and friends offering their condolences to the grieving family. This tragic event comes on the heels of another loss for the state, following the passing of Governor Umo Eno’s wife just a few months ago.

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Sowore To Be Charged With Cybercrime For Calling President Tinubu’s Handpicked Police IGP, Kayode Egbetokun ‘Illegal IGP’

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This is contrary to the initial allegations contained in an invitation letter sent to Sowore last week, claiming that the police were “investigating case of resisting and obstructing public officers, disobedience to lawful order, acts intended to cause grievous harm or prevent arrest, compelling action by intimidation, reckless & negligent acts, refusal to assist public servant and cyberstalking in which your name featured, prominently”.

 

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has filed cybercrime charges against human rights activist Omoyele Sowore for labelling him an ‘Illegal IG’.

 

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BBNaija Alumna Bambam Intervenes in Suicide Attempt by Desperate Mother

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Former Big Brother Naija contestant, Bambam, has been hailed as a hero after intervening in a suicide attempt by a distressed mother of three in Lekki-Ajah’s Megamound estate.

Eyewitnesses claim the woman’s husband, two brothers, and alleged mistress were present in the house with her children, including a breastfeeding infant.

The motivations behind the mother’s desperate decision are still unclear. However, a viral video showcases Bambam’s selfless act, highlighting her compassionate side.

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