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 Miss Cecilia Gabriel, now Mrs. Cecilia Abraham, has finally gotten her fair share in life as she took the long awaited yet coveted vow of eternity with Abraham to be with him through thick and thin, happiness and sorrow and sickness and health until she is separated to him by death. The event which took place on  29/11/2020 at the St. Andrew Catholic Church, Maiduguri,Borno State; marks the beginnig of  a new life for the couple. The Nuptail Mass started with entrance hymn, introductory rites, liturgy of the word, homily marital rites, and declaration of consent and exchange of ring. The officiating Priests; Rev. Fr. Nerus Emmanuel Ganumbeni, OSA and Rev. Fr. Jonnah Shekari, OSA too the first reading from the book of Genesis 2 :18-24 and second reading from Ephesians 5:2; 21:11 admonished the couple to love each other as they showered blessings on them. The reception was full of dignitaries and invited guests. Highlights of the event which took place at FGC Maiduguri, Bo...

 BREAKING NEWS: The All Denominations Schools, Police College Maiduguri has resumed academic activities after a long compulsory holiday due to Covid-19 global pandemic crisis. The Principal, Mr. Yerima Pudza while welcoming both Staff and Students back; encouraged the students to be more hardworking as there is more work to do within a short period of time. The gentleman Principal stressed the need for both staff and students to adhere to Covid-19 safety protocols by wearing face masks and washing hands regularly during school hours. He also tasked all Class Form Teachers to ensure that students and pupils are arranged according to the Covid-19 physical distancing policy. The School is expected to complete third term session in compliance with Federal Government Directive. Powered by: ALL DENOMINATIONS SCHOOL MEDIA UNIT.

FOOTPRINTS Great leaders are great not because of their possessions and portfolios but they posses the ability to see beyond today, they envision the future and carefully work towards giving the led a better future. A great leader is a visionary leader and he envision a city in the wilderness.  Hon Manji Gontori is by far different from the usual leaders we have been producing on the plateau over time, most of the leaders we have are either self centered, vision less, and tribalistic with no passion for the plateau project.  Hon Manji Gontori is determined to go beyond talking, but rather working the plateau project, unlike others, this is severally demonstrated in his actions and speech, in fact his body language is clear about this. This alone have endeared a lot of people to him and his likes can only be compared with late J. D Gomwalk of blessed memory. A true leader is pragmatic in approach and this is also examplify in the life of Hon Manji Gontori, he knows what he want...

        Coronavirus News Business Culture Sport Technology Opinion Multimedia Home     News     Nigeria News Nigeria Northern monarchs demand federal government to halt repatriation of almajiris By Iyanam Isangedighi  - May 7, 2020 The Northern Traditional Leaders Council (NTLC) wants federal government to directly issue an order stopping the repatriation of almajirai to their home states, warning the movement would escalate the spread of Covid-19 in the north of the country. This is as the Federal Government urged the traditional leaders to safeguard their communities by mobilizing, sensitizing reporting and monitoring activities within your domains in order to contain further spread of the Coronavirus. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha, has said that the repatriation of the Almajaris from one state to the other is against the presidential order banning inter-state travels. The Chairman of the Council, Sam...