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Exclusive: The coming of Christianity to Ebiraland, Zac's perspective

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Reverend Zacchaeus is the grand child of Pastor Joseph Asun, the founder of Christianity in Ihima and environs. In this interview, he speaks of how Christianity started in Ebiraland, the challenges at the early stage and the progress thus far. Pastor Zacchaeus Asun

An Exclusive with the Oldest Custodian in Ebiraland

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Pa Sanni Aniki is the Custodian of Oratauvo (Singing Masquerade) in Ihima and the oldest Custodian in Ebiraland.  In an exclusive with EPOCH, he speaks of his journey so far.                         Pa Sanni Aniki

One On One With Chief Imam of Ebira Land

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Imam Galadima is the oldest Islamic cleric and Chief Imam of Ebiraland. In this interview, he speaks on how Islam started in Ebiraland, the challenges  at its nursing stage and the cirmcustances that led to his Imamship.

Faleke berates Bello, Vows to rescue Kogi

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The running mate to late Prince Abubakar Audu in 2015 governorship election in Kogi State, Hon.  James Abiodun Faleke has restated his determination to take over power in Kogi State, adding that he is poised to rescue Kogi State from maladministration in 2019.

U.S. plans military attack on North Korea

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The U.S. is making plans for a military solution to the North Korea crisis and looking for ways to stop the development of Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme, media reported, citing sources. US President, Donald Trump 

Hon. Ajanah charged Christians to reflect the virtues, teachings of Jesus Christ

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The House of Representatives Member Representing Okehi/Adavi Federal Constituency, Hon. Muhammed Kabir Ajanah, in his Christmas message to the people of his constituency charged Christians to reflect the virtues and teachings of Jesus Christ in their lives so that Nigeria and indeed the world could be a better place to live.                        Hon. Muhammed Kabiru Ajana

NYSC: 20 members face sanctions in Nasarawa

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No fewer than 20 Corps members in the 2017 NYSC Batch B, Stream 11, in Nasarawa State, faced various extensions of service period for different misconducts during the service year. Corps members

Bill to regulate bank charges passes second reading

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A bill for an Act to amend the Banks and other Financial Institutions Act has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. House of Representatives 

Celebrating an Exemplary Trait of a Standout Figure │By Adomu E. Adeiza

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Life can be viewed as the state that follows birth and precedes death, or the state of being alive and living (http://wikitionary.com), but our ability to consciously respond to our divine calls makes “life” a point of attraction. Equally, a synonymous assertion from the wisdom bank of Mohandas Gandhi comes this quote, “my life is my message;” and today being 20th December, 2017 reflects the take-off point of a unique soul who has been consistently writing his name in the history book of life in the last couple of decades.

IWA, ISU meet with Ihima Traditional Council, suggest wayforward on Ihima Problems

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In a move to find lasting solution to many problems bedevilling the people of Ihima, Ihima Welfare Association (IWA), and Ihima Students' Union (ISU), held a round table discussion with  Ihima Traditional Council to rub minds together on the solution to problems that have been impeding the progress of Ihima.                          

ISU 2017 Day: Speech delivered by President Bala

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The chairman of the occasion, the lady chairperson, the father of the day, the mother of the day,  special guests of honour,  representatives of Ihima Welfare Association, chief launcher, co-launchers, representatives of Ihima Elites Initiative, guests of honour, my fellow students, distinguished ladies and gentlemen.

Hon. Ajana pledges ₦50,000 support to ISU

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The Member representing Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency in his usual penchant for education pledged fifty thousand naira to Ihima Students' Union on Saturday 16th December, 2017 at the annual event of the students' body tagged ISU Day. Hon. Kabiru Ajana 

ISU Begins 2017 Day In Grand Style

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Ihima Students' Union has kick-started the 2017 Day of the union grand style with awareness tour on Friday.

Celebrating the mother of 600 as she adds another year | ISU

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As amply captured by Victor Hugo of the blessed memory "he who opens a school door, closes a prison.” Barr. Natasha Akpoti

Bloody Weekend in Kogi as Fulani Herdsmen Allegedly Invade Community, Kill 10

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By John Akinfehinwa It was a bloody Friday in Kogi State as some suspected Fulani herdsmen invaded two local government councils killing 10 persons and then set their farm land ablaze.

Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israeli

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The United States has recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and will begin the process of moving its embassy there, US President Donald Trump said Wednesday, marking a major shift in US policy that observers fear could inflame regional tensions. Trump and Netanyahu

Yuletide: U.K Govt Warns Citizens Against Visiting Kogi, 19 Other Nigerian States

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The British government has sent out a travel advisory out to its citizens in Nigeria to avoid visiting about 20 states in the country during this Yuletide period.

Fresh crisis rocks Nigerian public varsities as NASU commences nationwide strike

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Fresh crisis looms in Nigeria public varsities as the non-teaching staff of Nigerian universities will commence an indefinite strike today. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

Israelis Protest over Netanyahu's corruption

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Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv against what they say is corruption within the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu