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Kaduna govt. lifts 12-hour curfew

Kaduna govt. lifts 12-hour curfew

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The 12-hour curfew imposed on Sabon Garin Nasarawa-Tirkaniya in Chikun LGA has been removed, effective today Saturday 8th April 2023.
“Why I withdraw my respect for Wole Soyinka” – Charly Boy

Charly Boy bashes Soyinka: ‘You can’t be compared with Chinua Achebe’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Charly Boy, also known as 'Area Fada' took to his Instagram page to attack Soyinka for daring to attack the'Obidients'…
Gunmen abduct Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Ola Mejabi, younger brother along Lokoja/ Obajana/ Kabba road of Kogi State

‘How gunmen killed over 70 people in Benue communities in one week’

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The villages under attack by the armed herdsmen are in Apa, Agatu and Otupko communities and are mostly inhabited by…
Senate clears Nyesom Wike for ministerial role

I will continue to make sacrifices for Rivers, Nigeria – Gov. Wike

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The governor urged the privileged to reach out to the less privileged as everyone works to deepen the culture of…
PenCom

PenCom raises alarm on activities of ASSOPEP, warns Nigerians

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

PenCom said it has already reported ASSOPEP over its claims that it can help resolve pension issues and assist retirees…
WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said the commitments offer a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to change the course of global health and improve quality of life.

WHO says life expectancy increased from 46 to 73 years

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

WHO boss, Ghebreyesus said in the past 20 years alone, smoking has fallen by a third, maternal mortality has fallen…
A Nigerian pilgrim on 2024 Hajj from Niger State, Hajiya Adeshetu Abubakar, dies reportedly of heat stroke in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Hajj 2023: NAHCON getting set to host Allah’s guests in Holy land

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

NAHCON announced eight different 2023 hajj fares regime for the Northern States and other parts of the country.
Kaigama

Kaigama urges leaders to work for common good

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Kaigama who gave the charge in an interview on the sidelines of Good Friday celebration in Abuja also advised leaders…
In continuation of the crises and power play in Labour Party, Chairpersons across 36 states take over Abuja national secretariat of the party

Labour Party crisis festers as state chairs storm Abuja for Abure

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

In continuation of the crises and power play in Labour Party, Chairpersons of the party across 36 states of Nigeria…
A statement released by the Concert Coordinator and Music Director, Pastor 'Tofunmi Opaleye, stated that the special features of the one-day programme include great and timeless Easter Hymns, cantatas and arias, negro spiritual, contemporary tunes, love feast and exchange of gifts, among others.

Rhema Christian Church holds Easter Love Concert

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

A statement released by the Concert Coordinator and Music Director, Pastor 'Tofunmi Opaleye, stated that the special features of the…
Police kill notorious kidnap gang leader, Aka Blacky, one other in raid on his hideout at Oyigbo/Igbo-Etche forest, in Etche LG of Rivers

Good Friday tragedy: Policeman shot dead in Rivers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The shooting incident caused pandemonium in the area. It was difficult to trace the immediate or remote cause of the…
Police confirm loss of 21 lives in an attack by bandits at Baure Village in Safana Local Government Area of katsina state

Terrorists abduct 100 villagers in Zamfara, Katsina

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

It was gathered that 80 people, mostly children were abducted in a Zamfara community while 20 others were kidnapped in…
The drama unit of St Dominic Catholic Church acting out the Passion of Christ

St. Dominic Catholic Church re-enacts Christ’s passion on the Cross (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The procession started at St Stephen Catholic Church, Iwaya and ended at the St Dominic Catholic Church, Yaba.
Professor Wole Soyinka. Photo by Ayodele Efunla

I am no longer certain I believe in Project Nigeria – Soyinka

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Soyinka, in a statement, titled: "Fascism on Course," had lamented the downturn of events in Nigeria in which some people…
Governor Dapo Abiodun sends message to PDP's Oladipupo Adebutu after the Supreme Court affirmed his victory in 2023 Ogun governorship poll

Ogun election: PDP, Adebutu ask Tribunal to sack Gov. Abiodun

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

PDP want the tribunal to declare that Adebutu won the highest number of valid votes cast at the Ogun governorship…
Soyinka: Kingsley Moghalu tenders apology to 'Obidients'

Soyinka: Kingsley Moghalu tenders apology to ‘Obidients’

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

“I want to apologize for the phrase in quotation marks which, on second thought, can be misconstrued as a harsh…
Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says election of Bola Tinubu as president signaled a new era of governance for Nigeria.

Lagos APC urges prayers for successful inauguration of Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, made the appeal in his Easter message on Friday in Lagos.
IInspector-General of Police (I-G), Usman Baba orders his officers to be firm and ruthless to criminals during Easter celebrations

Easter: I-G Baba orders officers to be firm, ruthless to criminals

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

I-G Baba assured Nigerians of the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensuring the safety and security of all…
Lagos pastor David Eludi docked for allegedly conspiring with others to dupe one Florence Samuel of N352,000 under the guise of prayers

How Gambian Pastor stole 52 phones, money in Ibadan

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The victims claimed that on the final day of the crusade, the pastor who had seduced them into three days…
Inside Buhari's cattle farm

Inside Buhari’s last Easter message as President

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

According to him, this year’s Easter is about renewed hope and a glorious future for Nigeria.
An eyewitness, John Terwase, narrates how heavily armed invaders killed three persons in Mbasombo community of Gwer East LG of Benue State

Governor Elect Alia demands arrest of killers of 46 people in Benue village

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

He promised to collaborate with communities and security agencies to end killings in the state on his assumption of office…
ges FG to invest $800million to be used as palliative for petroleum subsidy removal of health and education sectors

Rep Dagogo advises FG to invest $800m subsidy palliative fund on health, education

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, had during the week said the Federal Government had…
I may apply for restoration of my Green Card - Soyinka

Soyinka hits back: ‘Obidients’ most repulsive concoction I ever encountered in political arena

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Soyinka was reacting to the barrage of attacks on him for condemning the comments of the Labour Party's vice presidential…
Peter Obi

‘Peter Obi won’t leave Nigeria’, Labour Party replies opposition

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The PCC asserts that scheming individuals who are determined to prevent Obi from seeking justice through the courts are the…
Police uncover kidnappers den in Lagos

Just In: Police uncover kidnappers’ den in Lagos

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Officers of the Nigerian Police Force have uncovered a den of kidnappers in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.
2023: Bishop Badejo drops important message for Nigerians

Good Friday: Bishop Badejo urges Nigerians to be Christ-like

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

According to him, Good Friday should call for sober reflection and repentance for all and sundry.
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts seven containers loaded with contraband drugs worth over N11 billion at Onne Port in Rivers State.

How Customs generated N44.8m in 3 months in Ogun

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, generated N44,857,053,50 in the state between January to March, this year.
Kidnappers of former deputy governor of Nasarawa State, Professor Onje Gye-Wado releases him after receiving N4 million ransom, reports say

Gunmen abduct ex-deputy governor Gye-Wado

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Gye-Wado was deputy governor of Nassarawa between 1999 and 2003 under the administration of Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu.
Primate Elijah Ayodele lambasts CAN, PFN

Nigerian states where elected governors will be sacked – Primate Ayodele

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele said some elected governors will be sacked and replaced with…
Buhari

Buhari in Easter message thanks Nigerians for ‘believing’ in 2023 election process

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Speaking further Buhari noted that Nigeria has gone through an election that has produced the next set of leaders at…
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