CAN Tells Christians to Pray Against ‘Deadly Plane Crash’
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Christians in the country to pray against a “deadly plane crash”. The Secretary of Conference of Methodist Church Nigeria, Rt. Rev. Michael Akinwale, stated this in a memo addressed to church’s archbishops and bishops. The memo dated August 1, 2019 was titled: ‘Request for urgent and […]
How Airport Cab Driver Returns $ 2,400 to Owner
A commissioned driver with the Airport Car Hire Association of Nigeria (ACHAN), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, Adeniyi Olayinka has explained how he found, returned the sum of $2,400 (N888, 000) and an international passport belonging to a passenger, Engr. Dele Ayeni who forgot the items in his car. Olayinka told journalists that he […]
Buhari, APC Close Defence at Tribunal
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday closed their defence in the petition filed at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal by Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The petitioners are challenging the victory of Buhari and his All Progressives Congress at the Feb. 23, 2019 presidential poll. The […]
We Will Continue Protesting — El-Zakzaky’s Daughter Declares
Suhaila Zakzaky, daughter of Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), has insisted the group will continue its protesters till her father is released. Suhaila said this in reaction to a statement from Ibrahim Musa, president of the IMN media forum, which stated that the protests have been suspended. The IMN […]
Bayelsa 2019: Six Out of 24 Aspirants Sign Peace Treaty
Six out of about 24 aspirants that have purchased nomination forms for the November 16, 2019 governorship election in Bayelsa State, have signed a non-violence agreement as part of their commitment to achieving a free and credible poll. Out of the 22 aspriants from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), only five were in attendance. One […]
2019 HAJJ: Nigeria Loses Five Pilgrims in Mecca and Madina
It was regrettable that Nigeria lost five of its Pilgrims in the recent 2019 Hajj exercise in both Mecca and Madina. Those who were reported to have died are two males and three females, one died in Madina while the other four Pilgrims died in Mecca. The chairman of the 2019 Hajj Medical Team, Dr. […]
Reason I Don’t Have House in Osun – Ex-gov. Aregbesola
Minister designate, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, said he has no house to call his own in Osun State where he was governor for eight years. Aregbesola disclosed this in Lagos at the launching of a book containing the opinions and suggestions of a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Segun Olulade on […]
Buhari Explains Why Gen Adeosun was Promoted, Redeployed
President Muhammadu Buhari today explained the reasons behind the recent minor reshuffle in the army where Lt.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun was promoted and deployed as the Chief of Policy and Plans. Buhari also hinted on possible changes in the nation’s security architecture with a view to reinvigorate and reenergise it in the ongoing fight against terrorism […]
Accolades for EFCC as Group Commends Arrest of Kwara State Official Over Fraud
By Gboyega Adeoye The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its probe and arrest of Mr Segun Soewu, Director-General, Kwara State Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SME) and six other microfinance bank Managing Directors, over alleged 2 billion misappropriated funds. In a […]
Buhari Vows to Deploy Technology to Tackle Security Challenges in South West
By Gboyega Adeoye President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja assured Obas from the South West that his administration was doing everything possible to tackle security challenges in the country. Responding to an address by the traditional rulers led by the Ooni of Ife , Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi during a courtesy visit to the State House, […]
