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NUJ condemns killing of Vanguard reporter, Salem

By Sunday John Lafia, Nov. 12, 2021 Nasarawa State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the brutal killing of Vanguard Newspaper reporter, Tordue Salem. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Salem, the newspaper’s House of Representatives correspondent, who had been declared missing since Oct. 13, …

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Nigerians in Diaspora worry over passport scarcity

By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Nov. 12, 2021 Some Nigerians in Diaspora have decried the unavailability of Nigerian Passport booklets in missions abroad, describing the situation as a threat to their stay and livelihood in their host countries. The Nigerians in Diaspora Network (NDN), Germany, disclosed this on Friday at a …

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All set for Thanksgiving Harvest of St. Antoninus Catholic Church, South Orange, New Jersey, USA on Sunday, November 14, 2021  

All is set for the 2021 Annual Thanksgiving Harvest of St. Antoninus Catholic Church, 337 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07103, which holds on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Tagged “Thanksgiving Harvest for Divine Restoration,” the program has as its main Bible text: Isaiah 60:1-2 which says: “Arise, shine; for …

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Afenifere does not believe in secession, but true federalism, restructuring – Pa Adebanjo

By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Nov. 12, 2021 The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, says it does not believe in secession and disintegration of Nigeria but demands true federalism to address the country’s challenges. “We are not anarchists; we are not secessionists. We recognise that there is a democratically-elected government, acting leader …

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EFCC grills Lucky Igbinedion over alleged N1.6bn Fraud

By Philomina Attah  Abuja, Nov. 11, 2021 The former governor of Edo State, Mr. Lucky Igbinedion, is currently being grilled by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over what a source described as alleged criminal diversion of public funds to the tune of N1.6bn. The former governor, …

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Gas remains top priority, transition fuel for Nigeria, says President Buhari in Paris  

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Paris, France, assured investors that investment in gas remains a top priority for the country, considering the huge benefits in terms of returns and utility. Receiving the Chief Executive Officer of Total, Patrick Pouyanne, President Buhari noted that Nigeria had made huge investments in gas, …

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British High Commission congratulates Soludo, Nigeria over Anambra’s governorship election

By Maureen Okon Abuja, Nov. 11, 2021 The British High Commission on Thursday in  Abuja congratulated Prof. Charles Soludo for emerging winner of the Anambra governorship election held on Nov. 6. The congratulatory message is contained in a statement signed by Atinuke Akande-Alegbe, Senior Communications and Public Diplomacy Officer at …

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Andy Uba rejects Anambra governorship election result

By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, Nov. 11, 2021 Sen. Andy Uba Campaign Organisation has rejected the result of the just-concluded Anambra governorship election, held on Nov. 6. Spokesperson of the organisation, Mr. Jerry Ugokwe, in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, described the election as a charade, saying that the …

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Invasion of Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili: Police arrest 14 suspects for conspiracy, forgery, personation, criminal trespass

·         IGP Assures Diligent Prosecution of indicted persons   The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a total of 14 suspects including the principal suspect – a fake Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) – for complicity in the failed criminal trespass on the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili on Friday, October …

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Celebration of Life Service for Elder (Mrs.) Dora Osarenkhoe holds Friday, November 12, at RCCG, Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, USA.  

There will be a Celebration of Life Service for Elder (Mrs.) Dora Osarenkhoe tomorrow, Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, United States of America (USA). Elder (Mrs.) Osarenkhoe exited to glory on October 1, 2021 at the age of …

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