The major religions in the country, especially Islam and Christianity explicitly teach that hell is a real place to which the wicked are sent after death. The picture of hell commonly painted by preachers and missionaries is that of a place of constant torture, wailing and sorrow. Hell, according to …

Deaconess Jessie Usen, the mother of celebrated journalist and Director in the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Anietie Usen, who passed on recently at the age of 79 will be buried on Friday, October 23, 2015. The interment will take place in Q.I.C Afaha Iman/Afaha Akpan Ekpo, Etinan Local Government …

. The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, GOCOP, will be formally inaugurated on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at the prestigious Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) will deliver the keynote address at the event, which will be attended by top government officials, governors, chief …

Pa Benjamin Olumuyiwa Dada a.k.a Awaye Daddy has passed on. Pa Dada passed on Friday June12, 2015 at the age of 75 and would be buried on Saturday, October 24, 2015 after lying in state and Christian wake keep at his residence, No. 34 Oke Afaa Street, Supara-Akoko, Ondo State. …

The power play and intrigue in the Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) could give way to a major explosion soon except something drastic is done to arrest the situation in the party. Indications to this effect were contained in a joint protest letter sent to President …

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, Monday, adjourned indefinitely proceedings in the suit filed by Senate President, Dr Bukoka Saraki, contesting his prosecution by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over charges of corruption and false declaration of assets, as filed by the Conduct of Conduct Bureau (CCB). This is …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin Abductors of former chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr Philip Ugbodaga, who was abducted in Imo State on a humanitarian assignment along with two other doctors, are yet to contact families of the victims. While the Imo State Police Command …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has drawn the attention of the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa to reports of ‘undue interferences, emanating from her office, in the activities of various election petition tribunals and other judicial cases, ostensibly to sway them against the PDP and in …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the Buhari Administration will not micro-manage the anti-corruption agencies, even as the party faulted the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for accusing it of unleashing the agencies against the opposition. In a statement issued in Lagos, Monday, by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji …

In his drive to revive Culture and Tourism in Enugu State, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi was a special guest to the state fund raising dinner for the 2015 Cultural and Tourism Fiesta which he earlier promised would be celebrated in a grand style. The governor’s presence with his deputy, Hon Cecilia …

Nigeria joined the rest of the world to observe the International Day for Rural Women as officials of the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Lagos and partners, CSNews and Human and Environmental Agenda (HEDA), travelled over 80 kilometres to Ebute-Afuye, a fishing settlement in Epe Local Government Area (LGA) of …

The Nigeria Police has warned the public on the existing ban on fireworks and other explosives ahead of the yuletide. “It has come to the knowledge of the Nigeria Police Force that some Nigerians have started using fireworks and firecrackers in anticipation of the yuletide celebrations. “With the present security …

It was all fun and fanfare at the weekend as the All Nigeria United Nations Students’ Association (ANUNSA) and the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Lagos marked the United Nations 70th anniversary with a variety of activities which included a symposium, children fashion parade and cultural dances. The programme which …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that the death toll suffered by the country in the Jamarat Stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia, has risen to 199. The commissioner, Planning, Research and Library Service of the commission, Dr. Saleh Okenwa, said weekend, in Makkah that 36 were injured …

The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has intensified efforts to end the housing challenges of the state with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that would ensure the construction of 10,000 units of housing in the state. The project which involves a partnership with Affordable Building …

The Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries recorded average capacity utilisation of 10.04 per cent, according to the monthly financial and operations report of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for January to August 2015. The report corroborated the statement by the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday swore in the newly appointed Commissioners and Special Advisers, with a charge on them to work round the clock and ensure that the state fulfils its potentials. Speaking at the well attended ceremony held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat, Governor …

The Media Office of embattled former governor of Rivers State, Dr Chibuike Amaechi, has refuted claims in the media that the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain had stormed the residence of Senate President Bukola Saraki to question the deferment of his screening, earlier scheduled for last Thursday. A statement signed …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has flayed the recent comment by President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, to a statement credited to the party over the arrest of the Senate Minority Leader, Dr Godswill Akpabio, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It …

Sheraton Abuja Hotel once again has come up with a compelling and affordable Sunday family package open to residents and visitors in Abuja. The Sheraton Abuja Sunday Jazz Brunch, a perfect combination of eclectic and tasty buffet meals prepared by world-class chefs will be enjoyed by guests in an elevated …

Nigerian soldiers shot dead a suspected suicide bomber outside a military base in the northeast on Sunday, detonating explosives concealed in her handbag, a civilian vigilante and a military source confirmed. The target was thought to be the Maimalari army barracks — the main military base in Maiduguri, which has …

Director-General, Debt Management Office (DMO), Dr. Abraham Nwankwo has disclosed that Nigeria’s external debt profile has climbed to $11 billion as at October 2015 as against the $9.4 billion recorded in March, of the same year. Domestic debt profile was said to have risen to N11 trillion. Dr. Abraham Nwankwo, who …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the invitation and interrogation of Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as politically motivated, targeted to weaken the party before the 2019 elections. The party reiterated its accusation against the Presidency, saying President Muhamnadu Buhari, …