Igbaugba Ehigimetor Benin, Sept. 4, 2021 The Police in Edo, on Saturday confirmed the killing of one, Mr Olajide Sowore, the younger brother to social activist, Mr. Omoyele Sowore. The police said the deceased was shot dead in Edo by gunmen in the early hours of Saturday. He was said …
Read More »RCCG’s Holy Ghost Service dedicated to fruitfulness holds today, Friday, September 3.
The Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) holds Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Redemption Camp, Lagos Ibadan Expressway with the theme, God Bless You Part 8 and the subtheme, You Shall Be Fruitful. The special Service, which is dedicated to those trusting God for the …
Read More »At least 36 dead after severe rainfall hits U.S. east coast
New York, Sept. 3, 2021 The devastating storm in the north-eastern United States (U.S.) in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida killed at least 36 people, local authorities said on Thursday. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said on Thursday evening that “at least 23 New Jerseyans have lost their lives to …
Read More »Why government must support, patronise local manufacturers — Obi
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has stated that Nigeria cannot achieve its economic potential unless there is very clearly defined, well formulated and articulated fiscal and monetary policies to support entrepreneurship and the private sector for economic turnaround. …
Read More »Unprecedented floods: New York, New Jersey count costs
The Governments and residents of New York and New Jersey in the United States of America (USA) have today, Thursday, September 2, 2021, started counting the costs as the IDA’s remnants unleashed deadly, unprecedented floods that overwhelmed the two states as well as Pennsylvania and some other parts of the North …
Read More »Beware!!!! Fake website for Nigerian passport in operation
The Nigerian Embassy and Consulates in the United States of America (USA), have raised alarm that a fake and fraudulent website purporting to be in operation to process passports has surfaced. The Embassy in Washington and Consulates in New York and Atlanta have, therefore, distanced themselves from the operations of …
Read More »Buhari sacks two Ministers
President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked two of his Ministers and reshuffled his cabinet. The affected Ministers are those of Agriculture, Mohammed Nanono, and Power, Saleh Mamman. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, announced this on Wednesday in Abuja after the Federal Executive Council meeting. …
Read More »DSS cries out… alleges plans to mount negative media campaigns
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Aug. 31, 2021 The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised alarm over plans by some subversive groups and individuals to undertake a negative media campaign against the Service. The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Dr. Peter Afunanya, said in a statement on Tuesday, in …
Read More »A-29 Tucano aircraft, defining moment in combating extremism – U.S. General
By Sumaila Ogbaja Abuja, Aug. 30, 2021 Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian of the United States Africa Command, says the induction of A-29 Super Tucanos into Nigerian Air Force operations, will be a defining moment in combating terrorism and other violent extremism. Harrigian, who is the Commander, United States Air Forces in …
Read More »NLNG clarifies role in domestic LPG market
By Solomon Asowata Lagos, Aug. 30,2021 The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) says it is not responsible for the supply shortfall of Liquefied Petroleum Gas ( LPG), also known as cooking gas, and the consequent price hike across the country. The company made the clarification in a statement issued by its …
Read More »Dangote’s $2bln petrochemical plant almost ready, to produce 77 grades of chemicals
By Kola Adeyemi Lokoja, Aug. 30, 2021 Dangote’s two billion US Dollars petrochemical plant located in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, is to produce 77 different high-performance grades of polypropylene. The Group Executive Director, Strategy, Capital Projects and Portfolio Development, Dangote Industries Ltd., Mr Devakumar Edwin, disclosed this in a statement obtained …
Read More »Compel Government to disclose details of ‘payment of N729bn to poor Nigerians,’ SERAP tells Court
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Lagos “to compel the Federal Government to disclose details of proposed payments of N729bn to 24.3 million poor Nigerians, including the mechanisms and logistics for the payments, list of beneficiaries, and how they have …
Read More »We’ll stand by Buhari to achieve his programs for Niger Delta Region – Olu Of Warri
The Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Utieyinoritsola Eriko, Ogiame Atuwase 111, has declared his support and that of his kingdom for the programs and plans of President Muhammadu Buhari, for the development of the Niger Delta Region. The Monarch, who was last week installed as the 21st Olu of …
Read More »Nigeria will not disintegrate despite challenges – Obasanjo
By Uchenna Eletuo Lagos, Aug.27, 2021 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the country will not disintegrate in spite of the current challenges it is facing. Obasanjo made the assertion in Lagos on Friday at a book launch in honour of His Eminence, Sunday Mbang, Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church …
Read More »32 more abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School regain freedom – CAN chairman
By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, Aug 28, 2021 Another batch of 32 abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban Damishi, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna state, have regained their freedom, bringing the total of those released to 90. The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna …
Read More »Repeal 1999 Constitution, re-introduce 1963 Constitution, Eminent Elders Forum demands
The Eminent Elders Forum (EEF), a body of over 300 senior citizens has called for the repeal of the 1999 constitution of Nigeria and re-introduction of the 1963 constitution with necessary amendments to reflect today’s realities in the country. The group, which says it is “apolitical, non religious, non tribal/ethnic, …
Read More »President Buhari announces Profit After Tax of N287 Billion by NNPC for 2020; Publication of audited financial statements
In fulfillment of an earlier pledge by the Federal Government to publicly announce the financial position of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), President Muhammadu Buhari has, Thursday, August 26, 2021, disclosed a Net Profit, first time in the 44-year history of the establishment. According to the President, who doubles …
Read More »Hushpuppi saga: IGP receives Panel Report on DCP Abba Kyari · Reiterates commitment to the course of justice
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, Thursday, August 26, 2021, received the report of the NPF Special Investigation Panel (SIP) investigating the alleged indictment of the erstwhile Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States …
Read More »Nigerian troops repel terrorists on looting spree in Yobe State
Nigerian troops have repelled a terrorist incursion on a looting spree in Babbangida Community under Tarmuwa Local Government area of Yobe State. PRNigeria gathered that the terrorists who had invaded the community on Wednesday’s evening ransacked some provision stores and looted food items and medicines before fleeing following the advance …
Read More »What God will do for RCCG-The Americas – Pastor Adeboye
The 25th Annual Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) -The Americas was rounded off gloriously on Friday, August 20, 2021 with prophecies that God will give the Church, as well as individuals that attended the program, onsite or online, new, spectacular beginnings. Ministering on the Festival of …
Read More »Attack on NDA: Pictures of victims emerge; It’s assault on Nigeria’s territorial integrity – Kaduna Assembly Speaker
Pictures of two of the officers that fell victim during the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Tuesday have emerged on online. The pictures of Lt C.M Okoronkwo, said to be the Head of the Medical Laboratory, Kaduna and Major Dalung, who was announced as kidnapped are now trending. …
Read More »Nigerian Defence Academy attacked by unknown gunmen; Two military personnel killed, one abducted
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, has confirmed attack by unknown gunmen on the foremost defence institution during which incident two personnel were killed while one was abducted by the attackers. A statement by Major Bashir Muhd Jajira, Academy Public Relations Officer, titled SECURITY BREACH OF NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY ARCHITECTURE …
Read More »Two first ladies, Lady Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi, Chief Adamma Okpara, die; Encomiums flow; Buhari, others react
Two eminent first ladies, Noble Lady Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi and Chief (Mrs) Adanma Okpara have passed on glory and are being remembered across the country and far beyond for the exemplary lives they lived and the lives they impacted. Noble Lady Aguiyi-Ironsi was the wife of the first Military Head of …
Read More »Dignitaries attend luncheon for Buhari’s newly wedded son, wife (See colorful pictures)
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 22, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari, his wife, Hajiya Aisha Buhari and the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, were among dignitaries at the luncheon organised for Yusuf and Zahra Buhari. The event, which was held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, was the …
Read More »Kidnapped 80-year-old mother of Bayelsa SSG freed
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Aug. 22, 2021 The Police in Bayelsa on Sunday confirmed the rescue of Madam Betinah Benson, mother of Secretary to Bayelsa State Government (SSG), abducted on July 20 from her Ekeki residence in Yenagoa after 32 days in captivity. Mr Echeng Echeng, the Bayelsa Commissioner of …
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