The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) , Borno State Chapter has called on Christians to assembly and prayer for God’s intervention over shortage of rainfall. The call was contained in a statement issued to Journalists by the secretary of CAN, Apostle Joshua Michael on Thursday in Maiduguri. The statement reads,” …

The House of Representatives at plenary on Thursday took steps to stop the planned electricity tariff hike by Distribution Companies (DISCOS). Consequently, the House urged the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) not to approve any increase in electricity tariff in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by …

Anambra State government has sealed off Cosmila Hotel in Awka, the state capital, after news of the death of a lady, Miss Chinyere Awuda in the facility.   The lady was reported to have been beaten to death by some fun seekers, who clubbed in the hotel last weekend, to …

Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ has felicitated the newly-sworn in Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment in the State, Bar. Kolapo Alimi. In a release made available to our correspondent in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of Osun …

National vice chairman North-West of the All Progressives Congress, Salihu Lukman has cautioned against a move to give the leadership of the party national secretariat to former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The erstwhile national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu and national secretary, Iyiola Omisore resigned from their positions on Monday. …

This month’s meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) has commenced at the presidential villa, Abuja with Vice President Kashim Shettima presiding. It is coming at a time the hike in the price of petroleum products has brought serious stress on citizens.   The meeting is expected to dwell extensively …

All revenue consultants and agents contracted by various Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDA’s) in Niger state. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Alhaji Abubakar Usman, revealed this in Minna on Thursday, adding that Gov. Umaru Bago gave the order for the immediate sack. Usman said the disengagement is to …

We are now in a position that we truly deserve. When someone wakes up in the morning and guns for the presidency on a major platform of seeking reward for 30 years of political brinksmanship, this is what we get. The arrogant cry of emilokan was premised on the fact …

Manchester City have accepted a bid worth up to 30 million pounds (38.7 million dollars) for Riyad Mahrez from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli. The 32-year-old Algeria international has consequently been given permission to miss the treble winners’ pre-season tour of Asia.   Mahrez is now set to discuss terms …

A group, Forum of State Chairmen of Defunct Congress for Progressives Change (CPC), has made a case for a former Governor of Nasarawa State, Sen. Tanko Al-Makura, as the next National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The endorsement was contained in a statement jointly signed by the group’s …