The African Democratic Congress (ADC), senatorial candidate for Benue South Senatorial District, Dr David Olofu, has urged government at all levels to strengthen security in vulnerable communities following renewed attacks in Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA). Olofu made the call on Sunday while reacting to the early morning attacks on …
Read More »Benin Traditional Ruler Orders Herders to Leave Kingdom
The Och’Otukpo Odu, Chief John Eimonye, has ordered all herders to leave every part of Otukpo Kingdom in Benue State with immediate effect following a deadly attack on Nobi Village. The directive came after armed men suspected to be herders reportedly invaded the community in Otukpo District on Sunday, July 12, …
Read More »Why I would never collaborate with any skit maker’ – Kiekie
Nigerian content creator cum Nollywood actor Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori, better known as Kiekie, has downplayed any possible collaboration with some of her colleagues in the entertainment industry. KieKie, in a recent podcast interview, stated that she would never partner with skit makers who are too vulgar or indecent. Giving reasons …
Read More »EFCC appeals N10m defamation Judgment in Agunloye case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has appealed the judgment of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, which awarded ₦10 million in damages to former minister of power, Olu Agunloye, over a defamatory social media publication linked to the alleged $6 billion Mambilla Power Project fraud. The anti-graft …
Read More »President Tinubu celebrates Wole Soyinka at 92
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka on his 92nd birthday, describing the renowned playwright and activist as one of Nigeria’s “living repositories of history, knowledge, and courage.” In a statement issued on Sunday to commemorate Soyinka’s birthday on 13 July, Tinubu celebrated the …
Read More »Oyedepo urges worshippers to secure PVCs ahead of 2027 elections
Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church, on Sunday urged worshippers to secure their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the country’s 2027 general elections. He gave the advise while delivering a sermon at Canaan Land, in Ota, Ogun, where the congregation gathered for service titled: ‘ Breaking …
Read More »Gbarain power plant restoration begins
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has begun restoration of the 225-megawatt Gbarain National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) in Bayelsa, targeting improved electricity supply nationwide. NDPHC officially handed the plant to Original Equipment Manufacturer, Schneider Electric/TILT Energy, for immediate rehabilitation after issuing the Notice to Proceed. Managing Director and …
Read More »LG poll: APC wins 18 chairmanship, 192 councillorship seats in Edo
The Edo Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has declared candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winners of the chairmanship election in the 18 local government areas of the state, held on Saturday. Mr Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, Chairman of the Commission announced this at a news conference on Sunday in Benin. …
Read More »‘I don’t Want to talk to Pastor Adeboye’ – Prophet Odumeje
The founder of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Chukwuemeka Odumeje, has berated General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, over the comment that President Bola Tinubu was doing his best to address Nigeria’s security challenges. Newsextra24 eports that Odumeje, speaking during a …
Read More »Abduction: CAN celebrates rescue of Oyo pupils,teachers
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed gratitude to God and security agencies for the safe rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. In a statement signed on Sunday by its National President, Archbishop …
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