The Catholic Diocese of Ondo has fixed Friday, June 17, for the mass burial of worshippers killed in the attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. No fewer than 44 people while many others sustained various degrees of injuries. Director of Social Communication of the Diocese of Ondo, Rev. Fr. Augustine Ikwu, confirmed … [Read more…]
2023: Profile of the 17 Presidential Aspirants Seventeen of the 18 registered political parties have elected their candidates for next year’s presidential election. One party, Action Peoples Party (APP), will not present a presidential candidate for the poll, as the time given by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for political parties to conclude their … [Read more…]
Osimhen scores four as Super Eagles thrash Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen scored four goals against Sao Tome and Principe to help Nigeria win 10-0 in their second game of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers played at the Stade Adrar in Agadir, Morocco. The Eagles got off … [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buhari, former President Goodluck Jonathan and All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are among the dignitaries that graced the annual Democracy Day celebration Monday in Abuja. Buhari who arrived the Eagle Square, venue of the Democracy Day celebration at 10:12am, was received by the Secretary to the Government of … [Read more…]
The 2022 Democracy Day celebration activities have commenced at the Eagle Square, Abuja, with the marching of Commander Guards Brigade general salutes. The Guard Commander took his position and salute at 9 a.m. This would be followed by the arrival of special dignitaries, including the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.); Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; … [Read more…]
As consultations heighten over the search for running mates , the Women for Peace in Nigeria (WOPIN),an NGO, has advocated that credible and passionate mothers in Nigeria should be considered for the position of Vice President and Deputy Governors in the country. In a statement issued to mark the June 12 Democracy Day Anniversary by … [Read more…]
SUSPECTED armed bandits have abducted Bishop of Anglican Diocese, Jebba, Kwara State, Rt. Rev. Aderogba, alongside his wife and driver on Oyo/Ogbomoso expressway, on Sunday. The victims were said to be on their way to Yewa in Ogun state when the incident happened. When contacted, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Adewale Osifeso, … [Read more…]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, has distanced itself from the suspended Accountant- General of the Federation, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, over alleged N80 billion missing funds, following a letter from Human and Environmental Development Agenda, HEDA demanding for investigation and sanction. In a statement signed by the Registrar/Chief Executive, ICAN, Prof. Ahmed Kumshe, stated: … [Read more…]
Press Release: University appoints Ekweremadu Visiting Professor The University of Lincoln, United Kingdom, has appointed former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, a Visiting Professor of Corporate Governance and International Linkages. The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated May 26, 2022 and signed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor … [Read more…]
Enugu: PDP Guber Aspirant, Evarest Nnaji, congratulates standard-bearer, Peter Mbah; declares support for him …We will accommodate all your supporters, Mbah assures Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu A frontline aspirant in the recently concluded Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship primary election in Enugu state, Captain Evarest Nnaji, Odengene has thrown his weight behind the party’s gubernatorial standard-bearer, … [Read more…]
Owo Massacre: Ondo govt cancels Democracy Day celebrations due to terrorist attacks In honour of those who died during a terrorist attack on parishioners at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo on Sunday, Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has cancelled this year’s Democracy Day celebrations in the state. On Saturday, Akeredolu announced the cancellation in a … [Read more…]
Obi receives Certificate of Return as Labour Party Standard Bearer After the initial claim of factionalisation of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi was yesterday handed the certificate of return as the standard bearer of the Labour Party for the 2023 presidential election. According to a tweet from the party’s official Tweeter handle @NgLabour … [Read more…]