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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…]
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…]
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…]
APC Cheftain, Ezeh, bemoans Ejim’s 100 days in office, as Ejim’s Media Aide dismisses statement as an attempt to seek attention Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu An APC Chieftain of Nkanu West local council in Enugu State, Hon. Chidiebere Ezeh, has bemoaned the 100 days in office of Hon. Uche Ejim, the Executive Chairman of his local … [Read more…]
The Cybercrime Section of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Thursday, submitted reports of forensic investigations led by Whyte Dein to corroborate their case against singer Azeez Fashola a.k.a Naira Marley, charged with credit card fraud before the Ikoyi Federal High Court. Dein, the Chief Detective Officer of the Section told the court that … [Read more…]
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has emerged as the winner of the party’s presidential primary. He obtained over 1,271 votes to defeat his closest rivals, ex-minister Rotimi Amaechi and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. While Amaechi polled 316 votes, Osinbajo scored 235 votes. He contested against thirteen other aspirants – Mr … [Read more…]
Muslim-Muslim ticket: Tinubu reacts to viral text message sent to delegates A presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has distanced himself from a viral text message alleging that he intends to pick a fellow Muslim as his running mate if he emerges as APC’s 2023 presidential candidate. Tinubu described … [Read more…]