The church owned by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, and located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, reportedly caught fire on Sunday morning. Property worth millions of naira have been destroyed in a fire incident that occurred at the headquarters of the Christ Embassy Church in Lagos. The church owned by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, andContinue reading "BREAKING: Fire Guts Chris Oyakhilome’s Christ Embassy Church Headquarters In Lagos"
Child Marriage In North Is Not About Religion But Government Must Provide Education, Schools – Emir Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has disclosed that the solution to the child marriage occurrence in northern Nigeria is that the government must give priority to education. Sanusi, who said child marriage was not tied to religion, noted that he utilised his time away from his royal duties to pursue further education. SpeakingContinue reading "Child Marriage In North Is Not About Religion But Government Must Provide Education, Schools – Emir Sanusi"
DESPITE COURT RULING, SANUSI, BAYERO CONTINUE RIVALRY, LEAD FRIDAY PRAYERS
The 15th and 16th Emirs of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and Muhammadu Sanusi II, held court sittings in their separate palaces, on Friday. The embattled Emirs observed Friday congregation prayers at the Central mosque and Nassarawa mini palace respectively. The Federal High Court presided over by Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman had declared the actions takenContinue reading "DESPITE COURT RULING, SANUSI, BAYERO CONTINUE RIVALRY, LEAD FRIDAY PRAYERS"
I Don’t Care If I’m Removed Again But Kano Emirate Must Remain One – Emir Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that he doesn't care whether he was removed again provided that the Kano Emirate remains one as it were. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), who spoke in an interview with Sun Newspaper, blamed the crisis rocking the Emirate on the immediateContinue reading "I Don’t Care If I’m Removed Again But Kano Emirate Must Remain One – Emir Sanusi"
Rivers Governor Fubara Removes Nyesom Wike’s Ally as Traditional Council Head As Political Crisis Worsens
Eze Chidi Awuse, a traditional ruler, has been removed as the Chairman of Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers. The decision was reached by the governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara. The monarch was removed following his alleged inactivity and the absence of effective leadership of the council under him. Governor Fubara made the announcementContinue reading "Rivers Governor Fubara Removes Nyesom Wike’s Ally as Traditional Council Head As Political Crisis Worsens"
Rivers LG Lockdown: CLO, 40 CSOs plan mass anti-police protest By Clifford Ndujihe & Daniel Abia
The Civil Liberties Organization, CLO, and over 40 affiliate organizations have threatened to embark on a statewide protest if the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun refuses to withdraw his men from the 23 local government councils in Rivers State. Recall that the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, by the order ofContinue reading "Rivers LG Lockdown: CLO, 40 CSOs plan mass anti-police protest By Clifford Ndujihe & Daniel Abia"
Fintiri Congratulates Newly Appointed DIG, One Other. From Stanley Mijah, Yola.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (CON) of Adamawa State has congratulated one of the illustrious sons of the region, Yahaya Sahabo Abubakar on his well-deserved elevation to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), representing the North East Zone.In the same vein, he has also congratulated Mohammed Adamu Dankwara, another illustrious son of AdamawaContinue reading "Fintiri Congratulates Newly Appointed DIG, One Other. From Stanley Mijah, Yola."
Over 120,000 Boko Haram Fighters, Family Members Surrendered To Troops – Army Chief, Lagbaja
No fewer than 350 persons have been rescued from the Sambisa forest while 120,000 Boko Haram fighters and their families in the North-East have surrendered to the Nigerian Army, the military authorities said. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, on Thursday in Kano, said this while delivering a keynote address duringContinue reading "Over 120,000 Boko Haram Fighters, Family Members Surrendered To Troops – Army Chief, Lagbaja"
Kidnappers Whisk Away Pregnant Woman Due For Delivery On Way To Ogun State Hospital
A Pregnant woman who was due for delivery has been kidnapped by unknown assailants. The victim who was simply identified as Mrs Ogunbunmi was abducted in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. She had left her home in Oke Lantoro for the state General Hospital, Ijaiye, Abeokuta, but was kidnapped along the way. Confirming the development, herContinue reading "Kidnappers Whisk Away Pregnant Woman Due For Delivery On Way To Ogun State Hospital"
US Judge Cannon Refuses To Step Down From Trump Documents Case Despite Colleagues’ Advice To Recuse Herself
The assignment of Judge Aileen M. Cannon to preside over former President Donald J. Trump's case has sparked interest due to her limited trial experience and perceived bias in favour of Mr. Trump. New York Times reports that following her assignment in June 2023, two experienced fellow judges on the Florida federal bench reportedly encouraged herContinue reading "US Judge Cannon Refuses To Step Down From Trump Documents Case Despite Colleagues’ Advice To Recuse Herself"
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