Redeemed men’s succour for widows
Redeemer’s Men Fellowship, RMF, of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has distributed bags of rice to widows. The gesture came at the grand finace of the Family Week, held at Peace House, Lagos Province 49 headquarters, Isheri – LASU Road, Lagos.
Boko Haram claims suicide attack on Muslim procession
Boko Haram on Saturday claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing on a Shiite Muslim procession near the northern Nigerian city of Kano that killed 22 people.
Plateau bye-election: INEC seizes 7 PVCs, 5 fake agent cards
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Jos says it has seized seven Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from under aged voters and five party agent cards during the Qua’an Pan North House of Assembly bye-election
Court of Appeal sacks Sen. David Mark
The Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, has annulled the election of the immediate past Senate President, Senator David Mark.
Nearly 1,000 ‘security risks’ denied entry to France since Paris attacks
Nearly 1,000 people thought to pose security risks have been denied entry into France since stepped-up border controls were imposed ahead of the COP21 climate talks on November 13, just hours before the Paris attacks, the interior minister said Saturday.
INEC to use 8, 000 ad hoc staff for Bayelsa governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bayelsa has said that more than 8, 000 ad hoc staff would be engaged in the Dec.5 governorship election in the state.
Appeal Court nullifies David Mark’s election
A Court of Appeal sitting in Makurdi, Benue state has nullified the election of former Senate President and lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District, David Mark and ordered a rerun within 90 days.
World leaders make Queen wait at Malta party
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles were made to wait for world leaders at a drinks reception in Malta on Friday after the high-level guests got stuck in traffic on the Mediterranean island.
Kidnapped Samson Siasia’s mother regains freedom
The kidnapped mother of Samson Siasia, Nigeria’s Under 23 coach, has regained her freedom.
Madam Beauty Siasia, aged 72, was kidnapped about two weeks ago at her Odoni country home in Sagbama local government area of Bayelsa State by three armed men
Eze Egi’s death loss to Rivers, says Dakuku
All Progressives Congress, APC governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dr Dakuku Peterside has described the late Eze Egi of Egiland in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Eze Kingdom Elemchukwu Elenwa as an epitome of courage, peace and justice.
Infraction: SEC sets up N5bn Investors’ Protection Fund
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set aside N5 billion as a seed capital to jump start the National Investors Protection Fund (NIPF) to compensate investors who may suffer pecuniary losses in the course of their transaction in the capital market.
