THE National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) has disagreed with certain aspects of the 2014 International Religious Freedom Report, IRF, of the United States of America, arguing that the portion is not a true reflection of the actual situation in Nigeria.

There is tension in Aruogba in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, following the killing of the Chief Priest (Ohen-Ogba) of the community, 81-year-old Pa Clifford Omosomwan, by unknown assailants, penultimate Thursday. The situation is reminiscent of the January 2015 incident which saw the assistant head of the community, Pa Goodluck Uwumahongie, in his 80s, being beheaded during a crisis in the community over the sale of land. Over 10 other members of the community also lost their lives to the 2015 incident, while several houses, vehicles and motor cycles were set ablaze.

Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, said at the weekend that the Nigeria Police Force has entered into a partnership with Binggo, a subsidiary of UAC Nigeria, for the production of feeding materials for specially-trained Police dogs to be used in fighting terrorism and other forms of security challenges in the country.

THE extension of the concession granted to six port terminal operators is presently generating controversy among stakeholders in the maritime industry, with many alleging that the extension did not follow due process. Confirming the extension, General Manager in charge of Public Affairs department of the Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA), Captain Ihenacho Ebubeogu, said that ENL Tin-Can Island Container Port, (TICT), Josephdam, Port and Cargo, African Maritime Services, Port Terminal Operators Limited, (PTOL) and Ecomarine Marine in Calabar in Cross River State have been granted extension of their concession for another five years each.

Residents of Lokoja, Kogi State capital, woke up, penultimate Friday and Saturday, to discover that major roundabouts in the city had been destroyed overnight by bulldozers sponsored by Governor Yahaya Bello. First to be bulldozed was the Lugard Roundabout right in front of Government House. Other roundabouts also demolished are Kogi Circle Roundabout, NTA Roundabout, Paparanda Square, Welcome to Lokoja Roundabout, Ganaga Roundabout and Zone 8 Junction, Farek Roundabout.

Osogbo—Mixed reactions have continued to greet last week renaming of Osun State government-owned university, UNIOSUN after late former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige.

Christians Got Talent, an initiative of Flaming Sword Ministries, Lewis Street, Lagos, created to discover and develop young Christians God-given gifts in various spheres of entertainment is set to hold on Sunday, April 3rd 2016 This third edition, according to the ministry, is going to be bigger, better and laced with more activities, not only to give participants more exposure and hype but also to provide them with greater opportunities to make their talents count in the industry.

Just when Nigerians are looking forward to a new era of sports development, the vehicle that could have taken the country’s sports to the destination of excellence, has been dismantled and scrapped.

After months of speculation, Samsung Electronics West Africa has begun pre-registration for its long line of Galaxy devices.

Curvaceous Yoruba actress, Tonia Ferrari Okoro once caused a big stir when she released some juicy pictures last year. The pictures brought to light how endowed this light-skinned actress is and the social media went crazy, finding all sorts of superlative adjectives to describe her.

By – Pamela Echemunor Omowunmi Akinnifesi is not just another pretty face; she is a businesswoman and Environmental Ambassador for Lagos State. Although life started out easy for the stunning 29 year old entrepreneur, she set out determined to make it on her own. In 2005, she clinched the coveted MBGN title and since then, […]

Chairman, Board of Directors, First Bank of Nigeria Plc, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika has called on Nigerian women to ensure they carry out their responsibilities as God’s vessels and use their talents to glorify God and bless their communities.

Alhaji Umar Doguwa, the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kano State said he was forced to sign and address a news conference threatening disciplinary action against former state governor Rabi’u Kwankwaso.

The Chairman of National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) ,FCT Council, Mr Chidi Nwachukwu, on Monday said 4, 000 disengaged electricity workers were yet to receive their severance benefits.

As a young boy growing up in 1980s Nigeria, I knew Black women as lovely women who exuded charm and breeding in their dressing, their demeanor and in their mannerisms. In fact, the epitome of loveliness was Nigeria’s then First Lady, Maryam Babangida.