Sultan’s visit to Enugu united Christians, Muslims — Bishop Chukwuma
The Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Emmanuel Chukwuma has noted that the visit of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, to Enugu has allayed fears among the Igbo and fostered unity between the Christians and the Muslims.
UPU: Taiga vows to build bridges across ethnic lines
NEWLY elected President General of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Chief Moses Taiga, has vowed to build bridges of unity across all ethnic nationalities in Delta State and reconcile all factions in the Urhobo nation.
Igbo traders cry out over eviction at Alaba market
Igbo Traders in Alaba International Market, under the aegis of New Site Shopping Mall and Warehouse Section, have cried out over the alleged illegal eviction from a property under litigation.
Shettima donates 100 cows for coronation of Tor Tiv V
Governor Kashim Shettima has announced a donation of 100 cows as his personal contribution for the coronation of the Tor Tiv V, His Royal Majesty Prof. James Ayatse.
Jigawa Speaker impeached
The Jigawa House of Assembly, yesterday, impeached its Speaker, Alhaji Idris Garba, and elected Alhaji Isa Idris of Gwaram constituency as the new Speaker.
Why in-fighting persists in APC— Dantiye
A chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Nasiru Dantiye, has attributed the crisis rocking the party to the absence of Board of Trustees, BoT, saying such an important organ is needed for crisis management.
Iheanacho not at his best under Guardiola, says Owen
Former England and Liverpool striker, Michael Owen believes Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has suffered a loss of confidence under manager Pep Guardiola.
AFCON 2017: Cameroon insists on Matip, others
There could be a club versus country row brewing, involving Cameroon, Liverpool’s Joel Matip and Allan Nyom of West Brom.
Lagos’ N812. 99bn Golden Jubilee Budget gets Assembly’s approval
The Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday passed the 2017 budget proposal of N812. 99 billion presented by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode into law.
Afe Babalola spends N16m on empowerment
No fewer than 1,000 people yesterday received a total of N16.5 million as economic empowerment from the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, ABUAD, Aare Afe Babalola.
Awujale sets up committee on Ijebu Obas’ burial rites
The Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona has said that a 24-man committee would soon be inaugurated from the six local government areas in Ijebuland.
