Impatience, major factor for marriage collapse in Nigeria — Cleric
The Chief Imam of Ansarudeen Society Worldwide, Sheikh Abdurahman Ahmad, says impatience and lack of endurance are the major factors responsible for the early collapse of marriages in Nigeria. Ahmad spoke on Saturday in Ibadan during the marriage ceremony between Amirah Sanni and Abdulkabir Alao in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]
Herdsmen crisis: Anxiety mounts in Benue over plans to end military operation
There has been growing anxiety in Benue after news filtered into the state that the Federal Government had concluded plans to wind-down the activities of the joint military spike operation code named “Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, which was established to stem the tide of herdsmen killings in the state.
Five memorable Carlo Ancelotti quotes
New Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has won a sackful of trophies as a player and manager… and earned a reputation as a joker during his long career. AFP Sport picks out a selection of memorable quotes from and about the former Juventus, Chelsea and Real Madrid boss. -‘Hope to God it works’- “You tell them […]
Threshold of Hope Foundation empowers over 1,000 women, others
Over 1,000 women on Saturday benefitted from the empowerment programme sponsored by an Ilorin based Non-Governmental Organization, Threshold of Hope Foundation in a bid to support widows and less privileged in the state.
Photos: FUTO students detained in Bosnia camp arrive in Nigeria
The two Nigerian students of Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) who were wrongly deported by Croatian security officials to Bosnia have arrived in Nigeria. The news about their arrival was disclosed by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) The two students (Abia Uchenna and Eboh Chinedu) were arrested after they attended an international table tennis […]
Igali warns athletes against using performance-enhancing drugs
Former Olympic athlete Daniel Igali on Saturday in Yenagoa warned sports men and women in Bayelsa against using performance-enhancing drugs while participating in competitions. Igali, who is the state’s Commissioner for Sports Development, gave the warning while addressing the athletes, saying “using drugs to win in a game is not helpful in strengthening talent”. He […]
Yuletide: Muslim woman decorates CAN chairman’s house in Kaduna with Christmas tree
…with bid to strengthening Muslims and Christians relation In an effort towards promoting peaceful co-existence, religious tolerance, love and better understanding among different faith-based organization in Nigeria, a Muslim woman, Hajia Ramatu has donated Christmas tree for the decoration of the residence of Kaduna State Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Reverend John Joseph […]
New play about Nancy Pelosi to debut in Chicago
A new commercial play about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is readying a world premiere in Chicago, just as its subject is at the center of the news and playing a central role in the impeachment of President Donald J Trump. Titled “The Adult in the Room,” the timely show will star the Broadway actress Orlagh […]
US places Nigeria on watch-list of countries that violate religious freedom
Nigeria has been placed on the United States Special Watch-List (SWL) for governments that have engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom. This was announced in a statement by Mike Pompeo, US secretary of state, on Friday. Other countries added to the list besides Nigeria are Cuba, Nicaragua and Sudan. The US secretary […]
Breaking: Everton appoint Ancelotti as new head coach
Everton Football Club has announced the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as its new head coach to replace Marco Silva who was sacked earlier this month. A statement by the club reads, “Everton is delighted to confirm Carlo Ancelotti as the Club’s new manager. “One of the most successful managers in world football, having won 20 […]
Nigerians, Ghanaians top Africans benefiting from Qatar 2022 World Cup
The story of 2022 World Cup is not only about Qatar, their people and football. It is also about hundreds of thousands of people Qatar has changed their lives.
TRCN says 53,674 teachers qualify for licenses
No fewer than 53,674 teachers, who wrote the December Diet of the Teachers’ Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE), have qualified to register for teaching licenses.
Struggling Fiorentina fires manager Montella
Fiorentina announced on Saturday that they had fired coach Vincenzo Montella with the club struggling in 14th in Serie A. “Vincenzo Montella has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the first team,” the club announced on its web site. “The decision was taken following a long and detailed analysis of the team’s […]
Oshiomhole denies allegation of godfatherism role in Edo
… says he’s only helping as a brother National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has denied the allegation that he was playing godfather role in Edo state politics. He also disclosed his numerous efforts to bring peace in the Edo state APC. Speaking in a television interview, Oshiomhole narrated: “As […]
Senate will work for ideals late Uwajumogu stood for ― Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Friday that the upper legislative chamber will continue to work for the ideals which the late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu stood for. Lawan made the statement while responding to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chief Chris Ngige, who led a delegation of his ministry, Employers Association and […]
#MerryMen2: Pictures, movie premiere, opening week, Makuns celebrate
By Lawal Sherifat The Makuns celebrates the opening week of #Merrymen 2 with a dance video that was posted on Instagram on Saturday,21st of December as a follow up for the Movie premiere that took place in Film House, Lekki, Lagos State on Friday, 20th December. READ ALSO: ‘Agbada challenge’ takes centre-stage at ‘Merry Men’ movie […]
