PFN celebrates Bishop Mike Okonkwo at 76
THE Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has enjoined all Nigerians to emulate the presiding bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, TREM, Dr Mike Okonkwo, for his undiluted love for Nigeria and detribalised disposition towards every Nigerian.
Sit-at-Home: Roads empty, traders absent as markets open in Abia
No Trader was on sight on Monday as the gates of the various markets in Abia State were open for business…
We remain committed to strengthening routine immunisation — Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Dr. Jeremie Zoungrana, a health sociologist and programme management specialist, joined the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as Director, Nigeria Office, in January 2021.
No staff of Abia Edu College died of hunger, says Provost
By Steve Oko The Provost of Abia State College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu, (ASCETA),Dr Phillips Nto has debunked media reports that four staff of the institution died of hunger as a result of non-payment of salaries. He also denied allegations by some degree students that non-remittance of their school fees was stalling their graduation from […]
BBNaija S6: Liquorose, Whitemoney in pole position to make last 5?
By Ayo Onikoyi, The Big Brother Naija Season 6 is winding down and it appears the game is getting fraught with twists and turns every week. Who could have expected that Boma and Tega would walk the same night to continue their unsavoury romance outside the House? That is if providence would permit them. The […]
Unemployed man in court for allegedly attempting to steal
A 25-year-old unemployed man, Olumide Omoniyi, who allegedly attempted to steal from a shop, on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. The police charged Omoniyi, whose address was not provided, with burglary and intent to commit felony but he pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Victor Eruada, had told […]
Taliban breaking promises including over women, says UN
United Nations’ human rights chief on Monday criticised Taliban’s record since seizing power in Afghanistan, saying stated commitments did not match realities on the ground such as the status of women. Michelle Bachelet told the Human Rights Council in Geneva, that Afghanistan was in a “new and perilous phase” with many women and members of […]
2 men docked for alleged N1.8m fraud
Two men, Joshua Odoh, 26, and Saheed Olayiwola, 36, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for alleged N1.8 million fraud. The men (defendants) whose addresses were not provided, were charged with conspiracy, fraud and theft. They pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Benson Emuerhi, had told the court […]
Court remands man for alleged robbery
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Monday, ordered that a 27-year-old man, Kingsley Okoronkwo, be remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for alleged robbery. The police charged Okoronkwo, who resides in Igando area of Lagos State, with armed robbery. Magistrate Abiodun Adegbaye, gave the order, following a motion moved by the Prosecution Counsel, ASP Benson […]
NSP advocates healthy sleep culture for children’s growth, academic excellence
The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, NSP, is advocating a healthy sleep culture for children’s physical and mental growth and development.
Ignore IPOB’s Monday sit-at-home order, Uzodinma urges Imo people
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo has urged residents of the state to ignore the sit-at-home rumour. Uzodinma made the call while addressing the congregation after Church Service on Sunday at the Government House Chapel, Owerri. He called on residents to go about their normal businesses, adding that those behind the order and rumours had been identified […]
OPINION: Why Atiku remains PDP’s outstanding unifier, best bait for 2023 Presidency
By Paschal Oluchukwu Former Vice-President and Presidential flag-bearer of the opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar will from every indication throw his hat into the ring for the sixth time in his sojourn into Nigeria’s political murky waters. But that is not news, anyway and neither is it the crux of this piece […]
Insecurity: Rise, defend yourselves, MBF tells communities in region
Citing what it described as lackadaisical attitude and abandonment by the Federal Government, the National Executive Committee, NEC, of the Middle Belt Forum, MBF, has vowed to respond to any further attacks on communities in the region
Businessman drags ex-wife to court, denies paternity of 1-month-old baby
A 57-year-old businessman, Abdulhamid Yakubu on Monday dragged his ex-wife, Maryam Muhammad before a Shari’a court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, denying the paternity of a one-year-old boy. Yakubu, in his petition, said that he raised an alarm on the issue of paternity before the baby was born but the defendant kept saying the child […]
How el-Rufai reacted to murder of ECWA pastor in Kaduna
Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai of Kaduna State has appealed for calm over the killing of a Pastor in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, for Internal Security and Home Affairs in Kaduna. El-Rufai urged security agencies to apprehend the killers. ALSO READ: Abia govt threatens […]
Buhari has shown sufficient interest in Imo — Uzodinma reacts to viral video
Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma has debunked reports suggesting he allegedly said President Buhari is insensitive to imolites in a viral video.
