PFN President vows to continue bus preaching despite proposed restriction
The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, has vowed that members of the Christian body will continue preaching in commercial buses and other public places despite the proposed restriction on such activities. Oke, who spoke during a church sermon on Sunday, criticised the National Assembly over the proposed legislation, describing […]
CSOs urge NASS to withdraw bills threatening civic space
By John Alechenu, Abuja More than 100 Nigerian, African and international human rights organisations have called on the National Assembly to withdraw what they described as restrictive bills capable of undermining civic space ahead of the 2027 general elections. The groups, in a joint petition made public in Abuja on Monday by the Executive Director […]
Troops exhume remains of slain Imo community leader from shallow grave
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 34 Artillery Brigade, under Operation Udoka and the ongoing Operation Eastern Sanity II, have recovered and conducted a dignified exhumation of the remains of a community leader, Chief Ibe Anyadu, allegedly murdered by members of a criminal gang in Imo State. The Army said the recovery followed […]
Harry Anyanwu seeks support for visually impaired actress Maureen Okpoko
Veteran Nigerian actor and musician, Harry B Anyanwu, has appealed to members of the Nollywood community and the public to support actress Maureen Okpoko, who reportedly lost her sight several years ago. Anyanwu made the appeal in a video shared on X on Monday, where he disclosed that the actress requires financial assistance to access […]
No NERD clearance, no mobilisation — NYSC warns graduates
According to the NYSC, NERD clearance is now a mandatory requirement for all prospective corps members seeking participation in the national service programme.
Infantino turns to Trump as pressure mounts over his role
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reportedly sought support from the administration of United States President Donald Trump after facing growing criticism over the collapse of a controversial plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the FIFA World Cup.
