President Goodluck Jonathan has sent his condolences to the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN over the death of Geoffrey Numbere, founder and General Overseer of Greater Evangelism World Crusade Ministries International who was a former Chairman of CAN in the South-South Zone. In a statement released on Sunday by Reuben Abati, the President’s Special Adviser…
Awolowo’s Widow Calls for a Viable Nigeria
Hannah Awolowo, widow of the late Obafemi Awolowo and Chairman of Yoruba Unity Forum has called on Nigerians, especially the ruling political class, to put required measures in place to create a wealthy and virile nation. While speaking at the Efunyela Hall, Ikenne, Ogun State, venue of the recently concluded general meeting of the Yoruba…
Suspected Boko Haram Militants Launch Attacks After ‘Ceasefire’
Few hours after government officials announced a ceasefire between the Nigerian Army and the Boko Haram sect, men suspected to be Boko Haram militants have killed several people in two different attacks in Borno State. According to security sources and witnesses, suspected insurgents killed at least one person and ransacked homes in the first attack…
Nigerian Army, Boko Haram Agree to Ceasefire
Alex Badeh, Nigeria’s chief of defence staff has announced that Nigeria’s military and Boko Haram, terrorist sect have agreed to a ceasefire. Badeh disclosed this at the end of a three-day security meeting between Nigeria and Cameroon saying Nigerian soldiers would comply with the agreement. Hassan Tukur, Nigerian presidential aide reportedly said the agreement was…
Court Maintains Ban On Use Of Hijab In Lagos Schools
A High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on Friday, maintained the ban on the wearing of Hijab, Muslim head scarf, in public primary and secondary schools in Lagos State. Justice Modupe Onyeabor, dismissed the suit filed against the Lagos State government by two 12-year-old girls under the sponsorship of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria,…
Why Michael Jackson Is the Highest Earning Dead Celebrity
Even in death, Michael Jackson has continued to be a major force to be reckoned with in the global business of entertainment. Five years after he passed away, the music legend is still raking in millions of dollars. According to Forbes list of “Top Earning Dead Celebrities,” the late artists’ songs made about $140 million…
‘We Sacked Keshi To Save His Life’- Pinnick
Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has said that Coach Stephen Keshi was sacked to preserve him from the rage of angered Nigerian fans, who he said were on the verge of lynching him during Wednesday’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with Sudan in Abuja. Pinnick said he and other NFF…
‘Bala Mohammed Was Prevailed Upon Not To Resign’ – Ogbueyi
Nosike Ogbueyi, special adviser to Bala Mohammed, Minister, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, said his boss decided not to resign from his current appointment after being prevailed upon by Abuja residents to continue with his transformation of the FCT. Ogbueyi said the minister was the candidate to beat among aspirants vying for the governorship seat of…
Ijaw Group Demand Explanation Over Alamieyeseigha’s Son’s Death
The Ijaw Monitoring Group, IMG, has described the failure of the Dubai police and other security agencies to disclose the killers of Diepreye Alamieyeseigha’s son, in the United Arab Emirate, UAE as unacceptable. In a statement issued by Joseph Evah, Niger Delta activist, the group criticized the UAE authorities for not revealing the cause of…
4,000 Lose Jobs In Anambra
Over 4,000 workers at the Atani Road Industrial Estate, Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State, have lost their jobs, following the refusal of the Federal Government to assist industrialists who lost their machines to the 2011/12-flood disaster that ravaged the state. Paul Okonkwo, Chairman, Pokobros Group of Companies said some companies in the estate closed…
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