A sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has remanded the founder of ‘I Reign Christian Ministry’, Bishop Daniel Oluwafeyiropo, for allegedly raping two of his church members (name withheld). According to the prosecution, the defendant allegedly committed the offences sometime in June 2020 in Ikota...
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Chude Jideonwo, the founder of Joy Incredible Limited and host of the viral TV show, #WithChude, took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, to share what led to the creation of the talk show. He said this while sharing what he learnt from his conversation with Pastor Bolaji...
The Federal Government says the incoming administration in the country will have no difficulty administering the energy sector and positively guiding its future, based on the achievements of the current administration. President Muhammadu Buhari said this on Monday at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, while declaring open the Nigeria...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (NCDC) has recorded 79 deaths and a total of 1,336 suspected cases of cholera in the country so far in 2023. The NCDC, via its official website, said this in its latest cholera situation epidemiological report....
The Federal Government says work on the Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway will be completed before May 29. The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Raji-Fashola, SAN, disclosed this on Monday, while on pre-inauguration inspection of the highway. The section of the highway is part of the 375.4 Kilometre Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano project...
The official draw which will reveal group phase teams at the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup will hold on Friday in Zurich, Switzerland. The Bureau of the FIFA Council made this known on Monday while confirming the decision to have Argentina as hosts of the competition scheduled for May...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 22.04 per cent on a year-on-year basis in March 2023. This is according to the NBS Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for March 2023 released in Abuja on Monday....
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a couple on the Osogbo-Iragbiji Road in Osun on Saturday as they were returning from a church programme at 4 a.m. The man and his wife were reportedly riding on a motorcycle when they ran into an ambush mounted by the kidnappers....
Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota both scored twice as Liverpool returned to winning ways in the English Premier League (EPL) with a 6-1 hammering of Leeds United on Monday. Jurgen Klopp’s side had not tasted victory in any competition since the March 5 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United but ended...
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says global primary energy demand is forecast to increase by 23 per cent in the period to 2045, which necessitates utilising all forms of energy. The OPEC said based on its World Oil Outlook (WOO) forecast, resultantly, many of its Member Countries...
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has directed Bauchi Football Association (FA) to conduct credible election on or before June 14. This is contained in a letter sent to the FA Secretary in Bauchi State and signed by Mr Ali Abubakar, Head, Special Duties at the NFF. It noted that the...
The equities market on Monday opened the week on negative note, sheding N418 billion due to losses in largely capitalised stocks. The All-Share Index decreased by 766.56 per cent, representing a decline of 1.48 per cent, to close at 51,127.38 points from 51,893.94. Similarly, the overall market capitalisation value...
Participants at a four days energy summit have called for more collaboration from all stakeholders to humanizing energy in Nigeria. They made the call on Monday in Abuja at the 6th edition of Nigeria International Energy Submit. N.I.E.S (2023), hosted by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Federal Republic of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The CEO/Country Director of Goal Prime Organization of Nigeria, Dr. Christopher. Chinedumuije has solicited for urgent intervention and support for the victims of fire disaster and host community of Boskoro Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp In Mafa LGA of Borno state. Dr Christopher, during...
The Police in Ondo State said seven suspects have been arrested for stoning a 35-year-old driver to death on April 10. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the driver, Olorunfemi Tope had in an accident killed one person and injured others along Ijoka road in Akure. The...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A Non Governmental Organization (NGO), GOAL Prime Organization Nigeria, has launched a borehole rehabilitation project in Mafa town of Mafa Local Government of Borno state with support from UNICEF. The Country Director, GOAL Prime Organization of Nigeria, Dr. Christopher Chinedumuije, in his remark while...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the closing date for the ongoing 2023 Direct Entry (DE) registration. The Board, who disclosed this on Monday in a statement shortly after its management meeting, said the DE registration exercise, which commenced on Monday, 20th March,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to Bob-Manuel Obidimma Udoku on his 60th birthday, April 18, 2023, rejoicing with the entertainment industry, particularly Nollywood, where the notable actor has held sway for many years, featuring in more than 200 movies. The president’s congratulatory message...
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd) is deepening investments in the Ajaokuta-Abuja-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline and OB3 gas interconnector to support five billion standard cubic feet per day domestic gas utilisation. Malam Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive, NNPC Ltd., made this known in Abuja on Monday...
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – The Katsina State Police Command has arrested one Abubakar Abdulaziz, 30, who allegedly kidnapped and murdered a three-year old boy in Musawa Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesman, CSP Gambo Isah, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Katsina....