By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Commissioner of Police CP, Steve Yabanet has charged christian to continue to embrace peace, unity and goodwill in their communities in line with the teaching of their religion as they join other Christians in the world to celebrate Easter The CP...
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The wedding of Priscilla Ojo, daughter to veteran actress, Iyabo Ojo, who tied the knot with Tanzanian star singer, Juma Jux, has remained a trending topic on social media, with many people eager to stay updated on the latest developments. The wedding, dubbed “JP 2025″, trended on all social...
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has urged Christian faithful to imbibe the acts of kindness and charity by reaching out to the marginalised and the poor. In a message marking the 2025 Easter, Okoh, also urged them to promote dialogue and reconciliation for a...
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has denied any involvement in the reported kidnap of a 12-year-old girl in Rivers, describing the allegation as false and malicious. Service Public Relations Officer, (SPRO), Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), Abubakar Umar, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Umar said...
The Vicar of All Saints’ Church, Anglican Communion, Festac Town, Lagos State, Ven. Michael Olorundare, has called on Christians to live Christ-like to justify Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. Olorundare made the call on Sunday in his Easter sermon entitled: ‘The Significance of Christ’s Resurrection for Christians’. He described...
Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has urged Christians to uphold and promote Christ’s timeless values of peace and compassion to touch lives and stimulate development. Bello made the call in his Easter message, signed by his media aide Mr Ohiare Machael, on Sunday in Lokoja. The...
Shareholders have kicked against the N436.5 billion paid to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) by seven banks as banking sector resolution costs in 2024. Some of the shareholders, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, said that the levy had negative...
Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Mr Samson Itodo, has advocated for removal of immunity currently being enjoyed by governors for 20 years to sanitise the country’s political space. Itodo stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. He argued that the...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a shipment of cocaine concealed in 20 sets of religious books going to Saudi Arabia. The NDLEA Director, Media & Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement issued via the agency’s X...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has said that they are not unaware that the 2025 Easter Season is being celebrated amid continuing daunting existential socioeconomic, political and, most worryingly, security and criminality challenges. The National Publicity Secretary of the ACF, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, who...
The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) says Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks and 100 cold rooms to tackle its N3.5 trillion annual post-harvest losses. The association’s President, Mr Alexander Isong, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has urged christians to intensify prayers for Benue people as they celebrate one of the saddest easter ever in their history. This is contained in his Easter Message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula on Sunday in Makurdi. The News Agency...
The Management of the University of Ilesa, Osun, on Saturday announced the death of a 100 level student of the institution who was electrocuted while charging his mobile phone. In a statement issued by the University’s Registrar, Mr Funso Ojo, the deceased student, Gbolahan Ojolo was a 100 level...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a thundery weather outlook from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja envisaged chances of localised thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa and southern Kaduna States during the afternoon or evening period on Sunday. According...
Emergency responders have recovered five dead bodies and rescued 15 others alive at the rubble of a three-storey building that collapsed at Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office of the National Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the figures to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Mr Samson Itodo, has said the civil society organisations (CSOs) have become the most bastardised group in Nigeria. Itodo, who made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, said some CSOs were state-sponsored, established to...
Uncertainty surrounds Pope Francis ability to deliver the traditional Urbi et Orbi (To the City and to the World) blessing to tens of thousands of believers in St Peter’s Square. Due to Francis’ health issues, as he recovers from pneumonia, the Mass is expected to be celebrated by a...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Christian faithful to reflect on the sacrifice and love Jesus Christ showed on mankind through His crucifixion and resurrection. Sanwo-Olu, in his Easter message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, rejoiced with Christians in the state...
North Korea on Sunday denounced U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent easing of domestic weapons export regulations, calling it a move aimed to expand wars. The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) issued the criticism, citing Trump’s April 9 executive order that mandates a review of rules governing U.S. military...
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace and renew their love and hope for Nigeria. Umahi made the call on Sunday in Abuja while facilitating with Christian faithful on the occasion of Easter. According to him, Easter commemorates the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of...