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58-year-old Pakistani Protestant Pastor, Zafar Bhatti has been sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam. Zafar was handed the sentence by a district court in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Anglican Ink reported that the Pastor who has been in prison since 2012, was accused of sending blasphemous SMS text messages. The Pastor who ran a house church […]
Continue ReadingFormer head of the Interim National Government (ING) that succeeded the military junta of General Ibrahim Babangida when he stepped aside in 1993, Chief Ernest Shonekan, is dead. Shonekan, a boardroom guru before his selection to head the Interim National Government, died in Lagos. He passed away at the age of 85. Shonekan was the […]
Continue ReadingLeader of Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, on Tuesday, said his group won’t back any candidate for President in the 2023 general election until the current 1999 constitution is changed to reflect true federalism and regional autonomy. Adebanjo, in a conversation with Punch, also said there is no big deal in the declaration […]
Continue ReadingOfficers from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos state command, have re-arrested Dubai-based businessman, Ismailia Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, for allegedly laundering funds obtained through unlawful activities and retention of alleged proceeds of crime. Mompha, who was arrested on Monday January 10, is currently standing trial alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment […]
Continue ReadingAn international human development organisation, MacArthur Foundation has awarded N800 million grant to 11 human rights groups working on issues concerning the original inhabitants of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja. But the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education has awarded its N80 million to Mairo Women Foundation Ushafa for the promotion of […]
Continue ReadingVeteran juju musician and Soko maestro, Dayo kujore, is dead. He was confirmed dead on January 10, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. Kujore made his debut album, ‘Ha Jesu mbe, awa yo’ in 1978 at a time he was playing music at a […]
Continue ReadingA young girl identified as Maryam Mustapha, was reportedly killed by a stray bullet while asleep in her bedroom in Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria. According to one Yagana Usman, the deceased was hit by a stray bullet fired by unknown persons suspected to be revellers who shot into the air to celebrate the New Year. […]
Continue ReadingChristian youths under the aegis of the Christian Association of Nigeria Youth Wing (YOWICAN), said on Sunday that, for his continued romance with bandits, the Department of State Services (DSS) should invite popular Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, for questioning. YOWICAN was reacting to the reported invitation of the Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Fr. Matthew Hassan […]
Continue ReadingA police officer from Jigawa State, Nigeria, Mr. Nasiru Ya’u Abba Kazaure has died in a motor accident a day to his wedding. It was gathered that the officer was killed in the auto crash while coming back from his pre-wedding ceremony in the early hours of Friday, January 7. The late officer and his […]
Continue ReadingNigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has stated that the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, should defend himself in court for peddling false information about his regime while he was overseas. The president stated this in an interview aired on Channels Television on Wednesday night. Some respected Igbo elders led by […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Government has eventually declared a group of people being called bandits as terrorists. Sequel to a very long footdragging, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, gazetted a court ruling that ordered the Nigerian government to declare bandits as terrorists. Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court sitting […]
Continue ReadingLagos State Government has cleared five students and five employees of Dowen College, Lagos accused of complicity in the death of a 12-year-old student, Sylvester Oromoni. The state cleared them as well as the school following the Legal Advice issued by the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Ms. Adetutu Oshinusi. According to the […]
Continue ReadingThe Olubadan-in-Council (except former governor Rashidi Ladoja, the Osi Olubadan who was absent), have endorsed the nomination of Lekan Balogun to become the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. The 10 members made the announcement after Balogun addressed a press conference at Mapo Hall on Wednesday to commiserate with Ibadanland on the demise of Oba Saliu Adetunji. […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Army on Thursday, December 30, made history by decorating two siblings known as the Gagariga brothers, from the same parents, as Major General. One of them, who is the elder and Corps Commander, Nigerian Army Artillery, Major Gen TA Gagariga, decorated his younger brother Teriworie Gagariga with his new rank of Major General. Both […]
Continue ReadingFour inmates on Tuesday reportedly lost their lives in Kosere Correctional Centre, Ile Ife, Osun State, during an attempted jailbreak by some of the inmates. Security source who spoke with newsmen said some inmates had planned to escape during the morning sanitation. The inmates had, while attempting to flee the centre injured a warder and […]
Continue ReadingAttorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, says the President, Muhammadu Buhari, will consider the interest of over 200 million Nigerians before he grants the request for the release of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. AGF Malami stated this on Tuesday as a guest […]
Continue ReadingThe ban on Twitter operation in the country may soon be lifted as the social media giant has reportedly met six conditions imposed on it by the Nigerian government. The Nation newspaper reported that the Technical Committee raised by the government to resolve the impasse between the two parties is fine-tuning the offers by the […]
Continue ReadingGunmen allegedly kidnapped a General Overseer of Faith Fasting and Prayer Ministry (FFPM) in Nigeria, Prophet Jay Jay Enejeta. The gunmen also allegedly shot and killed the wife of the pastor during the operation. Reports say that the incident occurred on Thursday evening at University community of Abraka in Ethiope East council area of Delta […]
Continue ReadingA Nigerian woman, Mrs. Gloria Chiaka Aderibigbe, has passed away two days after welcoming a set of twins following ten years of marriage and waiting in the Lord. Her sister, Nancy Chiama shared the sad news online revealing Gloria developed complications shortly after giving birth to her babies on Thursday, December 23 and died on […]
Continue ReadingIndigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has announced a ban on the singing of Nigeria’s national anthem in schools across the Southeast zone in Nigeria. IPOB’s Head of Directorate of State (DoS), Chika Edoziem, made the announcement as part of its action plan for the year 2022. He also announced the ban on the use of […]
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