A Lagos-based disabilities rights advocate group, the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), yesterday, said it lost a voice for persons with disabilities with the passing of Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua at the age of 57. The group, in a statement by its Executive Director, David Anyaele, said the popular televangelist and founder of Emmanuel […]
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Seven residents of Sani Mai Nagge quarters in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano, who were involved in the Zaria-Kano expressway accident at the weekend, have been buried. The victims, who were among 17 persons involved in multiple auto-crash on Saturday, were returning to Kano after attending a wedding ceremony of their friend. Combined funeral […]
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Against the backdrop of angry reactions by Nigerians to its suspension of Twitter operations in the country, the Federal Government would be meeting foreign diplomats in the country today. Specifically, Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, would meet with the envoys by noon today. US, UK, EU, Sweden have all reacted against the ban, which they […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Human and Natural Resources Institute has appointed a celebrated poet and author, Mr Victor Emmanuel Uwah, as a Professional Fellow with the permission of its National-Order-in-Council to attach the title FHNR after his name. His appointment took effect from Saturday May 5, 2021, when simultaneously, the institute, at the Transcorp Metropolitan […]
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By Banji Ayoola Poet and author, Mr Victor Emmanuel Uwah, has been conferred with the honourary chieftaincy title of Akpan Idung by the Atan Offot Community in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He was decorated with the honour by the Atan Offot Village Head, Etteidung Idongesit Alfred Ekong at the monarch’s grand coronation ceremony on Saturday […]
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Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has said Nigeria will overcome its current challenges and come out stronger. He urged Nigerians to unite and defend the nation’s democracy from those he said seek to create instability and chaos. He spoke at an inter-denominational church service to mark this year’s Democracy Day at the Government House […]
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Insecurity being created to de-market South East, says Okorie Ohanaeze faction demands fair treatment for Igbo Security operatives and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), yesterday, clashed in Oraifite community, Ekwusigo Local Council of Anambra State, with two persons dead. It was gathered that trouble started when some security operatives stormed the residence […]
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Nollywood actor Chris Iheuwa has narrated his narrow escape from ritualists, human organ harvesters and cultists in faraway Port Harcout, Rivers state. The ‘La Femme Anjola’ actor, on June 4, 2021, narrated his ordeal in a long statement documenting his narrow escape. Iheuwa recounted how someone had called him for a movie role in Port […]
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The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) founder Prophet TB Joshua’s death has triggered tears and tributes. He died at 57, one week to his 58th birthday. He was one of the most controversial and “enigmatic’’ Nigerian pastors of our time, especially with his preaching style and records of miracle performances. Kinsmen, Obas mourn The […]
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give security outfit marching order after Igagan killings, arson Following Saturday night attack on Igangan Community in Ibarapa area of Oyo State, governors of Southwest states have ordered the region’s security outfit to henceforth operate jointly. In the attack by suspected herdsmen, 11 persons, according to the police, were killed. The palace of the Agangan, […]
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