Iconic Nigerian singer, Innocent Ujah Idibia, aka 2Baba, has expressed his desire to open a church. The 47-year-old said that the name of his church would be called Straight To Heaven International Church of God Nigeria Limited, STHICOGNL. The father of seven disclosed this in a video message shared via his verified Instagram…
Some retired military generals have warned the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government that the way to avert a coup in a country is for the democratically elected government to follow the constitution and promote good governance. The generals in an interview with PUNCH amid a wave of successful coup missions in some other African…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, approved the appointment of a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, as the new Soun of Ogbomosoland. The new monarch replaces Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, who passed on in December 2021, at the age of 95 years after he…
Senator Lere Oyewumi, the Senate’s Deputy minority leader, has stated that Nyesom Wike, Federal Capital Territory Minister remains a leader of the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Nyesom Wike had dared his party, PDP, to expel him. Speaking on the possibility of getting expelled from the PDP for anti-party activities, Wike dared those…
Though five billion naira was earmarked for each state government to provide palliatives, only two billion have been released so far. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, confirmed yesterday in Abuja where he unveiled his programmes, that the N185 billion package was partly a loan and grant from…
Some bandits have killed seven worshippers as they invaded a mosque at Saya-Saya Village in Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was learnt that the incident took place on Friday night when Muslim worshippers were observing the Isha’i (Sunset) prayers in a local mosque in the area. Our correspondent gathered further that…
The Edo State Government has relocated the office of the deputy governor to a building outside the government house. The development followed the feud between the governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, It was gathered that the new office is situated at no 7, Dennis Osadebey Avenue, close to the government house. The…
President Bola Tinubu has recalled all Nigeria’s career and non-career ambassadors. This development was disclosed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Saturday. Tuggar made this known in response to inquiries that Tinubu recalled the Nigerian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Ishola. A statement by Tuggar’s media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir,…
Veteran Broadcaster, Kelvin Ugwu Is Dead. Ugwu, before his sudden death, worked briefly as a broadcaster at the Enugu State Broadcasting Corporation before joining the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, where he retired some months ago. Meanwhile, his community, Umundu, in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, has been thrown into mourning. Meletus…
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Vice-President Kashim Shettima as he turns 57 today, September 2. Tinubu, in his birthday message to Shettima, thanked the VP for his ‘unwavering commitment’ and ‘undying loyalty’ to the nation. The message shared on the official Instagram page of the president, @officialasiwajubat on Saturday read, “Dear Shettima, as you…