By Blessing Idika Gunmen have shot dead a 54-year-old prophet of the Celestial Church of Christ’s Eagle Parish in the Odo Eran Idiroko area of the Ogun State. The gunmen reportedly opened fire on the cleric during an active Sunday service and then escaped. Confirming the incident in a statement […]
Day: January 19, 2025
GOV FUBARA INAUGURATES ROAD PROJECT TO CELEBRATE SOBOMABO JACKRICH ON BIRTHDAY.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has noted with delight the initiative, love and courage shown by High Chief Sobomabo Jackrich in contributing to improved road infrastructure in his community. Governor Fubara made the commendation when he visited the country home of Amb Sobomabo Jackrich to celebrate with him on […]
SIR TOBY ADVISES CHRISTIANS TO SUPPORT BSN.
Former Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Sir Gabriel T. Toby has advised Christians in Bayelsa and Rivers States to support the Bible Society of Nigeria BSN to render its Divine Mandate. He gave the advice in Port Harcourt last Sunday at the Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Port Harcourt during the […]
Niger Fuel Tanker Death Toll Reaches 86.
By Ken Chiwendu The Niger State Emergency Management Agency says a total number of 86 persons have been confirmed dead in saturday’s tanker explosion at dikko junction in Niger State A statement by the Director General, Abdullahi Baba Arah said the remains of the victims have been given mass burial […]
NDLEA Arrests Nursing Student Over Attempt to Ingest 76 Wraps of Cocaine.
By Ken Chiwendu Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ,NDLEA have arrested one Esther Onyinyechi Uzodinma, a 200-level student of nursing at the Noida International University, Uttar Pradesh, India, for attempting to swallow 76 wraps of cocaine, hours before her departure to the South Asian country through the […]
Catholic priest suspended over secret marriage in United States.
By Ken Chiwendu The Catholic Diocese of Warri, has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from sacred duties following his alleged marriage in the United States. In a statement titled: ‘Decree of Suspension’, dated Thursday, January 16, 2025, jointly signed by Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev, Anthony Ovayero Ewherido and […]
Brazil Announces Nigeria’s Admission As BRICS Partner Country.
By Goodluck Ikiebe Brazil has formally announced Nigeria’s admission as a partner country in the BRICS alliance. The Brazilian foreign ministry communicated the development in a statement on Friday. “The Brazilian government welcomes the Nigerian government’s decision,” the statement said. Originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the […]
JUST IN: Tik Tok Goes Off In U.S.
Tik Tok ,one of the world’s most popular apps went off in the United States on Saturday night few hours before January 19 when the Supreme court ban was slated to take effect. The Chinese App , had been used by over 170 million Americans. Users of the app were […]
Tragic Saturday As No Fewer Than 80 killed in Niger Tanker Explosion, 60 Bodies Recovered.
as Governor Bago bans heavy duty vehicles from one way routes. By Magaji Abdul By Ken Chiwendu At least 60 bodies have been recovered from the scene of fuel tanker explosion at Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. A fuel tanker belonging to an oil and gas company […]
Lagos shuts down school after pupil drown in Swimming pool.
By John Obi The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Smiley Kids Montessori School, located in Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, following a tragic swimming pool accident that claimed the life of two-year-old Rapheala Ogbodo. The announcement was contained in a statement on the government’s official X (formerly […]