“Social Distancing In Church Is Unbiblical” – Pastor Chris
Chris Okotie, the pastor of the Household of God Church, says the proposed guidelines by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the reopening of churches are “unbiblical”. Like mosques, churches have remained closed in several states across the country for weeks as part of measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. But according to The Sun, CAN have...
APC Fixes National Convention (See Date)
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its national convention will take place in February 2022. Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) and governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu disclosed this to State House correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Governor Bagudu was accompanied to the villa by the Chairman of the...
Brothers arraigned for killing sibling in Ebonyi
An Ebonyi State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Abakaliki, on Friday, remanded two brothers, Matthew Nwokora, 45; and Amos Nwokora, 37, in a correctional facility for allegedly killing their sibling, Chukwuebuka Nwokora, who was believed to be mentally challenged. The deceased, it was gathered, had on several occasions boasted that he would kill the first accused person, Matthew before he was...
Nationwide Strike: JUSUN shuts Down Abia, Demands Full Autonomy (Photos, Video)
Members of the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN have taken their nationwide strike to streets across the country, demanding full financial autonomy from the Executive. JUSUN on Monday took to major streets in Aba and Umuahia both in Abia where they have said the nationwide strike will continue until the Executive arm obeys the judgment of the Federal High...
Oil Theft: 42 More Tapping Points Uncovered In Two states
Ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, and security officials have discovered 42 more perforations on the nation’s oil pipelines. The tapping by crude oil bunkers seeking to divert the nation’s crude oil is uncovered in two states of Delta and Bayelsa This brings the total tappings to 58. The breakthrough came as bunkers, angry with the leader of the defunct Movement for...
Barr. Monday Ubani Bags Honourary PhD In Leadership And Advocacy
Human right lawyer and Chairman of Spidel, Nigerian Bar Association, NBA Barr. Monday Ubani has been awarded an honourary Doctorate Degree, PhD in Leadership and Advocacy by Kingdom Life Bible College And Seminary International in conjunction with African Centre for Christian Education and Chaplaincy Studies. Conferment of the PhD Honoris Causa took place in Lagos at the weekend. The Abia-born...
Ibeku High School: Class of 94 Donates 10 Units Toilet, Generator To Alma Mater [Photos, Video]
Class of 1994, Ibeku High School Umuahia has officially handed over a 10 units toilet, toiletries, cleaning utensils, and a generating set to the school as a way of improving the sanitary condition of the school, ABN TV reports. The National President of Old Students Association of the school, Mr. Igwe James while addressing the students during the grand...
President Buhari Reportedly Set To Extend Validity Of Old Naira Notes Till April 10
President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly considering extending the validity of old 200, 500 and 1000 naira notes by 60 days. TheCable reports that this is to avoid disobeying the order of the Supreme Court of Nigeria which ruled that the old notes remain valid until it delivers judgment in the case filed by some states against the federal government. The CBN...
Benin Republic Amends Charges Against Sunday Igboho
Benin Republic has filed fresh charges against Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, who was arrested in the country last Monday. Ibrahim Salami, one of the Cotonou, Benin Republic-based lawyers of Sunday Igboho, disclosed the new charges after Monday’s hearing, where Igboho was ordered to remain in police custody in Benin Republic. Before the hearing, Salami had...
Buhari Finally Reveals Why FG Has Not Used Force On Bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari has said security forces have not moved against bandits in the country because of the fear of “heavy casualties of innocent villagers and hostages” that may be suffered in such operations. In a statement on Friday, presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, quoted Buhari as saying, “We have the capacity to deploy massive force against the bandits in the...
