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Minister of Women Affairs appoints her daughter as Special Assistant
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Pauline Tallen, has appointed one of her daughters, Violet Osunde, as a special assistant in her office. It is not clear if the minister’s action violated any law, but critics including academics and lawyers said it suggests nepotism and could be a breach of her oath of office. Until her appointment in November,...
Uzodinma: “God has vindicated me again” – Mbaka
The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, on Sunday, glorified God for making his prediction on the Imo State governorship election came to pass. Mbaka, who is the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, joined members of the congregation to praise God for allowing the prophecy on the removal of former governor Emeka Ihedioha and the emergence of...
Two dead, several houses burnt as pipeline explodes in Lagos
There was panic in the Ekoro area of Abule-Egba of Lagos State on Sunday when a pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation exploded. Two persons were confirmed dead in the inferno, which began around 8.02 pm and was still raging as of the time of filing this report, with sources alleging that it was caused by the activities...
Lack of foreign investments denying youth employment – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has observed that the lack of foreign investment is denying employable young persons the opportunity to work in the country. In an article titled “A new case for a Commonwealth based on trade,” made available to the media in Abuja on Sunday, he said greater United Kingdom engagement with Nigeria will bring jobs in untapped sectors. He said: “For...
Buhari doing nothing to end killings, persecution of christians by fulani – EU
The EU in a new report released on January 16, 2020, said over 6000 Christians had been murdered by "Fulani militants whereas in Sharia states, Christians face constant discrimination and are often considered second class citizens.” The European Parliament, the legislative branch of the European Union, has accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of overseeing the persecution of Christians in...
Minister of Women Affairs appoints her daughter as Special Assistant
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Pauline Tallen, has appointed one of her daughters, Violet Osunde, as a special assistant in her office. It is not clear if the minister’s action violated any law, but critics including academics and lawyers said it suggests nepotism and could be a breach of her oath of office. Until her appointment in November,...
Uzodinma: “God has vindicated me again” – Mbaka
The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, on Sunday, glorified God for making his prediction on the Imo State governorship election came to pass. Mbaka, who is the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, joined members of the congregation to praise God for allowing the prophecy on the removal of former governor Emeka Ihedioha and the emergence of...
We have no regrets fighting civil war – Gowon
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has said his administration had no regret going into the Biafra war because it was necessary to keep Nigeria one. The ex-military dictator said this in a special interview he granted the Hausa Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation, as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Nigerian...
EFCC arraign Benue Assembly Clerk over alleged N220m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday said it arrested the Clerk of the Benue State House of Assembly, Torese Agena, over alleged N220 million fraud. The Publicity Head of the anti-graft agency in Benue State, Nwanyinma Okeanu, who disclosed this in a press statement made available to our correspondent in Makurdi, said the commission also handed the suspect’s...
