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Ebem Ohafia Community Mourns Renowned Evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai
The people of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom have joined millions of Christians around the world to mourn the passing of one of Africa’s foremost evangelists and illustrious sons of Ohafia, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who passed on to glory on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. In a statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of the Ebem Ohafia...
Rev Dr. Uma Ukpai Is Dead
Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, an international evangelist who is the founder and president of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, is dead. The Christian community in Nigeria and beyond has been thrown into deep reflection and gratitude following the passing of a renowned evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2025, at the age...
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Arrives For Training Ahead Of Benin Clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifying clash against Benin Republic, following a tense travel experience that briefly delayed their journey. The team touched down safely at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at 8:05 a.m. on Sunday, after an unexpected mid-air scare forced their chartered flight to...
“PDP Won’t Sink, Returning To Aso Villa In 2027 Is Sure” — Bala Mohammed
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, has expressed confidence that despite recent defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the opposition party will remain strong and secure victory in 2027. Governor Mohammed, who also serves as Chairman of the PDP National Convention Publicity and Communication Subcommittee, spoke to journalists on...
2026 WCQ: Fans Urges Nwabali At Uyo Airport To Maintain Calm
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, received an unexpected reception from fans in Uyo, who urged him to “calm down” as the Nigerian team arrived ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic on Tuesday. The Chippa United shot-stopper has faced mounting criticism in recent weeks following a string of unconvincing performances for the national team. During last month’s...
Council Of State Approves Yusuf As NPC Chairman
The Council of State has approved the appointment of Dr Aminu Yusuf as the chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC). The decision, announced on Thursday, was made during a meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. If confirmed by the Senate, Yusuf will to take over from Nasir Isa Kwarra, who was appointed in 2020. The council also approved an increase in...
Crisis Looms In PDP Over Mbah, Diri’s Planned Defection To APC
Ahead of the planned defections of Governors Peter Mbah of Enugu State and Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, there is disquiet in both states. Mbah and Diri, who were elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have reportedly concluded plans to dump their party for the APC. They are expected to...
ASUU Declare Warning Strike Over FG’s Reluctance To Meet Demands
After a lull in the wave of incessant strikes in the Nigerian public university system, members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, yesterday declared a two-week warning strike, alleging federal government’s reluctance to meet their demands, despite efforts by federal government officials to meet with the union to avert the action. The warning strike, which commences midnight yesterday,...
Hamas Hands Over 7 Surviving Israeli Hostages To Red Cross
Hamas has handed over seven surviving Israeli hostages to Red Cross. Earlier, a Red Cross convoy was on its way to pick up a first group of Israeli hostages to be freed by Hamas as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal, the Israeli military said Monday. US President Donald Trump has departed on a trip to Israel and Egypt, where...
UK Steel Industry In Dilemma As EU Increases Tariffs
The European Union’s decision to hike steel tariffs and sharply cut import quotas has provoked widespread concern in the UK, as well as rumblings of discontent among carmakers on the continent. The bloc announced plans to reduce tariff-free quotas on imported steel – proposing a reduction of 47% compared to 2024 steel quotas – and to hike tariffs from 25%...
