By Abimbola Ogunnaike Suspected kidnappers have carried out attack on Christian Pentecostal Church in Akenawe -Tswarev community, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, killing one worshipper while the resident pastor and three others were whisked away to unknown destination. It was gathered that the attack was carried out by the assailants during a vigil on the morning of Sunday, 2 April, 2023. The resident Pastor, who was identified as Gwadue Kwaghtyo, was reportedly leading prayer when the gunmen invaded the church and opened fire on worshippers. Chairman of Logo LGA, Mrs Salome Tor, who confirmed the development to newsmen…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike Famous Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi Ugboma has opened on why severed his close relationship with his colleague, Bright Okpocha, professionally called by his stage name Basketmouth. Speaking during his recent interview with a media personality, Chude Jidenowo, Bovi stated that he is no longer close with Basketmouth because he decided to focus on himself and his brand. He stated that there’s a limit to how far his relationship with Basketmouth can take him. Comparing their past relationship to now, Bovi claimed the period was just a phase which is by gone. ”There’s a limit to how…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Code of Conduct Bureau has announced that President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the 44 ministers in the Federal Executive Council will soon start declaring their assets ahead of May 29 when their tenure will end. The Special Adviser to the CCB Chairman on General Duties, Dr Mustapha Musa, announced this on Sunday, 2 April, 2023 Musa said that the necessary arrangements had been made for the issuance of the assets forms to the outgoing officials and their successors. Also, the outgoing presidential aides, 28 state governors and their cabinet members,…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Department of State Services has said the embattled self-acclaimed Eze Igbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos State, Chief Fredrick Nwajagu, will be transferred to Abuja from the Lagos holding facility, reports Punch. According to the report, a security source at the DSS Headquarters, Abuja, who craved anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, disclosed this development “He is in our custody in Lagos. We expect him to be taken to Abuja. He may not be alone. We have said before that there are people who are threatening the peace of the nation. The…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The United Nations Environment Programme has said Nigeria will save about $1.3 billion yearly if it stops using air conditioners and refrigerators with energy efficiency ratios below globally acceptable Minimum Energy Performance Standards. It disclosed this in its latest report titled, “Project Overview of Scaling-Up Energy-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Cooling in Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution Revision.” In the report made available on Friday, 31March, 2023 by the Energy Commission of Nigeria, the Programme Management Officer, UNEP, Brian Holuj, explained that attaining Nigeria’s NDC concerning energy efficiency would significantly impact the country’s energy savings. The development comes on the…
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has been caught on tape trying to provoke religious sentiments through the ballot. According to a leaked audio released by People’s Gazette, Obi called Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, on the eve of the February 25 presidential election, urging the man of God to reach out to all Christian groups across the country on his behalf. Describing the election as a religious war, Obi begged Oyedepo to call the Christian groups in Kwara, Kogi and Niger so he could win the election and…
Describes Victory Great Comeback, Heart-warming The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has hailed the Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, for out-punching Jermaine Franklin, in a bout on Saturday, 1 April, 2023. Abiodun, who described the victory of the Ogun state indigene and former international boxing champion as a great comeback and heart-warming, noted that Joshua, with his latest feat, has made Nigeria and Ogun proud once again. In a statement on Sunday, 2 April, 2023, by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, Abiodun pointed out that Joshua did not allow his past defeat to dampen his spirit, rather, he…
Popular Nigerian singer and activist, Charles Oputa, also known as Charly Boy, has revealed that he survived prostate cancer. Charly Boy disclosed this in a post on his Instagram page on Saturday, 1 April, 2023, saying that he had been battling the ailment for over 10 days. According to him, surviving prostate cancer is the greatest favour God has done for him. He appreciated God for sparing his life and his family for their support. He also thanked the Nigerian doctor who performed his surgery. Alongside a video of him being wheeled out of the theatre, Charly Boy wrote, “Gosh,…
Over 100 teachers in public and private schools across Lagos East Senatorial District, who enrolled for the 2022 Class of the Lagos East Teachers Fellowship (Cohort 2) at the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL), graduated on Friday, 31 March, 2023, after successfully completing their training that lasted for over three months. Teachers, numbering over 1,500 applied for the training. 950 got enrolled for the online class for 30 days. 120 outstanding participants got admitted into physical class, while 105 graduated. Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL), is a first of its kind Community Innovation Space, set up in partnership with a…
A former Minister of State for Defense, Senator Musiliu Olatunde Obanikoro has described as unconstitutional, an abberation and unbecoming, the visit of the Commander, 9 brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General Isangubong Akpaumontia, to the popular Balogun market in Lagos after a fire inferno in some parts of the market recently. In a statement released in Lagos, Obanikoro asked, “in what capacity the Brigadier- General paid the visit, especially coming after the inspection of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu who did not only inspect the extent of damages but promised to work together with the traders to prevent future…