A recent viral claim alleging that a 22-year-old woman named Zainab Muhamadu is facing the death penalty in Zamfara State for converting to Christianity is entirely false, according to a detailed investigation by PRNigeria. The controversial report, first published by a national daily under the headline “Zamfara Woman Faces Death Penalty for Converting to Christianity”, alleged that Zainab’s prosecution stemmed from her decision to renounce Islam following an encounter with a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member identified only as Pastor Samuel. The story claimed that Zainab developed a spiritual relationship with the NYSC member, leading to her conversion and subsequent arrest on charges…
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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced the public presentation of its book, Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing, on Tuesday, 17 June, 2025 at Abuja Continental Hotel, at 10.00am.According to a press statement by GOCOP Publicity Secretary, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, this highly anticipated event promises to be a significant milestone in the literary and publishing landscape.He quoted GOCOP President, Ms Maureen Chigbo, to have said that the event will feature a Fundraiser for the N2.3 billion GOCOP MEDIA CENTRE, a multi-purpose resource centre comprising a secretariat, a 21st Century library and event halls, among others.Chigbo further said…
Finance Minister and coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun, has charged the New Board of Directors of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to speed up debt recoveries. The Minister gave the charge on Wednesday, 21 May, 2025, in Abuja during the Inauguration of the New Board of AMCON. The new board is chaired by Dr Bala Mohammed Bello. The Non-Executive Directors are: Yusuf Tegina, Adeyemo Adeoye, Charles Odion Iyiore, Yahaya Ibrahim, and Emily Chidinma Osuji. According to him, “This ceremony is not merely a procedural event; it is a defining moment in the continued effort of…
Head Coach Eric Chelle has selected rave-of-the-moment in France, Moses Simon, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and forward Ahmed Musa among a total of 25 Super Eagles who will execute this month-end’s Unity Cup Tournament in London. Chelle, who admitted that “we’re looking forward to taking part in the Unity Cup as it will give us the chance to try out a few new players in different roles, helping us to strengthen our squad before the matches in September and October,” has included a number of standout Nigeria Premier Football League players in the Unity Cup houseparty. Junior Harrison…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his felicitations to two British Nigerians, Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson, on their historic election and inauguration as Mayors in London. The President commended Bright and Jackson for sustaining the legacy of good works by Nigerians in the Diaspora and consistently promoting the values of honesty, integrity, hard work, and commitment to the well-being of others. Their stories, he said, will inspire countless young people—both at home and in the diaspora—to pursue excellence and serve their communities with distinction. Opeyemi Bright was sworn in as the Civic Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, making history as…
By Victor Oriola As the 2026 gubernatorial election draws nearer in Osun, one politician stood above other aspirants jostling for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress(APC) He is Iyiola Ajani Omisore, who has remained a strong factor in Osun politics. In 2018, when it was obvious that Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, the standard bearer of the APC, will not make it, Omisore, who stood on the platform of the Social Democratic Party was on hand to deliver the good even to the chagrin of the Afenifere leaders who felt that the APC does not deserve such favour from Omisore. But…
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, highlights the profound strength that lies in our differences and the shared humanity that connects us all. There is indeed strength and unity in diversity. Nigeria for example is blessed with over 250 ethnic groups, each speaking a different language, but it is through our dialogue, our interactions, and our mutual respect that we find true identity and unity. On this day, I encourage every Nigerian to celebrate our cultural richness, to listen with empathy, and to lead with understanding. Let us embrace this journey together and shape a brighter…
As parts of efforts improving the healthcare system in Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani has approved the remaining 2024 and full 2025 payments for medical residency training and hazard allowances for all medical doctors in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Umma K. Ahmed, made this disclosure during a three-day workshop for health reporters organized in Kaduna by the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH). “Monthly, the medical doctors will start receiving additional N40,000 – N35,000 on their salaries. This will at least ease the hardships,” Ahmed said, just as she also revealed that the governor had approved the recruitment…
Covenant University, a private Christian university in Ota, Ogun State, affiliated with Living Faith Church Worldwide is currently in intensive public scrutiny following the death of Professor Joseph Olugbuyiro, a former staff member whose appointment was allegedly terminated in 2024, without the payment of his terminal benefits. A close colleague, Samuel Tuesday Owoeye, broke the news in an emotional post on social media, alleging that the university of subjected him and others to untold hardship by withholding their entitlements for over eight months. “My brother and colleague, you couldn’t survive the shock,” Owoeye wrote, just as he also added that “Covenant University terminated…
The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has disclosed that between $88 billion and $94 billion is stolen annually from Nigeria and other African countries. The Director General of GIABA, Edwin Harris, made this disclosure in Abuja on Tuesday, 20 may, 2025 while speaking at the asset recovery and management in Nigeria engagement organised in collaboration with the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CFTPI). Citing former South African President Thabo Mbeki’s report under the Nation’s Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Harris, who was represented by Tim Melaye, lamented the level of stolen wealth in…