Otunba T.J Abass 
Months after she revealed her inability to conceive due to a critical medical condition that led to the removal of her uterus, Nollywood actress, Nse Ikpe-Etim, has revealed a decision taken along with her regarding adopting children. According to the actress, she and her husband, Clifford Sule, will not go down the route of adoption. … Read more
A Fulani socio-cultural group, Gan Allah Fulani Development Association, has called for joint community responsibility between the Yoruba and Fulani leaders to find a lasting solution to insecurity in the South West region. The association said this on Saturday in a communiqué issued at the end of a meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, at … Read more
The Senior Pastor of the Awaiting The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Gospel Church, Pastor Adewale Giwa, has declared that Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly were some of the persons who caused problems befalling Nigeria. He lamented that … Read more
Kaduna State Ministry of Environment has called on residents living close to river Kaduna and other flood-prone areas to temporarily relocate to safer areas. Ibrahim Husseini, the Commissioner for Environment, made the call in Kaduna on Saturday. He said Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had predicted that Kaduna and other … Read more
Civil society groups in Lagos have demanded the release of Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, who was arrested at his home by officials of the State Security Service early Saturday morning. In separate statements issued on Saturday, the groups said the arrest of Mr Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress … Read more
The deputy president of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has urged oil companies operating in the Niger Delta region to relocate their headquarters to the region. Yomi Odunuga, his special adviser on media and publicity in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, said Mr Omo-Agege made the call at his home–Orogun — in Ughelli North Local … Read more
The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has condemned the alleged planned revolution protest by AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore against the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. It was earlier reported that Sowore, the convener of Revolution Now Protests against Buhari government, was picked up at his apartment in the early hours … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on Social Media matters, Lauretta Onochie, has commended the arrest of AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS. It was earlier reported that Sowore, the convener of #RevolutionNow Protests, was picked up at his apartment in the early hours of Saturday. The politician posted … Read more
The Nigerian Ethnic Nationality Youth Leaders Forum has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle challenges facing Nigeria. In a joint statement on Saturday, the coalition lamented what it termed the serial political imbalance and draconian government’s policies. The statement signed by Yerima Shettima, President, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum; Oladotun Hassan, President, Yoruba Council of … Read more
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has said that Fulani herdsmen were not responsible for the killing of the Catholic priest of St James the Greater Parish, Ugbawka, Enugu State on Thursday. The group said it was part of security and peace committee in Enugu State, hence, it was bound to control … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his condolences to the Catholic Church over the killing of Rev. Fr. Paul Offu, the Priest of St. James Greater Parish Catholic Church, Ugbawka, Enugu State by suspected herdsmen. It was reported yesterday that the cleric was murdered by men said to be herders. A statement on Saturday by Presidential … Read more
Unified world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz jr has said he will not contest his rematch with Anthony Joshua in the United Kingdom. Ruiz shocked the world in New York on June 1 when he defeated Joshua. He is contractually obliged to face the Briton in a repeat bout. Cardiff’s Principality Stadium was the “frontrunner” to … Read more
The Director of Finance, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Mr. Tony Okecheme, was on Friday, swept away by a heavy flood at Galadimawa roundabout in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Abuja. According to an eyewitness the victim was on his way to the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport when his car got stuck in the … Read more
Move to ban open rearing, herding and grazing of livestock outside permitted ranches in Oyo State has been regurgitated, as the Open rearing and grazing regulation bill, 2019, passed the second reading stage at Wednesday’s plenary of the state House of Assembly. The bill, sponsored by Speaker of the Assembly, Honourable Debo Ogundoyin; his deputy, … Read more
Federal government will soon recognize Peace Corps as a legally constituted agency responsible for enhancement of national security and harmonious co-existence in the country. The Kebbi State Commander of the Corps, Abubakar Jibril stated this in a statement. He said contrary to what people believed that Peace Corps is an illegal organization, the organisation is … Read more
In an effort to stimulate innovation through synergy, First Bank of Nigeria Limited hosted the Digital Lab Open House at its Digital Lab in Yaba Lagos. The Digital Lab Open House is amongst the many events lined up for the group Innovation Week held 29 July – 2 August 2019. The event themed; “cultivating an … Read more
FC Barcelona and Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been banned from international football for three months by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) following his claim the Copa America was corrupt. The 32-year-old forward was sent off during Argentina’s 2-1 third-place play-off defeat of Chile and he later said the competition was fixed for hosts … Read more
A lecturer of the Federal University, Dutsinma has been abducted by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Saturday in Kaduna. The lecturer, Abubakar Idris was forced into his car and driven off to an unknown location by the gunmen who forced themselves into his residence in the Barnawa area of Kaduna city. The … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, former Nigerian vice-president has condemned Sowore’s Arrest to what he described as “kidnappings in the guise of arrests”. In a Twitter post suspected to be linked to the early morning arrest and detention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party said, “Freedom of speech … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to inaugurate the 43 ministerial nominees recently cleared by the Senate after an Induction Retreat slated for August 15-16 in Abuja. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Gida Mustapha, in a statement on Friday said that following confirmation by the Senate, all Ministers designate are … Read more