The Sokoto State Police Command has announced the death of its Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Kabir Abdu, who passed away after a prolonged illness. A statement issued by the Command on Sunday disclosed that the senior officer died while receiving treatment at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, where…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome its insecurity challenges, saying “the church will laugh last”. Adeboye spoke on Sunday during a sermon titled ‘The Master Builder’ at the church’s monthly thanksgiving service. The cleric urged Christians and Nigerians to remain calm,…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, says he is committed to promoting peace, security and inter-religious harmony in Kano State and Nigeria at large. Sanusi expressed this commitment on Saturday when he received the Executive members and Elders of the Kano State Chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, on a courtesy visit…
An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced four men to death by hanging for the kidnapping of a 62-year-old retired ExxonMobil staff member, Idongesit Demas Udom, and the amputation of his hand after collecting a ₦5 million ransom. The convicts—Chinatu Iwe Abraham, 38, from Isiala Ngwa, Abia State; William ThankGod Sunday,…
Two people were killed and eight others critically injured Saturday afternoon in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island, authorities said. Rhode Island Mayor, Brett Smiley, told reporters at a Saturday evening news conference that the shooting happened in the Barus & Holley engineering building shortly after 4 p.m. local time. Smiley said the…
The time is finally now longer now, contrary to what the ever iconic rap song may say. John Cena has finally exited the ring for one last time, marking his retirement from the WWE on a loss. The match against Gunther took place at the Saturday Night’s Main Event at Capital One Arena in Washington,…
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa says he has directed an autopsy after the death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Diri made the disclosure on Saturday while hosting former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Government House, Yenagoa. Ewhrudjakpo breathed his last after collapsing in his office on Thursday. He was rushed to the Federal…
Notorious bandits leader, Bello Turji, has confirmed that he held peace talks with officials of the Zamfara State government during the previous administration led by Bello Matawalle who is now the Minister of State for defence. Turji however denied claims that he was paid ₦30 million as part of the engagement. In an audio message…
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala was heartbroken over the news that Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, is getting married to his lover. The cleric reportedly showed his love interest when a picture of the two surfaced online. Reacting to the news, Ogala reflected on her past, making serious allegations against…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says its planned nationwide protest on Dec. 17 aims to draw attention to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and compel urgent action from stakeholders. NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, stated this in Gombe on Saturday while speaking with journalists after meeting Gov. Inuwa Yahaya on labour-related issues. Ajaero said the protest would…