The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has dismissed allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing them as false, dangerous, and politically motivated. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, the Council’s Secretary-General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, said the claims being circulated by some Western media and political figures were part of a…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has shared a testimony of an encounter he said occurred during one of his trips abroad, where a woman’s scars disappeared after prayers. In a video that circulated on Sunday, the cleric explained how the incident happened while he was in…
Bashir El-Rufai, one of the sons of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, in a now-deleted tweet, vowed to murder a Nigerian troll on X following a reaction to the tweet by former Kaduna first lady, Hadiza Isma El-Rufai. Commenting on President Donald Trump’s recent travel ban on four African countries, including Nigeria, Mrs El-Rufai had tweeted,…
The Rivers State Police Command has said that all eight passengers inside the helicopter crash that occurred in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Thursday, may have died. Three persons were confirmed dead in earlier reports. This was disclosed in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, noting that all the…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe has announced a transformative overhaul of African football tournaments, confirming that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will revert to a four-year cycle starting in 2028. This decision replaces the recent biennial format, with the next edition set for 2028 followed by 2032. Alongside this,…
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the death of two students and the hospitalization of two others following an attack by their schoolmates at Government Secondary School, Bichi. According to Zagazola Makama, the principal of the school, Yusuf Ado Yakasai, reported the incident to the police on July 15. He said that on July…
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Wednesday night, through the chief corporate communications officer, Olufemi Soneye, has disclosed that the company has not commenced bulk sales of petrol and has not opened the purchase portal for Port-Harcourt refinery. He explained that the company is finalising necessary processes, noting that it currently sells products…
In a strong affirmation of its cultural heritage, the ITEM Union Abuja celebrated the New Yam Festival (Item Eri Ji) on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in the nation’s capital. The event, themed “Promoting Ilu Igbo & Showcasing Item Cultural Heritage,” drew a large attendance of members, distinguished friends and associates. Chief Iheanyi Kalu, President of…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralised more than 40 terrorists in coordinated close air support and air interdiction operations at Azir and Musarram areas of Borno, disrupting planned attacks and bolstering ongoing ground operations. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on…
Israel has carried out an attack on the Qatari capital, Doha, in what officials said was targeted at Hamas leaders in the country. Loud explosions were heard in what is believed to be an air attack on a building in Doha. The Doha-based Al Jazeera reports that the targeted building is in a residential neighbourhood,…
