Anxious deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr Philip Shaibu joined the global Christian Community, to observe this year’s ‘Washing of Feet’ ritual observed by Roman Catholic church on Thursday March 28, 2024 in Benin City, the State Capital. Shaibu took to social Media after attending the “Maundy Thursday” service, saying, “I joined the Christian World,...
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Abducted Ogun church leader regains freedom
The shepherd of the Celestial church of Christ, Oriyan Parish, Mowe Area in Ogun State, Oladapo Oluwaseyifunmim has regained his freedom from kidnappers den. Spokesperson of the Nigeria police Command in the State, SP Omolola Odutola announced the the Celestial Church release late Friday March 28. SP Odutola confirmed this in a statement, said hostage...
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Should Nigerians worry about budget padding?
Tony Abolo Opaqueness defines Nigeria clearly we seem in for a ride by an opaque Presidency, NNPC Ltd and now add on, the Nigerian Senate. Nigerians are not any longer certain if it was a N25 trillion budget that was passed for assent or it was a N28.7 trillion budget, an addition of N3.7 trillion....
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Oba of Benin asks God to heal Nigeria at Easter
Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin has asked God almighty and his ancestors to heal Nigeria during the Easter Celebrations. The prayer is contained in a message of felicitation signed by Osaigbovo Iguobaro, the Chief Press Secretary to the Oba on Friday. According to the statement, “The Royal father,...
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One chance taxi robbery suspects caught in Ogun
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Command in Ogun State have arrested a two members of a 4-man robbery gang, Aliu Oyetola ‘m’, 35, and Seyi Afolabi ‘m’, 40 in a taxi. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola said the suspects were given a hot chance by police operatives and caught on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. SP Odutola...
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FG flays critical sermons by religion leaders
President Bola Tinubu urged religious leaders to desist from critical sermons that could cause division in Nigeria. He gave the advice during Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday in Abuja. Iftar, is a yearly ritual fast-breaking evening meal of Muslims in Ramadan in line with the Islamic...
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Ex-NBA Scribe bid to gag Nigeria Media backfire
A former Publicity Secretary of the Benin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Barr. Douglas Ogbankwa late Thursday March 28 March 2024, planted himself on the horn of dilemma having lost attempts to gag Nigeria Media from carryout ita Constitutional duties. Barr Ogbankwa allegedly crossed red lines when he led armed policemen in plain...
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Tinubu appoints career Consultant CCB chair
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. A statement by the Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said Dr. Bello is a consummate professional with more than 25 years of work experience in consulting, banking, law...
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Bus driver fleeing arrest cripples woman in Edo
A hit-and-run commercial bus driver fleeing arrest by security agents has reportedly crippled a woman in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, leaving the victim in a critical condition. The 4p.m jaw-dropping moment which occurred on Thursday at the King square by Lagos Street junction, caused confusion and traffic gridlock among street traders and...
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8 declared wanted for soldiers murder in Delta
The Nigerian Army has declared eight persons wanted in connection with the murder of 13 soldiers and four officers in Okuoma Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The notice comes barely 24 hours after the bodies of the personnel were buried at the military Cemetery, Abuja and bestowed post humous awards by...