The 13th edition of the Church of Nigeria’s Chancellors, Registrars and Legal Officers Conference will hold in Abuja from Monday 29th July to Thursday 1st of August 2024 at the St. Matthias House, Gudu, Abuja. The conference which brings together all the diocesan chancellors, Registrars and legal officers in the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, is an annual event where this very important arm of the Church comes together to fellowship, interact, discuss and share thoughts on Church and related matters with the aim of proffering legal guidance. This conference stated in the Church of Nigeria in the 2011 under…
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Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the esteemed President-General of the pan-Igbo socio-cultural organization Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has passed away. The prominent businessman died on Thursday at the age of 82 following a brief illness. His son, Jude Iwuanyanwu, confirmed the death in a statement, noting that details of the burial arrangements will be announced in due course.
Amid growing calls for a protest scheduled for August 1, President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a private meeting with Traditional Rulers at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. This session marks the second closed-door meeting for the President today, following an earlier gathering with members of the Progressive Governors Forum. The meeting also follows a Wednesday evening discussion with the Nigerian Governors Forum, after the National Economic Council meeting was cancelled. Government officials present include Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, members of the President’s cabinet, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, NNPCL Group CEO Mele…
As some Nigerians prepare to protest against what they term economic hardship, Dr. James Odedeji, Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion), has emphasized that there is no more crucial time than now to advocate for peace in Nigeria. In a meeting with reporters in Lagos, Dr. Odedeji discussed the upcoming Apostles of Peace Society International (AOPI) 2024 Annual Peace Award & Investiture, themed ‘Peace in Nigeria.’ The event is set to take place on Thursday at 11 am at the Archbishop Vinning Memorial Cathedral Church, Ikeja, Lagos. Odedeji expressed hope that the lecture would foster peace and…
Concerned about the nation’s state and the need for divine intervention, a Christian group known as the Christian Intercessors Department (CID) has planned a 72-hour marathon of prayers and fasting for peace, unity, and progress in Nigeria. Addressing journalists during the inauguration of the National Advisory Board (NAB) and the National Planning Committee (NPC) for the event on Thursday in Abuja, Dr. Liberty Okon, the National Coordinator of CID, explained that CID is a branch of the Joint Faith Peace Initiative dedicated to interceding for the nation. He highlighted that Nigeria has faced numerous challenges, including Boko Haram insurgency, banditry,…
In response to the upcoming nationwide protest, the Defence Headquarters has issued a stern warning, stressing that while peaceful demonstrations are a right, any descent into anarchy will not be tolerated. The protest, organized under the banner #EndBadGovernance, is scheduled to take place from August 1 to August 10, 2024, and aims to address widespread hunger and inflation in Nigeria. During a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed that the military has identified plans by certain elements to hijack the protest and incite violence against citizens and businesses. “Citizens…
On Wednesday, General Kenneth Ekman of the United States Army announced that American troops will be completely withdrawn from Niger by August. Speaking to journalists in Abidjan, Ekman, who heads the US Africa Command (Africom), stated, “The withdrawal is going well. It is ahead of schedule due to the excellent coordination with our Nigerien military counterparts. I expect the withdrawal to be completed by early August, well ahead of the mutually agreed deadline of September 15. The consequences for regional security are very concerning.” Ekman added, “I’ve been speaking with your military and government leaders — we share the same…
Resuming efforts to combat terrorism, the Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated mass trials for individuals accused of terrorism and other serious crimes against the state. This announcement was made by Michael Abu, Head of Strategic Communication at the National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), on Wednesday in Abuja. Abu explained that these trials reflect the government’s dedication to promoting social justice and maintaining a transparent administrative system. Conducted by the Federal High Court of Nigeria, the trials adhere to the standards of the International Criminal Justice System. Abu highlighted that the Complex Casework…
In a recent development, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced that 100,001 dormant companies have been given a 90-day grace period to submit all outstanding annual returns or face potential delisting from its registry. The statement, released on Wednesday and published on the CAC’s website, revealed that these companies have failed to file annual returns for a decade. The announcement, titled “NOTICE OF INTENTION TO STRIKE OFF COMPANIES FROM THE REGISTER,” outlines the regulatory action being taken in accordance with Section 692 (3) (4) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 3 of 2020. This section empowers the…
On Wednesday, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) called for the removal of Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, citing his “incompetence” and “conflict of interest” related to the Dangote Refinery and fuel racketeering issues. NANS also demanded an immediate reduction in petrol prices and warned of a potential strike if the Federal Government fails to meet these demands. These statements were made during NANS’s 74th Senate session in Kano, where the organization also addressed concerns about rising tuition fees in tertiary institutions following the introduction of a new student loan program.…