Armed policemen have sealed off the secretariat of the All Progressive Congress in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State. The party secretariat belongs to the Austin Agada-led APC Working Committee located along JS Tarka Way opposite the Railway Market in Makurdi. There are two party secretariats in the capital city. The other one belongs to Benjamin Omakolo’s team which is located along Kashim Ibrahim Way. The Publicity Secretary of the Agada faction, Daniel Ihomun, said that the sealing off of their secretariat may not be unconnected with the inauguration of members of the zoning committee for the forthcoming local…
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As a mark of honor to the first Bishop and Archbishop of the mainstream Christian denomination of Asaba extraction and remarkably a highly Asabacentric personality, the Asaba Development Union (ADU) worldwide, hosted him and his beloved wife, Joyce, to a reception in Asaba. In his address on the occasion, the President-General of ADU (worldwide) and Okilolo of Asaba, Chief (Prof) Epiphany Azinge (SAN), said the celebration of the Archbishop, Bishop Emeritus, was predicated on eulogizing a great son of the land and presenting him as a role model and reference point to the younger generation desperately in need of motivators…
The Anglican Bishop of Ijebu South West, Rt. Rev’D Dr Babatunde Ogunbanwo, has charged the clergies and laities of Remo Anglican Diocese, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), to be at the front burner in ensuring that cultism is eradicated among the youths in Remoland. Ogunbanwo who delivered the 40th Anniversary Thanksgiving and Award Service of the Diocese, held at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Sagamu, with the theme “When I Remember, I Give Thanks” (Philippians 1vs3), said the tagging of Sagamu in particular and the entire of Remoland in general, as the headquarters of Cultism in Ogun State, is…
…here I was, standing on the stage, facing the awesome gathering of God’s people, including the most eminent fathers and mothers in the Anglican Church, receiving this prestigious honour. How can I ever forget this day of glory? It’s not possible. I will forever cherish it. This definitely was not by my powers or might but by the Grace of the Almighty God and also to the leadership of our Church, the Most Reverend Ndukuba. In the course of my journalism odyssey and service to my fatherland, I have been honoured countless times with awards headlining my modest contribution to…
Oyo State government has demolished a building belonging to Modupe Onitiri-Abiola, one of the alleged sponsors of Saturday’s attack on the government secretariat. News coresspondent reports that some people who claimed to be Yoruba nation agitators had on Saturday stormed the Secretariat in a bid to take over the House of Assembly. The government has now taken action by demolishing the building where Onitiri-Abiola allegedly declared Yoruba nation. Oyo State government has demolished a building belonging to Modupe Onitiri-Abiola, one of the alleged sponsors of Saturday’s attack on the government secretariat. The building, according to sources, was demolished on Wednesday. Fatai…
The Archbishop of Bendel Ecclesiastical Province, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), His Grace, Most Rev. Cyril Odutemu, has enjoined Christians to live a righteous life for people to remember and celebrate them even after their death. Odutemu said this at the memorial service organised by the Bishop of Asaba Diocese Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Kingsley Obuh and his siblings to commemorate their parents remarkable impact on parenthood even after their death. The Archbishop disclosed that the late Godwin and his wife, Patricia Obuh who both died about 40 and 30 years ago and now celebrated by their…
The Bishop of the Diocese of Niger Delta, Rt Revd Dr Emmanuel Oko-Jaja, has called on Nigerians, especially those in positions of authority, to uphold moral standards and integrity. Rt Revd Dr Emmanuel Oko-Jaja said this at a thanksgiving service to mark the 90th birthday of Prof. Sylvester Cookey at the Saint Paul Anglican Church in Opobo Town, Rivers State on Sunday. Mr. Cookey was the second vice chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt in 1982. The bishop then advised political leaders to always be self-aware and avoid actions that could damage their reputation. “In today’s Nigeria, hardship has changed…
Borussia Dortmund are relishing a rematch with Paris St Germain in the Champions League semi-finals. This was after knocking out Atletico Madrid in a thrilling tie on Tuesday to set up a meeting with the French side they played in the group stage. Dortmund overturned a 2-1 deficit from their quarter-final first leg against Atletico to win 5-4 on aggregate. They will now renew their acquaintance with PSG, who beat Barcelona 6-4 over two legs to book their semi-final berth. Dortmund coach Edin Terzic feels his side, who won the Champions League in 1997, are now better prepared to face…
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, applauded Dangote Oil and Gas Limited for reducing the gantry price of Automotive Gas Oil, also known as diesel, from N1,650 to N1,000 per litre. The Dangote Group recently reviewed downwards the gantry price of AGO from N1,650 to N1,000 per litre for a minimum of one million litres of the product, as well as providing a discount of N30 per litre for an offtake of five million litres and above Tinubu described the move as an “enterprising feat” and said, “The price review represents a 60 per cent drop, which will, in no small…
Businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has broken his silence after perfecting his N10 million bail condition with two sureties in like sum. Okechukwu claimed he was not small and that money was water in an Instagram post shortly after his arraignment on Wednesday. “Seeing all your messages and love. I’m so humbled. Now it’s confirmed CP (Cubana Priest) is not small. Money na water (sic),” he wrote. it was earlier reported that the Federal High Court in Lagos State was granted N10m bail with two sureties in like sum. The celebrity barman pleaded not…