The Nigerian Army on Friday, released the King of Ewu Kingdom, Clement Ikolo, who had been in detention following the killing of 17 personnel in Okuama community in Delta on March 14. The traditional had surrendered himself after he was declared wanted alongside seven other suspects by the army in connection with the incident. Ikolo was handed over the Senator Representing Delta Central, Sen. Ede Dafinone by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu. While briefing newsmen on the release of the traditional ruler, Nwachukwu said the army authorities decided to release the royal father on bail to the…
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A major Christian denomination with headquarters in Adamawa state and church branches mostly across the North East, Ekklesiyar Yan’uws of Nigeria (EYN), has told the story of its resilience in face of attacks by Boko Haram. The EYN, also known as the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, which faced severe attacks by Boko Haram in 2014, relocated its headquarters to Jos in Plateau State. However, it has since returned to Adamawa. During its general meeting at its headquarters in Kwarhi, Adamawa State, the EYN stated that it has rebuilt 87 churches destroyed by Boko Haram over the last eight…
Prince Harry has officially renounced his British residency as his rift with the British royal family lingers. The Duke of Sussex picked the United States, US, as his primary residence. Documents from Page Six said Harry listed the US as his “new country/state usually resident,” a notable change from his previous ties to the UK. According to the document filed by Companies House for Harry’s eco-travel venture, Travalyst, indicates that this residency shift occurred on June 29, 2023, following Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure from their UK home, Frogmore Cottage, the day prior. This legal move comes amidst ongoing discussions…
Popular social critic, Aisha Yesufu, has mocked Nasir El-Rufai and Yahaya Bello, both former governors of Kaduna and Kogi States, over their current travails. Yesufu in a post on her X handle said Nigerian politicians think eight years in power would last forever. She wrote: “To Nigerian Politicians, 8 years is FOREVER! Little do they know! I laugh in ElRufai and Yahaya Bello.” Popular social critic, Aisha Yesufu, has mocked Nasir El-Rufai and Yahaya Bello, both former governors of Kaduna and Kogi States, over their current travails. Yesufu in a post on her X handle said Nigerian politicians think eight…
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…
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…