The general overseer of Christ Embassy Church, Chris Oyakhilome, has sparked controversy with his recent statements, causing a stir on social media. During a three-day healing livestream on LoveWorld USA, the 60-year-old pastor asserted that his church has experienced more than 50 instances of individuals being revived from death. The 60-year-old pastor said his ministry…
Following the unwavering efforts of the Nigeria Customs Service Officers for effective border management and to suppress smuggling activities at the nation’s border, the Adamawa/Taraba Command officers, on Sunday, March 17, 2024, chased down smugglers on the Mubi-Sahuda road to prevent smuggling at the territorial borders. According to the Statement by the public relations officer…
The Kaduna State Police Command said its operatives foiled a kidnap attempt on the Buruku-Kaduna highway on Thursday. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, said in a statement on Friday in Kaduna that the bandits were forced to retreat by the firepower of the personnel. “On March 21, at 1300hrs, officers from…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his warmest congratulations to the Chairman of the Board of the United Bank for Africa, Mr Tony Elumelu, as he turns 61 on Friday. “President Tinubu wishes Mr Elumelu many more years in good health and strength as he persists in his endeavour of contributing substantially to national and continental…
The State Department said that the United States embassy has warned its citizens to avoid large gatherings following Friday’s terrorist attack in Moscow, Russia’s capital. No fewer than 40 persons have been confirmed killed and over 100 injured when gunmen in camouflage clothing opened fire on people at a concert in the Crocus City Hall…
The Defence Headquarters has declared that no fewer than 97 persons are wanted. The wanted persons include terrorists and insurgents, among others, who are behind violent crimes in the country. They also include a factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.Gen. Edward Buba released the…
The leadership of Amotekun Corps in Osun State on Friday said two suspects posing as motorcyclists were arrested within the premises of two public schools in Osogbo, the state capital. The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, recently said his administration had uncovered a plot by hoodlums to attack schools and farm settlements in the state…
Following Wednesday’s invasion of its secretariats, the leadership of the Labour Party has formally petitioned relevant government institutions requesting that an urgent intervention be taken to protect the party against further aggression from the Nigeria Labour Congress. The party, in four separate letters written to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George…
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved the appointment of his brother, Ferdinand Uzodimma as his Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of General Services. The governor also reappointed Mr Cosmos Iwu as the Secretary to the state Government, Nnamdi Anyaehie as his Chief of Staff, and Sydney Agbor as the Deputy Chief of…
The Lagos State Government has said cross-cultural Brazillian heritage through its support for the Brazilian Descendants Arts and Culture Association will boost tourism in the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Idris Aregbe, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja as part of…
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, will host the inaugural Climate Action Africa Forum in June. The event, scheduled to be held from June 17 to 19, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the journey towards a sustainable future for Africa. At an international press conference in Abuja on Friday, leaders,…
The committee set up by the Federal Government to investigate activities of degree mills in Benin Republic, Togo, and some other countries has visited Benin Republic in line with its terms of reference, Saturday PUNCH learned on Friday. The panel was set up by the Federal Ministry of Education following an investigative report published by Daily Nigerian…