Pope Benedict XVI is Dead
Pope Benedict XVI, who resigned from the Papacy in 2013, has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced Saturday, almost a decade after he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries. “With sorrow I inform you…
NIDCOM Rejoices with Nigerian Girl over Victory in Cooking Contest in Italy
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has rejoiced with a Nigerian lady from Benin City, Tracy Eboigbodin, who won an international Cooking Contest in Italy on Friday. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Commission’s Head…
Bolanle Raheem: Falana Tasks Lawyers As ASP Vandi Appears In Court, Remanded For 30 Days
A Magistrate Court in Lagos State, on Friday, remanded ASP Drambi Vandi at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre over the alleged murder of a lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, on Christmas Day at Ajah Roundabout in the state. Raheem was shot dead…
Yahaya Bello: Buhari Inaugurates Reference Hospital, Massive Projects in Kogi
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated a world class Reference Hospital and other legacy projects in Okene in Kogi State, constructed by Gov. Yahaya Bello’s administration. Other projects inaugurated included ”Agassa -Upogoro- Benin road and the newly built Palace…
Northern Elders Forum Mourns Ambassador Obiozor
Northern Elders Forum has said it is saddened by the demise of President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ambassador George Obiozor, describing him as a great Nigerian whose life captured the truism that most of us can serve the nation and our…
George Obiozor: Imo State’s First Female Special Adviser on Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Osakwe-Hibbert Pens Down Emotional Tribute
Imo-State’s First Female Special Adviser on Diaspora Affairs and an elected Councillor for Penn Ward Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, Hon. Cllr. Celia Osakwe-Hibbert, has penned down an emotional tribute as she mourns the passage of the President General of the Ohanaeze…
As Fuel Scarcity Bites, Air Fares Jump 97%, Bus Prices Rise 45% in One Year
With petrol scarcity biting hard and aviation fuel prices skyrocketing, Nigerians paid as much as 97 per cent more to fly locally, while the fare paid by citizens for bus transport increased by as much as 45 per cent between…
Corruption: EFCC Auctions 144 Forfeited Lagos, Abuja Mansions, Others
No fewer than 144 luxury houses and lands seized from convicted politicians, public servants, business moguls and internet fraudsters as proceeds of their corrupt practices, ranging from money laundering and fraud to misappropriation of funds and fraudulent diversion, among others,…
Speaking Against Injustice, Corruption: SDP Presidential Candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo Tasks Christians
Prince Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has advised christians to call out injustice and corruption as a way to make the society better. He made this known on Sunday December 25 when speaking during…
Christmas: ALGON National President Hon. Kolade David Alabi Lists Season’s Gains, Says Nigerians Should Hope For A Better Future
…Assures Massive Awareness And Sensitization In All LGAs And Councils The National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria has sent in his Yuletide message to the entire Local Governments and Area Council’s in Nigeria. In his message…