The Bishop of Warri Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, has suspended one of his priests identified as Rev Fr Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe for entering into marriage. The Bishop said that Oghenerukevwe is now prohibited from presenting himself as a priest of the diocese of Warri in any capacity. This was made known in …
Police vow to enforce third party insurance compliance in A’Ibom from February 1
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it will soon commence the enforcement of third party insurance policy compliance in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said in a statement in Uyo, the state capital, on Sunday that the enforcement would commence on February 1. John said that the enforcement was …
Petrol price hike: Queues resurface at filling stations
Oil marketers have declared that filling stations should not be blamed for the hike in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, as queues for the commodity surfaced in various locations on Saturday. Many filling stations in Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, among others, were closed on Saturday, as dealers explained …
95% bank debtors borrowed from MFBs in 2024 – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that 95.66 per cent of bank debtors borrowed from microfinance banks as of September 2024. This dominance highlights the critical role of MFBs in the country’s lending ecosystem, particularly for individuals and small businesses. Out of the 6,537 total debtors recorded across all creditor types, 6,253 were linked …
Tragic weekend in Niger as 70 burnt scooping petrol from crashed tanker
It was a tragic weekend in Niger State after no fewer than 70 persons, including a pregnant woman and many children, were burnt to death while scooping fuel from a crashed fuel tanker. At least 56 residents sustained varying degrees of burns and were rushed to different hospitals for treatment. The tragic incident occurred on …
Presidency speaks on linking NIN with ID cards for Nigeria students
The Presidency has called for the integration of the National Identification Number (NIN) with student ID cards to create a more versatile identification system, ensuring better data accuracy for Nigerian students. Hon. Sunday Asefon, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, revealed this during a recent visit to the National Identity Management …
Scores dead, others injured as petrol tanker explode in Niger State
No fewer than 50 persons lost their lives in a petrol tanker explosion on Saturday along Dikko-Maje Road in the Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State. Many others sustained various degrees of injury while trying to scoop fuel after a petrol tanker spilt its contents on the tarred road. The state Federal Road Safety …
Alleged Defamation: Police obtain a court order to arrest Reno Omokri, others
The Nigeria Police Force has secured an order from the Chief Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja to reman Reno Omokri, in prison custody along with a former Dunamis Church Pastor Abraham Daniel along with two others – Mr. Enenche Enenche and Alexander Enenche. Therefore, the police are looking for …
Again, bandits launch fresh attack on Sokoto village
Armed bandits executed a brutal attack on Nasarawa Gabas, a locality in the Dunkawa region of Sabon Birni Local Government Area in Sokoto State, pillaging food supplies and various valuable belongings from the homes of residents. Eyewitnesses stated that during the late hours of Friday night, the assailant, wielding a rifle, approached various houses, compelling …
Provide information that leads to the arrest of any kidnapper and get 5m – Gov. Soludo to whistleblowers
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has launched a new security operation in the state to curb the spate of kidnappings, killings, car snatching and other vices. He promised to pay up to N5million to whistleblowers who provide information that leads to the arrest of any kidnapper. The governor who launched Operation Udo Ga Achi, …