The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, participated in a special programme held ahead of the inauguration of President Donald Trump in the United States. The event, known as the Inauguration Praise and Prayer Convocation, took place at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church and was organised by Jim Garlow’s Well …
Fr. Kelvin Ugwu Reacts to Suspension of Delta Catholic Priest Who Married Without Being Laicized
Nigerian Catholic missionary priest, Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, has shared his perspective on the suspension of Rev. Fr. Daniel Oghenerukevwe by the Warri Catholic Diocese. The suspension followed Fr. Oghenerukevwe’s marriage to Dora Chichah in the United States without formally completing the process to leave the Catholic priesthood. The Bishop of Warri Diocese, Rt. Rev. Anthony …
Sanusi says his comments about Tinubu’s policies were sensationalised
Muhammad Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has expressed dissatisfaction with reactions to his recent comments on President Bola Tinubu’s policies, accusing officials of sensationalizing and misrepresenting his remarks. The controversy began last week when Sanusi, speaking at a memorial lecture in honour of the late human rights lawyer, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, shared his …
EFCC Condemns false Narrative after its officer was killed during midnight raid
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has expressed grief over the loss of one of its officers, Aminu Sahabi Salisu who was killed by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu in Anambra State, while on duty, The Commission in a statement released Sunday, January 19, said it views with great concern what it …
I spent 5 days in kidnappers’ den without food and water — Abducted corps member recounts ordeal
A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Abasifreke Joseph, who was kidnapped alongside other victims in Igbo Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, has recounted her ordeal in captivity. The victim was abducted along Enugu-Ezike road on January 9, 2025, while on her way to Kogi State. The corps member who …
Why we suspend Rev Fr Daniel Okanatotor – Rev Anthony Ovayero speaks
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 …
Tax bills will be passed in Q1, implementation to commence in July – Oyedele
The Chairman of the presidential committee on tax policy and fiscal reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, says the tax reform bills will be passed into law in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Oyedele made this disclosure on Saturday, January 18 while speaking at The Platform, an event organized by The Covenant Nation to facilitate national development. …
Gaza ceasefire begins after nearly three-hour delay as Hamas names first hostages to be released
The long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza has begun following a three-hour delay, after Hamas named the three female hostages it plans to free first. According to 9 News, Israel had vowed to keep fighting until it received the names, as the long and uncertain process aimed at ending the war got off to a bumpy start …
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 …
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 …