NASS renovation and the great outcry

By Ifeanyichukwu Mmoh   SIR: I’ll like to begin this political opinion by first relating to you my experience when I went to the National Assembly complex to see a friend recently. Even though the uproar over the cost of renovating the complex

Nigerian foreign reserves depletes to $39.2b, tough challenge to Naira

The continued stability of the Naira against the dollar and other global currencies has become a big concern. A member of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, has warned that the naira faces big challenge ahead

Five dead, several injured in Oyo accident

By Oseheye Okwuofu, Ibadan It was a black Boxing Day in Ogbomoso area of Oyo state as hundreds of sympathisers wailed over death of five persons involved in a ghastly motor accident that occurred along Ilorin – Ogbomoso road. Several other people were said

United States wishes Nigerians Merry Christmas, appoints new Ambassador

Amid diplomatic tackles where it accused Nigeria of religious intolerance, the United States of America has wished Nigeria and all its citizens a happy Christmas celebration, a message which it  sent through its mission house in Abuja. The message posted on twitter on

Pope Francis bemoan extremism In Nigeria, other African countries

Pope Francis used his Christmas message on Wednesday to denounce attacks on Christians in Nigeria and other African countries. He also prayed for victims of conflict, natural disasters and disease on the continent. The pontiff urged “comfort to those who are persecuted for

Christmas: El-Zakzaky Shiites group attends Church service, presents gift

Members of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly called Shiites on Wednesday attended a Christmas Church service at Church of the Advent, Samaru, Zaria. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shortly after the service, the leader of the

UK commission uncovers financial scam in Christ Embassy

The Christ Embassy and its Board of Trustees have been indicted for financial misconduct by the United Kingdom Charity Commission after a five-year-long investigation into the church finances. The church’s Founder, Dr. Chris Oyakhilome, presided over the charity’s board of trustees since inception

Military launches manhunt for attackers of Jonathan’s residence

The Joint Task Force (JTF) deployed to the Niger Delta has launched a manhunt in the creeks and waterways for the gunmen who attacked a gunboat stationed behind ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s residence in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. Major Jonah Unuakhalu Spokesman, Joint Task Force

How Gunmen attack Jonathan’s hometown, kill one soldier

Facts are emerging on how unknown gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday attacked the former President Goodluck Jonathan’s hometown in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa state According to the Guardian report, the gunmen struck at about 3 am, killed one

Madumere felicitates with Christians on Christmas, urges them to lead a life of Sacrifice, love

  The Immediate past Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere felicitates with Christians on the celebration of Christmas, describing the birth of Jesus Christ as a beacon of hope for the salvation of mankind. Prince Madumere made the statement while interacting