Ortom has worst record of unpaid salaries, pensions – Presidency
The Presidency, on Tuesday, described Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, as the governor with the longest unpaid salaries and pension. A presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, made the remarks in a statement titled “The Incongruence of Governor Samuel Ortom on Arise TV” while reacting to his constant attacks on the President. He said Ortom had continued […]
AFCON 2021: Matches to observe minute silence for those who died in stadium stampede
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has said the remaining matches of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will have a moment of silence for supporters who are dead and those injured from Monday’s night stampede at the Olembe Stadium during the second round game between Cameroon and Comoros. CAF President, Patrice Motsepe disclosed […]
Nigerian gospel singer, Sammie Okposo begs wife after committing adultery in US
Popular Christian singer, Sammie Okposo, has tendered a public apology to his wife, Ozioma, and his fans for having an extra-marital affair. The Christian singer who made the confession on his Instagram page also urged Nigerians to pray for him. He narrated that he committed adultery with another woman when he travelled to the United […]
Six persons die in AFCON 2021 Stampede during Cameroon, Comoros match
Six people are reported to have been killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon. Video footage showed football fans struggling to get access to the Paul Biya stadium in a neighbourhood of the capital Yaounde.Naseri Paul Biya, governor of Cameroon’s central region, said […]
EXCLUSIVE: Bandits burn down Pastor Adeboye’s RCCG church in Zamfara
A Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) building has been set ablaze in Zamfara State. The hoodlums suspected to be bandits burnt down the RCCG, Jesus the Rock parish, located at Hayin Buba in the state capital, Gusau. An RCCG worshipper who pleaded anonymity informed that Christ Intercessory and Miracle Church was also torched by […]
Seven lawyers face tribunal over conflicting court orders on former PDP Chairman, Secondus
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and six other lawyers are to stand trial before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) over their alleged participation in the issuance of conflicting orders by a court in the cases involving the former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, […]
Bandits attack Niger State communities, kill one, abduct 15 others
Bandits, in their large numbers, have again stormed some communities in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State killing one person and abducting 15 other villagers. The incident was said to have occurred at the weekend. The victims are mostly women. It was gathered that the armed bandits attacked Batagari Village in the Maikujeri […]