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Boko Haram: Apostle Suleiman condemns killing of CAN chairman
The senior pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleiman has condemned the gruesome killing of the Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. Lawan Andimi, in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State by Islamic State’s West Africa Province, ISWAP.
Boko Haram: CAN leader sends message to Christians, Muslims
The Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Adamawa State, Bishop Dami Mamza, has warned that the intention of the Boko Haram terrorist group is to create a fiction between Christians and Muslims in the country.
PFN, Northern governors condemn killing of CAN chairman
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has condemned the gruesome killing of the Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Rev. Lawan Andimi, by Islamic State’s West Africa Province, ISWAP, after refusing a ransom of N50 million.
Governor Oyetola: Don’t bring religious sentiment into Amotekun
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has warned against bringing ethnic and religious sentiments into Western Nigeria Security Initiative codenamed, Amotekun, saying doing so would be dangerous and counterproductive.
President Buhari: Killing of CAN chairman cruel, provocative
The President in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu urged nations of the world to end all support provided to Boko Haram and Islam in West Africa, ISWA terrorist groups whose only goal is to sow death, violence and destruction in the sub-region.
Gemade Estate: Residents pledge infrastructure upgrade, better living standards
Residents of Zone One Gemade Estate have been assured of plans to improve the quality of life for residents of the community, making it that of international standards.
President Buhari condemns terrorist killing of CAN chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has strongly condemned the terrorist killing of Lawan Andimi, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika local government area of Adamawa state, describing it as cruel, inhuman and deliberately provocative, his spokesman, Garba Shehu, his spokesman said.
Gunmen killed religious leader, 3 others in Nasarawa
Unknown gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia Monday night invaded Abebe community in Keana Local Government of Nasarawa state, killing a religious leader and three others.
Gunmen kidnap ex-commssioner’s daughter, demand N5 million ransom
The Spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Mr. Mathias Tyopev, on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of the daughter of a former Commissioner for Tourism in the state, Mr Peter Mwadkon, by gunmen who attacked their family house in Kwata Community, Jos South Local Government Area of the state.
Teenager, eight others docked over ‘cultism’ in Lagos
The police in Lagos have arraigned a teenager and eight others who allegedly carried out cult activities and caused residents of Ogbomo community in Ajah, to flee their homes.
Governor Akeredolu: Amotekun has no religious coloration
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akederedolu and the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria on Monday said there was no religious undertone in Operation Amotekun.
Bayelsa residents capture giant sea turtle
Indigenous fishermen of Foropa Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Saturday caught a marine creature identified as a Sea Turtle.
Atiku Abubakar backs Operation Amotekun
Former Vice President Atiku Abuakar has declared support for ‘Operation Amotekun’ recently launched by the Governors in the South West, saying “the issue need not controversial.”
Protests hit Nasarawa over non-compensation payment
Over 300 residents of Akurba Village in Nasarawa State Saturday staged a protest to register their dissatisfaction over purport compensation allegedly paid for their lands taken by the state government for the ongoing 33 KVA Step Down Electricity Substation Project.
Amotekun: South-West governors must join hands with other govs to press for state police...
Patron of Yoruba Community in Benue State and Chairman, Tito Group of Companies, Asiwaju Isaac Akinkunmi, has called on South-West governors to join forces with other governors from other regions who are facing common security challenges for a federal constitutional amendment that would allow for the creation of state police forces.
Global Fund: Health minister harps on 3 pillars for effective coordination
Minister of State for Health, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, has emphasised on three pillars of trust, confidence and accountability for effective coordination and delivery of Global Fund (GF) in the country.
Soldiers invade, raze Bayelsa community — in pictures
Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Delta Safe (ODS) have invaded and burnt part of Bilabiri community in Ekeremor Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.
Group expresses worries over rise in cultism in Ebonyi schools
The Etiti Technical Secondary School Alumni Association, Afikpo South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has expressed worry over the rising cases of cultism in secondary schools, saying it was high time the scourge was nipped on the bud.
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Businessman sent to prison over alleged N42 million fraud
A 42-year old businessman, Joshua Alele Momodu has been ordered remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Facility, Ikoyi, Lagos pending when he will be able to perfect the bail conditions granted him by an Igbosere Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining the sum of N42 million from the management of Adeeman Nigeria Limited under false preference.
Man bags six months imprisonment for stealing yams
A Dutse Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja on Friday sentenced a 20-year-old man, Aliyu Musa, to six months imprisonment for stealing yams valued at N100,000.
Governor Wike lobbying to join APC – party leaders
The major stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 20 wards of Port Harcourt City council area (PHALGA) of Rivers State have accused Governor Nyesom Wike of desperately lobbying to join the APC, since the former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is not allowing him (Wike) to take over the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Enyimba chase consolidation points against Agadir
Confederation Cup campaigners Enyimba have a good chance of pushing closer to the next round as the host Hassania Agadir of Morocco on Sunday.
VP Osinbajo: Finance act will stimulate Nigerian economy
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday asserted that the Finance Act 2020 would stimulate the Nigerian economy and put the country on the path of geometric economic growth.
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Nigerian Army speaks on ‘killing, abduction of soldiers’ in Borno
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Bishop Azogu urges Emeka Ihedioha, PDP to accept Supreme Court judgment
The General Overseer of Our Sanctuary Gospel Church, Nigeria, Bishop Udo Azogu, has advised former governor of Imo state, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha and his party, PDP to take the Supreme Court judgement in good faith.
Governor Ortom’s victory at Supreme Court, true reflection of Benue electorate’s decision – ex-minister
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Victor Moses dismisses fitness concerns ahead Inter loan move
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