Written by By Chidi Nkwopara Owerri — The conviction and sentencing of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism charges has elicited mixed reactions across Owerri, with residents expressing a range of opinions on the Federal High Court ruling. While discussions on the matter were observed in several parts of the municipality, only a few people spoke openly to … Continue reading “Mixed reactions in Owerri as Nnamdi Kanu sentenced on terrorism charges”
On Tuesday, on a TV show hosted by Piers Morgan’s, a British journalist, our Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and a former Canadian lawmaker called Ms Goldie Ghamari, strongly disagreed over allegations that Christians in Nigeria are being persecuted. A couple of people I know feel that Tuggar did well. But most of the people with … Continue reading “Lamentable performances, by Donu Kogbara”
By BANJI OJEWALE The 1978 book, I dared to call Him Father, by Bilquis Sheikh, sacked the staid and sacral stance of the slumbering world with its contribution to the generational interaction between Muslims and Christians. Bilquis was an aristocratic Pakistani Muslim whose conversion to Christianity plunged her into a whirlwind of rebellion, rejection and ridicule … Continue reading “Between Kumuyi and a daring Pakistani woman”
Police in Kwara have debunked a viral video circulating on social media alleging that bandits who invaded Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have been arrested. At least 30 persons are said to have been kidnapped, several others were killed after gunmen invaded the church on Tuesday night. A two-minute video, widely shared on WhatsApp … Continue reading “Police dismiss video alleging arrest of Kwara church attackers”
By Dickson Omobola An aircraft with registration number 5N-BZN, arriving Enugu from Lagos, suffered a nose-landing gear malfunction while landing on Thursday. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, said the incident occurred at about 7:10 pm, but confirmed that there were no casualties. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, said all … Continue reading “Aircraft from Lagos suffers landing malfunction in Enugu”
Niger has suspended hundreds of national and international rights groups and aid agencies, in the ruling junta’s latest crackdown targeting NGOs in the West African country, authorities told AFP Thursday. Since taking power following a July 2023 coup, General Abdourahamane Tiani has regularly accused NGOs of lacking transparency and of supporting the jihadists waging a … Continue reading “Niger junta suspends hundreds of NGOs in latest crackdown”
Fernandinho, a defensive midfielder who won five league titles with Manchester City and six with Shakhtar Donetsk, said he was retiring aged 40. “There’s nothing left to motivate me in football, I’ve already achieved everything I wanted to,” he told reporters on Wednesday evening after playing in a charity match in Curitiba. “Now it’s time … Continue reading “Ex-Brazil midfielder Fernandinho retires at 40”
*Vows No Repeat of Chibok Tragedy Senator Garba Maidoki (PDP-Kebbi South) disclosed on Wednesday that security authorities have pinpointed the location of the 25 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State. The lawmaker expressed strong confidence that the victims remain within the Kebbi South Senatorial District, raising hopes for their […]
The Chairman of Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area, Hussaini Aliyu, has confirmed that all 25 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, are Muslims, dismissing claims by US lawmaker Riley Moore suggesting the attack occurred in a Christian area. Aliyu urged the lawmaker to refrain from making unverified statements that could inflame religious or ethnic […]
The Regional Superintendent of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Babajide Region (Kwara and Kogi states), Pastor Samuel Owolabi, has confirmed that the deadly attack on CAC Oke-Isegun, Eruku headquarters in Eruku, Kwara State, was a deliberate and targeted assault on the church during a revival service. In an exclusive telephone interview, Pastor Owolabi described the incident […]