In a tragic incident, Reverend Father Faustinus Gundu, the Parish Priest of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jootar, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, has allegedly lost his life due to thunder. Local sources, yet to be officially verified by authorities, have provided two different accounts of the incident. According to one version, the priest, affectionately known as ‘Albino,’ was struck by lightning and thunder during a rainstorm on Thursday. READ ALSO: Benue Gov Says Over 400,000 Pupils Will Benefits From School Feeding Programme Another version suggests that he slumped and died. Witnesses shared that the priest had hurried…
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The Chief Executive of Connected Development (CODE), Mr Hamzat Lawal, has urged the newly appointed Chairman of EFCC, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, to uphold the independence of the commission in its operation. Lawal, an anti-corruption activist, made the call in interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the appointment of Olukoyede to serve as the new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). READ ALSO: Ola Olukoyede: A RCCG Pastor, Ex-Secretary…Things to Know About EFCC New Boss The appointment will be subject to Senate confirmation. This comes nearly four…
A series of tanker collition occurred in Lagos on Thursday night, resulting in people being trapped at the scene. The incidents occurred at SIFAX inward Costain, where a pileup of vehicles, including two petrol tankers, caught fire, according to emergency authorities. Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, said, “Further investigations revealed that one of the tankers was ascending the bridge when it rolled back onto the other tanker and other vehicles. The collision impact resulted in the fire.” READ ALSO: Nigeria to Play Hosts Cote d’Ivoire in 2023 AFCON He stated…
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP-Anambra) says he decided to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) because he wants the South-East to align with the Central Government of President Bola Tinubu. Ubah said this when he visited the APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje in company of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja on Thursday. He appreciated the party’s leadership for accepting him into its fold. READ ALSO: FX: CBN lifts restriction on 43 items Ubah commended President Bola for appointing Mr Dave Umahi as the Minister of Works, in spite of the party recording low…
A total of 278 students have qualified for the regional contest of the fourth nationwide Marine and Blue Economy Quiz competition organised by Ocean Ambassadors Foundation (OAF). The Director of Internal Audit at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mrs Olamide Odusanya, said this at the virtual quiz competition on Thursday. Odusanya said the 278 participants qualified out of 1,780 that registered for the competition. READ ALSO: FX: CBN lifts restriction on 43 items “It is an honour and privilege to announce that out of the 1,780 students, 278 scored over 45 per cent and will proceed to…
Annie Idibia, the wife of renowned singer 2Baba, couldn’t hide her delight as she shared her husband’s deliberate attempt to learn her native language. In a heartwarming video posted on her Instagram page, 2Baba was heard singing beautifully in her language. Annie, on her Instagram page, said their busy schedules had caused them to miss each other’s phone calls, but 2Baba found an alternative way to connect with her. The video captures a touching moment of their relationship, with 2Baba singing in her language. READ ALSO: Kano Police Arrest Three Over N2.9m Robbery Despite acknowledging that 2Baba might not be…
The Defence Headquarters says troops have neutralised 50 terrorists and apprehended 114 others within a week in various operations across North-East, North- Central and North-West. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Forces, on Thursday in Abuja. Buba said the troops also rescued 49 kidnapped hostages within the week. He said troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the North East had sustained onslaught against Boko Haram and Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, leading to the surrender of some of their fighters in Borno and…
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the representative of Anambra South under the Young Progressive Party (YPP), has shifted his allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement of his defection was communicated through a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and subsequently read out in the Senate Chamber on Thursday. READ ALSO: Ola Olukoyede: A RCCG Pastor, Ex-Secretary…Things to Know About EFCC New Boss Ubah, who had secured re-election for a second term under the YPP in previous elections, explained in his letter that his decision to change parties was rooted in the insurmountable internal disagreements…
World-renowned Nigerian music sensation, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, recently bid farewell to his mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun. In Lagos, a solemn candlelight session was conducted on her behalf. The Starboy, known for his deep affection for his mother, was in attendance alongside his siblings. Wizkid, the multi-award-winning artist, looked somber during the candlelight session as he mourned the loss of his mother, who passed away on August 8. The exact cause of her death remains undisclosed. It has been confirmed that her final resting place will be on October 13. READ ALSO: Gabon’s Ousted President’s Wife Jailed Over…
An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday convicted two pipeline vandals, Clement Ododomu and Tiwei Monday, charged with killing seven officers of the Department of State Security (DSS). The killings occurred on Sept. 14, 2015 at Ishawo Creek, Ikorodu, Lagos State. Justice Hakeem Oshodi found Ododomu and Monday guilty but deferred their sentencing until Nov. 14 following plea for mercy by their counsel. Oshodi found Ododomu guilty of conspiracy to commit murder, murders and possession of firearms. He found Monday guilty of conspiracy to commit murder. READ ALSO: FCTA shuts 2 substandard schools in Abuja According to him, the claim of…
Prof. Isa Chiroma, SAN, the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, said 1, 085 candidates (65.09 per cent) were successful at the school’s final examinations held in July. Chiroma made this known in Abuja on Wednesday at the presentation of the general performance of the candidates at the October 2023 Call to Bar ceremony in Abuja. He enjoined the candidates to make the best of the legal profession, and ensure strict adherence to its norms and ethics. The director-general said that a total of 1, 666 students participated in the July examination and 1, 085 were successful. Speaking further on…
Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has been named as the new manager of Championship club Birmingham, stepping into the role after his recent departure from Major League Soccer side DC United. Rooney’s appointment comes following the departure of John Eustace, who had been in charge for just 15 months and was surprisingly dismissed despite Birmingham’s solid performance in the Championship this season, securing a sixth-place position. Rooney is now tasked with leading the team’s quest for promotion to the Premier League. Upon his appointment, Rooney expressed his excitement and commitment to Birmingham’s vision, stating, “I am absolutely delighted to…
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has called on Nigerians to actively participate in combating insecurity by sharing credible information and intelligence with security agencies. He maintained that the fight against insecurity is a collective responsibility, not solely that of the military. During a working visit to the Operation Hadin Kai Theater Command, General Musa also issued a warning to Boko Haram and other terrorists operating in the North East, urging them to surrender or face elimination through both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches. He stated, “If you see something, say something, do that together so that we…
The Lagos State Government says it has commenced crackdown on unregistered and unpainted vehicles operating within the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, who made this known on Tuesday in Lagos, said the crackdown was to enhance road safety, security and regulate the transportation sector. Giwa said that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority’s (LASTMA’s) Team had in the past 48 hours, apprehended over 200 unregistered and unpainted vehicles. “Unregistered vehicles pose a significant risk to road safety and security, as they often bypass necessary inspections and regulations, jeopardising their roadworthiness. READ ALSO: Katsina…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will appeal the Court judgment against its Bayelsa Governorship candidate, Mr Timipreye Sylva. Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, APC National Chairman, disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents on Tuesday in Abuja. He described the judgment as unfortunate, noting however that it was actually democracy in action. ‘’Well, it’s unfortunate that judgment, but we can say that it is democracy in action. “But, we learned that the person who took the issue to the court is not even qualified, because he did not contest with Sylva. ‘’Therefore, he’s not even qualified for him to…
Assailants abducted four students of Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) on Tuesday, the police have confirmed. The four students, all female, were abducted from their residence in Keffi at about 12:55 a.m., police spokesman in Nasarawa State, DSP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that the Kidnapping occured barely two weeks after 24 students of the Federal University of Gusau in Zamfara State were kidnapped by bandits, of which 13 have been so far rescued. READ ALSO: Katsina Gov inaugurates Security Intervention Trust Fund Committee Speaking on the Kidnapped Nasarawa studen said police operatives and troops of the Nigerian…
A group of Christian leaders under the auspices of the National Solemn Assembly says President Bola Tinubu’s appointments have dowsed the fears of ‘Muslim-Muslim’ ticket in the 2023 Presidential elections. The Chairman of the group, Archbishop Leonard Kawas, told newsmen in Abuja that many Christians were initially apprehensive of the Muslim-Muslim ticket ahead of the presidential election. According to him, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muslim-Muslim ticket contributed to the tension in the polity in addition to the prophecy of doom that Nigeria was going to disintegrate. Kawas, however, said that Christians and Muslims had their equal share in the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it plans to go ahead with the Oct. 14 campaign launch for the Nov.11 Bayelsa governorship election, in spite of the disqualification of its candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Morka said that Sylva remained the party’s candidate for the election, in spite of the court ruling. “We wish to state categorically that Chief Timipre Sylva is and remains the Bayelsa Governorship Candidate of our great party in the Nov. 11, 2023 governorship election. “Our party and its candidate…
The increasing cost of housing in Canada’s real estate markets has left a growing number of people grappling with homelessness. Reports indicate that tens of thousands of individuals have been forced to take to the streets, highlighting a challenging situation in Canada, a nation known for being a favored destination for immigrants and refugees. A recent study conducted in September revealed a notable shift in the demographics of homelessness in Quebec, as one in two homeless individuals in the province now resides in rural areas, in contrast to the previous concentration of homelessness in Montreal. The assessment by the Quebec…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday projected global economic growth to come in at 3 per cent this year, the same as its last forecast in July. For 2024, the Washington-based lender revised its estimate slightly downwards, from 3 per cent to 2.9 per cent. The IMF described the global economy as still limping along, in spite of the challenges ranging from high inflation and tight monetary policy, to Russia’s war on Ukraine and extreme weather events. The slowdown is more pronounced in the industrialised world than in developing countries, the IMF said as it issued its latest World…