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Catholic Priest abducted in Benue regains freedom
The abducted priest of the Otukpo Catholic Diocese in Benue State, Reverend Father David Echioda, on Wednesday at about 6:30am in the morning regained freedom from his captors. He was kidnapped on Sunday afternoon by unknown gunmen at Alan-Akpa road in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state while returning from Utonkon in Ado LGA where he went to conduct a special mass. The Director of Communications, Otukpo Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr John Okopopu on…
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Ex-Minister, Fani-Kayode To Make Nollywood debut
Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani Kayode has shared that he will be making an acting debut in a Nollywood series titled Silent prejudice. He took to social media on Monday, to make the announcement, noting that he would be making a cameo appearance in the series. He shared photos of himself on set along with veteran actors, Larry Coldsweat and Obi Idejimba, said “being a thespian is no mean feat”. He wrote: “I had…
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Court rules out Oshiomhole as APC Chairman as Police takes over his Office
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted an order of interim injunction stopping Comrade Adams Oshiomhole from being the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Danlami Senchi who granted the injunction on Wednesday said that political parties must be bound by their constitution and having been suspended by his ward, Comrade Oshiomhole is restrained from functioning as the National Chairman of the party pending the hearing and determination of the substantive…
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Banknotes may spread Coronavirus – WHO Warns
The world health organization has warned that banknotes may be capable of spreading the deadly coronavirus advising that it is better to start applying contactless transactions. Also, the organization warned that where contactless transactions are not possible, sanitizers may be provided to wash the hands before handling cash. The spokesman of the health organization, Tarik Jasarevic while speaking on Monday night stated thus: “The Bank of England also recognised that banknotes “can carry bacteria or…
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“I spend at least $2M every Month on Charity” – Fr. Mbaka
Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka says he spends at least $2m on all his charity works every month. He said this when he presented a N18.8m bank draft to the management of the Annunciation Specialist Hospital, Enugu, on behalf of Multi-Life Savers for the Less Privileged, a non-profit arm of his ministry. while presenting the cheque, the clergyman said; “We are basically here to continue the relationship that this wonderful health facility has with…
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“Stop having Sex in the dark” – Gospel Singer
Gospel singer, Patience Akpabio took to Facebook to share her thoughts about having sex in the dark. According to the gospel singer, children produced in the dark have a different view about that the world than those produced in light. She finally urged couples to ensure there is light in the room during sex, so there can be transparency and positive energy in the world. She added that sex in the dark makes a man…
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US Department of State offers reward for Information that will lead to arrest of Boko Haram’s Leader, Shekau.
The US Department of State has announced a $7 million reward to anyone that can provide credible information that will lead to the arrest of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau. The Deparment made this known in a tweet posted some hours ago. The tweet reads: “The United States Department of State offers a #reward of up to $7 million for information leading to the arrest of #terrorist Abubakar #Shekau , leader of #Boko_Haram . #Whatsapp…
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”Something doesn’t add up in this Saga” – FFK doubts Reports of Italian Man with Coronavirus in Nigeria
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, has stated that the reports of the Italian man who brought the coronavirus epidemic into Nigeria does not add up. In a twitter thread, he listed the events that do not seem right to him. He wrote: ” The Italian that brought coronavirus into Nigeria has not been named & his picture has not been released to the public. The driver that was alleged to have driven him…
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Death by hanging is the punishment for Kidnapping – Police warns
The statement which was signed by the state’s Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Gambo Isah, in Katsina has sent out a warning to some members of the public who now pose as bandits to call and send messages, threatening to kill or kidnap people or their relatives for ransom saying the punishment for kidnapping under Section 243 of the Katsina State Penal Code as amended is death by hanging. “It has come to the notice…
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Dangote pledges N200m to fight against Coronavirus
Nigeria businessman and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has pledged N200m to support the government in its effort to fight against the deadly coronavirus in Nigeria. This was made known by Zouera Youssoufou, Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) chief executive officer on Tuesday. Nigeria recorded its first and only case of the disease through an Italian who came into the country on February 26.
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Nigeria has achieved Food Security – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the country has attained food security following the closure of land borders across the country. He said this while meeting with Bashir Mamman Ifo, the outgoing president of the ECOWAS Bank for investment and development (EBID) and George Nana Donkor, his successor. “We have saved millions of dollars. We have realised that we don’t have to import rice. We have achieved food security,” NAN quoted him to have said.…
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Cristiano Ronaldo ‘flies to Madeira to be with his mother after she suffered a stroke and was rushed to hospital’
Cristiano Ronaldo has gone to Madeira to be with his mother in hospital after she suffered a stroke. His mother, Dolores Aveiro was admitted to Dr. Nelio Mendonca Hospital in Madeira just after 5am yesterday morning. One local report says Dolores suffered an ischemic stroke, caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. But is ‘conscious and stable’ while waiting to undergo new tests in the next few hours…
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