Olumba Olumba Obu Hands Over To Son, Coronated As King Of Kings
The spiritual leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, Leader Olumba Olumba Obu, has handed over to his son, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu. The spokesperson of the Kingdom, Christ Shepherd Edet Archibong, disclosed this in a press conference in Calabar, Cross River State capital. Read Also: Lagos To Reopen Churches, Mosques From […]
COVID-19: Buhari Orders Compulsory Use Of Face Masks Nationwide
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed state governments and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to enforce the compulsory use of face masks in public places nationwide. This was disclosed by Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task force on COVID-19. Read Also: Lagos To Charge Face […]
NYSC Camps May Be Reopened In Next Phase Of Eased Lockdown
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has hinted that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps may be reopened in the next phase of the eased lockdown. This was disclosed by the National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. Read Also: Joy Nunieh Doesn’t Have […]
Southern Kaduna: Northern Govs React As Gunmen Massacre 22
The Northern Governors’ Forum has reacted to the latest attack in Southern Kaduna which claimed over 22 lives on Thursday night. The Governors condemned the attack, even as the perpetrators are yet to be arrested. Recall that gunmen attacked four Atyap villages in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State killing over 20 […]
Cooking Gas Fire Guts Big Brother Cameroon’s House
Fire on Thursday night gutted the kitchen of Big Brother Cameroon, AKA Biggy237. A viral video, which captured the incident showed that the incident occurred when a female housemate was cooking. The fire suddenly engulfed the gas cooker and the housemate who was shocked took to her heels. She had gone to alert other housemates […]
New Deadly Virus Surfaces In China
China, where the coronavirus was detected last December, is now facing a new health threat from another virus, that is tick-borne. The virus causes a disease called “Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS). According to reports, it has already killed seven people and infected at least 60, setting off alarm bells among health officials in […]
33 People Were Killed In Southern Kaduna Fresh Attacks – SOKAPU
The Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, SOKAPU, has said 33 people were killed in the fresh attacks carried out by suspected Fulani militias in five villages of Atyap Chiefdom, in Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State. The union explained that this is happening under a 24-hour curfew imposed in the area for the past […]
Oyo Monarch Suspends 2 Chiefs Over Illegal Land Acquisition
A monarch in Oyo State, the Aseyin of Iseyin has announced the suspension of two of his chiefs. The Aseyin, Oba Abdul Ganiyu Adekunle Salau, suspended the Basorun of Iseyin, Chief Raheem Adelodun. Africa Today News, New York gathered that Adelodun was suspended over allegations ranging from gross insubordination, flagrant disrespect to the stool, and […]
INEC Launches Portal For Polling Unit Results
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced a dedicated public election result viewing portal, known as “The INEC Result Viewing (IReV)”. The commission said IRev would enable Nigerians to view polling unit results in real time as voting ends on election day. Mr Festus Okoye, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, […]
APC To Wike: Purchase Of Vehicles For Judges Needless
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has expressed reservation and concern over what it called needless donation of operational vehicles to serving Judges at a time of massive unemployment and retirees unpaid their gratuities. The party said that across the country, sharp criticisms are trailing the Rivers State Government over its action. Read Also: Corruption Scandal: […]
Lebanon Blast Killed At Least 137, Injured 5,000
The huge blast at Beirut port has killed at least 137 people, left dozens missing, and at least 5,000 wounded, a Lebanese health ministry spokesperson said Thursday. Read Also: Lebanon Blasts: Beirut Death Toll Hits 100, Trump Suggests Cause A man holds a sign reading “Solidarity with Beyrouth” and a candle on August 5, 2020, […]
US Senate Votes To Ban TikTok On Government Phones
The US Senate voted Thursday to bar TikTok from being downloaded onto US government employees’ telephones, intensifying US scrutiny of the popular Chinese-owned video app. The bill passed by the Republican controlled Senate now goes to the House of Representatives, led by Democrats. “TikTok is a major security risk and has no place on government […]