Dennis Naku, Port Harcourt Published 20 April 2022 The driver of a commercial bus and three passengers kidnapped along the Emuoha-Kalabari Road in Rivers State have regained their freedom, after spending about 10 days in captivity. The driver who spoke on condition of anonymity on a popular radio station, Naija Info 92.3 Port Harcourt, monitored…

The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday said Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, has not been charged to court because the police await the outcome of post-mortem examinations on the deceased to ascertain the cause of death. Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement on…

The Christian Association of Nigeria on Wednesday urged Christians to be wary of financial institutions they patronise. The apex Christian body also demanded the sacking of the Chief Executive of Sterling Bank, Abubakar Suleiman, over the bank’s controversial Easter advert comparing the resurrection of Christ with the rising of Agege Bread. CAN made this known…

Nigerians have taken to the social media on Wednesday to slam the All Progressives Congress over its pegging of presidential nomination form at N100 million. The PUNCH had earlier reported that the APC, at its National Executive Meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday, pegged its presidential nomination and expression of interest forms at N100 million,…

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has warned leaders of the All Progressives Congress at both national and state levels against factions and imposing unpopular candidates as the 2023 general election approaches. The president gave the warning at the 11th meeting of the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress on Wednesday in…

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari Embattled President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted being clueless why Nigerians masquerading as bandits, Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists and secessionists are bent on destabilising Nigeria. “We have the land. We have the resources, and we have the people. I do not know why people will allow themselves to be…

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 WFP Regional Director for Eastern Africa, Michael Dunford [Credit: WFP] The United Nations has warned that the number of people pushed into hunger because of drought in the Horn of Africa could rise from 14 million to 20 million by the end of 2022 as delayed rains worsen extreme drought. Countries…

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Nigerian Air Force Aircraft used to illustrate the story. A Nigerian Air Force aircraft used in training officers crashed in Kaduna on Tuesday. Authoritative source at the Air Force Base, who confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the tragedy occurred in the evening. The source, who…

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Nigerian returnees from Libya The National Emergency Management Agency has received 158 Nigerian returnees from Libya at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Director-General of the agency, Mustapha Habib, confirmed the development in an interview on Tuesday in Lagos. He said the returnees were received through the Murtala Muhammed International…

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Ghali Sule [Credit: Nigerian Tracker] Ghali Sule, governorship aspirant on the platform of the People’s Redemption Party in Kano, has urged electorates to shun moneybag politicians and vote for aspirants with proven integrity. Mr Sule made the call during a press conference at the NUJ Press Centre on Tuesday in Kano.…

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Breakfast (Credit: Archbishop of Canterbury) Sani Umar-Jabbi, the district head of Gagi in the Sokoto South local government area, has urged communities to organise more interfaith engagements. The traditional ruler said such activities would enhance understanding and tolerance, thus strengthening peaceful coexistence amongst communities. Mr Umar-Jabbi said this on Monday at…

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has expressed optimism that there is still hope for Nigeria and other developing countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The UN General Assembly set the goals in 2015. Fielding questions on the possibility of achieving the SDGs, Ms Mohammed stressed the goals…