By Clement Abayomi A group of Christian leaders, Calvary Grace International College of Bishops (CGCOB), has requested the removal of Nigeria’s current constitution during a press meeting in Lagos. The bishops argued that the constitution is unfair and does not protect the interests of all Nigerians. The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, who spoke for the bishops, noted that the current laws are biased. He maintained that the constitution recognises Islam and Sharia law but does not give the same recognition to Christianity. Oke also explained that Christians make up more than half…
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By Ridwanullah Sakariyah President Bola Tinubu has directed the recruitment of over 98,000 grassroots campaigners in Ondo State ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The Ondo State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Victor Olabimtan, disclosed this on Tuesday during the inauguration of the group in Akure. He said 25 canvassers would be selected from each of the state’s 3,933 polling units, bringing the total to 98,325. According to him, each canvasser is expected to convince at least five voters to support the President during the election. He added that the recruits would be paid three months before the poll…
By Iqrom Tesilim The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the completion of the pre-qualification stage of the 2025 oil and gas licensing round, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to attract new investments into its upstream petroleum sector. The Head of Media and Strategic Communications Eniola Akinkuoto on Tuesday in a signed statement disclosed that as of 16 March all successful applicants were formally notified. Akinkuoto further revealed that successful applicants can proceed to lease data in preparation for the technical and commercial bid submissions. According to the statement, only pre-qualified applicants will be allowed…
By Clement Abayomi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed the All Progressives Congress (APC) for failing to protect Nigerians following recent bomb attacks in Maiduguri. The party stated that the bombings, which led to the death of 23 people, leaving others injured, prove that the current government cannot handle the country’s security problems. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP said the attacks show how weak Nigeria’s security has become. The party maintained that these violent acts have increased since President Bola Tinubu took office. According to the PDP, the Maiduguri bombings are clear…
By Ridwanullah Sakariyah A viral video has sparked outrage after a man allegedly attempted to lure a young girl hawking avocados with N1,000 for sexual purposes. Content creator LordZeus shared the clip on Instagram on Monday, showing the suspect confronting the girl and offering her money to follow him to a secluded spot. The girl refused and reported his actions to bystanders. When questioned, the man claimed he was the girl’s father, but she contradicted him, saying he asked her to “touch body” in exchange for the cash. Some onlookers defended the man, saying he was mentally unstable and had…
By Clement Abayomi Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has stated that there is no banditry happening in Abuja. He made this remark in a video on Channels TV, where he addressed concerns about security in Abuja. According to Wike, the security challenges or issues in the country are everywhere. He explained that every major city in the world, including developed places like the United States, deals with various forms of crime. He noted that it is nearly impossible for any city to be completely free of criminal activities. Wike said, “There’s no where in this world, be it in…
By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Passengers on the Abuja–Kaduna rail line were thrown into panic on Monday after a train developed a fault mid-journey, leaving 26 people injured. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, said the incident happened around 9:16 a.m. when part of the train engine detached and struck another section supplying power. Speaking on Channels, Opeifa said, “At about 9:16 am, probably, there was a detachment of the attached engine, and it hit the power car, the one supplying electricity to the train, and that hit the lands coach SP-006 that was attached to it. That…
Weekly Love Story Column by Olayinka Owolabi-Ajayi 7 Painful Signs They Like You but Are Not Ready for You One of the most emotionally confusing experiences in modern life is realizing that they like you but are not ready for you. The attention is there. The conversations are engaging. The attraction feels real. But beneath all of that, something essential is missing. And that is READINESS. 1. They Like You but Are Not Ready for You Many people struggle to distinguish between genuine interest and genuine capacity. They interpret affection as intention and chemistry as commitment. Unfortunately, these are not the…
By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has been sworn in for a second term in office, marking the start of a fresh four-year mandate. The ceremony took place on Tuesday at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, drawing top political figures and dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond. Soludo arrived the venue at about 11:18 a.m. alongside notable personalities, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, as well as elder statesman Emeka Anyaoku and the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi. At exactly 11:50 a.m., the governor took the oath of allegiance, followed…
By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Northern governors have called for calm and unity after multiple bomb explosions struck parts of Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday evening, killing several people and injuring many others. The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, said the attacks were aimed at creating fear and disrupting peace in the North-East. The explosions occurred around 7:02 p.m. at three locations, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, the Monday Market Roundabout, and the Post Office area, triggering panic across the city, especially around the busy market axis. Emergency officials…
