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Ahiara bishop resigns despite Pope Francis’ interventions

Posted by admin Headlines, Religion Monday, February 19th, 2018

The Nigerian bishop whom Pope Francis had fiercely defended has resigned after a five-year, sometimes violent, standoff with some priests and worshippers who rejected him as an ethnic outsider, the Vatican said on Monday. A Vatican press release quoted by its news agency, Agenzia Fides, reads, “Today the Holy Father has accepted the resignation from […]

Pilot forced to make an emergency landing, man removed from plane for excessive farting

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines Monday, February 19th, 2018

Pilot forced to make an emergency landing, man removed from plane for excessive farting Passengers who criticised him banned from using airline again A pilot was forced to make an emergency landing after a row caused by a passenger who refused to stop farting. The passenger apparently kept breaking wind on board […]

BBC launches Igbo, Yoruba language services in Nigeria

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Monday, February 19th, 2018

BBC launches Igbo, Yoruba language services in Nigeria The BBC this week launches its new Igbo and Yoruba services in Nigeria, as part of an expansion in local languages aimed at more in-depth reporting of countries around the world. The digital-only services go live online and on social media on Monday, joining a platform for […]

Nigeria’s child comedienne, Emmanuella Samuel, aka Emmanuella, to feature in Hollywood Disney movie

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, February 19th, 2018

Nigeria’s child comedienne, Emmanuella Samuel, aka Emmanuella, appears set to feature in a Hollywood Disney movie. An unverified Instagram account bearing her photographs quotes her as saying that she never dreamed of “getting here so soon,” while also thanking those who have given her support since she debuted her comedy career. She had posted on […]

Killings: I-G deploys 3 additional Police Mobile Force units to Zamfara

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police, State News, Zamfara Sunday, February 18th, 2018

Killings: I-G deploys 3 additional Police Mobile Force units to Zamfara ON FEBRUARY 18, 20184:26 PMIN NEWSCOMMENTS The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has deployed additional three units of Police Mobile Force ( PMF) to Birane village in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara, to forestall further loss of lives. Nigerian police Newsmen […]

You’re a liar, Fortuna Sittard tell Sunday Oliseh

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, February 18th, 2018

Dutch second tier club Fortuna Sittard have denied that former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh was suspended due to his “refusal to participate in illegal activities”. Oliseh was suspended on Wednesday for what the club dubbed “unacceptable actions”. In response, Oliseh claimed the club wanted him to “violate the law”. On Thursday a statement from Sittard […]

Ebonyi Assembly recalls suspended female dancing lawmaker (PICTURED)

Posted by admin Ebonyi, Headlines, State News Sunday, February 18th, 2018

By Peter Okutu Abakaliki – The state House of Assembly has lifted the suspension slammed on the member representing Afikpo North East State Constituency, Mrs Maria Nwachi for neglecting ethics of her office as lawmaker. The House came up with the resolution after considering a motion filed before the House by the Deputy Leader Chief […]

Renowned playwright, Akinwunmi Ishola dies at 79

Posted by admin Headlines Saturday, February 17th, 2018

Renowned playwright, Akinwunmi Ishola dies at 79 — 17th February 2018 Popular playwright, actor, dramatist and cultural activist, Prof. Akinwunmi Isola, has died. According to family sources, the revered poet passed away this morning in Ibadan at the age of 79. Isola, a Professor of Yoruba language, has been sick for over two years before he […]

Governors to raise team to interface with NASS on state police

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines, House, Legislature, National Politics, Senate, State News Thursday, February 15th, 2018

— 15th February 2018 Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has resolved to nominate a team to interface with National Assembly over the creation of State Police. The governors took the decision during their meeting yesterday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. At the close of a two-day summit on national security organised […]

Taraba empowers 448 youths, women in skills acquisition scheme

Posted by admin Headlines, State News, Taraba, Women Politics Thursday, February 15th, 2018

Taraba empowers 448 youths, women in skills acquisition scheme — 15th February 2018 Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Taraba Rescue Watch, in collaboration with the state’s Ministry of Cooperatives, on Wednesday, distributed various empowerment materials to 448 youths and women who graduated from its skills acquisition scheme. Governor Darius Ishaku, while presenting the materials to the […]