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Falcons get Swedish coach

The Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday signed an agreement with former Sweden coach Thomas Dennerby to manage the Super Falcons.

The eight-time African champions have been without a coach since they won the 2016 African Women’s Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

Stephanie Otobo apologies to Apostle Johnson Suleman

Sunday, January 28, 2018 Stephanie Otobo, the Canada-based singer has apologized to Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries saying that she was manipulated by some politicians. Otobo begged for forgiveness while apologizing to the body of Christ. Recalled that the she claimed Apostle Johnson Suleman had an affair with her in Canada. Speaking in […]

Memo to the Governor

POST ELECTION MEMO TO GOV. IFEANYI OKOWA: MAY 2019 NOT BE ROUGH FOR YOU AS THE LAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION WAS. Fejiro Oliver Sir, I am no sycophant or worshipper of power anywher Benjamin F. Wade Your Excellency, permit me to make this letter which should have been private to you public. I do not […]

Ghanaian pastor’s wife shares nude video on church Whatsapp group

A Ghanaian pastor’s wife has reportedly shared a short nude video of herself by mistake on one of her church’s whatsapp groups, causing quite a stir in the community. The pastor’s wife who’s only been referred to as Maame Osofo, controversially shared a short nude video of herself bathing on a church Whatsapp group. According […]

Ortom blasts Defence Minister, says “You’re dancing on blood, graves of innocent pregnant women” (Indeed – God is watching and will avenge their wickedness)

“You’re dancing on the blood and graves of innocent pregnant women, children killed by herdsmen …says Buhari surrounded by selfish and incompetent people …Says herdsmen and cattle now enjoy immunity in Nigeria   By Peter Duru, Makurdi, Nigeria Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has lashed at the Minister of Defence, Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali, over […]

Ondo: Niger Delta militants protest

By Josiah Oluwole A large number of youth claiming to be former armed militants in the Niger Delta area of Ondo State on Friday protested in Akure, the state capital, over their non-inclusion in the extended amnesty program. The youth, numbering about 500, also threatened to return to the creeks to bear arms against the […]

Nigeria: U.S. Attack Aircraft – We’ll Pay $494M Before February Deadline – Govt

Photo: Embraer A-29 Super Tucano. Federal Government has concluded arrangements to meet the Feb. 20 deadline for payment of 494 million dollars meant for procurement of 12 A-29 Super Tucano Light-attack aircraft from U.S., Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, said. The minister made this known while briefing State House correspondents after the meeting of National […]

CAN accuses Muslim leaders of endorsing herdsmen killings

Published January 27, 2018 Adelani Adepegba, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria on Friday accused leaders of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam of endorsing the killings by herdsmen across the country. CAN General Secretary, Revd. Musa Asake, said this in reaction to JNI’s allegation that Christian leaders were promoting violence in Nigeria. The JNI, headed by […]

Defense minister, a disgrace to democracy – APC (This is what happens when illiterates are in power)

Defense Minister, a disgrace to democracy – APC — 27th January 2018 Rose Ejembi, Makurdi The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the Minister of Defense, Mansur Dan-Ali is a disgrace to democracy for telling Nigerians and other members of the public that the attack on two communities in […]

I remain focused in spite of 2019 –Ambode

I remain focused in spite of 2019 –Ambode — 26th January 2018 Lagos State Governor,  Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday said his administration would remain focused on its development plans and programmes in spite of the forthcoming elections. Ambode stated this when he declared open a three-day retreat for members of the state Executive Council and Body of […]