The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in 19 Northern states and Abuja has said pastors who can’t control their libidos should not go near the pulpit. Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Yakubu Pam, stated this in reaction to the ongoing rape saga between Senior Pastor of COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo andContinue Reading

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the termination of appointment of the Current Executive Secretary of the NHIS, Prof. Usman Yusuf and has approved the appointment of Prof. Mohammed Nasir Sambo as the new Executive Secretary. This was made known in a statement on Monday night by Mrs. Boade Akinola, theContinue Reading

Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong on Monday disclosed President Muhammadu Buhari was shocked by the alleged non-payment of allowances to the Super Eagles players in the ongoing African Cup of Nations football competition in Egypt. He spoke with State House correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the PresidentialContinue Reading

Several persons were on Monday burnt beyond recognition and many vehicles destroyed in a tanker explosion that occurred in Benue State. The incident happened along Ahumbe-Makurdi road. An eyewitness said the petroleum-laden tanker fell and spilled its content on the road. However, some villagers, who had arrived the scene toContinue Reading

An internal probe has been launched into claims a man hanged himself after losing disability benefits, MPs have been told. Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd said she was taking the case “very seriously” and confirmed her department is investigating. Independent Frank Field, chairman of the Work and Pensions Committee,Continue Reading

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says no amount of media campaign against Ibrahim Magu, its acting chairman, will stop the prosecution of Bukola Saraki, former president of the senate. In a statement on Sunday, Tony Orilade, EFCC spokesman, alleged that Saraki made a false claim against Magu. HeContinue Reading