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FG Pledges Improved Welfare For Army Officers, Men

Sep 1, 2019 topnews

The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has promised that the Federal Government would improve on the welfare of officers and soldiers of Nigerian Armed Forces to enhance their efficiency. Magashi made the promise at a dinner organised by Nigerian Army to honour his arrival to the theatre of counter insurgency operation in Maiduguri on Saturday. The Nigeria News Agency reports that the dinner also had the leadership of Borno Elders’ Forum in attendance. He said that President Muhammed Buhari has expressed commitment to the payment of entitlement, pension…

Apostle Suleman explains “Every prophecy is a prayer point”

Aug 31, 2019Aug 31, 2019 topnews

Having a good grasp of the prophetic genre is essential for understanding the message of God through His spokesman; the prophet that is. In this teaching by the senior pastor at the Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman entitled ‘The Mystery of Prophecy’, the gift and mystery behind prophecy are dissected and traced back to the Holy Book, the Bible. The firebrand preacher in this special session, breaks down the topic to such an extent that any dedicated believer and new convert can understand. The topic particularly enlightens…

Woman dies after abortion in Ebonyi

Aug 31, 2019 topnews

Mrs Chinasa Odah, a 29-year-old, mother of four children and native of Inikiri Effum community, in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has died after she allegedly took drugs for abortion. She was said to have bled to death at Sudan Hospital on Saturday, August 24, 2019. It was gathered that the woman had been sneaking out to have an affair with her 25-years-old boy-friend, identified as Monday Mgbada, who allegedly impregnated her and administered the abortion pills on her. A source revealed that the woman started bleeding and…

Nigerian becomes best graduating student in Ghana

Aug 31, 2019 topnews

Agaranwa Pal Ezinne, a Nigerian student in Ghana, has emerged the overall best graduating female student with a First Class Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology from the Accra Institute of Technology, Ghana. Agaranya, who was part of the graduating class of 2019, beat her colleagues with a cumulative GPA of 3.97. The 14th graduation ceremony was the fifth time a Nigerian student would emerge as the overall best graduating student of the university both in the female and male categories. Share on: WhatsApp

Access Bank promotes Savings Culture among Children

Aug 30, 2019 topnews

Nigeria’s largest retail bank, Access Bank Plc, recently collaborated with MTN at the mPulse planet to educate pre-teens and teenagers on the importance of practicing good savings culture through fun and innovative methods. The event which held at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, saw children taking part in gamified learning on platforms such as Dreamville.ng – a community where children can learn about managing money and other financial instruments – while also providing attendees with lots of exciting attractions and activities to enhance early savings culture. Speaking at the event, Adaeze…

We may turn OPC to a political party –Gani Adams

Aug 30, 2019 topnews

Chief Gani Adams, the Are Onakankafo of Yorubaland, has said that the Odua Peoples Congress may switch from being a socio-cultural entity to become a full-fledged political organisation. Adams, who is the Coordinator of the OPC worldwide, said this during an event held in Lagos on Thursday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Yoruba organisation. He said, “Without mincing words, let me say that the next few months will determine whether the OPC will remain political, neutral or partisan. “From seeking the revalidation of the June 12, 1993 presidential…

Ihedioha orders arrest of Okorocha

Aug 30, 2019 topnews

A citizen’s arrest has been ordered by the Imo state government on Thursday against Sen. Rochas Okorocha, over alleged assault on a government official, Mr Jasper Ndubuaku. The Secretary to State Government (SSG), Mr Uche Onyeaguocha, gave the order after the Chairman of the Recovery of Government Properties, Mr Jasper Ndubuaku, was allegedly assaulted at Okorocha’s residence. Onyeaguocha said that the state had also placed Okorocha on security watch and urged Imo citizens to arrest him and alert the government whenever they found him in the state. A video, trending…

Nigeria-Benin border shut to contain smuggling -Buhari

Aug 30, 2019 topnews

To tame the ‘massive’ smuggling activities, especially of rice, taking place through the border, President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration ordered a partial closure of Nigeria’s border with Benin Republic. The restriction at Seme followed the joint border security exercise ordered by the government and aimed at securing Nigeria’s land and maritime boundaries. The exercise, code-named, ‘Ex-Swift Response’, was being jointly conducted by Customs, Immigration, police and military personnel and coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). The Nigerian leader offered the explanation during an audience…

Gunmen kill Catholic priest, set body ablaze in Taraba

Aug 30, 2019Aug 30, 2019 topnews

Barely a month after suspected Fulani herders killed Rev. Fr. Paul Offu in Enugu State, the Catholic Church has been thrown into mourning and shock over the murder of one of its priests, Rev. Fr. David Tanko, in Taraba State. The murder of Offu had also followed the killing of yet another priest, Rev. Fr. Clement Eziagu, a month earlier. The late Tanko was attacked yesterday morning in Kufai-Amadu village along Takum-Wukari road as he went for a peace meeting. Parts of Taraba State have been embroiled in clashes between…

Ex-president Jonathan’s aide, Dufada discharged

Aug 29, 2019 topnews

The aide of former president Goodluck Jonathan, Waparimo-Owei Dudafa who was charged alongside staff of Heritage bank, Iwejuo Joseph, for laundering the sum of N1.6billion were today discharged and acquitted on all the 22 counts criminal charge preferred against them. In his judgement the presiding Judge Idris Mohammed “said the EFCC prosecutor tried his best but failed to prove his case beyond reasonable doubt as vital witnesses like, ex-president Jonathan, the former security adviser Sambo Dasuki, one Sombre Omoebi, Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria,and Members of Anglican Church Otuoke were…