Month: August 2021
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Academic Staff in Taraba Varsity Threatens To Resume Suspended Strike
The Taraba State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to resume its suspended strike over poor implementation of the 2021 Memorandum of Action (MoA) it signed with the state government and the institution’s management. In a statement released on Saturday, the state union’s chairman, Samuel Shikaa, said that the…
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We didn’t get any money from individuals, groups, Igboho’s Lawyer Refutes Claims
Yomi Alliyu, Lawyer to the embattled Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho on Saturday refuted claims by some groups and individuals that they are the sponsors of the case filed before the Oyo State High Court to contest the fundamental rights of the activist. Alliyu stated that his group did not…
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Why I Wear White Suits, Bishop Oyedepo Tells Followers
Founder and the General Overseer of Living Faith Church also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo has told his teeming followers his reason for wearing white suits. Bishop Oyedepo speaking at the Church of God Mission (CGM) MEGACON 2021 on Friday in Benin, Edo State, said his love for white suits continues because they…
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Sunday Igboho: Obasanjo Reportedly Wades In, Travels To Benin Republic
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo travelled to Benin Republic in the first week of August in an attempt at mediating in the ongoing trial of Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, otherwise known as Igboho. According to TheCable, top sources in the diplomatic circles said the former president travelled to Zanzibar, an island in Tanzania on August…
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Woman Sets Self Ablaze in Jigawa Over Husband’s Plan To Remarry ex-wife
The police in Jigawa said that a house wife, Maimuna Wadaji, has been hospitalised after attempting to die by suicide in Dutse Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesman Lawan Shiisu, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse. Mr Shiisu said the victim, a resident of Runguma village, committed…
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Hijrah: Sultan of Sokoto Issues Directive To Muslim Ummah
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar IIINigerian Muslims have been directed to be on the lookout for the moon from Sunday August 9, for the new moon of Muharram 1443 AH, which signals the beginning of a new Islamic year. The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA),…
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How 50-year-old Trader Was Gruesomely Raped, Murdered ,25-year-old Suspect Reveals
Two suspected rapists cum ritualists have given a graphic details of how they murdered a 50-year old trader in Umeh community in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, Mrs. Patience KomoNe after luring her into bush. According to the confession made by one of the suspects, the victim was initially dispossessed of her…
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Humility: God Once ‘Threatened’ Me, Pastor Adeboye Reveals Spiritual Encounter
General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has revealed his spiritual encounter with God, adding that, God once threatened to wipe him out of the surface of the earth if he is ever proud. Adeboye spoke on Thursday night at the church’s ongoing 69th Annual Convention Tagged ‘A New Wave Of…
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Oba of Benin Welcomes Quadruplets
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Square II, on Friday welcome a set of Quadruplets from his fifth wife, Princess (Oloi) Esosa Ewuare II into the Benin Royal family. Oba Ewuare II, it would be recalled had in May 2020, welcome his first infant Prince after he ascended the throne of his…
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Governor Makinde Swears-in Seven New Commissioners
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has sworn in seven new commissioners, charging them to remain on the path of sustainable development in the state. According to reports, the seven commissioners were re-appointed from the list of 17 former commissioners sacked by the governor on June 28. The reappointed commissioners include Ministry of Finance, Akinola…