Dayo Emmanuel

Adeboye, NASFAT agree on religious tolerance

As Christians in the nation mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has asked Christians and Muslims in the country to live together in peace and harmony. The General Overseer spoke at the 21st anniversary of the Nasrul-lahil-l-Fatih Society, a statement said on Sunday. The statement, which …

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Today in Nigeria (Sunday 27th March, 2016)

·       Christians in Nigeria joined their counterparts around the world to mark the Easter Sunday, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.  ·         Nigerian Army released an official report stating that one of its senior officers, a Colonel was kidnapped in Kaduna.  ·         The Police also stated that 100 persons were arrested for looting the burnt Kano market. …

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Army Colonel abducted in Kaduna

The Nigeria Army has confirmed the abduction of its serving senior officer, Col. Samaila Inusa, in Kaduna. The information released on Sunday was contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Kaduna. The statement, signed by Col Usman Abdul, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division, said that Inusa was a serving …

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EASTER MESSAGE TO THE NATION FROM PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI

Fellow Nigerians, I rejoice with you all, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, as we celebrate Easter. For Christians all over the world, this celebration is in commemoration of the supreme sacrifice which Jesus Christ made for the salvation of mankind. The Gospels also tell us that during his earthly ministry, Jesus Christ repeatedly urged his disciples and followers to …

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This Week in Nigeria (Sunday 20th – Saturday 26th March 2016)

Sunday *The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), cancelled election results from Local Government Areas in the River State rerun election due to violence and irregularities. Monday *National Economic Committee retreat begins in Abuja. At the summit, President Buhari promises 10,000MW power supply within three years. *The All Progressive Congress (APC) in River State holds a press conference in Port Harcourt, …

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When Seventh Day Adventist members went to shed blood

Members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Maryland, Lagos, recently, defied heavy downpour to honour the World Blood Donation Day for the year 2015. The World Blood Donation Day is held annually every June 14 in honour of Karl Landsteiner, who had discovered the A, B and O blood groups. The day is also to sensitise people on the importance …

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Today in Nigeria (Saturday 19th March, 2016)

A two storey building located at No. 9, Alli close, Mile 12, Lagos reportedly collapsed at 8:45am, killing a 47-year-old woman. Seven people, including an Immigration officer, were killed in River’s re-run election. Advertisement INEC postpones election in four Local Government Areas.

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Traders count loses after Kano market fire

Traders at the popular  Sabon Gari market in Kano, Northwest Nigeria, have been counting their loses after the fire outbreak that destroyed properties worth millions of naira in the market. The cause of the Friday night fire outbreak that burnt till early Saturday is still unknown. Eye witnesses around the market said, the fire started around the Sani Abacha Mosque …

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Traders count loses after Kano market fire

Traders at the popular  Sabon Gari market in Kano, Northwest Nigeria, have been counting their loses after the fire outbreak that destroyed properties worth millions of naira in the market. The cause of the Friday night fire outbreak that burnt till early Saturday is still unknown. Eye witnesses around the market said, the fire started around the Sani Abacha Mosque …

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Unidentified gunmen kill policeman in Lagos

  Unknown gunmen have shot dead a Policeman in Satelite Town area of Lagos, the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed. The deceased, who was shot dead on Good Friday, until his death was attached to Mopol 23 the source said. Spokesperson for the Lagos Police Command, SP Dolapo Badmos, who confirmed the sad news to newsmen gave the deceased’s …

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