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Image Credit: Ian Jones Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, issued a public apology on Monday regarding an edited official family photograph that stirred controversy and prompted news agencies, including AFP, to remove the image from their systems. The photo, featuring Kate with her...
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) have jointly declared a 7-day warning strike, plunging the nation's higher education system into uncertainty. The move comes as a response to the non-payment of four months'...
Atedo Peterside criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio for his behavior at the Wigwe Family Funeral in Port Harcourt, describing it as in poor taste. Peterside revealed his disapproval of Akpabio's comments, expressing concern over the insensitivity of the Senate President's actions during...
The Sultanate officially announced the commencement of Ramadan after confirming the sighting of the Crescent moon. Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, shared the news on Twitter, stating, "The Sultanate has confirmed a single sighting claim, and His Eminence the Sultan will soon make an...
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has issued a public appeal to locate a young woman who posted a disturbing video on her Whatsapp status. In the video, she is seen smoking Shisha while puffing it towards her baby, with the caption "My baby sef don shayo" (meaning "Even my...
In the latest service at the Living Faith Church worldwide, headquartered in Canaan Land, Ogun State, Resident Pastor David Oyedepo Jr. emphasized that Nigeria is currently experiencing a "distress of nation" season. Addressing the congregation during the 'Covenant Day of Fruitfulness,'...
Nigerians are now scrutinizing the efficacy of fundraising efforts in slums like Makoko, questioning the tangible impact of the publicity surrounding these initiatives. As awareness grows, individuals are increasingly seeking transparency and accountability in addressing the unique challenges...
Former Vice-President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Isa Tijjani, has raised concerns over the persistent strikes orchestrated by labor unions, asserting that they pose a significant threat to the nation's economy. Speaking at a press conference in Kano, Tijjani urged labor unions, led...
Pastor Oyakhilome, when questioned by someone in South Africa about sending away wives due to newfound faith, advised against it, stating they should not be separated. Emphasizing a tolerant stance, his response aligns with the belief that a religious transformation should not lead to the...
In a poignant ceremony on March 9, 2024, the surviving children of Herbert and Chizoba Wigwe bid a heartfelt farewell to their parents. The funeral, marked by both sorrow and resilience, took place in Rivers State, Nigeria, attracting family, friends, and prominent figures from business and...
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