The Enugu Catholic Diocese has denied trending stories that controversial Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has been removed as Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu. Expressing love for Fr. Mbaka as an “illustrious son”, the Diocese said the priest was only asked to take time away in solitude to listen to what the Spirit of God has to tell him. Only …

In order to boost food production, the Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South West Agricultural Company (SWAgCo) on rice production. Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Dr Oluwarotimi Fashola said that the MoU is not only vital but also germane to the progress of the rice value chain within the length and …

Two weeks after it made perhaps the biggest singular cocaine seizure at Ikorodu, Lagos, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made another huge discovery of Tramadol also in Lagos; this time Lekki area. In a statement on Monday, NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi said the pills recovered from the mansion were more than 13.45 million and worth N8.8 …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye have called on Nigerians to continuously work and pray for peace in the nation. They made the call on Sunday at the Redeemed Christians Church of God (RCCG) October Thanksgiving Service and Special Prayer Session for all State Governors and …

The Acting Federal Controller of Works for Anambra State, Mr Seyi Martins has said that the second Niger-bridge would be fully ready for use by the first quarter of 2024. While receiving members of the Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) on the bridge on Saturday, he said that work on the facility had reached 95 per cent …

National coordinator and  of SERVICOM, Nnenna Akajimeli has disclosed that top-ranking public servants who compromise standards would face fresh punishment under a new law being proposed. Akajimelu, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, commended the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following reports of display of professionalism and honesty by its staff. NCAA’s commendation is coming after renowned …

A retired Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State government, Mrs Rhoda Ayinde has been elected National President of Eva Adelaja Girls Secondary Grammar School Old Students Association. In the recent election, other officers elected to the association’s National Executive Council included Vice President, Mrs Abiodun Adams; General Secretary, Mrs Nkiru Ojuolape; Assistant General Secretary, Mrs Ibukun Oreoluwa; Treasurer, Mrs Olufunmilayo …

No fewer than five people have been confirmed dead after last Thursday’s heavy downpour in Ilorin, Kwara State while property worth millions of naira were also lost to the flood. It was gathered that two human bodies and a Toyota Yaris car with registration number APP 544 E were removed from a river opposite Olusola Saraki abattoir, along Sobi Road …

For the first time in 12 years, Borno State celebrated Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary with a parade. Boko Haram insurgency made previous celebrated impossible, as the state became the contest ground between the terrorist group and government troops. Governor Babagana Zulum, who presided over the ceremony at Ramat Square in Maiduguri, said the event was made possible by the return of relative …

Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 FM is set to unveil a weekly programme, B.O.S Transportation Landmarks on Monday. A statement by the station’s General Manager, Mr Tayo Akanle stated that the new programme was informed by the need to enlighten residents on the giant strides of the Sanwo-Olu administration on Traffic Management and Transportation, the “T” pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S Developmental Agenda. …