An Ondo State police spokesperson, Funmilayo Odunlami, said police were talking with parents and relatives of the 77 rescued worshippers on Monday, trying to determine what happened at the church.Police on Friday raided the basement of the Whole Bible …
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NECO Debunks Rumours Of Examination On Sallah Day
The National Examinations Council (NECO) says it has not scheduled any examination for Saturday July 9, 2022 in the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) for school-based candidates.The examination body said its position was contrary to…
Marwa reiterates need for drug tests before marriage
Retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa, NDLEA chairman, has reiterated the need for drug tests for intending couples.Marwa told a delegation of the Adamawa Council of the NUJ which visited him on Monday in Yola that it was pertinent for parents to esta…
WAFCON 2022: South Africa Outfox Nigeria In Rabat
The Super Falcons of Nigeria were outfoxed in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C opener, losing 2-1 to Banyana Banyana of South Africa at the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat, Morocco.The Super Falcons created the best chance of the half …
Why we arrest motorists with faded number plates – VIO
The Federal Capital Territory Vehicle Inspection Office (FCT VIO) says its arrest of motorists over faded vehicle number plates is not to extort them but ensure compliance with traffic rules.The FCT VIO Spokesperson, Mr Kalu Emetu, made the clarificati…
Hajj 2022: Saudi Arabia Extends Landing Permit Deadline For Nigeria
The Saudi Arabian General Authority for Civil Aviation, GACA, has approved extension of landing permit for Nigerian Hajj carriers under the leadership of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON.The commission made this known in statement signed…
Super Falcons Begin Quest For 10th WAFCON Title
The Super Falcons of Nigeria’s quest for a 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title begins on Monday where they meet rivals South Africa in their Group C encounter, by 6pm (Nigerian time) at the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat, Morocco.The last t…
CAF Postpones 2023 Africa Cup Of Nations Tournament
CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe announced late on Sunday that the Executive Committee has decided that the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire will be postponed to the months of January and February of 2024.Initially scheduled from Ju…
Association advises internally displaced women on family planning
The Nigerian Army Officer Wives Association (NAOWA) has underscored the need for women in the Internally Displace Persons (IDPs) camps to observe family planning for improved family life.Members of NAOWA expressed the concern when they visited some wom…
MFM Becomes First Team To Be Relegated From NPFL
The League Management Company (LMC), have confirmed Mountain of Fire Ministry Football Club, (MFM FC) as first team to be relegated in the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.MFM, confirmed their relegation from Nigeria’s top f…