97 m. ago Pastor Paul Enenche turns down N30m donation from Kebbi Governor

By Seyi Babalola Dr Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has turned down a ₦30 million contribution from Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, preferring the cash to be allocated to orphanages or other humanitarian organisations. The gesture was made during a massive outdoor evangelistic crusade recently organised by the church in Kebbi […] The post Pastor Paul Enenche turns down N30m donation from Kebbi Governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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99 m. ago We Need Strong Political Will To End Killings In Nigeria – Enenche

Senior pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC) Worldwide, Pastor Paul Enenche, has said Nigeria needs strong political will to end senseless killings nationwide. Enenche told newsmen yesterday at Yelewata Town, Guma local government area of Benue State that there was no single justification for the killings, which claimed scores of lives on June 14. He […]

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16 h. ago Oyo LG boss awards scholarship to late aide’s daughter, donates N1m

Tribune Online Oyo LG boss awards scholarship to late aide’s daughter, donates N1m Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji, has announced a full tertiary education scholarship with hostel accommodation for the daughter of his late Personal Assistant, Sulaiman Olatunji, who... Oyo LG boss awards scholarship to late aide’s daughter, donates N1m Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Judge slams defence petition as ‘frivolous’ in Stanley Offor trial

Tribune Online Judge slams defence petition as ‘frivolous’ in Stanley Offor trial The trial of Stanley Offor resumed on Wednesday before Justice Ismail Ijelu of the High Court of Lagos State, Ikeja, with high courtroom drama, as the judge fiercely criticised a petition submitted by the defendant’s former counsel, which he described as frivolous and unethical. The judge revealed that Nnana Ogbo, the former defence lawyer, had […] Judge slams defence petition as ‘frivolous’ in Stanley Offor trial Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre

Renowned comedian Efe Warriboy has slammed Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, for declaring Wednesday, June 18, a public holiday to welcome President Bola Tinubu, even as the state mourns the recent Yelewata massacre. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Ambe, who urged residents […] The post Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago No One In View Yet, But Remarriage Now Possible – Pastor Ighodalo

Senior pastor of Trinity House Church, Ituah Ighodalo, has expressed openness to the possibility of marrying again. In June 2020, Ibidun Ighodalo, wife of the cleric, died in her sleep due to a heart attack, only a few weeks before her 40th birthday. In the years after her passing, the cleric consistently maintained that he […] The post No One In View Yet, But Remarriage Now Possible – Pastor Ighodalo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Zuru killings: Malami decries loss of ‘nearly 200 innocent lives’ in Kebbi

By John Ogunsemore Former Attorney-General of the Federation & Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has condemned recent attacks in Tadurga Ward of Zuru Local Government Area, Kebbi State, which he said claimed nearly 200 innocent lives. This is contained in a Wednesday statement signed by his media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka. Daily Sun learnt that […] The post Zuru killings: Malami decries loss of ‘nearly 200 innocent lives’ in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Your conduct reeks of contradiction – Atiku’s aide slams ‘Pastor’ Reno Omokri

By John Ogunsemore A social media war is brewing between Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Ibe mocked Omokri, who supported Atiku before the 2023 presidential election, over his new-found love for President Bola Tinubu. He shared a screenshot […] The post Your conduct reeks of contradiction – Atiku’s aide slams ‘Pastor’ Reno Omokri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago “Things Fall Apart”: Celebrating 67yrs of Achebe’s enduring masterpiece

It was Rick Warren, the author of Purpose Driven Life, and an American Christian pastor, who said, “We are products read more “Things Fall Apart”: Celebrating 67yrs of Achebe’s enduring masterpiece

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25 h. ago “Killings In Benue Are Acts Of Senseless Evil” — Jimmy Odukoya Speaks

Jimmy Odukoya, actor and senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, has denounced the recent killings in Benue State, calling them an act of “genocide” rather than just war-related casualties. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, he expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the Yelewata massacre, where more than 200 lives were lost. Odukoya […] The post “Killings In Benue Are Acts Of Senseless Evil” — Jimmy Odukoya Speaks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Object With Pastor Adefarasin Was A Banned Stun Gun, Not A Firearm — Lagos Police

Lagos State Police Command has claimed that recovered item from founder of House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin was a banned ‘stun gun’, not harmful. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the cleric on Tuesday, reported himself to the State’s Police Command in Ikeja after a viral video surfaced showing him holding […] The post Object With Pastor Adefarasin Was A Banned Stun Gun, Not A Firearm — Lagos Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Niger State Government Welcomes Foundation Aid For Flood Survivors

The Niger State government has welcomed officials from the TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation and Tukur Foundation on a condolence visit following the recent tragic flooding in Mokwa. The foundations owned by former chief of army staff, Lt General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, CFR (Rtd), have initiated a medical outreach programme to aid the affected communities […]

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30 h. ago Benue groups slam Afenifere, Arewa Patriots over calls for Akume’s suspension

… Want President Tinubu to expedite action on insecurity   From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Controversies have continued to trail the statements by some tribal groups, the Afenifere and the Arewa Patriots, calling for the suspension from office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. In response to their calls, […] The post Benue groups slam Afenifere, Arewa Patriots over calls for Akume’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Police Interrogates Pastor Adefarasin For Allegedly Pulling Gun On TikToker In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command said the Lead Pastor of the House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, is currently being interrogated for allegedly brandishing a gun-like object on TikToker Car Spotter, in Lagos. Lagos Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin who disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday, said Pastor Adefarasin was […]

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38 h. ago Lagos: “No One Is Above The Law” — Police Grill Adefarasin Over Alleged Weapon Incident

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of House on the Rock Church, has presented himself for questioning after a viral video surfaced showing him with what appeared to be a gun-like object during a roadside encounter. In a statement shared on its official X account (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, […] The post Lagos: “No One Is Above The Law” — Police Grill Adefarasin Over Alleged Weapon Incident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Alleged firearm possession: Police interrogate Pastor Adefarasin

Tribune Online Alleged firearm possession: Police interrogate Pastor Adefarasin This was made known in a statement by the Lagos State Police Command on X on Tuesday. Alleged firearm possession: Police interrogate Pastor Adefarasin Tribune Online

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38 h. ago JAMB may slam 3 year ban on candidate, CBT centres with registration irregularities 

to punish 11 CBT centres for irregularities during UTME From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said that any candidate or Computer-Based Test (CBT) operator caught in the act of irregularities during registration and conduct of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) might be faced with a three year ban. It said […] The post JAMB may slam 3 year ban on candidate, CBT centres with registration irregularities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Viral video: Paul Adefarasin submits himself to police, undergoes interrogation

By John Ogunsemore Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, Pastor Paul Adefarasin has been interrogated by police in Lagos after turning himself in at the state police command headquarters, Ikeja. Spokesman of the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the development on Tuesday. Adefarasin faced intense criticism on social media penultimate week after a face-off […] The post Viral video: Paul Adefarasin submits himself to police, undergoes interrogation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Dozens dead, hundreds injured as violence erupts at Gaza aid sites

Tribune Online Dozens dead, hundreds injured as violence erupts at Gaza aid sites The chaos unfolded Monday and Tuesday near aid sites in southern Gaza. Dozens dead, hundreds injured as violence erupts at Gaza aid sites Tribune Online

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44 h. ago 2027: Eno’s defection causes no setback to PDP — Ex A/Ibom federal lawmaker

From Isaac Job, Uyo Former House of Representatives member who represented Uyo Federal Constituency and chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr Michael Enying has said that thd defection of the state governor pastor Umo Eno to All Progressives Congress ( APC) in the state does not have any set back to PDP in the […] The post 2027: Eno’s defection causes no setback to PDP — Ex A/Ibom federal lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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