At least 47 people have died fasting over a promise that they would meet Jesus if they starved themselves to death. They are members of the Good News International Church in Kenya. The church’s pastor, Paul Makenzi, has been held by the police authorities over the death. On Saturday, the number of those dead was […]
…assures investors, devt partners, others of safe, conducive business environment The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the far-reaching reforms and people-oriented policies that have changed the fortunes of the state and restored hope to the people, are among the many reasons that would earn him a second term in office. Governor Obaseki […]
Spiritual Director of Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke Anambra State, Reverend Father Emmanuel Obimma, a.k.a Ebube-Muonso, has warned the re-elected Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, not to disappoint the poor masses who voted for him to emerge winner in the November 18, 2017 governorship election. Rev. Fr. Obimma gave the warning on Wednesday […]
Kunle Ojo, a constitutional lawyer and human rights activist is also a political commentator. In this interview with INIOBONG IWOK, Ojo assesses the democratic journey in the country, the Buhari anti graft war and the state of the judiciary among others. How would you assess democracy in Nigeria, amidst concerns that progress has been slow? […]
The Senator representing Anambra North in the Senate, Sen. Stella Oduah has urged the people of Anambra State to come out en masse to vote in next Saturday’s governorship election to avoid creating a vacuum of governance in the state. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Sunday, Oduah said that if the people failed to […]
Members of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have staged a demonstration in Onitsha, threatening voters in the 18 November governorship election in Anambra state. Their spokesmen said their demonstration was intended to notify the federal government that the group is alive. “If you vote you will die. Don’t go out, stay in your […]
A group, Christian Association of Nigerian-Americans, (CANAN), has made a passionate appeal President Barack Obama to renew its military and technical assistance to Nigeria. This, the group said was necessary in order for the Nigerian government to improve its efforts at confronting terrorist activities within and outside its shores. In a statement by its coordinator, […]