Fr. Okunerere makes U-turn on quitting Catholic church
Catholic Priest Reverend Father Paul Obayi, an Associate Professor widely known as Fr Okunerere from Nsukka Diocese, has reversed his decision to leave Catholicism and the priesthood.
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INEC to Upload Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Elections Results on IReV — INEC Chairman
In preparation for the upcoming governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has revealed a key aspect of the electoral process. He stated that the election results will be uploaded on INEC’s Result Viewing Portal (IReV). This decision aligns with the commission’s…
Flooding kills ex-seminarian in Enugu
The lifeless body of a man, identified as Paschal Ike, believed to have been a victim of flooding, was discovered on a Saturday morning in Alor Uno, located within the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.
ICPC to track 1932 constituency projects in 26 states
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to initiate the tracking of 1,932 constituency projects worth N500 billion in 26 states. This marks the start of Phase 6 in their ongoing effort to monitor both constituency and executive projects, a mission that commenced in 2019.
President Tinubu Appoints New EFCC Boss
Major Leadership Changes at EFCC as President Tinubu Appoints New Executives In a bold and strategic move to reinforce Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts, President Bola Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). As the country grapples with ongoing corruption challenges, the appointment of Ola Olukoyede as the new Executive…
I am leaving Catholic church very soon – Rev. Fr. Obayi
Rev. Fr. Paul Obayi, the Spiritual Director of the Okunerere Adoration Ministry in Nsukka, Enugu State, has announced his impending departure from the Catholic Church. This decision follows alleged disputes with Most Rev. Godfrey Onah, the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese.
Nigeria Calls for Ceasefire , Dialogue Amid Israel-Hamas Hostilities
In the wake of the recent outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hamas, the Federal Republic of Nigeria has stepped forward to call for an immediate ceasefire and the initiation of dialogue between the conflicting parties. The Palestinian armed group, Hamas, launched a significant attack code-named “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood” on Saturday, marking one of the…
Federal Government Suspends N-Power Programme Amid Irregularities
The Nigerian Federal Government has taken the decision to indefinitely suspend the N-Power program, a flagship initiative aimed at addressing youth unemployment and fostering social development. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, made the announcement during an interview on TVC News, citing a series of irregularities within the program as the primary…
How We Arrived at the Proposed N200,000 Minimum Wage — NLC President
Comrade Joe Ajaero details negotiations and addresses criticisms as Nigeria approaches a critical minimum wage discussion next year. In the wake of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) suspending an impending indefinite strike over the removal of petrol subsidies and disputes regarding palliatives, the President of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, steps forward to shed light…
NIS Reports Over 112,000 Unclaimed Passport Booklets Across Nigeria
The Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs. Wura-Ola Adepoju, has raised a concern regarding uncollected passport booklets, revealing that a staggering 112,351 passport booklets are still awaiting collection by applicants across all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This revelation was made during a press briefing…