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Soludo, tasks CCN, body of Christ to bond together   By Uzo Ugwunze   Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, has tasked the new leadership of Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), and the entire Christians to bond together, seeing themselves as one in Christ Jesus regardless of denomination. The governor also urged Christians to continue the work of evangelism in order to recover many souls formerly of Christian background but who have taken to idolatry, criminality and terrorism in the state.  He called for oneness of Christians and partnership shortly after receiving the `Father of Ecumenism, Solution Governor's award’ during the investiture of Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Nwokolo, Bishop on the Niger as the CCN Chairman, Anambra State chapter at All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha.  Prof. Soludo on the occasion where other personalities like Sir Chris Ukachukwu, Sir Nathan Ofoma, Sir Wellington Asiegbu, Sir Chris Okafor, Ven. Elochukwu Ojukwu, others were honoured with various award...

Nigerian Man Weds Male Lover In France A United Kingdom-based Nigerian man, Tosin Ojutalayo, and his lover have tied the knot at Castle Bay in Hyères, France. Tosin shared photos from their wedding on his Twitter page and also revealed how they met 10 years ago. In a tweet on April 12, he wrote, “He slid into my DMs, whilst I was in a relationship and I shut it down of course #YorubaMenDontCheat. Then two months later (now single) - I walked into a dinner party and he was there. 10 years later, we’re getting married in 2 weeks.” Reposting the tweet on Tuesday, Tosin shared pictures of the wedding, captioned, “UPDATE: We Got Married.” Credit: Twitter | teesjourney. More photos below. 

 Alleged Internet Fraud: EFCC Arrests 44 Suspects In Benin City Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday May 23, 2023, arrested 44 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City. The suspects were arrested in different locations following actionable intelligence on their alleged internet fraud-related activities. However, 33 of the suspects were found to have questions to answer after being profiled. They are Emmanuel Jimmy, Wisdom Osazuwa, Emmanuel Osaretin, Destiny Nonso, Michael Ekeh, Uzoma Okoligwe, Emmanuel Ebushi, Oyegun Osadebamwen, Christain Amhazioya, Azegbeyele Francis, Osarobo Junior, Anyanwu Miracle, and Louis Osahenie. Others are Ezerhume Jude Osomieneshi, Happy Daniel and Maro Oghenekohwo. Others are Kelvin Ifeanyi Anere, Igwe Favour, Gabriel Okpolor, Ogbeifun Prince, Timothy Nawamgbe, Onakofure Augustine, Osakpamwen Gaius, Nonso Prince Onuoha, Emmanuel Efetobor, Emmanuel Usifoh, Endurance Azeke, Ojo Desti...

PRESIDENT BUHARI THANKS MINISTERS, STATE HOUSE STAFF FOR EIGHT YEARS OF SUPPORT, LOYALTY   President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja participated in a valedictory session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), and met with staff of the State House, as part of a countdown on his eight years of administration, with appreciation for all the support and loyalty. In his remark at the valedictory session held at the State House Council Chamber, the President thanked all the ministers for their steadfastness in pursuing the goals of the administration, urging support for the incoming President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, even from outside government. President Buhari appreciated the ministers for working closely together, despite many odds and challenges, and sustaining the synergy that translated into many achievements. “I am proud to say we gave our best,’’ he added. The President directed the ministers to tidy up their work and avoid last-minute rush that could compromise the good...

 INFORMATION MINISTER DEBUNKS FAKE NEWS, SAYS FEC NOT DISSOLVED. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) is still in force and not dissolved yet, the Federal Government clarified on Wednesday, defusing a fake news item on it. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who stated this to correspondents after the valedictory council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said all Ministers had been directed by President Muhammadu Buhari to continue with their duties. News on social media claimed Buhari had dissolved the FEC during the valedictory meeting, which is the last of such meetings for the administration.

Final-year varsity student (only son of his parents) slumps, dies on football pitch  24 May 2023  A final-year Computer Science student of the privately-owned Benson Idahosa University (BIU), Benin in Edo State, Bruno Chigozie Ezeonye, has slumped while playing football at the institution’s football pitch. The 21-year-old said to be the only son of his parents died at BIU’s Legacy Campus. His father, who hails from Anambra, and mother, a South African, are said to be based overseas. It was learnt that he was rushed to the health centre on campus but referred to Faith Mediplex Hospital on Airport Road, Benin, an affiliate of the university where he was confirmed dead. Angry students mobilised to protest after vandalising the university’s health centre and security post but were prevailed upon by top officials of the university. BIU’s Head of Communication and Brand Strategy Unit, Temi Esonamunjor, said, “The university will make an official press statement on the true state of ...

Labour Party: Fireworks, drama as Presidential Election Petition Court sits  24 May 2023  Pre-hearing at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), started on a light note on May 8. INEC on March 1, declared Sen. Bola Tinubu of APC winner of the Feb. 25 Presidential Election with 8,794,726 votes. It said PDP’s Atiku polled 6,984,520 to finish second while Obi came third with 6,101,533 votes. Piqued by the result Obi, alongside his party, headed for PEPC insisting that the results were manipulated and the process marred with irregularities. Justice Haruna Tsammani, Chairman of the five-member panel welcomed lawyers and litigants as well as members of the press to the court saying he hoped that all would cooperate with the court. Justice Tsammani who cautioned against sensationalising proceedings said that if there was enough cooperation, the hearing would be expeditious and all would be happy with the outcome. He introduced his fellow justices including Justice Stephen Ad...