Abuja church alleges transfer of convention land to Muslim group
ECWA Church, in Wuse 2, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, has asked the National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Daniel Okoh, to thoroughly probe the alleged confiscation and reallocation of a land in the FCT, claimed to be originally meant for “Christian Convention Centre,” to another party. The church, in a letter obtained by […]
Effects of discipline in schools
The Holy book says that whoever spares the rod, hates his son, but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently. Discipline in schools is important. It helps to build the foundation for the schoolchildren’s success later in life. It is what helps children achieve good performance in school and it is responsible for maintaining […]
Bishop demands justice for Owo church terror victims
The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev. Felix Ajakaye, has called on the Federal Government to prosecute the perpetrators of the terror attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State of June 5 2022, leading to the killing of no fewer than 41 worshippers. Ajakaye said he recalled that the Chief of Defence […]
Maladaptation as mental disorder
There are facts about life that no one can readily assimilate even when one is taught a million times over by the best teacher available. One such is that life is a task; a kind of challenge that must be enjoyed rather than endured. However, the ability to learn and adjust based on feedback from […]
I was scared shooting award-winning movie – Diane Russet
Big Brother reality TV star, Precious Yashim, aka Diane Russet, tells Naomi Chima, how she defied her fears and pursued her dreams till she became an Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards recipient How did being a BB9ja housemate influence your career in the entertainment industry? Being on the Big Brother reality TV show was a […]
NPFL Super 6: All to play for on match-day three
After two rounds of matches at the ongoing 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League Super 6 playoffs in Lagos, the path to claiming the title and continental spots is as stiff as the competition that has been witnessed on the two match-days completed so far at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. However, match-day […]
Fresh Ebonyi communal crisis claims two, policeman injured
No fewer than two persons were killed on Tuesday in a fresh land dispute which erupted between the people of Abaomege and Ishinkwo communities in the Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. A community source, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, said the two persons were returning from a fishing […]
50 years on, reform or scrap NYSC
PROTESTS by serving National Youth Service Corps members across the country over the delay in the payment of their monthly stipend amid events marking the scheme’s 50th anniversary reignite the public discourse over its continued relevance and retention in its present format. There have been reports of corpers challenging the long wait for their May […]
Man remanded for stabbing friend to death
A 38-year-old man, Raphael Agu, has been remanded in the Ikoyi Custodial Centre, Lagos State, for alleged murder. Agu was brought before a Magistrates’ Court sitting in Yaba Lagos on Tuesday on two counts of murder. The defendant was accused of allegedly stabbing his friend, Stanley Ugo, in the stomach with a knife on May […]
Finally, Senate throws out Buhari’s controversial Water Bill
The Senate, on Tuesday, rejected the controversial National Water Resources Bill, 2023 after it was listed for concurrence on the order paper for consideration and passage. Former President Muhammadu Buhari had in 2017 presented the controversial bill to both chambers of the National Assembly, which seek to transfer the control of water resources from the […]