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Month: January 2024

SCOAN counters BBC’s documentary on late TB Joshua, calls it unfounded

The church prayed that God forgives the sponsors and added that persecution of divine envoys or servants of God was not new in history. The Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN) on Tuesday, countered the BBC documentary on the late Temitope Babatunde Joshua, known as TB Joshua, Founder of SCOAN. SCOAN described the documentary as…

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When Ugandan, Nigerian singers hit studio for duets

Artistes from Uganda and Nigeria have collaborated on some huge music projects. Collaborations are among the most effective ways for an artiste to break out to a new fanbase. Below are some of the song collaborations between Ugandan and Nigerian singers that became hits. Nigerian singer and songwriter Reekado Banks was featured on Ykee Benda’s…

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Rep. Ambaiowei disputes notion that NASS is a money-making machine

He added that the primary responsibility of a lawmaker revolved around quality representation and exercise of oversight duties to ensure good governance. Rep. Rodney Ambaiowei (PDP-Bayelsa), has faulted the notion held in certain quarters and among his constituents that the National Assembly is a money-making machine. The lawmaker, who represents Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency of…

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Betta Edu and 6 other appointees suspended over financial fraud allegations

Here are seven politicians who have been suspended over financial fraud in recent times. Nigerian politicians and political appointees have a reputation for not resigning or stepping aside when they are caught in a web of scandal until they are suspended. Oftentimes, the suspension does them no good because in most cases, it forces them…

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Burna Boy among 100 most influential Africans of 2023

Multiple Nigerians make New African Magazine 100 most influential Africans of 2023 list. New African Magazine describes the list as one made up of diverse and inspiring group of men and women, who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, leadership, resilience, and vision in their respective domains. They include politicians, entrepreneurs, industrialists, environmentalists, creatives, scientists, educators, sports…

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Bello dissolves cabinet, appoints new members for incoming administration

The governor said his decisive and strategic action became imperative as his administration would soon come to an end. Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has dissolved his cabinet and appointed new one as part of transition process for the incoming administration in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Kogi Governor-Elect,…

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Ghanaian preacher suffers sexual harassment from twerking white ladies in UK

A video circulating on social media captures an unsettling incident involving Ghanaian preacher Eben Ablorh, who faced open harassment from two ladies in the UK. The footage depicts Ablorh spreading the Word of God in a public space in Stratford, London. However, his preaching is abruptly interrupted by the unwanted advances of the two women….

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Bayero University dismisses allegation of 20 fake professors

The vice-chancellor described the allegations as malicious and dangerous. The Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, Prof. Sagir Abbas, has dismissed an allegation that the institution has 20 fake professors. In a release he issued on Tuesday, the vice-chancellor described the allegations as malicious and dangerous. “The management of Bayero University, Kano, has noticed the circulation…

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Ex-convict gets 10 strokes of cane, 6 months imprisonment for ₦20,000 theft

The convict had previously been convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment for theft in 2022. A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered that an ex-convict, Ezekiel Francis, 28, be given 10 strokes of cane for stealing ₦20,000. The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, gave the order after Francis pleaded guilty to the charge and begged…

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Davido continues to enjoy his baecation amid Teebillz’s allegations

The singer is currently vacationing with his wife. Davido seems rather unfazed after being called out by Tiwa Savage’s ex husband Teebillz, and continues to enjoy his baecation with his wife. The singer, who has been on a romantic getaway with his wife Chioma, has been carrying his fans along on his trip and has…

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