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The Christian Association of Nigeria on Wednesday took a swipe at the Sterling Bank over its Easter adverts where it allegedly compared the resurrection of Jesus Christ to ‘Agege Bread.’ The association called for the immediate removal of the bank boss citing his alleged religious bias as the reason for the release of the Easter advert that denigrated Jesus. CAN said the advertisement is “ungodly, wicked, insensitive,” The association said the bank deliberately provoked Christians with the copy adding that in case the management of the Sterling Bank is not aware, “the resurrection of Jesus witnesses to the immense power…
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Senator Abdulahi Adamu, has warned stakeholders of the party to be wary of the fate that befell the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in 2015. Adamu, while addressing attendees at the emergency National Executive Council meeting of the party holding at the Transcorp Hilton Hotels, Abuja on Wednesday, said internal wrangling within the party has reached a point party leaders must be warned to avert electoral jeopardy. Attending the meeting are President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, members of the National Working Committee of the party, and others. This was just as…
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has said his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike will lose the 2023 presidency. Ganduje said Wike would be a good loser because he has courage. He spoke while receiving the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential aspirant in Kano. “So, you have come to see your brothers and sisters. Good. You are aspiring for the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We see your efforts. READ ALSO: Nigerians Sharing ‘School Sex Tape’ Face 14 years FG Renames National Theatre Buhari Meets Governors; Says No One Will Be Allowed to Destabilise Nigeria “And at the…
Actor Johnny Depp has testified in his $50m (£38m) defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard that he never struck her. The lawsuit is over an opinion piece Ms Heard wrote for the Washington Post in which she called herself a victim of domestic violence. He denies any abuse. Ms Heard has sued back, with a $100m counterclaim against Mr Depp. The closely watched civil trial, which is taking place in Virginia, is now in its second week. Ms Heard’s team has portrayed Mr Depp as an abusive partner prone to drug and alcohol binges. Mr Depp’s team has presented Ms…
After announcing it would focus its efforts on eastern Ukraine, Russia intensified its assault on cities and towns throughout the region on Tuesday. There were clashes along a front line spanning hundreds of miles, as the battle for the Donbas region entered a critical stage. While this new offensive had been expected after Russia failed to seize the capital Kyiv, it could bear huge importance on how the war plays out. That’s because, if Russia conquers the Donbas, it would allow President Vladimir Putin to claim some achievement from the invasion. But Tuesday’s clashes showed that Ukraine’s forces are still…
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has expressed satisfaction with the improved security situation in the state over the last three years. Zulum said this when he hosted members of Borno Elders Forum and some security personnel to Ramadan Iftar at the Government House, Maiduguri on Tuesday. “We have to thank God for His infinite mercy, we are able to achieve a lot in Borno, especially in the area of security,” he said. “I wish to say that I have not received any emergency call on insurgents’ threats in Maiduguri and environ particularly on the Maiduguri-Damaturu Damaturu Road in the last…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja urged Nigerians to resist agents of destabilisation. He said the agents were bent on causing a breakdown of law and order in the country, assuring that no individual or group would be allowed to destabilise Nigeria. The president’s spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, stated that Buhari made the declaration at the breaking of Ramadan fasting attended by governors, ministers and heads of government agencies. “We have the land, we have the resources, and we have the people. “I do not know why people will allow themselves to be successfully subverted to destabilise their own…
Canada announced on Tuesday that it would place sanctions on 14 associates of the Russian government, including President Vladimir Putin’s two daughters. Mélanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that they would answer for their crimes. “We will continue to impose severe costs on the Russian regime in coordination with our allies and will relentlessly pursue accountability for their actions,’’ Joly stated. Putin’s daughters, Maria Putina and Katerina Tikhonova, have already felt the economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine war. Few details are known about the two since Putin has kept them out of public glare for…
The Police in Lagos has said that invitations have been sent out to the management of Chrisland Schools, parents and the pupils allegedly involved in sexual acts during a school trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the invitations, adding that investigations had been ordered by the Commissioner for the Command, Abiodun Alabi. He said, “All the parties have been invited to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Yaba. The parties include the school authorities, parents and their children. “Nobody has reported yet, but we are in touch with them and they…
Nigerians have been warned that sharing images of child pornography is an offence that carries a 14-year jail term after a video alleged to involve schoolchildren went viral. Students from a prestigious school were on a trip to Dubai last month when the alleged incident was filmed. The mother of a 10-year-old says her daughter was coerced to participate. Lagos state government has ordered the school’s closure so the “alleged sexual violence case” can be investigated. In a video posted on social media, the mother alleges her daughter was drugged by the male students and accused the school authorities of…