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Adeboye: I Remain The Worldwide General Overseer Of RCCG Enoch Adejare Adeboye, a pastor and general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), only relinquished his position as head of the Nigeria church but will remain RCCG’s worldwide overseer, the church has clarified. According to a statement signed by Leke Adeboye, the clergyman’s last son and personal assistant, the announcement of a new Nigeria overseer was made in compliance with the new legal requirements set up by the Financial Regulations Council for all registered churches, mosques, and CSOs, which stipulate that heads of non-profit organisations like churches now have a maximum period of 20 years to lead their organisations while in retirement. Such heads are also not permitted to hand over to their families. Leke Adeboye reiterated that Funsho Odesola, a pastor, will now serve as the new church secretary, Joseph Adeyokunu, another pastor, is the new church treasurer. He advised all members of RCCG t

On Thursday January 5,the maiden edition of "Starting The Year With Jesus" an all night praise, prayer,worship & songs ministrations, a brain child of Her Excellency, Nneoma Nkechinyere Rochas Okorocha was held at Hero's Square,Owerri. While rendering closing remarks,His Excellency Rochas Okorocha decided to dance with the "least" of them who gathered to listen to him. Little did one know that God designed the program to change the destiny of families: 1.Chijioke,a male child of 17yrs old,a pure water seller whose father is a loader at motor park. 2. Precious Nwaogu,a female whose parents are jobless. These two were invited by the Governor to dance with him and behold their lives were change soon. "It is time to appreciate my dance partners.So what can I do for you.."? Okorocha inquires.Noticing they were overwhelmed he said... " this morning,I feel it in my heart to change your lives just as I will be doing for all IMOLITES from now

Popular Lagos pastor, Tom Samson , who is known for his flamboyant style and his customized Hummer limousine to make a grand entrance into a church in Abeokuta, Ogun state where he went to preach

 heavily armed Niger Delta avengers a Bayelsa man Bodmas met on the creek. I hope they were not trying to do something funny

Pastor Joseph.O. Obayemi who was a deputy in charge of Finance and a member of governing council has been named his successor. The newly announced General Overseer of the RCCG in a sermon published by the church magazine, Redemption Light noted that except the Lord builds a life, family, business or ministry, His creation can do nothing. He enjoined the congregation to trust God for all things because, ‘’when the King of glory comes into any situation, the story of such people changes". "God can resurrect a dead life, dead situations and restore lost glory," he said in a sermon in August 2015 during the dedication of eight church buildings in Province 10. He was then the pastor of the province and represented the immediate past GO, Pastor Adeboye at the event.

The Canadian authorities have suspended a judge for wearing a cap with Donald Trump’s campaign slogan “Make America Great Again” in court after November’s US presidential election, local media reported Friday. Ontario Court Judge Bernd Zabel “stopped being assigned to preside in court December 21, 2016,” court spokeswoman Kate Andrew told the local daily The Hamilton Spectator without commenting about his future. The decision comes after the court received a series of complaints about Zabel’s vocal support for the US president-elect. His official position requires displaying political neutrality. Zabel — who was appointed in 1990 — entered a courtroom in the Lake Ontario port city of Hamilton the day after the November 8 election wearing the Trump campaign’s trademark red cap. He explained his decision later, saying it was a response to criticism from colleagues who “all voted for Hillary” Clinton, Trump’s Democratic rival, the Toronto Star reported him as saying. “I was the on

Pastor Joseph Obayemi has replaced Pastor Enoch Adeboye as the General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Here are few things about Pastor Obayemi 1. Pastor Joseph Obayemi was a deputy in charge of Finance 2. A member of governing council of the Redeemed Christian Church of God 3. He was the pastor in charge of Lagos Province 28, region 2 of the church 4. He laid the foundation of the extension of the province’s temporary place of worship in March 2015. 5. He was Chairman, board of governors, House fellowship of the RCCG 6. Special Assistant to General overseer on Finance PICR Region II 7. He is happily married with children

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele and her Producer here sband, JKC Skillz have launched a record label known as Scene One Records. Artistes signed under the label include Mo’Eazy formerly signed under veteran, Darey Art-Alade. Others are Ruby and Pearl (members of Gemstones), MartinsFeelz and Sonorous. “When I met JJC, I loved his talent so much, so, I told him why don’t we have a record label. I don’t know anything about music. My husband is a good producer and singer. “We went out to look for fresh talent and here we are today,” the actress said. JJC revealed that the couple are working on a television soap opera called ‘Industreet’. He said: “They are also stars of the new TV show, Industreet. This is our baby, our project so please support.”

Nana Akufo-Addo has been sworn in as Ghana's new president after beating incumbent leader John Mahama in last month's election. He was led by the Chief Justice, Theodora Georgina Wood to take the oath of office before thousands of people and African leaders at the inaugural ceremony, which held at the Black Stars square today. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has now taken over from John Dramani Mahama.

Pastor Joseph Obayemi has been named as Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s successor. Obayemi was a deputy in charge of Finance and a member of governing council, before his appointment.

Chelsea’s long-serving captain John Terry has paid a moving tribute to departing Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel after the club confirmed the Nigerian captain’s move to Chinese Super League side Tianjin TEDA FC. The Chelsea captain had great things to say about the 29-year old midfielder on his Instagram page stating: “I would like to wish this LEGEND of a player and man all the very best with his move to China Gutted to see you go "Old Boy" gonna miss you both on and off the pitch,so many great memories together Love ya Obi Good luck mate @mikel_john_obi” The move leaves the Chelsea captain as the only long-serving player at the club and with playing time hard to come by in recent times, the Chelsea stalwart may be next in line to exit the Stamford Bridge club

Veteran singer, Daddy Showkey, would never forget the events that happened to him during his first and only job interview. During a chat with Saturday Beats, he said that the event was so painful that it made him swear with his life that he would never work for anybody. Although he was laughing while narrating the story, Showkey said it wasn’t funny when the incident happened. He told Saturday Beats that he was accused of stealing a dog during his first job interview because he was a resident of Ajegunle. He said, “I had a cousin who was working with a security company and anytime she came to my mother’s house, she noticed that I was always singing. She then called me one day and told me that she would want me to come and work in her company because I looked strong physically. She took it upon herself to write an application letter to the company which was at Tin Can Island. “The next day, she told me to go to the company because they were expecting me for an interview. When I

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has said he does not have any problem with John Obi Mikel moving to China. The captain of Nigeria’s national team, has signed a three-year deal with Tianjin TEDA, after leaving Chelsea on a free transfer. Rohr also advised other Nigerian players to move during the January transfer window. “Some are not playing in their clubs and now is the month, very important January when they can change clubs to play and have competition,” he told Channels TV. “It is very important that Super Eagles players have competition in their clubs. “He (Mikel) did not play much in the last month. He played in the Olympics, don’t forget it – he played all the games. He also played all the games for Super Eagles but (only) did not play in Chelsea. “So I am happy that he can play now in China. It is always better to play in China than to stay in Chelsea and not play. “He is now nearing the end of his career and it is normal that he is looking for a good con

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has retired as the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). Just last year, the church slammed those calling for the 74-year-old to retire as head of RCCG. Pastor Johnson Odesola, Special Assistant to Pastor Adeboye on Administration and Personnel, said at the time that the church’s constitution did not state that anyone above 70 years should not lead the ministry. He said: “Whereas the constitution provided that the deputy and assistant general overseers are appointed to retire at 70 and enjoy their retirement benefits for life, there is no such provision for the general overseer.

Several passengers, including children, were stranded at Kaduna International Airport since on Tuesday following the failure of Arik Airlines to airlift them as scheduled. Some of the disappointed passengers made the complaint to the Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, at the airport during the on-the-spot assessment of the facilities on ground at the airport. They lamented that they had been in the airport since Tuesday just to board Arik air from Kaduna to Lagos to no avail without any explanation or apology from the airline officials. One of the passengers who gave her name as Mrs Nkenna with her three kids said that she and her family should have travelled to Lagos on Tuesday. She said the airline had cancelled the flight without prior notification, adding that it had been the same experience in the last four days. She said, “I and my family including our children are being stranded at Kaduna Airport by Arik Airline. “I don’t know what to do because the airli

The ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) fought hard to get where it is today. However, it is dogged by a number of problems it would have to solve if it will continue to rule beyond the current government. The following list of problems, while not exhaustive, will be among the key ones to solve if the APC is to triumph yet again. 1. Internal Wrangling In States: While the initial expectation was that all would be rosy for the APC, wittingly or unwittingly, stalwarts of the ruling party in many APC states are finding it difficult to consolidate their gains and the in-fighting in many states that degenerated to violence is a nightmare to the national headquarters of the party. There are intra-party conflicts in Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Kogi, Bauchi, Yobe and Kebbi states among others, a development which has already elicited skepticism among many people, on whether the APC is actually a party to drive Nigeria’s quest for global relevance and socio-infrastructural development

Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), on Friday ordered its fighters to prepare to fight “war” against the “enemy”, saying Nigerian authorities were not ready for dialogue. In a statement posted on its site yesterday, NDA said it was set to resume hostilities. Titled ‘OPERATIONS WALLS OF JERICHO AND HURRICANE JOSHUA’ NDA informed “the people of our Niger Delta, sane minds in Nigeria and the comity of nations that the remaining 11 months and couples of weeks in 2017 will be filled with surprises and a reconfiguration of the struggle for the liberation of our motherland.” “Since, the declaration of cessation of hostilities in the region by all fighters and affiliates, it has been evidently clear that the Nigerian state is not ready for any form of dialogue and negotiation with our people to addressing the issues sustaining the unending sufferings and deprivation of the people of the Niger Delta. Continuing Avengers assured Niger Delta people that “we feel your pains from these dashed hope

Former Chelsea winger John Obi Mikel might not be the same player he was once few years ago, but the fact that a great player like Andreas Iniesta recognises his talent speaks volume. The Tiajin TEDA of China latest acquisition enjoyed a trophy laden 10 and a half year at Chelsea, surviving so many coaches and over transfer windows during his time at Stamford Bridge. Five years ago Barcelona legend Iniesta revealed that the 29 year old captain of the Nigeria senior national team is the toughest opponents he has faced. Iniesta who have come across lot of players in his career singled out the Nigerian as one customer he struggled to, apparently referring to the various times he had faced Mikel for Barcelona against Chelsea. ” I get asked a lot who the best player I’ve faced is. It’s John Obi Mikel. I only wish I was half the the footballer he is”, Iniesta posted on his official twitter handle @andreiniesta8.

Girlfriend of Mikel Obi, Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain, has reacted to his move from England to China, Tianjin Teda. Mikel officially joined the Chinese side two days back after passing a routine medical check up, bringing to an end a ten and half year stay at Stamford Bridge. Olga Diyachenko shared a photo of the football star and their twin daughters and wrote: "So proud of you my love@mikel_john_obi and so excited for the the new chapter of our #poohbook What an incredible start to 2017 #nihao".

Gambia’s First lady, Zineb Jammeh, has expressed firm love and support and love for her husband, President Jammeh. In an interview with the Daily Observer, the first lady described President Yahya Jammeh as a very devoted leader who is able to ensure peace and stability in a country. "It is never perfect, but it is very important to acknowledge the positive. It is important to say what is negative but never forget to acknowledge what is positive as well," she stated. Zineb Jammeh said this while on her traditional visit to Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in the capital of Gambia, Banjul to meet the new born babies of 2017 to present them with her gifts for her foundation Operation Save the Children Foundation (OSCF). This is her first interview since President Jammeh refused to step down after he lost the December 1 election to Adama Barrow. Jammeh initially accepted the results of the election but on December 9, he reversed his position and said he wo

Mr. Cyril, the first son of the immediate past Governor of Edo, Adams Oshiomhole, is in the race for Etsako Federal constituency vacant seat. His posters are visible in strategic locations in Auchi and other major communities in Etsako East, Central and West Local Government Areas. The posters were also pasted in some parts of Benin City, in front of Denis Osadebe Government House and the state secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC). On the materials, Cyril a medical doctor, noted that “Enough is Enough, “it is time for the New Generation”. The seat for the Etsako Federal Constituency became vacant after the occupant, Mr Philip Shaibu was elected as Deputy Governor. His interest has increased the number of aspirants to six. The seat was declared vacant last month by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara.

•Fayose Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, may have run into fresh trouble with the Federal Government after it was found that he collected the sum of N8.877 billion from the N388.304 billion released to 35 states as refunds from over-deductions on London-Paris Club loans but only paid one out of the eight-month salary arrears he owed workers in the state. Fayose was also said to have paid a curious 13th month salary as bonus while the arrears of seven-month salaries owed the workers were left unpaid. A reliable source in the Presidency, who spoke in confidence with one of our correspondents yesterday, said President Muhammadu Buhari has lived up to his pledge to ease salary crises in all the states by releasing N388.304 billion to 35 states but many of the states failed to abide by the agreement they had with the President that they would give preference to settling arrears of workers’ salaries. The Presidency source said: “The agreement between the Federal Government and th

Aisha, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari has claimed that she feeds her children with her personal money. She said that the State House, Abuja catered for her welfare only when it was necessary. According to Aisha, she had not been accorded the official privileges given to her predecessors as the Fist Lady of the country. Mrs. Buhari’s claims, contained in a rejoinder by her media aide, Adebisi Ajayi on Friday were consequent upon accusation of abuse of privileges at Nigerian High Commission in London leveled against her by Sahara Reporters, an online media apparently on her trip to the United Kingdom recently. Mrs. Buhari therefore challenged the online reporters to show evidence of their report to disproof her claims. The rejoinder read thus: “The attention of the Wife of the President, Hajia Aisha Buhari has been drawn to a report in Sahara Reporters where, she was amongst other things accused of abuse of privileges at Nigerian High Commission in London. “It is not in her

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice , Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN ) The meeting, which lasted about an hour, took place inside the President’s office shortly after Buhari and some government officials had observed the Jumat prayers in a mosque located inside the Presidential Villa , Abuja. Although the agenda of the meeting was not made public , it was suspected to have centred on the probe the AGF was directed to carry out on top government officials accused of corruption. The PUNCH had on Friday reported exclusively that the minister would meet Buhari and that the probe might form part of the discussion at the meeting. After the meeting, Malami, who usually uses the Service Chiefs’ Gate to access the President’s office, walked through the corridor in front of the Press Gallery. It was not clear whether he was headed for the Vice- President’s office or the office of the Chief of Staff t

THE National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the commencement of the payment of N5,000 each to the poor and most vulnerable under the Conditional Cash Transfer programme of the present administration. The programme was part of the cardinal promises of Buhari during the 2015 campaign. Asiwaju Tinubu said the stipend for the poor was a sign of the Buhari-led APC government’s commitment to people’s welfare. He said in a statement by his Media Office: “I commend President Buhari for keeping faith with his campaign promise. I commend him for empathizing with the poor and the most vulnerable among us. “The payment could n’t have come at a better time than now. The stipend is a sign of the government’s commitment to people’s welfare. We must all unite to beat poverty and bring prosperity to the land.” Tinubu again called for support for the present administration, saying with such, the government would so

The Nigerian Airforce says it has acquired two Mi-35M attack helicopter from Russia to fight terrorists and criminal gangs. The Mi-35M is a rugged helicopter that offers round the clock combat use of guided and unguided weapons in regular and challenging climate conditions which is equipped with the latest navigation suite, target sights system, laser range finder and location finder. “The aircraft have already been delivered awaiting official induction after which they will be launched for operations,” the Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar, said at a media briefing in Abuja on Friday. He said the Air Force has also installed camera on a Beechcraft aircraft NAF 202 and NAF 204, and upgraded the camera on NAF 201 all in 2016. “Furthermore, 3x EC-135 helicopters were handed over to the NAF by NNPC in March 2016. In collaboration with Aero-contractors Nigeria Ltd, 2 of the helicopters were reactivated. “These included NAF 547 and NAF 548. Efforts are also on-going to carry out

US President-elect, Donald Trump has reacted to Florida shooting where at least five people have been confirmed dead and nine people sustained injuries. According to reports, the shooting took place in the lower level baggage claim area, in Terminal 2 ,at around 1 p.m., Friday. Mr. Trump described it as a terrible situation and pray for safety in Florida. “Monitoring the terrible situation in Florida. Just spoke to Governor Scott. Thoughts and prayers for all. Stay safe! “, he posted on his twitter account.

Michelle Obama gave her final White House remarks in an emotional speech Friday, thanking her supporters and saying, "being your first lady has been the greatest honour of my life and I hope I've made you proud." "I want our young people to know that they matter, that they belong," Obama said, her voice breaking several times near the end of her remarks. "So don't be afraid. You hear me, young people? Don't be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered. Empower yourself with a good education. Then get out there and use that education to build a country worthy of you boundless promise. Lead by example with hope; never fear." The event aimed at honoring the 2017 School Counselor of the Year comes exactly two weeks before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office.

No fewer than 15 hunters have been slaughtered in the bushes between Gubio and Mobbar Local Government Areas of Borno State by members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect. According to Vanguard, the incident has resulted to the scarcity of grasshopper, otherwise known as ‘Fara’ in Hausa, in the market within the state. According to a source, the insurgents clashed with the victims in the bushes near Kareto community, north of the state. The source revealed that “15 people were killed by terrorists while they were combing bushes around Kareto area to hunt grasshoppers. “When the grasshopper hunters were in the bush, some group of terrorists suddenly appeared and started shooting sporadically, after which they killed one of the hunters before slaughtering 14 and fled without any arrest”. Confirming the development, Mrs. Hanatu Jauro who fries Fara in Maiduguri, said she had been finding it very difficult to get the commodity for sale, as one of her customers was among those killed in

The police dismissed an Inspector and five sergeants attached to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, over alleged misuse of firearms during the legislative rerun in the state in December last year. They are ex-Inspct. Eyong Victor, ex-Sgts. Peter Ekpo, Oguni Goodluck, Orji Nwoke, Okpe Ezekiel and Tanko Akor.

After years of uncertainty, work has finally begun for the construction of the controversial 2nd Niger Bridge that would link the South –South and the South East geo political zones to support the existing one. The minister of labour and employment, Senator Chris Ngige Saturday in a television programme in Onitsha, said that the federal executive council had approved N14 billion to enable Julius Berger, the contractor handling the project, to commence work. Vanguard gathered that there were serious signs that work would begin in earnest on the spot. “Some people, who looked like construction workers were seen yesterday, surveying the area where former President Goodluck Jonathan performed the ground- breaking ceremony during the twilight of his administration”. The bridge had been enmeshed in politics over the years such that it had remained on the drawing board for a period that spanned several administrations.

he Acting Director of Information, Office of the Chief of Defense Staff, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar has declared that the army does not know whether Ex-militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, Alias Tompolo is dead or alive. Brig. Gen. Abubakar made the statement during his tour of military establishments in the State. He was also at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Warri Correspondents’ Chapel. Abubakar said, “ I don’t know if Tompolo is dead or alive but all I know is that the Armed Forces and other security agencies are ready to mitigate the various security challenges in the Niger Delta Region.” He also bemoaned the spate of criminalities and terrorism in the North East and Niger Delta by the Islamic Sects and promised on behalf of the Armed Forces to continue providing and maintaining security in the area. He debunked the claims that that the Armed Forces is against some communities in the region. According to him, “ Those insinuations are coming from people w

President Muhammadu Buhari will attend the inauguration ceremony of Ghana's President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo in Accra. The Nigerian leader will join other Heads of State and Government to witness the swearing-in of the President-elect and Vice President–elect, Mahamudu Bawumia. President Buhari once again congratulates Ghanaians on the peaceful elections and orderly transfer of power from an incumbent to an opposition candidate, and commends out-going President John Dramani Mahama for his maturity and statesmanship. The President will return to Abuja at the end of the inauguration ceremonies.

The US embassy in the Gambia has advised US citizens living in Gambia to leave the country as tension continues to rise following whether Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh will step down this January for the President-elect, Adama Barrow to to be sworn-in as the country’s new President, . Jeffrey Smith, a Gambia-focused analyst, says the advice was given during a town hall-style meeting with the ambassador earlier today Friday.

The Nigerian military has vowed not to reveal the whereabouts of the remaining Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram members. Acting Director of Defence Information, Defence Headquarters, Abuja Brig.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar gave the military’s position on Thursday. Brig.-Gen. Abubarkar, who spoke with reporters in Port Harcourt yesterday, said: “Neither the military nor any security agency will give information on the Chibok girls in order not to jeopardise their safety.” The acting director, who promised that the military would rescue the girls, insisted that “information on strategy to rescue them will never be disclosed”. On Boko Haram, he said the terrorist group has been destroyed and its “members in disarray”. He said the pockets of attacks being witnessed were carried out “by escapees”, stressing that “Boko Haram can never regroup as they did in Sambisa Forest.”

Biafra National Guard, BNG, has issued a one-month ultimatum to the Federal Government to release leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu and other pro – Biafra agitators in detention. BNG warned that failure to release Kanu and others will result in an offensive attack against the government. This was contained in a statement signed by the group’s Public Relations Officer, Ruben Okoro. BNG also announced the launched of “Operation Python Cry” as a parody of the Operation Python Dance launched by the Nigerian Army last year. The statement reads: “Let’s forget our leadership tussles; rather, let’s go like our fathers by casting lots and inquiring to find out from our gods who our fearless David is who holds our Offor Biafra, that is Biafra’s symbol of authority. “This will help us confront and wage this war against our today’s Goliath and Pharaoh. “Our Biafran fathers fought only a war of self-defence from 1967-1970, but we Biafran youths will fight both of

John Mikel Obi on Friday completed moved to Chinese side Tianjin TEDA following 10-and-a-half years with Chelsea in which time he won every major club honour. The London club in its response to Mikel's emotional farewell message said: “The 29-year-old is one of a select band of five foreign players in our history to have reached the 300-game landmark – alongside Chelsea greats Petr Cech, Didier Drogba, Branislav Ivanovic and Gianfranco Zola. “His finest moment came in 2012 in Munich, when his incredible discipline in midfield protected the defence and helped us to claim our first Champions League triumph. “Mikel played 372 times for Chelsea, scoring six goals. He leaves with our very best wishes and we thank him for his exceptional service. “Thank you, @mikel_john_obi. Wishing you all the very best for the future”.

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that West African leaders, will take a “major decision” on the political impasse in The Gambia, at a meeting in Ghana on Saturday. This was revealed by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, on Friday. “A major decision on the impasse is expected to be taken at that all-important meeting. “President Buhari is the chief mediator of the crisis and he is committed to ensuring that the logjam is resolved”, he said. President Yahya Jammeh is refusing to step down, after he initially conceded defeat to Adama Barrow in the December 1presidential elections. Last month, the ECOWAS bloc said it would take all necessary actions to uphold the result of the polls.

Five people have been shot dead by a gunman at Fort Lauderdale airport in Florida, say officials. It happened at the baggage claim area in Terminal 2, just before 1300 local time (1800 GMT), the airport confirmed. Five people were killed, 13 injured and one person was in custody, said police and local officials. Hundreds of people were standing on the tarmac outside the terminal as dozens of police cars and ambulances rushed to the scene. One of the first reports of the incident came from former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer, who said in a tweet: "I'm at the Ft. Lauderdale Airport. Shots have been fired. Everyone is running." A witness told MSNBC that the gunman was a "slender man' who was wearing a Star Wars T-shirt. The gunman, who appeared to be in his 20s, did not speak and was shot by police as he attempted to reload, John Schlicher said. Florida Senator Bill Nelson told US media that the gunman has been identified as Esteban Santiago,

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has raised the alarm over alleged plot by the British government and President Muhammadu Buhari to secretly kill its leader, Nnamdi Kanu by administering a “non – traceable posion.” The secessionist group claimed the move was aimed at preventing Kanu from releasing videos and “classified information ” indicting both Buhari and the British government as “accessory to genocide on Biafrans.” IPOB also alleged that Kanu was wanted dead before the United States, US, President elect, Donald Trump was sworn in as President. The pro – Biafra group said a, “phantom road accident” would be arranged for the vehicle conveying Kanu to court should the poisoning attempt fails. In a statement by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the separatist group wondered why the British Government would opt to align with “people of Islamic faith such as Buhari to kill Biafrans and enthrone servitude in Biafraland?” IPOB called on the British government to retrace its

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arraigned the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, North Central Zone, Mr. Zakari Idde, before the state High Court in Lafia for alleged involvement in the killing of a Chinese national, his police orderly and two others. Idde was arraigned along nine others on Wednesday but their plea could not be taken because the matter was not listed for mention. The police had earlier paraded before journalists other suspects in the murder but Idde was not among them because he was on bail. The suspects were said to have ambushed and killed the Chinese miner and three others at Wugibi Hills in the Alogani area of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government of the state late last year. The vacation judge, Justice Ayiwulu, adjourned the case till Friday (today) for the hearing of the bail application filed by the accused lawyers, Zaidu Abdullahi and A. Idris. The state commissioner of police, Mr. Abubakar Sadiq-Bello, told Northern City News that

Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has described as 'baseless and mischievous' report linking her with allegations of abuse of privileges at the Nigerian High Commission in London. Aisha made this known in a statement by Mrs Adebisi Olumide-Ajayi, her Special Assistant on Media in Abuja on Friday. The statement reads in part: “It was not in the interest of Mrs Buhari to join issues with anyone, but necessary to put the record in proper perspective. “This is necessary as it concerns her trip to UK and the Nigerian High Commission in London. Mrs Buhari had never traveled with a large entourage to London as reported by the Saharareporters. “The Nigerian High Commission in London had never offered any favour either in cash or material to Mrs Buhari”. She said that the record were not hidden for non-mischievous reporter, who intend to inform the people and not to disparage the president’s family. “Mrs Buhari would have ignore the publication like all such baseless acc

Nigeria’s midfielder, John Mikel Obi today announced his move to Chinese club, Tianjin Teda. The Nigerian midfielder who spent 11 years at Chelsea have had what could be called a remarkable career at Chelsea. Below are 11 things Chelsea fans will not forget about him. 1. Transfer saga Mikel joined Chelsea in 2006 after a controversial transfer from Norwegian side Lyn Oslo. After Manchester United had announced the capture of Mikel on its website, Chelsea came at the last hour to sign the then promising talent. 2. Trophies The midfielder has made 374 appearances for Chelsea, winning 11 trophies along the way. Premier League: 2009–10, 2014–15, FA Cup: 2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12, League Cup: 2006-07, 2014-15, FA Community Shield: 2009, UEFA Champions League: 2011–12, UEFA Europa League: 2012–13. 3. Pass accuracy In his first three years at Chelsea, he had the highest pass completion in the Premier League, boasting an impressive 89.93%. That’s even better than the likes o