Renowned US Cleric, Timothy Keller, Dies At 72

Timothy Keller, a pastor and best-selling author who founded the influential Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, died on Friday at home after battling pancreatic cancer for three years at the age of 72.

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and related events cost £162m — UK Govt

The government of the United Kingdom says nearly £162 million ($201 million) was spent on Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral and related events following her d£ath in September, 2022. 

JUST IN: Court nullifies Alex Otti’s candidature, all Labour Party candidates in Abia, Kano

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, presided over by Justice M N Yunusa has nullified the candidature of the Abia State Governor-elect Dr Alex Otti and all the candidates of the Labour Party in Abia and Kano States.

South African Man Bags Double Life Imprisonment For Murdering Girlfriend, Sister

A 37-year-old South African man, Hlabirwa Nkune, has been sentenced to two life imprisonment terms for the murder of his girlfriend and her sister. 

We have spent N200 billion preparing for 2023 census — NPC

The National Population Commission (NPC) says it has spent about N200 billion for the preparation of the 2023 population and housing census.

It’s morally wrong to work from home — Elon Musk declares

American billionaire businessman, Elon Musk says it’s “morally wrong” for anyone to work remotely.

New Dress Code: Borno Asks Female Muslim Students To Wear Trousers

The Borno State government has introduced the wearing of trousers for female Muslim students in government secondary schools across the state, effective from the first term of the 2023/2024 session.

WWE Star Billy Graham Dies At 79

World Wrestling Entertainment star Billy Graham died at 79 after battling several health problems.

Some politicians lost the 2023 general elections because they didn’t have money to share — EFCC

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said some politicians lost the 2023 general elections because they didn’t have money to share.

Buhari To Unveil Presidential Medical Centre Friday

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will on Friday, May 19, inaugurate the Presidential/VIP Wing of State House Medical Centre, Abuja.

See beautiful PHOTOS as grave site of football legend Pele opened to the public with the Brazilian star laid to rest in a 'stadium' featuring artificial grass

 

The grave site of football legend Pele has been opened to the public.

FRSC takes action against patrol team for assaulting motorist in viral video

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has directed the immediate recall of a patrol team at the Egbeda Unit Command in Ogun State for allegedly assaulting a motorist.

How LP Factional Leader, Apapa, Argues Over Seat In Abuja Court

The Labour Party factional leader, Lamidi Apapa, was filmed quarrelling over a seat in Federal Capital Court, Abuja on Wednesday.

Four killed, two abducted as Uknown Gunmen attack U.S. embassy officials in Anambra

Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed two policemen and two staff of the United States Consulate during an attack along Atani, Osamale road in Ogbaru LGA of Anambra State. 

FRSC Officer Slaps Man For Recording Him In Osun

 

A Federal Road Safety Corps officer has been captured hitting a motorist who confronted him for allegedly damaging his car windscreen in Osun State.

Nigeria has no choice but to borrow to finance its 2023 budget deficit — World bank director

The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Shubham Chaudhuri, has said that the nation has no choice but to borrow to finance its 2023 budget deficit.

VP Osinbajo Hails Hilda Baci On 100-Hour Cooking Record

 

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday celebrated chef Hilda Baci as she achieved a 100-hour record time on her marathon cooking mission.

Nigeria’s inflation increases to 22.22 per cent

Nigeria’s April inflation figure increased to 22.22 per cent from 22.04 per cent last month.

“He Has Barely 2 Weeks In Office’ – World Bank Asked To Stop Disbursement Of $800m Loan To Buhari Administration

The World Bank has been asked not to disburse the $800m loan sought by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

Buhari Hails Hilda Baci On New Marathon Cooking Record

President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), on Monday, congratulated chef Hilda Baci as she made history by breaking the world record for the longest cooking marathon.

Final Batch Of Nigerian Evacuees From Sudan Arrives Abuja

The final batch of Nigerian evacuees that departed Port Sudan International Airport arrived at Abuja on Saturday.