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My ancestors are Igbo, Bishop T.D Jakes reveals
Popular American preacher, Bishop T.D Jakes of the Potter’s House, has said that his ancestors are Igbo, from South-East of Nigeria.
He said this in an interview with BBC Igbo.
According to him, “Mine was traced back to…
NIDCOM clears air on alleged arrest of Nigerians in Switzerland
Following an alleged video circulating on social media that Nigerians were arrested at Nigerian Embassy in Switzerland, the Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), on Wednesday, denied the allegations, saying only 10 applicants…
Strike: Again, FG to meet with Labour Thursday
Determined to avert an industrial strike, the Federal Government has summoned the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to a crucial meeting on Thursday at the Presidential Villa.…
FG threatens to prosecute owners of faulty vehicles, generators
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has threatened to prosecute owners of faulty vehicles and generators that cause air pollution in the country.
The Federal Government agency…
UK coronavirus deaths rise again
The number of coronavirus deaths in United Kingdom hospitals has risen by 27 in the highest Wednesday increase since July 8.
Hospitals in England recorded another 23 fatalities today. In Scotland, there have been two deaths from…
10 persons die in Lokoja petrol tanker explosion
Ten persons, including a primary school pupil, died after a petrol tanker exploded in the Felele area of Lokoja, Kogi State capital, on Wednesday.
It was gathered that the tanker lost control and rammed into oncoming vehicles…
Zulum redeems pledge of N26m to slain army Commander, three other soldiers
By Michy Abraham in Maiduguri
The Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has redeemed his pledges to families of slain soldiers, the Nigerian Army said on Wednesday.
One of the pledges redeemed by the governor, include cash gift…
UN commends Nigeria on improvement in humanitarian access in North-East
The United Nations has commended the Federal Government’s efforts to improve humanitarian support in the North East region, noting that the Muhammadu Buhari's administration has taken important steps to improve access to people in…
Nigerian High Commission in Canada to resume immigration services Thursday
Nigerian High Commission in Canada said it will resume in-person immigration and consular services on Thursday, September 24.
This comes after six months it shut its doors in compliance with the host country’s guidelines for…
Man sells ex-girlfriend’s twin babies for N150,000
A 31-year-old man, Chijioke Chukwulota, has been arrested by the police in Anambra for allegedly selling twin babies of his ex-girlfriend.
Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra Police Command, Haruna Mohammed, who disclosed…