A former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Queen Naomi Ogunwusi, has said she is a bride waiting to be dressed. While saying she was single, she noted that a big event was coming. She spoke during an interview with Saturday PUNCH. Queen Naomi announced her separation from Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II in December…
With barely 38 days to the end of his eight-year two tenures, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday asked for forgiveness from those his actions may have hurt during the administration. Speaking inside the Banquet Hall of the presidential villa, Abuja, during a Sallah homage paid to him by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) residents led…
● Adeleke is Allah’s Choice for Us–Chief Imam Osogbo The Oke Baale Osogbo Central mosque was agog today as Governor Ademola Adeleke joined Muslim faithfuls for the eid-el-fitr prayers to mark the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. According to a press statement signed by the spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, disclosed…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Muslims and all Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr to pray for peace and prosperity in the country. The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made the call on Friday in his Eid-ul-Fitri felicitation message to Muslims. “The CAN joins our…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the suspended Adamawa Resident Electoral Commission (REC), Hudu Ari, is nowhere to be found. The Commission also urged the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to declare the suspended REC wanted following his declaration of All Progressives Congress candidate, Senator Aisha Dahiru, aka Binnani, as the winner of the…
Unknown gunmen stormed a house and killed 10 members of a family on Friday, in the latest mass shooting to rock crime-ridden South Africa. Police said seven women and three men were fatally wounded in Imbali, a township south of Pietermaritzburg in the southeastern province of KwaZulu-Natal. “According to initial police reports, unknown gunmen stormed…
Popular Nigerian comedian, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, known as Sabinus, has revealed that his fiancée, Ciana influenced his career breakthrough. The skitmaker disclosed this during a recent question-and-answer session with his fans on his Instagram page. A curious fan had asked who inspired him to move from his base in Port Harcourt to Lagos for greener…
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, joined other Muslims across the world in prayers and celebrating Eid el-Fitr. The Personal Assistant to President on Broadcast Media, Buhari Sallau, shared pictures with the caption, “President #MBuhari participates at the Eid Al-Fitr Prayers at Mambilla Barracks, Abuja and Receives Sallah Homage in State House…
The Kwara State Police Command has issued a warning that the Muslim faithful will not be allowed to bring sachet water, popularly known as “pure water,” to the Eid praying grounds for the Eid El Fitri prayers in the state. In addition, the command stated that vehicles, praise singers, and sloganeering would not be permitted…
Osun State Head of Service, Mr Ayanleye Aina has appreciated the State Government for attaching great importance to staff training and retraining, noting that it will enhance their effectiveness and efficiency with direct impact on their productivity. Mr. Aina disclosed this in Osogbo during an orientation programme, organized for newly converted officers in the Departments…
