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The remains of the journalist and his son, who both died in a fire accident will be interred in their native home town, Ipole-Iloro Ekiti, Ekiti State on Friday, September 21, 2018. Late Dickson Akinwunmi, 51, was the Publisher of Brand Campaign magazine. He died alongside his son, Nelson, 10,…

As the country prepares for the general election come February 2019, additional 14 million voters have been registered in Nigeria ahead the polls, increasing the number to 84 million voters. Independent National Electoral Commission chairman Yakubu Mahmood said on Thursday, the addition “represents 21 percent increase” to the country’s eligible…

The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole said that $180 million has been set aside for Primary Health Care (PHC) revitalization in the 2018 budget. Adewole made the statement recently while addressing a meeting of representatives of Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunisation (GAVI) and other stakeholders held in Dakar,…

There are indications that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may be looking beyond the former vice president Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and senate president, Bukola Saraki as it shops for its presidential candidate in next year’s general election from the Northwest geo political zone. The former All Progressives Congress (APC) strong…

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has described the lack of awareness for birth registration as a setback to developmental planning in the country. The minister made the disclosure on Wednesday in Lagos during a media dialogue on birth registration organized by UNICEF. He said there was a…

Ikeja Electric (IE) has assured its customers of improved electricity supply within its network throughout the Eid-EI-Kabir holidays. Head, Corporate Communications, Felix Ofulue gave the assurance in a statement in Lagos. Ofulue said that the company is driven by an endless desire and resolve to offer customers extraordinary experience as…

  Worried by the negative perceptions that are trailing the body of Christ, the senior pastor of Grace Finishers Assembly, Egbeda, Christopher Ikebuwa, has called for a change of attitude among believers. The Cleric made the call during the celebration service of Sunday, August 12, 2018. He spoke on the…

The number of registered political parties in the country has increased to 91 following the registration of 23 new political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). While making the announcement on Tuesday, INEC said the newly registered parties will be the last addition until after the forthcoming general…

A report by Pennsylvania Attorney General, Josh Shapiro has exposed how Roman Catholic priests sexually abused thousands of children within a 70-year period, and how the cases were systematically covered-up by their bishops. The 884 page report revealed that victims who are mostly children were silenced through “the weaponization of…

Nigerians wishing for the disbandment of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) have seen their wishes come through as the acting president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday ordered the overhaul of the squad. According to a statement by Laolu Akande, media aid to Osinbajo, the decision was as a result of…