Pope Gives Nigerian Priests An Ultimatum – You’ll Be Fired If You Don’t Obey
Pope Francis has laid down an ultimatum to defiant Nigerian priests saying that they will lose their jobs if you don’t obey him and their bishop. The catholicherald.co.uk report that clergy in Nigerian diocese must write to Holy Father asking for forgiveness by July 9. The report stated that Pope Francis gave the priests in […]
Why ‘Ailing’ African Leaders Won’t Open Up About Their Health
“African leaders often give the impression that the health of their countries is tied to their own personal health, and what is ailing a leader is often treated as a state secret,” says the Institute for Pan African Thought and Conversation. The past months, and indeed years, have seen speculation mounting over the health of […]
South African ‘Snake Pastor’ Mnguni Visits TB Joshua’s Scoan for Deliverance
Pastor Penuel Mnguni popularly known as the ‘Snake Pastor’ who was reported to have one time told his church members to “undress in church and start masturbating until they reached orgasms. The ‘End Time Disciples Ministries’ pastor who is also known to have feed snakes, live rat to congregants in South Africa was said to […]
European Union Says Only Nigeria Can Fix Its Problems
The European Union (EU) has called on the Nigerian youth to be actively involved in the politics and leadership of the country, saying only Nigerians can solve the nation’s problems. The Deputy Head of EU Delegation to Nigeria and West Africa, Mr. Richard Young, made the call yesterday at the youth-organised May 29 Democracy Day […]
Dangote to Spend U.S.$1 Billion On Rice Cultivation
The Dangote Group shone at the just concluded 2017 Gateway Trade fair which was held in Abeokuta, emerging as the second most patronised exhibitor, just as the Group disclosed that it was investing N10 billion dollars in rice cultivation in five states to boost food self-sufficiency. To mark its Day at the Fair, a subsidiary […]
Many Feared Dead As ‘Naval Officers’ Attack Nigerian Police Station
Several police officers are feared to have been killed Tuesday night after suspected officials of the Nigerian Navy stormed a police division in Calabar, southern Nigeria. Witnesses told PREMIUM TIMES the attack, which began shortly after 8:30 p.m., was still underway as at 10:19 p.m. at Akim Divisional Headquarters. “The police station is still burning […]
AFCON 2019 – Super Eagles Train in France Ahead of Togo Friendly
With the arrival of Wilfred Ndidi and Olarewaju Kayode, there are now a total of 17 players in Super Eagles camp preparing for their next friendly game against Togo. But for the absence of Manchester City wonderkid, Kelechi Iheanacho who was permitted to leave camp for London on personal grounds, the arrival of the duo […]
Cancer – Nollywood Actress Halima Abubakar Heaps Curse On Rumour Mongers
Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, who recently returned from India, where she underwent successful fibroid surgery has refuted reports by an online platform that she has cancer. The actress is, however, demanding an apology from the online portal, saying “Whoever wrote the story would go through worst pain that I ever went through.” Halima who now […]
Africa Is Confident of the Future Yemi Osinbajo Tells G7
Africa is undeterred by the failures of the past and the continent is motivated by the incredible energy and talent of its bustling youthful population, according to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. Mr. Osinbajo spoke Saturday at the G7 Summit special outreach forum on Africa with selected African nations and leaders including Nigeria, Guinea, Tunisia, Niger, […]
Nigerian Court Dissolves 20-Year Marriage Over Poor Sexual Performance
Ademola Odunade, the President of a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, on Friday dissolved a 20-year-old marriage between one Oladiran Olukayode and his wife, Oluwatoyin, over poor sexual performance. Mr. Odunade terminated the union over irreconcilable differences. “The court cannot force Oluwatoyin to continue in the relationship since she knows what is best for her. […]
