Fashakin Dies After a Brief Illness The family of Fashakin has announced the passing away of Olori Janet Fashakin (nee Ogundipe) of Ilesha, the Evangelist and Pastor of the CAC Church of America. The eloquent and amiable Janet died after a short illness without a chance to say goodbye to the thousands of her friends,…
Paternity dispute against ex-minister: Court orders police not to investigate, accept complaints from aggrieved parents, daughter Upper Area Court sitting in Kado, Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Police Force from investigating paternity dispute against former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, pending the hearing and determination of the case. The presiding judge,…
Prominent Nigerians reunite for virtual launch of Alhaji Gidado’s Book, “My Opinion Potpourri” In a remarkable virtual event held on 8 September 2024, Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora came together for the Zoom launch of “My Opinion Potpourri” (Selected Articles and Interviews), a new book by Alhaji Lai Gidado. The event, chaired…
DG. RMRDC TO CHAIR 2024 EBONY HERALD ANNUAL LECTURE The Director-General of Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Prof. Nnanyelugo M. Ike-Muonso will chair the auspicious yearly Ebony Herald Annual lecture, holding on September 19, 2024, at the Merit House, Maitama, Abuja. The decision of the Editorial team of Ebony Herald International Magazine to have …
President Tinubu Arrives Beijing for a five-day official Visit to China President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Beijing, in the People’s Republic of China, on Sunday morning for a five-day official visit. Announcing President Tinubu’s arrival on his verified X handle, @DOlusegun, on Sunday morning, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Olusegun Dada,…
NEW OLOSI OF OSI-EKITI, OBA STEPHEN ADEGBOYEGA ALABI GETS STAFF OF OFFICE AS OYEBANJI URGES PEACE, UNITY The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has warned the citizens of the state against actions that could trigger internal unrest capable of widening the gulf of divisions, as Oba Stephen Adegboyega Alabi was enthroned as the Olosi of…
Host Communities Welfare, Paramount For The Success Of Oil Industry — Lokpobiri. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri has assured host communities that the administration of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is committed to enhancing their welfare, particularly in the context of oil production and mining. This commitment was emphasised by Minister…
2 policemen killed, others injured in Shi’ite group attack A violent attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, commonly referred to as the ‘Shi’ite’ group, has left two police officers dead and three others unconscious in Wuse, Abuja. The attack, which took place at a police checkpoint near the traffic light at Wuse Junction,…
Supreme Court affirms Usman Ododo as Kogi State Governor In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has confirmed Usman Ahmed Ododo as the legitimately elected Governor of Kogi State. The judgement marks the conclusion of a prolonged legal dispute initiated by Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, who had…
Supreme Court Confirms Senator Douye Diri as Bayelsa Governor, Rejects APC’s Appeal The Supreme Court has confirmed Senator Douye Diri’s election as the Governor of Bayelsa State. In a decisive judgment delivered on Friday, the apex court dismissed the appeal filed by Timipre Sylva, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Garba…
