SCANDAL: Bishop Borokini, Wife Accused of Financial Misconduct and abuse of office The Most Rev’d Simeon Oluwole Borokini, Archbishop of the Akure Diocese, Anglican Communion, and his wife, Princess Christianah Adetunbi Borokini, have come under intense scrutiny following a sweeping petition accusing them of administrative failure, financial misconduct, and abuse of office. In the petition…
Ebony Herald congratulates Ibrahim Ida on appointment as CAC Chairman. By Shalom Oludele The Management and Staff of Ebony Herald International Magazine have congratulated their Patron, Distinguished Senator Ibrahim Ida, following his appointment as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a congratulatory message signed by the Publisher of…
Deadly attack: Plateau imposes 48-hour curfew in Jos North By Abibu Shehu Ibrahim The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area following a tragic security incident in the Gari Ya Waye community, Angwan Rukuba, which led to loss of lives and left several others injured. In a statement…
Jubilation as Afin Akoko honours Radio Nigeria Correspondent, Kilani Jubilation swept through Afin Akoko at the weekend as Ibrahim Kilani, the community correspondent of Radio Nigeria Positive FM Akure, was honoured by residents under the aegis of the Afin Development Association. The association, led by its National President, Hon. Demola Ijabiyi, presented Kilani with an…
Out-of-school children rise to 273m globally — UNESCO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has revealed that the number of children and young people out of school worldwide has risen to 273 million. According to the 2026 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report, the figure has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with…
El-Rufai, pleads not guilty to money laundering charges … as Court adjourns case to March 31 By Lai Gidado Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to allegations of money laundering, as a Federal High Court in Kaduna adjourned the commencement of his trial to March 31, 2026. El-Rufai, who appeared…
El-Rufai storms court amid tight security over alleged corruption charges By Lai Gidado Amid tight security and restricted access, former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday appeared at the Federal High Court in Kaduna for arraignment over alleged corruption-related offences. El-Rufai was conveyed to the court premises at about 9:00 a.m. in a Hilux…
Boat disaster wipes out over 150 suspected bandits in Sokoto More than 150 suspected bandits have reportedly died after a boat conveying them capsized in the Sabon Gida area of Sokoto State, in what sources described as a devastating incident. Local sources said the incident occurred on Saturday evening when a heavily loaded boat conveying…
Coroner’s inquest: Brother reveals horrific abuse before Patrick Peresuodei’s death The tragic circumstances surrounding the death of 24-year-old Patrick Peresuodei took centre stage on Wednesday as the Coroner’s Court in Yenagoa heard its first witness in the ongoing inquest. Mr. Destiny Peresuodei, brother of the deceased, recounted the harrowing events leading to Patrick’s death before…
Clerics seek violence-free poll as APC, PDP, others wrestle power in Ekiti By Samuel Sunday Muslim clerics have called for credible and violence-free elections as All Progressive Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), others prepare for the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State. The Clerics gave this advice on Friday in Ado-Ekiti, during a…
