Author: Rashaad Harris

Leke Adeboye, the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised to the pastors of the church for calling them a “goat.” Pastor Leke had on Tuesday took to his Instagram account and described some pastors who preach after the G.O. had preached as ‘goats’. In a statement released on his Instagram page, he said though his comment was extreme his intention was not to malign or insult the church. Leke wrote, “I wish to crave your indulgence to please forgive my extreme statement which I wish to emphasisewas absolutely not…

The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday April 6, 2022 secured the conviction and sentencing of one Morris Moses before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court 11, for cheating by impersonation. Wilson Uwujaren, Spokesman of the EFCC disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. Morris who was arrested in a sting operation in Kaduna, was discovered to have assumed the identity of Tucka James on his Facebook account and used same to establish a romantic relationship and defraud an American citizen. The charge reads: “That you Morris Moses (aka…

Chelsea fell to yet another defeat on Wednesday night when 13 time Champions League winners, Real Madrid came visiting. It was Thomas Tuchel’s first back to back defeat at Stamford Bridge since April last season. And the defeat came at the hands of former Chelsea boss, Carlo Ancelotti, with Karim Benzema getting all the goals for the Spanish giant. Kai Havertz got halved the deficit in the first half only for Benzema to get his third on the night early in the second half, after Mendy failed to deal with a back pass. Substitute, Romelu Lukaku came close to making…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan had an accident on Wednesday and lost two of his aides in the auto crash. It was gathered that Jonathan was returning from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja when the accident occurred. He is now safely at his Abuja resident, although it is not clear if he is nursing any injuries. Two of his close aides died in the crash. Details shortly…

The Governor of Zamfara State Bello Matawalle, has bought and gifted luxury cars; Cadillacs, and other cars to emirs and senior district heads in the state. T he distribution was done by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, at Government House, Gusau on Wednesday. Credit: Facebook| Ibrahim Yusuf Dan Hausa

On Wednesday, the Federal House of Representatives passed through 3rd reading a bill that seeks to establish the National Youth Service Corps Trust Fund (NYSCTF). The bill if made into law, aims at providing a sustainable source of funds for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). In the sources of the Trust Fund, Clause 4(a-c) provides that: “The Trust fund shall consist of a levy of 1% of the net profit of companies and organised private sector operating businesses in Nigeria. “0.2% of total revenue accruing to the federation account, and any take-off grant and special intervention fund as may…

On Wednesday, the Federal Executive Council, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari approved the establishment of 12 more universities. The higher institutions of learning are to be situated in Kano, Niger, Gombe, Sokoto, Delta, Abia, Anambra and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This was made known by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed after the. FEC meeting. Mr. Lai said it is inconsequential that the Academic Staff Union of Universities are on strike for poor funding of existing universities. He said: “Council approved the memo for the issuance of provisional licences for the establishment of 12 proposed private…

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo has appointed a 15-member High power team called Truth, Justice and Peace Committee, tasked with helping address rising cases of agitation, insecurity and other challenges in the state. The Committee comprises of Bianca Ojukwu (secretary), Dr Joe Abah Mr. Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu (chairman), Charly Boy and Onyeka Onwenu. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu made this known in a signed statement made available to newsmen in Awka on Wednesday. The Committee which has 6 months to make its findings is to seek out a restorative justice approach for truth…

Actress, Rita Dominic and Fidelis Anosike, publisher of Daily Times Newspaper are now officially engaged and set to tie the knot. The 46-year-old Nollywood actress will soon marry the publisher, it was gathered. According to Rita’s representatives, the couple “got engaged some time ago and have privately been putting plans together for their upcoming nuptials.” She made known her relationship back in 2020 but has since been tight lipped about it.

Popular disk jockey, Ifeoluwa Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy has indicated interest in getting a husband. Cuppy who is currently doing her graduate studies in the UK made this known during her grandmother’s 90th birthday celebration. Cuppy wrote: “Me praying to God for a husband” accompanied with emoji’s of laughter. The 29-year-old also performed gelato for her grandmother, Lady Doja Otedola, adding that “Happy 90th Birthday to my Grandma, Lady Doja Otedola Her achievements have shown me that I can do anything that I set my mind to!” She added in Yoruba, “Ìyá bàbá mi you have lighted…