Buhari to address Nigerians on Sunday as he leaves office

2023: Buhari tells Nigerians politicians to avoid voting for

President Muhammadu Buhari will make a farewell broadcast as President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on Sunday, May 28, at 7 am. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Saturday. Adesina urged, “Television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets are … Read more

Sultan declares Sunday as 1st day of Dhul-Qadah 144AH, confirms sighting new moon

Sultan declares Sunday as 1st day of Dhul-Qadah 144AH, confirms sighting new moon

Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, has declared Sunday, May 21, the first day of Dhul-Qadah 1444AH. Prof Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council of Sokoto, disclosed this on Saturday. According to the statement, Dhul-Qadah is one of the four sacred … Read more

Buhari reacts to Sunday Mbang’s death

Naira scarcity: Suspend Emefiele as CBN gov - Tinubu's aide tells Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, reacted to the death of Sunday Mbang, a former president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN. DAILY POST had earlier reported that Mbang died on Tuesday at the age of 86. Reacting, Buhari, in a statement by his Spokesman, Femi Adesina, sympathizes with Methodists in Nigeria and the Diaspora … Read more

Former CAN president, Sunday Mbang dies at 86

Former CAN president, Sunday Mbang dies at 86

A former president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Sunday Mbang has died at 86 years. Mbang, who emerged as the first black president of the world Methodist council, died on Tuesday. In a letter to the heads of the church, Babatunde Taiwo, the secretary, confirmed the death of the revered cleric. Mbang was … Read more

Indeed a black Sunday – Ibrahim Chatta, Odunlade, Wumi Toriola, others react to Murphy Afolabi’s death

BREAKING: Nollywood actor Murphy Afolabi dead days after birthday

Some Nollywood actors have reacted to the sudden death of popular actor and producer, Murphy Afolabi. Afolabi reportedly died after falling down in the bathroom at his residence in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Sunday morning. Announcing the sad news on Sunday afternoon in a Facebook post accompanied by pictures, popular Nollywood actor and director, Tunde Ola … Read more

Easter Sunday: Kaduna Christians pray for Nigerian leaders

Kaduna residents flood banks in search of new naira notes

Various churches across Kaduna State on Sunday celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. They prayed for Nigerian leaders and also prayed for protection against various forms of criminalities across the country. After weeks of fasting and prayers, there were joyous celebrations across several churches on Sunday in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus … Read more

Owo Massacre: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church to reopen Easter Sunday

Owo Massacre: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church to reopen Easter Sunday

A few months after the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owaluwa Street, Owo, Ondo State, was attacked by terrorists, it is set to reopen for worship on Easter Sunday. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo, Most Revd. Jude Arogundade disclosed this during this year’s Chrism Mass as part of activities for the Easter … Read more

APC will be declared winner by Sunday afternoon – Plateau’s Gov Lalong

PDP guber candidate rubbishes Gov Lalong's allegations of unpaid salaries

With barely four days to the governorship election across the country, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on Tuesday boasted that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state will retain power in the state. “By afternoon on Sunday, APC will be declared winner of the governorship election,” he boasted. Lalong stated this while … Read more

EPL: Klopp warns Man Utd about ‘big fight’ ahead of Sunday clash

EPL: Klopp warns Man Utd about 'big fight' ahead of Sunday clash

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has warned Manchester United that his team will give them a “big fight” on Sunday. The Reds beat Wolves 2-0 on Wednesday night, thanks to goals from Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah. That result ensured they moved up to sixth in the Premier League table. Klopp’s men are still 10 … Read more

Nigeria decides 2023: INEC extends voting till Sunday

Group petitions INEC, alleges Enugu APC parading fake guber candidate

Chairman of the the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Saturday announced the extension period of voting for the Presidential and National Assembly elections. The Presidential and National Assembly election was conducted on Saturday but due to the late arrival of voting materials and INEC staff, the Commission decided to extend the … Read more

Black Sunday: 11 travellers burnt to death in Ondo

Black Sunday: 11 travellers burnt to death in Ondo

At least, 11 passengers were burnt to death beyond recognition in a fatal crash that happened on Sunday in Ondo State. The victims were said to be heading to Lagos in a luxury Marcopolo bus when they met their death on the busy Benin-Lagos highway. The fatal accident occurred at Soka Bridge in Ore, headquarters … Read more