by Tutu Akinlabi The number of churches in Nigeria has risen rapidly over the years and in a bid to attract members, some pastors have decided to get creative. From banners reading ‘Give me a spouse or I die’ to posters announcing ‘Prison Break (Season 1)’, these are the funniest advertisements of church programmes you’ll... Read More
by Akan Ido Eight people including seven policemen and a civilian were killed by gunmen who attacked Gwaram Local Government Area of Kano in the early hours of today. According to reports, the gunmen numbering about two hundred attacked the area blowing up the police station and setting ablaze a bank and a Sharia Court.... Read More
by Akan Ido The draft National Tobacco Control Bill 2004 has been approved by the Federal Executive Council on Wednesday and will be sent to the National Assembly as an Executive Bill for promulgation into law. The bill recommends a minimum of six months imprisonment or N50,000 or both for individuals that smoke in public places designated as smoking... Read More
by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan’s proposal to spend N4.6 trillion as the government budget in 2014 has been approved by the Nigerian senate. There was a minimal raise of N53 billion in the budget by the Senate. The budget which is the lowest in 3 years passed a second reading on February 4 with the approval... Read More
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