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A Pentecostal preacher and the senior pastor of Covenant Christian Centre, Poju Oyemade, has caused an uproar on Twitter after he blocked a lady who called him out for using football analysis to urge Nigerians to move on from the 2023 presidential election. The eloquent preacher had a few days ago urged Nigerians who are still disgruntled over the result of the last election to show some level of patriotism. Sharing his position via Twitter, the clergy wrote, “For every one who loves Nigeria, you want the country to win regardless of “who is playing.” Covid-19 Scam: EFCC arraigns Adepoju…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied the purported recruitment in circulation on social media. The force advised the general public to “disregard fake police recruitment adverts on social media”. Sporting Lagos gains promotion to NPFL, Kano Pillars one point away Chronicle NG reports that announcements for recruitment into the NPF will be made official. CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO, revealed this in a statement. The Nigeria Police Force hereby urges the public to disregard a recent police recruitment advertisement circulating on social media platforms. The Force wishes to reiterate and inform well-meaning members of the public that it has…

The Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, has harped on regional security, investments, and the coup d’etat, among others, bordering the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), since his emergence as chairman. Recall that Chronicle NG reported that the Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, emerged chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) through a unanimous endorsement by his counterparts. Dele Alake, Special Adviser to President Tinubu, made available in a statement the ECOWAS chairman’s address. In a unanimous endorsement that signals the trust and confidence reposed in him by his counterparts, President Bola Tinubu emerged as the new Chairman…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has elected President Bola Tinubu as its new Chairman. “We will treat democracy with respect.” “Democracy is difficult, but it is the best form of government,” he declared upon his arrival in Guinea-Bissau on Sunday. He takes over as ECOWAS chair from Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Embalo. Tinubu’s election was announced during the 63rd Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. The 63rd Ordinary Session summit was the President’s first engagement on the African continent after taking office on May 29, 2023.

The Department of State Service (DSS) has dismissed allegations published on media platforms by SaharaReporters, Peoples Gazette, and Jackson Ude against her. Chronicle NG reports that Peter Afunanya, DSS PRO, made a statement available bordering on misleading news. “The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to false reports by sections of the online media, particularly SaharaReporters, Peoples Gazette, and Jackson Ude. The so-called news platforms variously and wrongly fed the public misleading narratives and accusations against the Service. For instance, SaharaReporters wrote that the Service stormed the Independent Corrupt Practises and Other Related Offences Commission…

The immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Osinbajo, celebrated his eight years of meritorious service to the nation with a church thanksgiving, organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Olive Tree Parish, where he pastored. Group hosts Osinbajo to public thanksgiving, appreciation reception He said, reflecting on eight years of faithful service, that he attended the RCCG Olive Tree Church Thanksgiving Service in our honour. Also noted, God’s grace has guided us, and we are grateful for the abundant blessings that have unfolded along the way. Pastor Yemi Osinbajo was transferred to Olive Tree in October 2009…

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has asked the producers of movie, Gangs of Lagos, and Amazon Prime Video, the video streaming platform it is on, to immediately remove and cease from using the image and manifestation of the Eyo masquerade in the film. Written by Kay Jegede and Jade Osiberu, the movie was produced and directed by Jade Osiberu and Kemi Lala Akindoju and released on Prime Video on April 7, 2023. Several criticisms have trailed the movie since its release for its portrayal of the Eyo masquerade as the ‘first gang of Lagos’. Oba Akiolu, in a statement…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, in a landmark judgement, has ordered the disclosure of the spending details of about USD$5 billion of Abacha loot by the governments of former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari.” The court ordered the government of President Bola Tinubu to “disclose the exact amount of money stolen by General Sani Abacha from Nigeria, the total amount of Abacha loot recovered, and all agreements signed on the same by the governments of former presidents Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, and Buhari.” The judgment was delivered last week by Justice James Kolawole…

Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, is the first artist from his continent to sell out a stadium event in the United States of America. Twitter: Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, other’s loses verification badges The ‘Love Damini’ crooner sold out the 41,000-capacity Citi Field Stadium in NYC, USA, on Saturday. The super star performed ‘Ye’ and songs from his last four albums; ‘Outside’, ‘African Giant’, ‘Twice As Tall’, and ‘Love Damini’. His sister, Nissi was the opening artiste at the concert. The self-styled ‘African Giant’ also brought out British rapper, Dave to perform their collaborative song ‘Location.’ He brought Dave…

A warder attached to the Kirikiri Custodial Centre in Lagos State, Kayode Fatombi, has been arrested by the police for allegedly aiding the escape of some prison inmates. Three men were arrested by the police for alleged robbery and kidnapping, according to reports. They were subsequently arraigned before the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja. A source said two of the inmates escaped after the warder led them out on the pretext of taking them somewhere. After the police got information on the matter, they tracked down the inmates and re-arrested them. This was when they reportedly confessed to having paid…