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Love of Christ Generation Church founder, Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi, addressing newsmen on activities lined up for the event. (Nigeria) All roads will lead to Love of Christ Generation Church C&S (Worldwide) Cathedral in Victoria Island Lagos, for its 15 years Anniversary and the One Year Thanksgiving of Cathedral Opening. As part of efforts to mark the Anniversary, a glorious one, a former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo will be the preacher of the Day. His Imperial Majesty (HIM) Ojaja II, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife is the Royal Father of the Day. Others dignitaries expected to grace the occasion as Special Guest of Honour are, Mrs. Nike Akande,   f ormer Minister of Industry and Hajia Hafsat  Oduwole, Chairman, Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone and China Africa, amongst others. The event is expected to commence on September 2nd, 2022 with a 9-hour Marathon Praise. The day will house gospel music singers such as Mike Abdul, Wemimo Taiwo, Tony Sax, S

*The couple when things were rosy  (Nigeria) A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Monday had a suit filed by    Lateef Adegboyega Lawal , against his estranged wife, Sariyu Olalude and the men of the Nigerian Police Force. Adegboyega is the new husband to a Nigeria actress, Elizabeth Anjorin, popularly called Lizzy Anjorin. Meanwhile, the court has adjourned till September 7, 2022, for hearing in the suit. He had dragged his estranged wife, Folashade before the court in a fundamental rights enforcement suit marked FHC/L/CS/1488/22, alongside Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2, Onikan, Lagos, it's Officer-in-Charge of the Monitoring Unit, and one Mrs. Tina, an Investigation Police with the Zone 2. Adegboyega in the suit filed by his lawyer, M. B. Bello, asked the court for "a declaration that the continuous harassment, humiliation, spreading of falsehood, and abuse on social media against him and his family by his estranged wife first, is vindictive, unwarr

(Nigeria) A Federal High Court in Lagos has stopped President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, from revoking the licenses of 53 broadcast stations in the country, and shutting down the stations for allegedly failing to renew their licenses. Trial judge, Justice Akintayo Aluko on Monday, granted an order of interim injunction following the hearing of an argument on motion exparte by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, and Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE. SERAP and NGE had last week filed a lawsuit against Buhari and NBC, asking the court for “a declaration that section 10(a) of the Third Schedule to the NBC Act used by NBC to threaten to revoke the licenses of 53 broadcast stations and to shut down the stations is unconstitutional and unlawful, as it violates freedom of expression.” In the suit, SERAP and NGE had asked the court for “an order of interim injunction restraining Buhari and NBC, their agents from revoking the licenses

*Federal High Court, Lagos (Nigeria) Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, and Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, have asked a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, to stop  President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, from “the arbitrary use of the NBC Act and broadcasting code to threaten, revoke and shut down 53 broadcast stations in the country for allegedly failing to renew their licenses.” Joined in the suit as Defendant is Mr Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture. The NBC had last week revoked the licenses of the 53 broadcast stations and threatened to shut down their operations within 24 hours over alleged N2.6 billion debt.  The NBC has now asked the stations “to pay all outstanding license fees on or before August 23, 2022, or shut down by 12am on August 24.” In the suit number FHC/L/CS/1582/2022 filed today at the Federal High Court, Lagos, SERAP and NGE are asking the court to determine “whether section 10(a) of

(Nigeria) The Deputy Senate President and Delta State A ll Progressives Congress, A PC , g overnorship c andidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has described the Olu of Warri Kingdom, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III , as an inspiration to many. In a statement, Omo-Agege commended the royal father for his role in promoting national unity and enriching the cultural values of Nigeria. He noted that as custodians of traditions, values and customs, traditional leaders have what it takes to galvanize all Nigerians towards peace, stability and progress of the country. The Delta Central lawmaker therefore urged traditional rulers to use their influential status to promote good governance and strengthen the unity of the nation. He said the revered monarch who has always dignified the cultural values of the Itsekiri people with great passion. "I humbly join our good people to thank God Almighty for graciously keeping you in good health and sound mind to celebrate your First Coronatio

(Nigeria) Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project , SERAP , has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently instruct Mr Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, and the National Broadcasting Commission , NBC ,  to urgently withdraw the threat to revoke the licenses and shut down the operations of 53 broadcast stations in the country over alleged failure to renew their licenses.” The NBC had last week revoked the licenses of the 53 broadcast stations and threatened to shut down their operations within 24 hours over alleged N2.6 billion debt. The NBC has now asked the stations “to pay all outstanding license fees on or before August 23, 2022 or shut down by 12am on August 24.” But in a letter signed by SERAP ’s deputy director , Kolawole Oluwadare, the organi s ation said, “The threat to shut down 53 broadcast stations is neither necessary nor proportionate. If carried out, it would offend the legal principles of equity and equality of access to mass communica

(Nigeria);Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, CNPP, has condemned the decision of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, to revoke the licenses of 52 broadcast stations in Nigeria, describing the action in an election as a draconian. The CNPP, in a statement by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, noted that “President Muhammadu Buhari administration has not hidden its disdain for media organisations in Nigeria. “The CNPP recall that one of the first actions taken by President Buhari administration on assumption of office in 2015 was the ban of African Independent Television (AIT) from covering the presidential villa, Abuja. “The CNPP equally recall that Bashir Abubakar, the Chief Security Officer to President Buhari had in 2017 also expelled the correspondent of Punch Newspapers, Lekan Adetayo, from the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. “We call on President Buhari to end this assault on the media and rather engage them, particularly in an election period as we find ourselve

(Nigeria) The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has expressed concern over the shutting down of over 50 broadcast stations by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, for failing to pay their renewal licence fees.  In a statement by its President, Mustapha Isah and the General Secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren, on Friday, the professional body of all the editors in Nigeria said that the action, if not reversed, will lead to the loss of thousands of jobs in a country where jobs are scarce.  “The NGE is worried because media houses, which  played  and continue to pay a key  role in the nurturing and  development of democracy can't just be off air no matter the reasons.  “While the Guild  is not against broadcast stations fulfilling their financial obligations to the NBC, we note that the current harsh operating environment that has crippled every sector in our nation was not taken into account by the NBC before its action. “Currently, it is difficult for private  stations to import broadc

*Looted N60billion Amnesty training centre located in Bayelsa State (Nigeria) Former militant leaders and ex-warlords from the nine States of the Niger Delta, have warned some officials of the Federal Ministry of Justice, to stop sabotaging the Presidential Amnesty Office over the probe of the looted N60billion Amnesty training centre located in Bayelsa State. The ex-militant leaders also threatened that if the alleged sabotage of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, from filling proper defense against the ₦3.8billion suit plus damages filed by the accused 15 companies involved in the 2019 looting of amnesty training centre, was not stopped, they would declare them " Persona non grata across the nine states in the Niger Delta region and order citizen arrest in the region." The ex-militant leaders, under the aegis of the Reintegrated Ex-Militants Forum, REF, in a statement  by its National Coordinator, former ‘General’ Tony Ebikalaide, claimed that alerts had been issued t

*NUJ National President, Mr. Chris Isiguzo (Nigeria) The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, will commence the 2022 Democracy Dividend Tour (Media Tour) from Lagos State on August 15, 2022.  NUJ National President, Mr. Chris Isiguzo, in a statement on Monday, said: “Given the role of the media in upholding government and its officials accountable to the people as a constitutional demand, the media serves as a veritable tool in showcasing and highlighting the strides, achievements, policies and programmes of government. “The media tour will assist in deepening democracy as it will afford journalists the opportunity to inspect projects being executed in each state of the federation, and report accordingly.  “Journalists will also take time off to participate in interactive sessions with governors and their teams. Critical questions that may arise from the tour will be put forward for answers from the respective governors. “The union expects that journalists will be able to report based on

(Nigeria) Following a suit by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 176 concerned Nigerians, the ECOWAS Court has “declared unlawful the suspension of Twitter by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, and ordered the administration never to repeat it again.” This development was disclosed today by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare. It will be recalled that following the deletion of President Muhammadu Buhari's tweet, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed announced the suspension of Twitter in Nigeria. The government also threatened to arrest and prosecute anyone using Twitter in the country, while the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) asked all broadcast stations to suspend the patronage of Twitter. But in the judgment delivered today, the ECOWAS court declared that it has the jurisdiction to hear the case, and that the case was therefore admissible. The Court also held that the act of suspending the operation of Twitter is

L - R: Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, and James Ibori at the Sun Newspapers’ 19th Annual Awards which held on Saturday in Lagos. The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has advanced reason to justify why the current National Assembly stands out from the previous Assemblies. Lawan said the uniqueness of the Ninth Assembly was it's ability to conquer most complex and critical legislations that had either defied passage or assent. The Senate President spoke on Saturday night in Lagos in response to the honour bestowed on him as The Sun Political Icon of the Year 2021. The award was formally presented to him at The Sun Newspapers' 19th Annual Awards held late on Saturday at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Lawan dedicated the award to the past presiding officers of the National Assembly who he gave the credit for laying the foundation for

(Nigeria) As the world marks the World Press Freedom Day, May 3, the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has said that the inalienable right to access and disseminate information through an independent press is under attack, and called for urgent need to protect the media, adding democracy is in danger when a free press is threatened. In a statement by the NGE’s President, Mustapha Isah and the General Secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren, on Monday, to mark the World Press Freedom Day, the professional group of all the editors in Nigeria, said that while the threat to the media freedom in Nigeria is real, the impact on the state of democracy in the country will be very dangerous, if not checked. ‘’Today is a day globally, to remind governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom. It is also a day of reflection among journalists and other media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. ‘’We need to remind governments at all levels in Nigeria th

*Ahmad Lawan (Nigeria) The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, felicitates Nigerian journalists as they mark the World Press Freedom Day. Lawan commends the Fourth Estate of the Realm in Nigeria for doing a great job in holding the mirror to the society, speaking truth to power and insisting on government being accountable to the people. He acknowledges that men of the pen profession in Nigeria have made heroic contributions to the society and have continued to do so at great costs. It is in this regard that the Senate President reflects on the theme for this year celebration of the World Press Freedom Day, which is: "Journalism under digital siege." The theme is to draw attention to "surveillance and digitally-mediated attacks on journalists" around the world in their course of duty. The Senate President assures journalists in Nigeria that the National Assembly will continue through legislations to protect them and enhance the practice of their noble pr

*Mudashiru Obasa (Nigeria) Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, has sent warm wishes to Nigerian Muslims as they mark this year's Eid-el-Fitr, being the celebration that comes after the Ramadan, a very important part of the Islamic faith. Dr. Obasa, also congratulated the Nigerian Muslim faithful for having the special grace of Almighty Allah to partake in the Ramadan just as he thanked them for using the period to seek the face of Allah in the efforts to make the country a better place. In a message issued by his media office on Sunday, the Speaker urged Nigerians to have faith that the country would soon witness the type of greatness desired by citizens. He, however, advised Nigerians to remain steadfast, united, love one another and always play positive roles while the country's leaders work for its progress. "With the enormous human and other resources that we have, Nigeria has great potentials. These potentials can be tapped by lo

*Prophetess Eunice Munonye (Nigeria) Covenant God’s Will Ministry, Lagos, has assured that its coming feast of Passover would be an opportune time to return Nigeria to Yahweh in prayers and repentance. Founder and General Overseer of the ministry, Prophetess Eunice Munonye in a chat with newsmen on the coming event starting April 15 to 23, said the week-long celebration would afford members and worshipers of Yahweh the opportunity to commune with their creator and rejoice for all His goodness. The cleric clarified that Passover, a Bible-decreed festival was a time of liberation and freedom which was first marked by the children of Israel on the day they walked out of bondage from Egypt after 430 years of oppression and suppression. Prophetess Munonye, said: “It will be a time for the church and the congregation of Yahweh to pray for the peace of Nigeria, especially that the poor masses shall have reason to live in peace, in freedom and smile in their country. “Hardship for the

(Nigeria) President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday warned Multichoice Nigeria not to dare Nigeria by going ahead to hike the tariffs of it's products while the matter is yet being investigated. Inaugurating a seven-member adhoc Committee of the Senate headed by the Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, the Senate President warned that no foreign operators in the country should take Nigeria for granted. The committee was set up by the Senate on Wednesday, April 30, 2022, against the backdrop of an announcement of tariff hike by the Multichoice pay TV service provider, DStv. "No operator should take us for granted. We mean business. We want you to be here. Nigeria always provide the climate for you to do your businesses but don't abuse the laws of our country. "Our consumers here are people who are innocent and we are prepared to protect them. "Meanwhile, stay action. No increase. No increase. And that is to say don't dare our coun