The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Rev. Uma Ukpai, a renowned evangelist, teacher, and servant of God, who died on October 6 at the age of 80. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, extended condolences to Ukpai’s family and the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 16 for ruling on whether the Managing Director of SunTrust Bank, Halima Buba, can cross-examine an EFCC witness on issues raised during his evidence-in-chief. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the trial on Monday following an objection raised by Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, counsel to the Economic and Financial…
The Nigerian Army says a soldier, Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi, has allegedly killed his wife before taking his own life. The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, Capt. Stephen Nwankwo, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. According to him, the tragic incident occurred on Oct. 11 at the Corporals and…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is developing a National Disaster Risk Financing Framework to guarantee timely funding for prevention and preparedness against disasters. Shettima disclosed this at the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) themed “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters”, organised by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday in…
The International Association of Judges (IAJ) has admitted the National Association of Judges in Nigeria (NAJN) as a member of the global judicial body. NAJN, which will represent Nigeria in the association, was admitted during the 67th Annual Meeting of the IAJ taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Mr. Tobi Soniyi, media aide to the Chief…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Germany have renewed calls for urgent global action to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), describing them as a “silent pandemic” claiming millions of lives every year. Speaking at the World Health Summit 2025 on Monday in Berlin, Germany, WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said NCDs kill 43 million people…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called for the full implementation of the Justice Mohammed Uwais report on electoral reform to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral system. TUC President, Mr. Festus Osifo, made the call on Monday at a one-day Public Hearing on a Bill to Repeal the Electoral Act No. 13, 2022 and Enact the Electoral…
Hamas announced on Monday that it had handed over 13 additional hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza, marking the release of the last remaining living captives held by the group. The handover follows the earlier release of a first group of seven Israeli hostages earlier in the day, as…
Famous Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed away at the age of 80. His family announced his death on his official Instagram page, @UmaUkpai, on Monday, stating that the revered preacher and televangelist died on Oct. 6, 2025. Rev. Dr. Ukpai’s ministry was non-denominational,…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its draft guidelines mandating banks to refund customers for failed Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions within 48 hours. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Ondaje Ijagwu, said the draft…
