Police foil protest over removal of Anambra monarch

Police in Anambra State yesterday foiled protest by Amichi commu­nity, Nnewi South Local Government Area for the rmoval of their traditional ruler.

Over 4,000 members of the community from 24 vil­lages converged outside Eb­enato-Okpala Town Hall as early as 8:30am with many 608 Mersedez Benz buses for onward march to Awka, to call on Governor Willie Obiano to withdraw cer­tificate of recognition from Igwe Alphonsus Oforbuike Ezeoke.

Jonathan welcomes support on terror war

                                         

President Goodluck Jona­than yesterday welcomed the greater support for the war against terrorism from Nigeria’s neighbours.

Speaking at an audience with Mr. Emmanuel Issoze Ngondet, a Special Envoy of President Ali Bongo Ondim­ba of Gabon, President Jonathan also applauded the renewed and heightened commitment of Niger, Chad, Benin Republic and Cameroon to joining forces with Nigeria to rid the West Af­rican Sub-Region of the scourge of ter­rorism and violent extremism.

Redeemed Pastor Abducted by Boko Haram Escapes 10 Months Later

A Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor who was kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents 10 months ago escaped from Borno on Tuesday.

According to Sahara Reporters, the pastor, Rotimi Obajimi, was serving in the rural area of Borno/Yobe. One day, while on his way to Maiduguri, on January 6th, the insurgents abducted him and took him to Sambisa forest, where he was held captive for many months.

Ice Prince & Patoranking Hint at New Song

                                                Ice Prince and Patoranking                                               Photo Credit: Instagram | Ice Prince

Two of Nigeria’s hottest music stars – Ice Prince and Patoranking – are currently in the studio mixing up a new song to be released to the general public soon.

We can already hear the tune in our head, a perfect blend of Ice Prince’s bars and Patoranking’s reggae vibe.

Archbishop of Jos Opposes Discrimination Against Gay People

The Archbishop of Jos, Ignatius Kaigama has spoken out against the unfair treatment of gay people in Nigeria, stating that the Nigerian Catholic Church is opposed to discrimination against people because of sexual orientation.

He made these remarks during a press briefing at the Vatican on Wednesday, The Tablet reports.