Why I Prefer Traditional Worship To Christianity, Islam — Wole Soyinka

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has shared his preference for traditional Orisa worship over Christianity and Islam, citing a deeper personal connection and the non-violent nature of African spirituality. In a recent interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo, Soyinka expressed that his faith in Orisa worship resonates more profoundly with him compared to the faith practices…

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Imo teacher nabbed for alleged abuse of 12-year-old stepdaughter

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a secondary school teacher, Blessing Emmanuel, for allegedly abusing her 12-year-old stepdaughter, Amarachi. The arrest took place on Tuesday following a complaint lodged by Owerri-based activist journalist Chidiebube Okeoma at the Owerri Area Command headquarters. The plight of the victim came to Okeoma’s attention when two local women,…

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Prime Minister Of Grenada Tours Dangote Refinery

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, welcomed the Prime Minister of Grenada, Mitchell Dickson, during the latter’s visit to the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. During the visit, Dangote and other senior officials escorted Prime Minister Dickson on a tour of the Refinery. At the time of this report,…

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Sub-Saharan Africa most dangerous for girls

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has reported that Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most dangerous places for girls globally. In its latest report obtained from its X handle on Thursday, the region has the highest number of victims, with 79 million girls and women affected (22 per cent), followed by 75 million…

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NNPC owes us almost N15bn, IPMAN laments

The National President, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Abubakar Garima, has stated that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited owes petroleum marketers almost N15bn. Garima stated this on Thursday when he was featured on Channel TV’s Sunrise Daily. According to him, its members have yet to load a single truck since the NNPCL increased…

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Troops Nab Three Suspected Terrorists In Taraba

Troops from the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in Taraba State, have arrested three individuals suspected of banditry, along with a logistics supplier associated with terrorist activities both within and beyond the state. Naija News understands that the suspects were arrested during a specialized…

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