An unfortunate tragedy struck the Okija community in Anambra State on Saturday morning as a stampede reportedly claimed the lives of an unconfirmed number of residents.The incident occurred during an event organized by Obijackson to distribute Christmas rice to the community, intended to spread yuletide cheer. Instead, it turned into a devastating scene, with eyewitnesses alleging that as many as 36 people lost their lives in the chaos.This heartbreaking incident co...

A Nigerian military officer, Brigadier General M.A. Sadiq, who served as the commander of the 3 Brigade in Kano State, is currently detained by military police in Abuja. He is being investigated for allegedly diverting rice meant for palliatives and selling military equipment, including generators and operational vehicles, to scrap dealers.According to reports, Brigadier General A.M. Tukur, a former Registrar of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has been appointed...

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Edo State Chapter, Apst. Gen. Dr. Irekpono Omoike, recently addressed the vandalism and looting incident at a vendor's residence in Urora, Ikoba-Okha Local Government Area. This residence housed bags of rice intended for distribution through the Christian Feeding Programme, a CAN initiative funded by the Edo State Government.Speaking at a press conference at the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin, Omoike clarifi...