The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has once again asked Christians to continue praying for President Muhammadu Buhari until he returns to the country hale and hearty. This is contained in a statement signed by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, Special Assistant Media and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. CAN President, Dr Samson Ayokunle The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday in Abuja said the results of President’s medical tests suggested further rest. The CAN President, Rev Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, urged Nigerians especially Christians not to cease praying for the President, the acting President and the country until he returns in good health and sound mind. Ayokunle, reminded Christians that it is their responsibility to pray for the country and her leaders in season and out of season. “I call on all well meaning Nigerians, especially Christians not to cease praying for President Muhammadu Buhari as he takes further rest ...

Ten people were injured, 20 houses destroyed, 11 vehicles damaged, five motorcycles stolen, while house-hold items like plasma television sets, standing fans, music sets, clothes and shoes were carted away by yet-to-be identified hoodlums numbering over 50 who attacked Umusiome village, Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area at about 4.30 pm on Wednesday. According to an eye witness, the hoodlums were said to be shooting sporadically into the air, into houses and on people returning home after the day’s business and work, making many to scamper for safety while those who were already at home were scared away from the streets. When Vanguard visited the area Thursday morning, most of the residents were either packing out of the area or leaving with their most important belongings, while more than twenty women were taking their children away to other places considered safe in Nkpor and Onitsha, as according to them, the hoodlums boasted that they will strike again. Addressing newsmen ...

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has given 48 hours ultimatum to all South African companies in Nigeria to relocate over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.   The students gave the ultimatum at a peaceful demonstration at some South African companies in Abuja on Thursday. During the march the students carried a banner, which read: ‘’NANS Against Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians.’’ While the students marched, the security men stood and watched to ensure law and order. The president of NANS, Kadiri Aruna, said in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at DSTV office, a South African company, in Wuse 2, Abuja, that Nigerian students had resolved to condemn the attacks. Aruna said that the protest would also serve as a warning to other countries trying to underrate Nigerians. He said that after 48 hours, if nothing was done, messages would be sent to students in all university campuses to bring down MTN masts all over t...