< 1 mn read Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has issued an apology for his earlier statement that believers who do not pay tithes will not make it to heaven. Speaking at the ongoing annual national youth convention at RCCG Redemption City, Pastor Adeboye acknowledged his mistake, stating, “I […]
< 1 mn read Heavy rainfall in the Ogbomoso area of Oyo State between Wednesday and Thursday morning has led to significant flooding, particularly affecting areas around the Ora River. The Ora River, which runs through the eastern section of Ogbomoso, overflowed its banks due to the intense downpour, resulting in widespread flooding. The flooding has primarily impacted neighborhoods […]
2 mn read Samu Omorodion stole the spotlight during FC Porto’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Manchester United in their Europa League clash on Thursday, scoring a brace that secured a point for the Portuguese side. Background Loan Season: Omorodion spent last season on loan from Atletico Madrid to Alaves, where he made 34 appearances in La Liga, scoring […]
< 1 mn read Super Eagles duo Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi have been spotted training with Kano Pillars as they prepare for the Matchday 5 fixture in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The players were seen at the former champions’ training ground on Thursday, gearing up for their upcoming home match against Sunshine Stars. Kano […]
2 mn read The Federal Government has announced its ambitious targets of reaching four million barrels per day (bpd) of oil production and 10 billion cubic feet (bcf) of gas production by the year 2030. This information was disclosed by Mrs. Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, in a statement made available to the News […]
2 mn read Grieving Governor Umo Eno has described his late wife, Pastor Patience Eno, as “everything a man could ever wish for in a virtuous woman,” expressing that he would “miss her for a lifetime.” In a poignant broadcast made nine days after the shocking passing of the Akwa Ibom State First Lady, the governor shared the […]
2 mn read Leading deposit money banks in Nigeria have reported a remarkable 141.75 percent Year-on-Year (YoY) increase in their interest income for the half year ending June 2024 (H1’24). This surge is primarily attributed to ongoing interest rate hikes by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has consistently raised the Monetary […]
< 1 mn read The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has revealed that wanted terrorist kingpin Bello Turji is currently in a state of panic due to the intensified military operations against terrorists in the North West region of Nigeria. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during NAN’s inaugural Annual International Lecture […]
2 mn read In a significant political development, the Rivers State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have united to protest the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 5. This protest coincides with warnings from the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) against political interference in the election process. IPAC’s National Chairman, […]
< 1 mn read The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has announced a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address various longstanding issues affecting the polytechnic sector. Mr. Shammah Kpanja, ASUP’s National President, made the announcement following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. Kpanja stated that the decision to issue the ultimatum was necessary […]
< 1 mn read In a notable political development, more than 960 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), marking a significant shift ahead of the local government elections scheduled for October 26. The defection was led by Alhaji Baba Sabiu, the chairman of the APC in […]
2 mn read Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has categorically denied any involvement with popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, and the allegations surrounding bribery of prison officials to facilitate Bobrisky’s serving of his prison sentence outside the facility. The controversy arose from a viral video posted by blogger Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, […]
2 mn read Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has publicly stated that he will be the “greatest loser” in the upcoming local government elections due to the absence of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the polls in the state. His remarks came during a gathering of Rivers political stakeholders at the Government House in Port Harcourt on […]
2 mn read As the new academic session begins, thousands of school-age children in Bauchi State are struggling to return to classes due to a significant increase in school fees. Parents who previously managed to send their children to private schools, paying minimal fees, are now facing financial strain as new term fees have skyrocketed from between N20,000 […]
< 1 mn read Nigerian artist Ehiii has joined forces with legendary rapper Ice Prince to release an exciting new single titled “Aladdin.” This energetic track blends Afrobeats with contemporary hip-hop, marking a significant milestone in Ehiii’s music journey as he collaborates with one of Africa’s most recognized voices. “Aladdin” is a love anthem where both artists express their […]
2 mn read Former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday to include technocrats in his plans to reshuffle his cabinet. Speaking to newsmen in Owerri, Madumere emphasized the importance of effective governance, especially as Nigeria marks its 64th Independence celebration. Regarding reports of President Tinubu’s plans to restructure his […]
2 mn read Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the member representing Ideato Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has issued a stern warning to Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State regarding the ongoing work at the Umuchima gully erosion site. He emphasized that his constituents would not forgive the governor if the project were abandoned. The gully erosion […]
< 1 mn read Nurses at the State Hospital, Ijaye, Abeokuta, staged a protest on Thursday in response to the alleged assault of a student nurse by a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the facility. The demonstration was led by Adejoke Bello, Chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) for Ogun State. According to reports from […]
2 mn read Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, emphasized the alarming insecurity plaguing northern Nigeria, attributing it to poverty, unemployment, and institutional failures, among other factors. Speaking at the inaugural international lecture organized by the News Agency of Nigeria, he urged Nigerians to maintain faith in the ongoing fight against insecurity, highlighting the collective responsibility of […]
2 mn read In recent weeks, the global media has been focused on Israel’s military operations against groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. In response to the ongoing conflict, Iran launched at least 180 missiles into Israel, though Israeli air defense systems, such as the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow, intercepted many of these threats. However, while Israel […]