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Daud Olatunji Religious leaders in the country have received a cautionary message urging them to refrain from cursing and engaging in confrontations with political leaders over their shortcomings or unfulfilled campaign promises.  Pastor Richard Adeboye, the Pastor-in-charge of Region 12 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Ogun Province 4, delivered this warning during the Halleluyah Mega Praise Night Season 2 held at Shimawa High School in Ogun state. Pastor Adeboye emphasized that despite the protests and fights led by religious leaders, there has been little change, emphasizing the necessity for prayers.  He asserted that leaders are placed in…

Daud Olatunji In a heartfelt letter addressed to the Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Works, Engineer David Umahi, former Gubernatorial candidate, Ogbeni Lanre Banjo, commended the minister for his impressive performance and unwavering commitment to transforming Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape. Banjo expressed appreciation for Umahi’s passionate stance on the design of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road, emphasizing the need for concrete construction from kilometer 0 to 38. The former gubernatorial candidate lauded the minister’s refusal to accept substandard work, citing the prevalent issue of roads deteriorating within a short period after construction. The letter highlighted the minister’s bold revelations about…

In its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, TikTok, the popular short video platform owned by Bytedance, revealed that it had removed 1.4 million videos uploaded by Nigerian users during the third quarter of 2023. The deletion was attributed to violations of the company’s policies. The report also highlighted a significant crackdown on fraudulent and spam accounts, with 73.6 million accounts being deleted during the same period. TikTok emphasized its commitment to maintaining a secure and authentic user environment, taking action against various forms of deceptive activities. Among the alarming statistics disclosed were the removal of 348.7 million likes on videos,…

In a landmark decision, the FCT High Court in Maitama has sentenced Chika Adionye, a 42-year-old businessman based in Abuja, to life imprisonment for the rape of two minors. The victims, both cousins, were 7 and 8 years old at the time of the heinous crime. Adionye’s arrest in 2016 followed a petition by the mother of one of the victims, leading to the intervention of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The arrest took place at Kara Majiji Community on Airport Road, a suburb of the FCT. Adionye, taking advantage of his wife’s…

In a pivotal development, the Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing for the Kano State governorship dispute appeal, slated for this Thursday. Governor Kabir Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) is contesting the decision of the Appeal Court, which affirmed the tribunal’s ruling that unseated him, proclaiming Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the victor in the March 11 governorship election. Barrister Bashir Tudun Waziri, the legal representative for Governor Yusuf, verified that the hearing notice has been officially conveyed to the governor’s legal team. The crux of the matter lies in the Appeal…

In a disconcerting turn of events at Imam Wali Maternity Hospital in Kano State, a pregnant woman found herself delivering her baby inside a taxi, sparking outrage and leading to the suspension of hospital security guards. The Kano State government took decisive action against the negligence of duty, suspending the security guards attached to the hospital. The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Mansur Nagoda, confirmed the suspension, highlighting the severity of the situation. The incident unfolded when the patient’s husband desperately sought assistance, knocking on the hospital doors, only to find the security guards absent.…

Daud Olatunji  In a grand ceremony held at the University of Lagos last Friday, December 15, 2023, Wema Bank celebrated the outstanding achievements of two female customers, Muritadho Shakiroh Opeyemi and Chiamaka Judith Ugonna, who emerged as the grand prize winners in the 5th monthly draw of the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo. The bank awarded a substantial N1 million to each of the winners as part of the promotion aimed at rewarding loyal customers. The 5 for 5 Promo, designed to appreciate and empower customers, saw Wema Bank distribute a total of N9,000,000 in cash rewards to 120…

Daud Olatunji In a landmark peace meeting orchestrated by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has been mandated to re-present the 2024 budget to the full House of Assembly. The peace talks, attended by key stakeholders including Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, former governor Sir Peter Odili, and Vice President Kashim Shettima, aimed at resolving the longstanding political crisis in the state. The core resolutions from the meeting included an immediate withdrawal of all legal actions related to the political impasse in Rivers State. Additionally, the impeachment…

 In a startling revelation, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) disclosed that over 1,000 Nigerians have fallen victim to scams involving fraudulent job opportunities in the United Kingdom.  The Chief of Mission, Laurent De Boeck, highlighted the severity of the situation during a news conference held on Monday in Abuja. Boeck expressed deep concern over the plight of those affected, revealing that some individuals lost substantial amounts, up to $10,000 each, in their desperate pursuit of securing foreign employment. He explained that these victims were now stranded in the UK, unable to return due to financial constraints, while others faced…

 Pope Francis has formally approved the blessing of same-sex couples within the Catholic Church, signaling a significant shift in Vatican policy. The approval comes with the release of a new document from the Vatican’s doctrine office, which elaborates on the pope’s earlier communication with two conservative cardinals in October. The document, unveiled on Monday, builds upon Pope Francis’s preliminary response, suggesting that blessings for same-sex couples could be granted under specific circumstances without conflating the ritual with the sacrament of marriage. Reiterating this condition, the document emphasizes that marriage remains a sacred union between a man and a woman, while…