Adeboye Urges Church Leaders To Move Beyond Prayers In Tackling Nigeria’s Insecurity
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has called on African Pentecostal leaders and scholars to proffer practical solutions to Nigeria’s growing insecurity. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Administration, Prof. Dele Balogun, Adeboye made the appeal while declaring open the 2026 International Conference on African […]
Christ Chosen Church Clears Air On Apostle Pius Igberase’s Retirement, Rejects Bribery Allegations
By Ighomuaye Lucky. O The leadership of Christ Chosen Church of God International has addressed the retirement of its former Director of Administration, Apostle Pius Igberase, following widespread discussions and allegations circulating on social media. In a statement issued on Friday in Benin City, the church said the retirement resulted from an internal disciplinary process […]
US House Passes Measure To Freeze Assistance To Nigeria Over Ongoing Terror Attacks
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would withhold 100 percent of U.S. assistance to Nigeria doubling an earlier proposal to suspend 50 percent of funding until the Nigerian government demonstrates effective action to prevent violence, respond to attacks, and hold those responsible accountable. The amendment was introduced […]
Police Release List Of 50,000 Successful Constable Candidates
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of 50,000 successful applicants recruited as Constables into the Nigeria Police Force. The Commission’s Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Njoku Kalu, said the release followed the successful completion of a comprehensive, inclusive, fair and transparent recruitment exercise conducted in collaboration with […]
Court Introduces Revised Pre-Election Guidelines Ahead of 2027 Polls
Nigeria’s Federal High Court has introduced revised rules for handling pre-election cases as preparations begin for the country’s 2027 general elections. The amendments, approved by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, update the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, which first came into effect on 26 June. According […]
Tinubu Approves ₦3.6bn Fund to Train 200,000 Nigerian Artisans
President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦3.6 billion funding package for a nationwide skills development programme aimed at training and supporting 200,000 Nigerian artisans, with tailors as the first group to benefit. The programme, to be implemented by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) under its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) initiative, is designed to improve technical skills, […]
Trump Backs Down on 20 Percent Hormuz Transit Fee After Gulf States’ Intervention
Trump Backs Down on 20 Percent Hormuz Transit Fee After Gulf States’ Intervention Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting United States President Donald Trump has dropped plans to impose a 20 per cent “safe passage” fee on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz after appeals from several Gulf nations. Trump unveiled the proposal on Monday, arguing that the […]
Gov. Idris Unveils N10,000 Monthly Stipend For NYSC Corps Members
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state from N2,000 to N10,000. The governor announced the increment during the 2026 NYSC Management and Corps Employers’ Workshop held in Birnin Kebbi. Represented by the Commissioner for […]
Breaking: Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze Of Benin Archdiocese Dies @69
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Catholic Church is in mourning following the death of Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, Archbishop of the Benin City Archdiocese, who passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the age of 69. Archbishop Akubeze was widely respected for his exemplary leadership, unwavering faith, and decades of dedicated service to the […]
FG Queries Persistent High Petrol Prices Amid Falling Global Oil Prices
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal Government on Monday convened a high-level meeting with major stakeholders in the downstream petroleum sector to address concerns over the pricing of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), stressing that the recent decline in global crude oil prices should translate into lower pump prices for consumers. The meeting, held at the headquarters […]