The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says he is still wary of sexual immorality despite his ‘anointing’ and years in the ministry. Adeboye said despite his age, he runs faster than before to avoid any form of sexual temptation, noting that no amount of anointing can fight it.
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Some mobile policemen on special duties in Lagos have lamented on social media about living in an uncompleted building with a bushy and swampy environment. According to a video released which was seen by our correspondent on Saturday, one of the police officers who identified himself as Inspector Emmanuel complained that the policemen were kept
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The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, has urged communities to be actively involved in development projects across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Dr Afolabi Tajudeen, stated this, according to a statement on Saturday, during the quarterly community development sensitisation
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Crypto investors lost $664m to hackers in the first half of the year, marking a more than 50 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from DefiLlama. The largest aggregator for decentralised finance stated that the bulk of those losses came from phishing attacks and compromised private keys. It
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Demand deposits have jumped by 206.83 per cent from N9.67tn in May 2019 to N29.67tn this year’s May, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s website. The data showed that the country’s demand deposits grew by 9.31 per cent between May 2019 and May 2020 to N10.57tn, despite global economic uncertainties caused by
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Nigerian women’s discus thrower Chioma Onyekwere is delighted to have made the Nigeria list for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. She shared her excitement in an Instagram post on Saturday, a few hours after the Athletics Federation of Nigeria announced a list of 35 athletes to fly the country’s flag
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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has called for the repeal of the Petroleum Industry Act, saying those who designed it made serious errors. However, the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, disagreed with
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Manchester United are back in the hunt for Victor Osimhen, and Napoli have told the Red Devils what they want to hear, which is offsetting the £110 million release clause in the contract of the Nigerian striker. The 25-year-old has been on Manchester United’s radar since last summer, as Erik ten Hag prioritised signing a
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The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has clarified that the controversial Samoa agreement has not been finalised, and requires approval from both the Federal Executive Council and the National Executive Council and the National Assembly for it to become fully operational. The agreement is named after the Pacific Island of Samoa, where
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Veteran actor, filmmaker and politician, Kanayo O Kanayo, was recently a guest on the Honest Brunch podcast, where he spoke about his career, movie industry and other issues. FAITH AJAYI brings excerpts I was scrolling through Instagram this morning and I saw a video of you, where you seemed so angry. What prompted you to make
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Some wives in the Northern part of the country have lamented the current economic hardship, OLUWAFEMI JUWE writes “These, indeed, are the signs of our time. Walahi, geri’baa’ daadi,” (loosely translated to mean – the outside or the streets are not smiling), bellowed Mallam Sanusi Yusuf, a ginger farmer in Jaban Kogo in the Kachia
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Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has linked the rising insecurity in the South East region to the erosion of values such as respect for human life, love, and unity among youths. Abaribe, who represents Abia South senatorial district at the National Assembly, said it was time to revive trade schools and certifications to engage and support young
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Saturday reacted to Federal Government’s plan to inject fresh N2tn into the economy, saying excluding education in the emergency funding amounts to gross insensitivity. President Bola Tinubu had recently presented the outcomes of the Federal Government review of the accelerated stabilisation and advancement plan, which seeks to inject
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Some officers of the Ondo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun were injured on Friday following an attack by some group of people suspected to be herdsmen in Akure, the state capital. It was gathered that the corps arrested some cows which allegedly destroyed farmlands in Osi and Igoba Communities in the North Local Government
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Federal Government has unveiled Kebbi State 258km Sokoto 120km segment of the 1,000km Sokoto-Badagary superhighway roads in Birnin Kebbi. Unveiling the road projects at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, said that the projects, if completed, would boost the economy of the country. He said, “The Greenfield corridor option
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said nothing will ever distract the attention of his administration to take its eyes off the ball in ensuring that Rivers people get the best that will improve the quality of life that they lead. Fubara gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen shortly after being conducted round the entire
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Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for a special clearance operation in Sambisa Forest, have eliminated 11 Islamic States of West Africa Province terrorists. The Nigerian Army, in a statement on its official X Handle, disclosed this on Saturday. It said the feat was achieved in coordinated special clearance operations with a hybrid force on
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Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Saturday visited a hospital facility in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, where one Mrs Hadiza Amwe had been undergoing treatment for kidney-related issues. Hadiza, wife of a journalist with the Nasarawa Broadcasting Service, Abdullahi Amwe, had almost lost hope of getting the required sum for a proposed kidney transplant
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A Federal lawmaker representing Maru/Bungudu Federal Constituency in Zamfara state, Abdul Malik Zubairu, has married off 105 orphans whose parents were killed by bandits. The grand occasion which took place on Saturday in Bungudu town, the headquarters of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State was attended by prominent personalities both within and outside the
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The Creative Industries Initiative for Africa, in partnership with Google, has launched the second cohort of the Engage Nigeria programme, aimed at equipping 8,000 youth with creative industry skills. According to Google in a release, the initiative is part of the Skill Sprint programme launched in 2023 to provide digital skills training to 20,000 Nigerian
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A United States of America-based artist, Samuel Adebuga, is set to showcase his latest exhibition in Ohio, USA, on July 13, 2024. Titled, Deji Adebuga: The Retrospective Exhibit 2024, this showcase promises to highlight Adebuga’s distinctive artistic vision and talent, according to a statement sent to Society Plus. The statement added that the collection explores
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Former President, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and professor of Economics, Prof Segun Ajibola, speaks with IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI on the economic positions stated by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in his recent advice to President Bola Tinubu, among other issues President Bola Tinubu’s administration has clocked a year in office. If you were to assess
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Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Jarrett Tenebe, speaks to ADEYINKA ADEDIPE about the allegations against the state government and call for governor’s probe What fact do you have to support your monumental fraud allegation against Governor Godwin Obaseki? I made it clear on the day of our last press conference that anybody
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It was all fun and enjoyment for the family and friends of the former Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Bank, Segun Agbaje, when he marked his 60th birthday during the week in Milan, Italy. The birthday celebration was a simple event held in an outdoor location. Dressed in a white shirt and a pair
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Evelyn Asiayei, widow of Bayelsa driver, Banalayefa Asiayei, speaks to VICTORIA EDEME on the circumstances surrounding her husband’s death How did you hear of your husband’s death? My name is Evelyn Onome Asiayei. My husband was from Bayelsa State, but I am from Delta State. I married Banalayefa Mark Asiayei on 25 March 2017, and
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