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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the immediate withdrawal of police personnel deployed to seal off the 23 local government areas in Rivers State. This decision follows recent political developments in the state. According to Grace Iringe-Koko, Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Command, the withdrawal is in line with the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to ensuring neutrality and the smooth functioning of democratic institutions. The police personnel were initially deployed to seal and safeguard the Local Government Secretariats in the state. The withdrawal is seen as a significant development in the ongoing political tensions between factions…

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has sparked debate with his comments on wealth and Christianity. Reacting to criticism surrounding Bishop David Oyedepo’s 70th birthday gifts – a Rolls Royce and N1 billion – Adeboye emphasized that clergymen and Christians should strive for financial stability. Adeboye addressed his members, saying, “Someone gave a bishop a car and some people got very upset that how can a bishop be driving a Rolls Royce? As if once you are a bishop you must die of hunger.” He stressed that Christians should aim to live abundantly,…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns that Nigerian universities are on the brink of collapse due to exorbitant electricity bills. At a two-day national conference in Abuja, ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke revealed that some universities face monthly electricity bills of N200m to N300m. Osodeke criticized the federal government’s allocation of N15m monthly for running costs, including electricity, citing a stark contrast with the N21m monthly allowance for each Senator. “What the government gives you to run the system is N15 million, and you get a bill for electricity alone of N300 million. Where is that…

The General Overseer of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Lazarus Muoka, has issued a stern warning to social media influencer, Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan), to cease speaking ill of his church. Muoka’s warning comes after VeryDarkMan questioned the authenticity of some church members’ testimonies, which went viral on social media. These testimonies included claims of miraculous interventions, such as a lion saving a member from kidnappers and another member seizing AK-47 rifles from armed robbers. VeryDarkMan called for an investigation by the Christian Association of Nigeria and threatened legal action against the church. “Somebody came to talk to me and…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State took to the streets of Benin on Wednesday, protesting the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the September 21 governorship election. The protest, led by the Edo State PDP Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, and other top officials, saw party members and supporters bearing banners with inscriptions such as “INEC sack Edo REC” and “INEC give us our mandate.” Some protesters chanted slogans, calling on President Bola Tinubu and Senator Adams Oshiomhole to return their “stolen mandate”. Aziegbemi addressed the…

In a move that signals a bright future for Manchester United, talented youngster Chido Obi-Martin has been elevated to the senior squad for the upcoming season. The 16-year-old Danish forward will serve as third-choice striker, backing Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. Obi-Martin’s rise to prominence began at Arsenal, where he impressed with an astonishing 32 goals in 24 appearances for the youth team last season. His most notable feat came in November 2023, when he netted 10 times in a thrilling 14-3 victory over Liverpool’s U16s. Following his departure from Arsenal this summer, Obi-Martin joined Manchester United as a free…

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerian leaders and citizens to reflect on the country’s current state, emphasizing its urgent need for rescue. Obi highlighted Nigeria’s struggles in economic, social, and security sectors, citing widespread poverty, a broken education system, and overwhelming debt. He also noted the alarming 18 million out-of-school children and poor global rankings in security, corruption, and rule of law. Obi compared Nigeria to countries that gained independence around the same time, pointing out that while others have made significant strides, Nigeria appears to be in decline. Despite the bleak assessment, Obi offered a…

In a significant development, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has formally received defectors from the Labour Party, including Hon. Brian Odey, representing Yala State Constituency 1 in the House of Assembly, and Hon. Martins Achadu, representing Yala 2 State Constituency. This move is seen as a strategic boost to the APC, amidst the ongoing leadership tussle within the Labour Party. The defection ceremony took place over the weekend, with Hon. Brian Odey joining the APC in Yahe Ward of Yala Local Government Area. He was welcomed by the ward chairman, who presented him with a copy…

Manchester City’s quest for maximum points was thwarted as they settled for a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United on Saturday. The Premier League champions took the lead through Josko Gvardiol but were denied victory by a combination of Nick Pope’s brilliance and their own profligacy. City boss Pep Guardiola attributed the draw to his team’s inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. “We made bad decisions at the last minute to make it 2-0,” he told TNT Sports. Guardiola acknowledged Newcastle’s physicality and deep defensive strategy but emphasized City’s dominance. The match saw City take the lead in the first half,…

Nigerian workers have started receiving the new minimum wage of N70,000, as confirmed by Benson Upah, spokesperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress, and Tommy Etim, Deputy President of the Trade Union Congress. This development follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of the new minimum wage on July 18, 2024, and the Senate’s passage of the bill into law. The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress had initially demanded a minimum wage of N615,000, citing the high cost of living in the country. However, the government settled on N70,000, representing a 100% increase from the previous minimum wage of N30,000.…