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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South West region, has conferred the title of Distinguished Father of Faith on Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). The announcement was made via a post on the RCCG Open Heaven Daily Devotional Videos Facebook page on Monday, capturing the historic moment in a series of photographs. The recognition ceremony took place in Pastor Adeboye’s office, where the South West CAN Chairman, Bishop Tunde Akinsanya, led the proceedings. The Facebook post, accompanied by the images, celebrated the occasion with the following words: “TODAY, HISTORY IS MADE!…

A former Commissioner for Works and elder statesman in Rivers State, Chief David Briggs, has strongly criticised the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, for his recent comments about former Governor Peter Odili. Briggs, who served under Odili, accused Wike of benefiting from crises and speaking recklessly, claiming that Wike’s actions are only worsening the ongoing political tension in Rivers State. In an interview with journalists in Port Harcourt on Saturday, January 4, Briggs condemned Wike’s assertion that he had “revived” Odili politically, describing it as an insult not only to Odili but also to the people of Rivers State. …

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that 18 individuals sustained severe injuries following a gas explosion in the Oroazi community of Port Harcourt on Sunday evening. The explosion, which occurred at a gas refilling shop, caused significant damage to surrounding buildings. The incident is part of a troubling series of gas-related explosions and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) occurrences that have been reported in the state since the start of 2024. Police spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the explosion during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday. According to Iringe-Koko, the explosion was triggered by a welder…

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to addressing the long-standing gratuity liabilities for retirees in the state. Speaking on Monday, December 6, during the presentation of cheques and the payment of backlog gratuities to state retirees, Yahaya revealed that his government has cleared ₦17.2 billion of the ₦21 billion inherited from previous administrations. Yahaya, who assumed office in 2019, acknowledged the gravity of the responsibility his government faced when it inherited the substantial backlog of gratuities. Despite significant progress in clearing these debts, the Governor noted that the obligations continue to rise as more civil servants…

Dr Titus Okunrounmu, a former Director of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has called on the Federal Government to strategically reduce the cost of governance in 2025 in order to address rising recurrent expenditures. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, in Ota, Ogun State, Okunrounmu emphasised that the current financial burden posed by high governance costs was placing a strain on the country’s economy. The ex-CBN Director of Research pointed out that the Federal Government’s debt servicing had escalated sharply, from N9.8 trillion in 2023 to N12.1 trillion in 2024. He stressed that…

…As FG moves to stop disease By Damilola Michael The virus is referred to as Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). It is a single-stranded Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) virus with signs similar to common cold and influenza. The spread of a respiratory virus is currently hitting China. The first case of the virus was reported in 2001 in the Netherlands. Since then, it has increased across northern Chinese provinces during the winter season. The symptoms of HMPV include cough, fever, nasal congestion, and fatigue, with an incubation timeline of three to six days with complications such as pneumonia in infants, elderly, and individuals…

By Damilola Michael The Nigerian music scene is on fire, with various artistes dropping hits that are taking over music streaming platforms. From Apple Music to Shazam, here are the top Nigerian songs that are currently trending: Top 10 Nigerian Songs on Apple Music Top Nigerian Songs on Shazam Top Nigerian Songs on Mdundo These songs are currently trending on music streaming platforms, an indication that Nigerian music is taking over the world. From Afrobeats to hip-hop, it is easy to see that these artists are pushing the boundaries of music and creating something truly special. Report written by Damilola…

As the holiday season turns our attention to festive meals like turkey and mince pies, the pressing issue of food security takes center stage. In the UK, an alarming 10 million people face food insecurity, meaning they lack consistent access to affordable, nutritious food. Compounding this crisis, the government recently warned that the climate crisis poses a serious threat to the nation’s food security. At the same time, farmers have been protesting in Westminster, arguing that a weakened agricultural sector undermines the UK’s ability to produce its own food. FareShare, a network of 8,300 charities, 34 regional centers, and 26,000…

UK mortgage approvals dropped unexpectedly in November, signaling caution among households post-Budget. Consumer credit growth hit a 29-month low as borrowing costs and stamp duty changes impacted the housing market. UK mortgage approvals unexpectedly fell in November, interrupting the gradual recovery in housing market activity. Data released by the Bank of England on Friday revealed a decline in net mortgage approvals — approvals net of cancellations — to 65,700 in November, down from 68,100 in October and below the 68,500 forecast by economists polled by Reuters. The figures indicate growing caution among households following the Autumn Budget, as borrowing costs…

The Deputy National President of the National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, NAPTAN, Chief Deolu Ogunbanjo, has said each state of the federation should set up its own student loan scheme.Speaking in an interview with New Daily Prime, he opined that doing so would take some financial burdens off the shoulders of parents.According to him, the step would also complement what the federal government has done with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, otherwise known as the Student Loan Scheme.” There is no reason for each state of the federation not to have a similar body like the student loan…