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Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega, founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), has defended his extravagant lifestyle, claiming that it is part of his mission to inspire young people. This statement comes after a UK court ruling which ordered his deportation over an expired visa. Adegboyega, who arrived in the UK in 2005 on a visitor’s visa, has faced legal challenges regarding his immigration status. The UK’s immigration upper tribunal ruled that he should be deported after he overstayed his visa and unsuccessfully sought to remain in the country on human rights grounds. During the court proceedings, Adegboyega addressed…

Kensington Palace has announced that the Prince of Wales will attend the official reopening of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris on Saturday, alongside US president-elect Donald Trump. The prince, who accepted an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron, will mark the ceremonial event five years after the historic cathedral was severely damaged by fire. Prince William, 42, will join Mr Trump, other world leaders, and over 1,500 guests for a service led by Laurent Ulrich, the Catholic Archbishop of Paris. The prince’s attendance, arranged at the request of the UK Government, follows the last-minute confirmation of Mr Trump’s travel plans. The…

The days of France’s dominance in its former African colonies appear to be clearly over, as Paris is increasingly rejected in the region.In a matter of months, an anti-French wave in West and Central Africa has seen France’s once-trusted economic and military allies turn their backs against it. The latest are Senegal and Chad, who tore up security partnerships with Paris last week.The bitterness with France has also been publicly demonstrated in scenes across major cities in the region, where crowds of protesters have waved banners emblazoned with the now-familiar rallying call of “France dégage” (France get out).In Niger, days…

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has stressed the vital importance of strong, visionary leadership in propelling Nigeria and Africa to new heights. In an interview with Elevate Africa published on Thursday, December 6, via YouTube, the internationally acclaimed artist shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s potential for growth, focusing on the need for the right leaders to unlock the nation’s true capabilities. “We can’t go forward without…we need the best leaders now first, that’s the most important thing,” Davido remarked, underscoring his belief that effective leadership is essential to overcoming Nigeria’s challenges. While acknowledging the remarkable resilience and adaptability of Nigerians, Davido…

The Federal Government has commenced the payment of pensions and other entitlements to retired military personnel, including three months’ arrears. This announcement was made by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, in a statement issued on Thursday, December 6, in Abuja by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike. The move follows protests from retired military personnel, who had gathered at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja earlier that day to express their frustration over the non-payment of their entitlements. The retirees had been particularly vocal about the government’s failure to fulfil…

The Nigerian Navy, members of the National Assembly, and a coalition of civil society organisations have strongly opposed the proposed bill seeking to establish the Nigerian Coast Guard. The bill, which has raised concerns over its potential redundancy and security risks, was sponsored by Senator Wasiu Eshilokun (APC-Lagos) and aims to create a military branch under the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The Senate Committee on Marine Transport had initially scheduled a public hearing on November 7, but the session was postponed following the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja. The rescheduled hearing took place…

Netflix, the global streaming giant, has announced its exit from the Nigerian market, citing the country’s deteriorating economic conditions as the main reason for its decision. This marks a significant retreat for the platform, which entered Africa’s largest economy just six years ago, with the production of Lionheart, a film that helped introduce a new era of high-quality Nigerian cinema to global audiences. Sources within Netflix, speaking to Peoples Gazette, revealed that the company faced substantial losses in paying subscribers. Additionally, the unfavourable exchange rate of the naira against the U.S. dollar further exacerbated the challenges. “We’ve lost too many…

The exit of these companies has raised concerns about the economic stability of the country. The affection sectors include: manufacturing, pharmaceutical, technology, among others, is because of the economic instability, security challenges and others. It needs no business or economy expertise to be able to tell that the departure of these business will greatly affect or has significantly affected the Nigerian economy and the daily lives of Nigerians who were employed by these companies or used their products. 10 companies that have exited Nigeria Here are 10 companies that have left the country in the last two years. GlaxoSmithKline Consumer…

Tobi Adegboyega, a Nigerian-born UK pastor and former leader of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, has addressed reports of his impending deportation to Nigeria. The 44-year-old pastor, who is also a cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, has recently lost his legal battle against deportation, despite claiming that the move would violate his human rights. The decision follows a ruling by an immigration tribunal, which ordered Adegboyega’s deportation after investigations revealed financial misconduct within his church. His church, Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, was shut down following allegations of a £1.87 million fraud. In response to the situation, Adegboyega took to…

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has pledged to end the 21-year power outage at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Uli Campus, located in the Ihiala Local Government Area. During his one-day working visit to the campus, Soludo emphasised that the long-standing power issue would be resolved, benefiting not just the university but the entire Uli community. He acknowledged that while the campus environment is generally orderly, it requires significant infrastructure improvements. In a statement released by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo said, “After 21 years of being without electricity, students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus…