Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the former pastor of the City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has emphasised the capital-intensive nature of running a ministry, explaining that tithes are essential to meeting the financial needs of God’s house. Speaking during the church’s second service at Civic Centre on Sunday, Janauary 26, Pastor Iluyomade shared his thoughts on the importance of tithing and offerings, stating: “Ministry costs money—that’s…

An attack on the Saudi Hospital in El-Fasher, located in western Sudan’s besieged Darfur region, has resulted in the deaths of 70 individuals, with 19 others injured, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Sunday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the assault, noting that the hospital was crowded with patients when the attack occurred. “The appalling attack on Saudi Hospital in El Fasher… led to 19 injuries and 70…

Boko Haram terrorists have killed over 20 Nigerian Army personnel, with many still missing following an attack on a military base in Borno State. It was learnt that for several hours on Friday, January 24, 2025, the terrorists attacked the 149 Battalion in Malam-Fatori, the headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. Malam-Fatori is a border town between Nigeria and Niger Republic, and thousands of people displaced by…

Doorstep deliveries of knives bought online are set to be banned in the UK, following a government crackdown aimed at preventing tragedies like the Southport killings carried out by Axel Rudakubana. Rudakubana exploited an online loophole to purchase knives despite being under 18. The new measures will prohibit tech companies, including Amazon, from handing over knives to anyone other than the individual who placed the order. This will allow delivery…

The Lagos State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board has finalized arrangements to refund a total of N223 million to pilgrims who participated in the Y2023 Holy Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia through the state.  This was disclosed in a statement by the Board Secretary, Saheed Onipede, and released by the Board’s Public Affairs Officer, Taofeek Lawal. Onipede revealed that the sum of N223 million was received from the National Hajj Commission of…

The Lagos State Government has reinforced its commitment to maintaining law and order in the building sector by sealing multiple buildings on Lagos Island for lacking proper planning permits. Leading the enforcement exercise, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, stressed the importance of compliance with physical planning laws.  He noted that the government had offered a generous amnesty programme for property owners to regularize their permits,…

In one of its clear-out operations, troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have dismantled 13 illegal refining sites and recovered 300,000 litres of stolen crude oil. The troops also arrested 15 suspected oil thieves. Confirming the development, the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Jonah Danjuma, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday, said this was achieved in a major operation targeting oil…

World-renowned writer and Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The distinguished poet was given the award at the first-ever Sharjah Festival of African Literature on 24 January 2025 at University City Hall in Sharjah, the third-most populous city in the United Arab Emirates. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the festival brings together 29 Emirati and African authors, including Nobel laureates, Abdulrazak…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has named the administrative block of its Academy in Karu, Abuja after Aminu Sahabi Salisu, one of its operatives who was recently killed on duty in Anambra State. Salisu, an Assistant Superintendent, ASE 1, was shot to death by a suspected internet fraudster identified as Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu during a sting midnight operation in Awka, the state capital on January 17, 2025. The…

Following the discovery of 30 graves, a shrine, an army uniform, and live cartridges, the Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, aka “La Cruise Hotel” along Onitsha-Owerri Road, Oba in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, has been demolished by the state security outfit ‘Operation Udo Ga-Achi’ codenamed ‘Agunechemba.’ The security outfit said the hotel served as a den of kidnappers and hideout for other criminals. According to…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has reiterated its unwavering support for the new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, reaffirming the impeachment of the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa, who was recently impeached by his colleagues over allegations of misconduct, during a welcome event organised in his honour by supporters at Ikeja GRA on Saturday, claimed that the process of his impeachment did not comply with constitutional procedures. But in a statement…

The Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KWHIA) has further strengthened its commitment to providing affordable and quality healthcare services by opening three regional offices across the state’s geopolitical zones. The move aims to improve accessibility and ensure that no resident is left behind in the quest for better health outcomes. Speaking at an inter-ministerial press briefing organised by the Kwara State Ministry of Communications, the Executive Secretary of KWHIA, Olubunmi…