Pastor William Kumuyi joined a special event ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, emphasizing faith, unity, and spiritual renewal for the U.S. The programme, titled the Inauguration Praise and Prayer Convocation, was hosted at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church. It was organized by Jim Garlow’s Well Versed World ministry and Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council. The gathering drew faith leaders and believers from across the country. They united…

The Presidency has said the constant negative comments by UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch against Nigeria won’t have any effect on the country. Badenoch recently renewed her onslaught against Nigeria. -While delivering her first speech of the year at an event organised by Onward, a British think tank producing research on economic and social issues, the Nigerian-born politician said she did not want Britain to be like Nigeria where…

The World Bank Group has imposed a 30-month ban on two Nigerian companies, Viva Atlantic Limited and Technology House Limited, alongside their Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Norman Bwuruk Didam. This is according to a press statement made by the Washington-based bank on Monday. The statement said the sanction follows findings of fraudulent, collusive, and corrupt practices connected to Nigeria’s National Social Safety Nets Project (NSSNP). The statement…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has described the claim that one Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu, who killed an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during a raid on his residence in Awka, Anambra State is a medical doctor. The Secretary of the Anambra State chapter of NMA,Dr. Obiageli Ifeanyi said this in a disclaimer issued in reaction to claims in the media that a medical doctor shot an…

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has raised N42.2 billion through its Series 15 and 16 Commercial Paper (CP) issuance under its N250 billion Commercial Paper Issuance Programme. According to a recent notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) signed by the Company Secretary, Uto Ukpanah, MTN Nigeria disclosed that the 180-day and 270-day Commercial Papers were issued at yields of 27.50 per cent and 29.00 per cent, respectively. The Series 15…

The country singers Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood and the tenor Christopher Macchio are all scheduled to sing at the swearing-in ceremony. Current pop hitmakers won’t be performing at the inauguration ceremony. Instead, the program will feature two country singers — Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood — and an opera singer, Christopher Macchio. Here is more about them: Carrie Underwood Ms. Underwood, 41, is scheduled to sing “America the Beautiful”…

The National Assembly has called for a thorough review of Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative, citing safety concerns after reports of vehicle explosions linked to uncertified conversions. The call for reassessment was made during the 2025 budget defence session of the Joint Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Petroleum (Upstream), and Gas. Lawmakers demand reassessment of Nigeria’s CNG programme Lawmakers emphasised the need for extensive testing to ensure the technology is safe and…

Sir Keir Starmer’s government had been optimistic about getting an accord with Mauritius Britain will await Donald Trump’s blessing before finalising a deal with Mauritius over the future of a strategic UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean, according to people familiar with the talks. The UK government had in recent weeks been optimistic about securing an agreement with Mauritius over the Chagos Islands before the president-elect is sworn…

Amid controversies around his suspension, a former pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Idowu Iluyomade, has allegedly opened a new church. The newly-launched church called Family Fellowship, is said to be opened in the Victoria Island axis of Lagos. Iluyomade, who was the former pastor of the City of David parish of the RCCG, was suspended in 2024 following a backlash of a 60th birthday party he held for…

The Lagos State Government has revealed that it generated more than $71.6 million in revenue from tourism, hospitality, and entertainment during the 2024 ‘Detty December’ festivities. This impressive sum highlights the growing economic impact of the state’s vibrant cultural scene, with substantial contributions from hotels and short-let apartments. According to the government, hotels alone generated over $44 million, while short-let apartments added a further $13 million to the overall revenue. …

Donald Trump and wife Melania have arrived at St John’s Episcopal Church for a prayer service ahead of his inauguration ceremony at midday (5pm GMT). The president-elect’s motorcade departed Blair House, a guest house of the sitting US president located in Washington DC, a short while ago. Mr Trump’s family took their places inside the church before the arrival of the soon-to-be president. After the service, Mr Trump and his…

The 47th US president poised to lead backlash against Hague-based court’s ruling on Israeli PM Donald Trump could sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) this week over its arrest warrant issued for Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Office insiders believe. Karim Khan KC, the British lawyer who is the ICC’s chief prosecutor, may be personally targeted in the action, given the fierce criticism of Mr Trump’s allies over his decision. The move could…