The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa following allegations of homosexuality involving young members of the church.In response to these serious accusations, RCCG has tasked the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration to carry out a comprehensive investigation, with a two-week deadline for completion.The church, committed to upholding its values, is treating the matter with gravity as it seeks…

Rivers State Government (RSG) has donated relief materials to the victims of flood in Ahoada West Local Government Area (LGA) in Rivers State. While presenting the materials to the Chairman of Ahoada West LGA, Hon. Iyekor Ikporo, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Prof. Ngozi Odu, pledged to support the victims displaced by flooding in the state. The donation exercise took place on Monday at the Internally Displaced Persons camp…

The federal government has asked state governments yet to commence payment of the new N70,000 minimum wage to do so without further delay.The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, made this appeal on Monday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, applauding the states that have commenced paying workers the new minimum wage.The SGF said the issue of the new minimum wage had always been central to…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has said that electricity would be restored to the 17 northern states that have experienced outages due to the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line within the next five days.The minister, who spoke to State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, explained that the power supply disruption in the northern region was caused by damage to the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission…

Those who kidnapped Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, have made contact with the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, and demanded the ransom of ₦200 million for his release from captivity.The Auchi Diocese is led by Bishop Gabriel Dunia.The Director of Communications of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, confirmed the ransom demand in text message to journalists in Benin, simply saying, “It is true”.However, a source who asked not…

House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh, caught on camera assaulting Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya, has issued an apology. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that Ikwechegh was captured in a viral video assaulting Abuwatseya, who arrived at his Abuja residence in Maitama to deliver a package. In the video, Ikwechegh—who represents Aba North and South—was seen slapping and verbally abusing Abuwatseya, who managed to record the incident. Tensions escalated when…

The 19 northern states governors, under the platform of Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), and major traditional rulers from the region, met in Kaduna yesterday, where they discussed various issues and challenges affecting the zone, and resolved, among others, to reject the Nigeria Tax Reform Bill sent to the National Assembly recently by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The meeting was part of the governors’ initiative to engage key stakeholders over pressing…

Ondo State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming November 16 governorship election, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday affirmed his commitment to prioritizing the needs of the people. At the inauguration ceremony of the party’s National Campaign Council for the election, Aiyedatiwa emphasised his dedication to enhancing citizens’ quality of life over the next four years if elected. He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, recognizing his unifying…

On Monday, Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), inaugurated the party’s National Campaign Council for the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State.  The ceremony, held in Akure, the state capital, appointed Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as Chairman and former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege as Secretary. The event was attended by Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun and Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen and enhance their collaboration to eliminate corruption and address social injustices in Nigeria. In a statement shared on its X page, the EFCC announced that this renewed partnership was established during a meeting held in Ilorin on 24 October. The Commissioner of the PCC in Kwara, Barrister Falola Olanrewaju, paid a…

Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced 34 individuals for internet fraud, with each receiving varying jail terms.  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the sentencing in a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday. The convicts include: Kelly Maduabuchi Muonagu, Nwokwu Chibuike Valerian, Chinonso Stanley Boniface, Nnamani Makuo Paschal, Ifeanyi Aju Kingsley, Kalu Odeghe Olu, Ikenna…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has said that by the time President Bola Tinubu finishes his first tenure in 2027, Abuja will look very different.The minister said this is due to monumental infrastructural development being undertaken by the current administration.He spoke during the inauguration of the upgrading of War College/Army Checkpoint Road and other ancillary roads in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, Abuja, on Monday.The minister…