The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has declared that no amount of money, including $1 billion, could persuade him to venture into partisan politics. Oyedepo made the statement while speaking at the impartation service of the church’s annual convocation, Shiloh 2025, according to a report by Vanguard on Saturday. His remarks formed part of a broader message urging Christians…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said he has no regrets about openly supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since 2022, describing his decision as one guided by character, integrity and a commitment to equity and justice. Wike made the remarks on Saturday during a special event organised to mark his 58th birthday anniversary at his residence in Abuja. The celebration attracted political leaders and…

The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army depot in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, in a move aimed at strengthening the nation’s security architecture and boosting military capacity across the country. The approval brings the total number of Nigerian Army depots to three, expanding beyond the long-standing facilities in Kaduna and Osogbo, which have served as the backbone of army training and logistics for…

A humanitarian group, Equipping The Persecuted, has raised concerns over an alleged plan to carry out coordinated attacks in parts of northern Nigeria on Christmas Day, a claim the Presidency has swiftly played down as questionable and potentially fear-inducing. The warning was issued by the organisation’s founder, Judd Saul, during a roundtable meeting organised by the International Committee on Nigeria and the African Jewish Alliance. The event, held on Wednesday…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, accompanied by his wife, Gloria Diri, and other top government officials, visited the wife of his late deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Ewhrudjakpobdied on Thursday at the age of 60. Diri, during the visit to the bereaved wife, Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, described his late deputy as “very resourceful, a brother, a confidant, and the heartbeat of our administration.” READ ALSO: Keyamo hails Bayelsa Gov Douye Diri’s defection to APC…

Across the West African Sahel, Mali set the pace with a coup in May 2021, followed by another in August 2021 that toppled the interim government and paved the way for full military control. Mali’s actions were soon mirrored by its neighbours, Burkina Faso and Niger.

A routine Thursday morning turned tragic in Port Harcourt the capital of Rivers State after a section of an ageing residential building gave way and crushed a mother of three to death on Nwachukwu Street, Mile 2 Diobu. The victim, Mrs Uwana Dennis, originally from Akwa Ibom State, was reportedly going about her activities at about 10:30 a.m. when the collapsing structure struck her with such force that neighbours said…

President Bola Tinubu has rejected allegations that Nigeria is experiencing a Christian or Muslim genocide, insisting that the country’s security challenges are driven by terrorism, criminality and extremism—not religion. Tinubu made the remarks on Friday while declaring open the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society’s (NASFAT) 8th Biennial Conference and Annual General Meeting in Abuja. The theme of the gathering was “Building Resilience in a Changing World: The Role of Faith and Community”. Represented…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday commissioned the newly rehabilitated Akilo Water Facility in Ogba, a key project expected to supply one million gallons of potable water daily to residents within the axis. Speaking during the inauguration, Sanwo-Olu said the revitalised waterworks demonstrates his administration’s commitment to widening access to clean water and strengthening public health across the state. He described the project as a “beacon of hope”, noting…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced yet another substantial reduction in its petrol gantry price, slashing the ex-depot rate from N828 to N699 per litre. The latest adjustment, which took effect on 11 December 2025, represents a N129 decrease—a 15.58 per cent cut—and marks the 20th petrol price review by the refinery this year. Real-time data published on Petroleumprice.ng on Friday confirmed the downward revision, reflecting significant shifts in domestic…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has directed the chairmen of all Local Government councils and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state to prioritise security and strengthen community-based efforts to ensure the safety of lives and property. The governor issued the charge during a brainstorming session with the council bosses in Ado Ekiti yesterday.   He emphasised that the protection of citizens is the first responsibility of government at all…

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA), officially unveiled the redeveloped BOSKOH Garden at the Main Secretariat Complex, Alausa. The event also marked the commencement of the inaugural Christmas Lights Switch-On Ceremony, which will now become an annual festive tradition for the State Public Service environment. LASIAMA General Manager, Adenike Adekanbi, described the garden’s unveiling as the rebirth of a once-prominent sustainability landmark that…