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Two of Nigeria’s celebrated music figures, Abolore Akande, popularly known as 9ice, and Fuji maestro, Saheed Osupa, are currently facing intense criticism across social media platforms, following their public alignment with traditional belief systems over mainstream religions. The controversy erupted after both artistes made statements that many users interpreted as a dismissal of Christianity and […]

Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has spoken candidly about her spiritual journey, revealing that her bond with God and the Holy Spirit goes beyond traditional religious structures. In a recent interview with TikTok personality Jarvis, the singer shared that she maintains a close and intentional relationship with God, one she believes is not confined to […]

National Chairman/Coordinator of Team Prosper, Shehu Bankole-Hameed, author of the book Barack Obama, returned home to contest for a seat in the Senate some years ago. In this interview by KUNLE ODEREMI, he speaks on insecurity in the country, fears of Nigeria becoming a one-party state, the plethora of groups championing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, […]

The founder of Encounter Jesus Ministry International, Apostle Michael Orokpo, has urged Nigerians to vote out incompetent leaders in the coming elections.

Orokpo made the call spoke during a recent sermon at his church while reacting to the activities of the daredevil terrorists, who have been on rampage, killing and abducting unsuspecting citizens.

The cleric, who urged his congregation to always employ self-defense mechanisms during attacks, sees the 2027 election as an opportunity for citizens to enthrone leaders that are capable of ending the decade-long security challenges.

He, however, expressed pessimism that Nigerians may still play the tribal card, stating that they don’t listen to instructions from spiritual leaders on who they should vote for.

He said, “Hundreds of people die in Nigeria but all we are interested in is optics. Most children of the leaders have not come into this country for several years now.

“When elections come, they will give you N2000 and both you and your children will remain where you are. You are not fighting to build a nation, you collect peanuts and they leave you until after four years then they come back again.

“I hear people saying when things go like this, speak out. This is not the time to speak out. The problem is that you don’t even hear. We speak out during elections.

“When those leading you spiritually say this is where you should go, you don’t hear. You became tribalistic but when they are killing people they don’t care about your tribe.

“Election is still coming, we will talk and you will still say it’s your tribe. Enough is enough, prepare for 2027. While you are praying and defending yourself, be alive to see them voted out”.

Vote them out in 2027 – Apostle Michael Orokpo spits fire over terrorism

The Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, has charged graduating students of Sule Lamido University to uphold integrity and embrace innovation as they step into Nigeria’s competitive labour market.

He made the call while speaking at the university’s 2nd Combined Convocation Ceremony held in Kafin Hausa on Saturday.

He acknowledged the challenges facing graduates in securing employment but expressed confidence in their ability to succeed.

According to him “Many of you may be facing the realities of the Nigerian labour market, but having gone through the rigours of this institution, I am confident that your resilience, skills and integrity will enable you to overcome obstacles and seize emerging opportunities,” he said.

The convocation ceremony marked the graduation of six cohorts of students spanning the 2018/2019 to 2024/2025 academic sessions, alongside the conferment of honorary doctorate degrees on distinguished personalities.

Namadi described education as a critical driver of personal and societal development, urging the graduates to reflect values of hard work, discipline, and service to humanity wherever they find themselves.

“As you turn a new chapter in your lives, let your character reflect integrity, empathy and commitment to society. You must be worthy ambassadors of your alma mater and Jigawa State,” he added.

He commended parents, guardians, and the university’s academic and non-academic staff for their contributions to shaping the graduates.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening human capital development through sustained investment in education, skills acquisition and youth empowerment initiatives.

He noted that beyond formal education, the state government is also focusing on technical and vocational training as well as digital innovation to equip young people with relevant and market-driven skills.

Earlier in his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Muhammad Ibrahim applauded the state government’s continued support, which he said has contributed to improved learning conditions and academic excellence.

Be resilient despite unemployment challenges – Gov Namadi tells graduates

I am proud of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria…” “Which senate are you talking about – our rubber-stamp senate or the senate of the Republic of somewhere else?” “I mean our own senate and not another! For the very first time, I watched them speak like men with balls, as they say.” […]

Attempts to enforce a temporary Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine broke down on Saturday, as both sides traded accusations of breaches in a war that has now stretched into its fourth year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin had announced the truce on Thursday, following an earlier proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The ceasefire was scheduled to last 32 hours, beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and ending late Sunday.

However, the agreement quickly unraveled. Ukrainian military authorities reported at least 469 violations of the ceasefire, citing continued air raids, drone strikes, artillery shelling, and attacks on both military positions and civilian areas.

According to Ukrainian officials, Russian operations during the period resulted in at least four fatalities and dozens of injuries.

In response, Ukraine also launched drone attacks that reportedly ignited a fire at an oil storage facility and caused structural damage in parts of southern Russia.

Despite the renewed hostilities, both countries carried out a limited humanitarian exchange, with each side releasing 175 prisoners of war, along with 14 civilians. One of the freed Ukrainian soldiers, Maksym, who had spent four years in captivity, described his release as surreal, expressing relief at regaining his freedom after years of detention.

Efforts to reach a diplomatic resolution remain stalled, complicated by ongoing geopolitical tensions and disagreements over territorial control.

Ukraine has indicated willingness to consider freezing the conflict along existing frontlines, while Russia insists on full control of the Donetsk region, a demand Kyiv continues to reject.

The protracted conflict has led to massive human and material losses, with hundreds of thousands of casualties and millions displaced. It remains the most deadly war in Europe since the Second World War.

While Russia made rapid territorial gains in the early stages of the invasion, its advances have slowed significantly since late 2025, with Moscow currently holding just over 19 percent of Ukrainian territory.

Russia, Ukraine Easter ceasefire collapses

A young lady identified as Adetutu Aderibigbe has reportedly been abducted in Ibadan  right in the busy Challenge area, a location many residents pass through daily without a second thought.

According to sources close to the family, the incident occurred on Wednesday, April 8th, around 6PM at Bolumole (opposite Winners’ Chapel).

Eyewitness details paint a terrifying picture…

Adetutu was allegedly ambushed by four armed men who forcefully smashed her car windscreen, creating panic and chaos on the road before whisking her away.

She was reportedly taken in a black Lexus Jeep with no plate number  and since then no contact, no trace, no demands.

Family members are said to be in distress, desperately waiting and hoping for any form of communication from the abductors. Copied

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The Federal High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has ordered the final forfeiture of multiple properties linked to Theophilus Ebonyi, General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International, after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission established them as proceeds of crime.

Justice M.O. Olajuwon ruled that the assets, located in communities bordering the FCT, Abuja, be handed over to the federal government. 

The court held that the EFCC met the legal requirements under the Advance Fee Fraud Act and that Ebonyi failed to justify why the properties should not be permanently seized.

The forfeited assets include a 23 room hotel and event centre in Nyanya Gwandara, a warehouse and sachet water factory in Karu, two office buildings, a primary school, and over N1 million found in a bank account.

According to the EFCC, Ebonyi was arrested in 2023 over an alleged N1.3 billion fraud scheme. Investigations revealed he used Theobarth Global Foundation to promote a fake $20 billion grant, falsely linked to the Ford Foundation.

Victims, including individuals and organisations, were reportedly lured into paying N1.8 million each for registration and participation, under the guise of benefiting from the non existent grant.

The anti graft agency said the scheme generated about N1.39 billion from unsuspecting victims. It also confirmed that the Ford Foundation had no affiliation with Ebonyi or his organisation and publicly disclaimed any connection.