I didn’t say Christians should stop paying tithe — Pastor Enoch Adeboye Sets Record Straight on Tithing Controversy
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, addressed the recent uproar surrounding his comments on tithing during the church’s October Holy Ghost Service. Adeboye clarified that he did not advise Christians to stop paying tithes, contrary to online reports. Instead, he encouraged believers to give more than the traditional 10%, citing […]
Explosives Rock Rivers State APC Secretariat Amid Election Tensions
Rivers State is on high alert after suspected arsonists detonated explosives at the All Progressives Congress (APC) state secretariat in Port Harcourt on Saturday morning, just hours before local government elections. The blast damaged the main gate, security post, and a nearby building. APC caretaker committee chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, attributed the attack to supporters […]
Ondo State’s Amotekun Corps Foils Kidnap Attempts, Rescues Victims
The Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun Corps, in Ondo State, has reported significant successes in its security operations. Within one week, the corps foiled five kidnap attempts and rescued nine victims. State Commander Adetunji Adeleye disclosed this while parading 20 suspected criminals, including kidnappers, cultists, and thieves, in Akure. He attributed the successes to the […]
180 Nigerians Stranded in Libya Return Home
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have collaborated to repatriate 180 Nigerians stranded in Libya. The returnees include: – 67 adult females – 55 adult males – 24 female children – 18 male children – 16 infants The group arrived at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesday […]
Minister of Power Promises Reduction in Electricity Bills
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu promises Nigerians lower electricity bills soon due to improved power generation and distribution. About 40% of consumers receive high power supply, with Nigeria generating 5500MW on average. Adelabu notes electricity costs are relatively low compared to neighboring countries, but acknowledges the burden on low-income households. He’s optimistic about future tariff […]
FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe Faces Criticism from Rural Women
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), responded to accusations of abandonment from rural women and female farmers who voted for her. Kingibe Defends Record “For the record, I’m the only woman elected in FCT. Governance means bringing benefits to the people. As a legislator, I’ve introduced bills for a nursing and midwifery […]
Pastor Adeboye Retracts and Apologizes for Statement Made on Tithing
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church, has apologized for his previous statement suggesting that failing to pay tithe might prevent Christians from entering heaven. In a recent address, Adeboye retracted his earlier claim, labeling it a “mistake.” He emphasized that the Bible does not link tithing to salvation. “Follow peace with […]
Manchester United Escape Defeat with Late Maguire Equalizer in 3-3 Draw against Porto
Manchester United secured a dramatic 3-3 draw against Porto in the Europa League, thanks to Harry Maguire’s injury-time equalizer. The Red Devils started strong, with Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund scoring inside 20 minutes. However, Porto fought back through Pepe and Samu Omorodion’s double, taking the lead. Maguire’s late header from a corner rescued a […]
Federal High Court Restricts VIOs from Imposing Fines on Motorists
A Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered a significant judgment, limiting the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (VIO)’s authority. On October 2, Justice Evelyn Maha ruled in favor of human rights activist Abubakar Marshal’s fundamental rights enforcement suit (FHC/ABJ/CS/1695/2023). The court ruled that VIO officials cannot stop vehicles on the road, impound or confiscate […]
Nigerian Senate Rejects Bill to Regulate Private Investigators
A proposed bill seeking to regulate and provide legal backing for private investigators in Nigeria failed to pass its second reading in the Senate on Wednesday. The bill, sponsored by Senator Osita Ngwu (PDP-Enugu), aimed to establish standards and licensing conditions for private investigators. Its objectives included: 1. Fraud prevention and detection 2. Corporate fraud […]