As Christianity continues to be one of the world’s most practiced religions, certain countries stand out for their sheer number of churches When it comes to the expression of faith and spirituality, few things are as significant as places of worship. Churches, in particular, have played a central role in the spiritual lives of millions…
The Senate has passed two out of four major tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu. However, the upper chamber rejected a proposal to increase the value-added tax (VAT) to 10 percent, opting to retain the current rate at 7.5 percent. The bill allows VAT input claims on fixed assets, overhead costs and administrative…
Suspected bandits have killed the Katsina State Acting Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Amadu Surajo, on Saturday at Mai Rana village, Kusada Local Government Area of the state. The Katsina State Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Sunday, confirmed…
Harrison Gwamnishu, a Nigerian activist, is fighting for justice in the terrible death of Priscilla Ocheme, a 24-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Lugbe, Abuja. Priscilla’s family contacted the activist to demand justice, alleging that a guy acquaintance known on Instagram as @Iamomoba killed her after inviting her over. Eyes Of…
A farmer, identified as Adegoke, has reportedly beaten a suspected thief to death in Odigbo Council Area of Ondo State, just as other suspected thieves, alleged to have invaded his farm, located at Mile 10, in Ore, were not spared by the farmer. They were reportedly injured and presently on admission to an undisclosed hospital….
President Bola Tinubu has directed the quick rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement. He also called for the prompt implementation of long-overdue pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee, which would provide…
Lagos-based property developer and CEO of Sujimoto Construction, Olasijibomi Ogundele, has denied allegations of fraud after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared him wanted over alleged diversion of funds and money laundering. In a notice signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, and posted on its official X handle on…
An Akwa Ibom-based cleric, Francis Udo, has predicted that former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will become Nigeria’s next president after Bola Tinubu’s tenure ends in 2031. Kwankwaso contested for the presidency in 2023 under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (PDP). According to Udo, God revealed in a vision that power will return…
The UAE said Tuesday it had requested consular services for Telegram’s Pavel Durov after the Dubai-based tech boss was arrested in France over alleged failings to curb criminality on the app. “The UAE is closely following the case of its citizen Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, who was arrested by the French authorities in Paris–Le…
The Oyo State Football Association (OYSFA) has handed a one-year ban to Yoruba sports caster and Prince FM 88.7 staff member, Shola Ayegbajeje, over false match-fixing allegations against the management and players of Shooting Stars. The sanction was announced in a letter by the association’s secretary, Kehinde Ojelowo, following a disciplinary hearing at the Lekan…