A South African pastor, Joshua Mhlakela, has sparked social media debate after his prediction of the rapture failed to materialise. Our correspondent gathered that Mr Mhlakela, during an interview on Centtwinz TV podcast posted on YouTube on 22 July, claimed the rapture would occur on 23 to 24 September 2025. In Christian teaching, particularly within…
Chairman of Argungu LGA of Kebbi State, Alhaji Bello Layya, alongside 1,500 party supporters, have defected to All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Nasir Idris formally received the decampees at the flagg-off of APC Zonal Campaign Rally in Argungu on Monday. Among those who joined the chairman are all the LG Ward Chairmen, Youth Leader, Women…
The Ghana drunkards association has issued a stern ultimatum to the government, demanding a reduction in the prices of alcoholic beverages within three weeks. The association’s demand comes in the wake of the Ghana cedi’s recent appreciation against major international currencies. In a viral video on social media, the association said despite the cedi’s strengthening,…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has disclosed that his visit to President Bola Tinubu was based on Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Otti explained that his visit to Tinubu was not centered around plans to defeat to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The governor, who gave the explanation through…
It was a moment of symbolism and inspiration at the Presidential Villa on Monday when teenager Joy Ogah took over the seat of the Vice President for a day — a gesture that underscored the Tinubu administration’s commitment to empowering the girl-child and promoting gender inclusivity in leadership. The symbolic takeover, facilitated by PLAN International,…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to exercise restraint during the Christmas festivities, particularly in the consumption of alcohol, in the interest of peace and public safety. The President gave the advice in a 21-second video shared by News Century TV on Sunday while receiving Eyo organisers at his Lagos residence, signalling the commencement of…
A Nigerian woman who was denied asylum in Britain eight times has finally been granted the right to stay after deliberately joining the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The 49-year-old Nigerian woman (unnamed), became involved with IPOB “to create a claim for asylum”, a judge said. The woman came to the UK in 2011 and…
The Federal Government on Sunday night warned that it would enforce the no-work-no-pay policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) if the union proceeds with its planned strike. In a statement signed by Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, the government accused ASUU of failing to cooperate despite…
Fresh from the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome last Sunday, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, was a guest on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm, where he spoke about his experience in Rome and the possible impact of the new Pope in Africa and the world in general. He also spoke about…
An argument between two relatives turned tragic in Lagos on Monday, as one of them fatally stabbed his cousin during a physical confrontation. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement released by the Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, noting that the suspect was at large. The police said a woman reported…
