Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, has expressed strong displeasure over subtle agitations within the church regarding his successor. Speaking during a recent Bible study program shared online, Kumuyi directly addressed the issue, emphasizing that no one can control or pressure him into stepping aside. Kumuyi’s sentiments were […]
Sowore’s Incarceration Sparks Nationwide Condemnation, Rights Outcry Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore was released on Friday night after spending over 48 hours in police custody at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, in what he has described as an “illegal and unjust” detention. Sowore was taken into custody on Wednesday after honouring an […]
The Kaduna State Police Command has intensified its fight against armed crime with the arrest of suspected gun dealers and a motorcycle theft suspect in separate operations across the state. Command spokesperson DSP Mansir Hassan said in a statement on Friday that the arrests followed credible intelligence, leading to significant recoveries. On August 5, 2025, […]
Burnley have continued their Premier League rebuild with the signing of striker Armando Broja from Chelsea on a five-year deal, the club confirmed on Friday. Though the fee remains officially undisclosed, British media report that Burnley will pay an initial £10 million ($13.4 million) to Chelsea, with a possible £5 million ($6.7 million) […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has strongly denied reports suggesting a suspension of operations or a halt in truck loading activities, insisting that its production and supply lines remain fully functional. In a statement issued on Friday night, the company’s Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, described the claims as “false and […]
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced a significant drop in mpox cases across the continent, with figures showing a 58 per cent decline between epidemiological week 19 and week 30 of 2025. Speaking during the agency’s weekly briefing on Friday, Africa CDC Director-General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, hailed […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Gombe State has reaffirmed its resolve to strengthen electoral administration through sustained capacity development for its personnel, as part of preparations for the 2027 General Elections. Speaking at a one-day workshop on Friday, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Gombe State, Dr. Sa’ad Idris, described staff […]
Families of those who perished in the June 12 Air India crash have called for the immediate public release of the aircraft’s two flight recorders, warning that prolonged delays are undermining their confidence in the official investigation. The tragedy claimed the lives of all 241 passengers and crew aboard the London bound Boeing […]
Human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has regained his freedom after being detained by the Nigeria Police Force for nearly three days. Sowore confirmed his release on Facebook, describing his detention as “illegal and unjust”. According to reports, Sowore was detained at the Force Headquarters in […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, paid a condolence visit to former First Lady Aisha Buhari at her Kaduna residence on August 8, 2025. The visit came less than a month after the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari on July 13, 2025, in London. Senator Tinubu was accompanied by a delegation of prominent […]
