‘I was warned not to buy car or house’ — Nigerian Pastor, Joel Olasunkanmi, recounts wealth ritual

astor Joel Olasunkanmi, an Ogbomoso based cleric, has recounted how his pursuit of wealth through ritual practices allegedly led to a life changing car accident that resulted in the amputation of his leg. Olasunkanmi shared his experience during an interview with BBC Yoruba, saying he turned to a ritualist while pursuing what he described as […]

Tinubu performs Umrah in Saudi Arabia

By Oladipo Abiola The President, who shared the video on his ?? account on Friday, said he used the occasion to pray for Nigeria and all her people. He also prayed that God would grant Nigeria lasting peace, protect the citizens and bless the efforts towards building a more prosperous Nigeria. “I am grateful to […]

Enugu event centre reveals real reason it cancelled Peter Obi’s NDC town hall meeting

By Matthew Atungwu The Amadeo Event Centre, Enugu, has provided the main reason it cancelled the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s town hall meeting. In a statement on Thursday, the centre said it initially withdrew permission for the NDC town hall meeting involving Peter Obi after decoration materials associated with a political […]

Thugs reportedly attack Sowore in Ado-Ekiti

By Rachel Okporu Fadoju The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been attacked by political thugs in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Naija News reports that the alleged attack comes amid a series of attacks on politicians as preparations for the 2027 general elections gain momentum across the country. Sowore, in […]

FBI declares Nigerian fraudster who escaped at Atlanta Airport wanted, places $5,000 bounty

By Matthew Atungwu The Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has declared a Nigerian woman, Emuobosan Emmanuella Hall, wanted after she mysteriously vanished at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport before starting her eight-year prison sentence. Hall was convicted in the United States for fraud-related offences and was sentenced to eight years imprisonment by a federal court. […]

Coastal Highway workers protest, demand removal of expatriate managers

  By Asare Asare Workers handling Section 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project have demanded the removal of expatriate managers over alleged salary deductions, unpaid entitlements, intimidation and poor working conditions. The workers, who began protesting on Monday, vowed to sustain the action until their grievances were addressed. Security personnel, including soldiers, have been […]

Former governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan, is dead at 71

    By Akpokona Omafuaire Former Governor of Delta State Emmanuel Uduaghan has died just three days before his 72nd birthday, according to his family. A statement signed by his son Toju Anire Uduaghan on behalf of the family said the ex-governor died on Monday. “It is with hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief and […]

Kenyan cult leader convicted of causing nearly 200 children to starve to death

Kenyan cult leader convicted of causing nearly 200 children to starve to death By Reuters Opens in new window Published: October 19, 2026 at 2:52p.m. EDT Suspected Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie charged with murder of 191 children. (David McKenzie/CNN) MOMBASA, Kenya – Starvation cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 28 others were found guilty of murder […]

2027: Tinubu worst President ever, North finished if he wins again – Baba-Ahmed

    By Matthew Atungwu The National Chairman of the People Redemption Party, PRP, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has said that President Bola Tinubu is the worst leader Nigeria has ever had. Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV, Baba-Ahmed said the North will be finished if Tinubu wins the 2027 general elections. The PRP chairman also […]

Nigeria not a Muslim country – Rev Dachomo counters Sheikh Jingir

  By Lekkyez Auta Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has reacted to comments made by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir that Nigeria is a Muslim country. The controversial Islamic scholar, who made the remarks during a programme […]

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