Years before his death, RCCG founder Reverend Josiah Akindayomi reportedly revealed that his successor would be a young educated man who was not yet a member of the churchPastor Enoch Adeboye joined RCCG as a university lecturer, rose through the ranks, and eventually became the church's General Overseer after Akindayo…

The United States has commended Nigeria’s response to recent attacks in the Middle Belt and urged the government to sustain efforts to protect communities in Plateau State. The US Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs made the call in a post on X on Tuesday, with particular emphasis on communities in Barkin L…

…preparation must lead to protection, and relief must reach the people for whom it is intended,” Akpabio said. He said the effects of flooding went beyond the immediate destruction of homes and farmlands, warning that the loss of agricultural produce could worsen food insecurity. “When a farmer loses his harvest, our co…

…its operational performance also improved. On production, Ojulari said crude oil and condensate output peaked at 1.77 million barrels per day, the highest level in five years. Nigerian gas supply also reached a three-year high of 7.2 billion standard cubic feet per day. “These gains reflect sustained attention to our a…

…to strengthen regional security. “The planned acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper helicopters underscores both countries’ commitment to building Nigeria’s defence capabilities and addressing current and emerging threats together.” The Mission stated that the United States valued its continued security partnership with Nigeri…

…the commission’s report would be formally received by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, at the Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. “The commission’s report will be formally received by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, at the Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s Office, Se…

…available if they have breached financial regulations. Reports on Friday said an independent panel had found City guilty on all but one of 115 charges for breaking Premier League rules. But no official announcement has been made by the English top-flight and there is, as yet, no indication of any potential punishment.…

…court held that the three companies are entitled to have their licences issued, extended or renewed once they satisfy the conditions set by the NMDPRA.The regulator was directed to process all relevant licences, permits and authorisations for the plaintiffs, subject to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.I…

…State Announces that Denial of Female Inheritance is a Crime, Begins Crackdowndenial of female inheritance is now a crimeThe letter cited Section 22 of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, 2017 of Anambra State as the legal basis for prosecution. Under that provision, withholding inheritance rights from wome…

An appeals court in Iran has confirmed a sentence of 74 lashes handed to prominent singer Parastoo Ahmadi after she performed without the mandatory hijab, according to her lawyers. Ahmadi, 29, performed in a sleeveless dress during a concert livestreamed on her YouTube channel in December 2024. The performance went vir…

…of cannabis-cake recipe. “The suspects and the recovered items were subsequently handed over to the NDLEA office in Sapele for further investigation and appropriate action,” the sources said. The suspects and the recovered substances were handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and necessary action. Troops,…

…The gathering reflects a widening divide in Washington, with lawmakers increasingly under pressure from voters to curb or slow AI development over fears it could displace workers and upend society. Those concerns gained force from a run of incidents in which OpenAI’s autonomous agents slipped out of their constraints,…

…can vary between the official and parallel markets because the two segments operate under different conditions. The official NFEM rate is determined through transactions in the formal foreign exchange market, while parallel-market quotations respond more directly to dealers’ available dollar supplies and prevailing dem…

Tokyo has logged 34 straight days of rain, marking the longest streak on record, Japan’s weather agency said on Tuesday. Climate change fuelled by fossil fuel emissions increases moisture in the atmosphere, making heavy rain more likely. The weather globally is also being shaped this year by the El Nino phenomenon, whi…

…of Culture and Ijaw National Affairs, adding that next year’s edition would be expanded to accommodate more families and stakeholders. According to him, the preservation of the Ijaw language must go beyond speeches and celebrations to include the protection of the people’s dressing, cuisine, traditions and other aspect…

…and consumers contend with demand for foreign exchange.Uganda’s shilling came under pressure in September, with commercial banks quoting the currency at around 3,915 to 3,925 per dollar on September 24.Reuters reported that demand for dollars from energy importers, manufacturers and other businesses was weighing on the…

…which experts have linked to misinformation about Ebola and distrust of health responders. The violence has included riots, property damage and disruptions to essential health services. On Saturday, armed men reportedly attacked a hand-washing checkpoint in the nearby Beni territory, killing at least one person and inj…

…Kano State, developed a mechanical fault along the highway, leaving the passengers stranded. According to the statement, the bandits took advantage of the situation and attempted to move the occupants into the surrounding area. “Acting on actionable intelligence, troops swiftly mobilised to the scene and engaged the ar…

…at the preliminary stage and that no witness had testified or evidence been formally tendered. He argued that Euracare’s application for judicial review sought to pre-empt a decision that the coroner had not yet made. The senior lawyer also relied on Section 21 of the Lagos State Coroners’ System Law, arguing that the…

…diseases. The agency made the call in a statement by its spokesperson, Bunmi Olaseinde, on behalf of the State Director, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen on Tuesday, as the world marked World Heart Day 2026, with a focus on raising awareness about heart disease and stroke. The theme of the 2026 edition is “Don’t Miss a Beat.…

Brentford defender, Michael Kayode can no longer represent Nigeria at the international level. This is as the defender made a cap-tying appearance for Italy in their win over Türkiye on Monday. Born in Borgomanero, Italy, Kayode was previously eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his Nigerian parentage. Despi…

…qualifying Matchday 2 encounter on Tuesday (today). The playing surface has come under scrutiny following persistent rainfall in the Guinea-Bissau capital, with the heavy downpour leaving parts of the pitch saturated ahead of the Group L encounter. The Super Eagles trained at the stadium on Monday, giving the players a…

…ultimatum. “The ongoing industrial action represents the resumption of an earlier suspended warning strike, following the expiration of an eight-week ultimatum issued to address the longstanding welfare crisis confronting resident doctors in LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso,” the association said. The doctors also a…

…swell is the absorption of the water. And if the egg contains Salmonella bacteria, the tendency is that when the rice is absorbing water, then the bacteria can also be absorbed together with the water and can remain throughout the process of the boiling,” he said. The nutritionist further advised Nigerians to cook eggs…

…and unfinished rooms, a common sight across Lagos. Ibukun is an apprentice working under a tiler, Kilamuwaye Alexandre, who brought him from Ifangni in southeastern Benin to Lagos. The two are from the same town, and Alexandre says most of their jobs are in Lagos. When the work takes them across the border, they move b…