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“Pastor, Not President”: RCCG Breaks Silence As Pressure Mounts On Adeboye To Speak On Nigeria’s Crises

Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has issued one of its strongest public responses in recent years following mounting pressure on its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, to take a more direct position on Nigeria's worsening security and economic challenges.The intervention comes against the backdrop of

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Opposition Unity Under Threat As ADC Presidential Primary Descends Into Crisis

Babachir Lawal Rejects Atiku's Victory, Warns Against 'Imposed Leadership'Anietie Udobit, AbujaWhat was expected to be a defining moment for opposition politics has instead exposed deep divisions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), raising fresh concerns about the party's readiness for the 2027 presidential race.The controversy erupted after former Secretary to

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From Glory To Chaos: PSG’s European Triumph Marred By Violence

More Than 130 Arrested as Celebrations Spiral Into Disorder Across ParisAnietie Udobit, AbujaWhat should have been a night of unrestrained celebration for Paris Saint-Germain supporters instead descended into scenes of disorder, vandalism, and mass arrests after the French club secured another UEFA Champions League title.Authorities confirmed that more than 130

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Political Earthquake In Abuja: 13 Lawmakers Defect As 2027 Battle Intensifies

Anietie Udobit, AbujaNigeria's political landscape experienced another dramatic shift as no fewer than 13 members of the House of Representatives formally changed party affiliations, underscoring the growing turbulence ahead of the 2027 general elections.The most consequential development was the defection of House Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda, one of the most

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New US Visa Policy Sparks Concern Across Africa

Students, Professionals and Families Face Uncertainty as Washington Restructures Immigration OperationsAnietie Udobit, AbujaA major restructuring of United States visa operations across Africa is generating widespread concern among students, professionals, business travelers, and immigrant communities who fear the changes could significantly affect mobility between Africa and America.Under the new framework, Washington

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WHO Reports Significant Decline In Ebola Cases, Warns Against Complacency

Anietie Udobit, AbujaThere is cautious optimism across the global health community following reports from the World Health Organization that suspected Ebola infections have fallen dramatically from earlier projections.Health authorities say the decline suggests that aggressive containment measures, rapid contact tracing, community awareness campaigns, and cross-border surveillance are beginning to yield

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Nollywood In Mourning As Actor Okiki Adeshina Dies In Tragic Auto Crash

Anietie Udobit, AbujaNigeria's entertainment industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the tragic death of popular Yoruba actor, Okiki Adeshina, in a fatal road accident.The news of his sudden passing sent shockwaves across Nollywood, particularly within the Yoruba-language film community where he had built a reputation as a versatile

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Food Prices Soar As Nigerians Face New Cost-Of-Living Shock

Anietie Udobit, AbujaFresh economic data has intensified concerns over Nigeria's cost-of-living crisis, with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reporting significant increases in food prices and cooking gas costs across the country.The latest figures indicate that households are spending substantially more on staple foods, livestock products, transportation, and domestic energy,

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DSS Denies Detention Claims In Okey Ndibe Airport Encounter

Agency Says Biometric Watchlist Review Was Routine Security ProcedureAnietie Udobit, AbujaThe Department of State Services (DSS) has moved to clarify circumstances surrounding its recent interaction with renowned Nigerian writer and academic Okey Ndibe at an international airport, insisting that the encounter was part of a routine biometric verification exercise and

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Schools Shut As Nigerian Teachers Protest Wave Of Abductions

Anietie Udobit, AbujaA growing wave of kidnappings targeting schools and educators has triggered nationwide protests by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), with teachers in several states suspending academic activities and demanding urgent government intervention to secure learning environments.The latest demonstrations were sparked by the abduction of teachers and students

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