The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has clarified that his decision not to employ female secretaries is a personal precaution to avoid temptation, and not an act of gender discrimination. In a viral video, Adeboye explained that he adopted this policy early in his ministry to prevent

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Nigerian actor Jide Awobona has paid heartfelt tribute to women, highlighting their strength, resilience, and beauty. In an Instagram post, Awobona described women as the dawn of a new day, the warmth of the sun, and the gentle touch of a summer breeze, emphasizing their unique ability to create, nurture, heal, and inspire. He celebrated

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The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), NIRSAL Microfinance Bank, and the Federal Ministry of Finance to immediately suspend all deductions on COVID-19 intervention loans. The House also called for a full waiver of outstanding loans owed by vulnerable households and micro-businesses. The resolution followed a motion of urgent

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Former Aviation Minister Stella Oduah has been arraigned before a High Court in Maitama, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), alongside her former aide, Gloria Odita, over allegations of misappropriating approximately ₦5 billion in public funds. The five-count charge, filed on October 14, 2025, by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), covers transactions

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Stronger Foreign Reserves – Nigeria’s reserves surpassed $45 billion, ranking 4th in Africa. Steady GDP Growth – Quarterly growth reached 3.93%, following 4.23% in Q2 2025. Energy Independence – Nigeria moved from being the largest petrol importer in Africa to West Africa’s top exporter. OPEC Production Surplus – For the first time in over a

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Governor Ademola Adeleke has emerged as the Accord Party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2026 Osun State election. Being the sole aspirant, Adeleke secured 145 out of 150 delegate votes, while five votes were voided. The result was announced by Abdulazeez Salaudeen, Secretary of the Primary Committee. There was jubilation among party supporters following the announcement.

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A total of 150 delegates are set to elect the Osun State governorship candidate of the Accord Party on Wednesday. This comes 16 hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke officially joined the party at the Banquet Hall of the Osun State Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo. The primary will take place at Oasis Event Centre, Agunbelewo, under

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, will elevate nine chiefs in the Otun Olubadan line from Jagun to Ayingun this Friday. The ceremony will take place at Oke-Aremo Palace, Ibadan, with members of the Olubadan-in-Council in attendance. Among those being promoted are: Other chiefs to be elevated include: The event underscores the Olubadan’s

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Prince Kassim Afegbua, Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, has dismissed claims that he is unwell. Speaking in a video, Afegbua said he has been actively working in his office and described the rumours as false. The claims originated from UK-based social media influencer Albert Obazee, who alleged that Afegbua had been hospitalized. “This

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The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended two suspected traffic robbers accused of terrorizing motorists along the Ojota–Ketu corridor. Spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed the arrests in a post on her X handle, responding to a motorist who reported a recent attack. The incident occurred Thursday between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., when four men

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