Bishop T.D. Jakes Stable After Health Scare During Sunday Sermon
Bishop T.D. Jakes is in stable condition following a medical emergency that occurred during his sermon on Sunday, according to the Potter’s House of Dallas, the megachurch where he serves as pastor. Video footage from the service shows the prominent Christian leader lowering his microphone and visibly shaking while seated, prompting those nearby to rush […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo Forms 14-Man Committee to Probe Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has established a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to review the eight-year tenure of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The committee, set to be inaugurated on November 26, 2024, will be led by Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, a retired Permanent Secretary from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. This […]
Keyamo: Nigeria Poised to Be Africa’s Leading Aviation Hub
Nigeria has all it takes to dominate Africa’s aviation sector, according to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Keyamo highlighted the nation’s unique advantages, such as its large population, significant air traffic, and strategic geographic location. “Nigeria is the most viable country in Africa […]
Lagos PDP Rejects Seyi Tinubu’s Gubernatorial Ambitions for 2027
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly opposed the idea of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, succeeding Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2027 gubernatorial elections. This opposition follows endorsements from several groups, including the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, who proposed Seyi Tinubu as a potential candidate, and […]
Edo Governor Abolishes Obaseki-Era Councils, Restores Benin Royal Rights
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has annulled the traditional councils created in the Edo South senatorial district by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The Governor also reinstated the statutory financial entitlements of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) and restored the administrative structure that existed before the councils’ establishment. The announcement, made in a statement on […]
Finance Minister: Nigeria Saves $20 Billion from Petrol Subsidy Removal, Forex Reforms
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has announced that Nigeria has saved an estimated $20 billion through the removal of petrol subsidies and the adoption of a market-based foreign exchange pricing system. Edun shared this during an event in Abuja marking the first 100 days in office of Esther Walso-Jack, […]
Shooting Near Israeli Embassy in Jordan Leaves Gunman Dead, Three Officers Injured
A gunman was fatally shot, and three police officers were injured in a shooting near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan, on Sunday. According to Jordan’s state news agency Petra, the attacker opened fire on a police patrol in the Rabiah neighborhood before being neutralized by security forces. The heavily secured area surrounding the Israeli […]
Trump Names Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture Nominee
Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Brooke Rollins, a longtime ally and president of the America First Policy Institute, as secretary of agriculture. The announcement, made late Saturday afternoon, completes Trump’s cabinet selections ahead of his return to the presidency. “As our next Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke will spearhead the effort to protect American […]
Intense Drone Battles Mark Latest Escalation in Ukraine Conflict
Ukraine’s air force reported that at least 73 Russian attack drones breached its airspace between Saturday night and early Sunday, capping a week of historic battlefield developments involving advanced weaponry on both sides. According to Ukraine’s military, 50 of the drones were shot down, while 19 were lost in flight. As of 7 a.m. local […]
NANS Urges Tinubu to Address Growing Hunger and Economic Hardship
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to take immediate steps to address the worsening hunger and economic challenges confronting millions of Nigerians. In a statement released on Saturday by Abdulyekinn Odunayo, Clerk of the Senate at NANS headquarters, the association expressed deep […]
