Veteran Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter, Toun Soetan, popularly known as Evangelist Shouet, has passed away at the age of 73. The respected gospel minister was widely recognised as the original composer of the popular Christian chorus Darling Jesus, a song that has remained a staple in church worship across Nigeria for decades. Reacting to…
In an era where integrity, excellence and strong moral values appear to be diminishing among many young professionals, Temitope B. Akinyemi has carved a niche for himself as a disciplined professional, visionary entrepreneur and committed political stakeholder whose influence continues to grow across multiple sectors. Temitope Akinyemi currently serves as the Chief Executive of several…
The jubilation in the ruling party camp with an array of defections to the party will soon be over, as the storm continues to gather with the coming of Jonathan/Kwankwaso ticket, seen by political pundits as oppositions’ secret weapon. These two powerful politicians are seen as the ultimate game changer in the political calculations towards…
The World Bank has cautioned governments, including that of Nigeria, against reducing public sector employment as a quick solution to widening fiscal deficits. In a new analysis based on data from the institution’s Bureaucracy Lab and global public employment indicators, the World Bank warned that workforce reductions may provide short-term financial relief but could weaken…
Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by ₦100 per litre. According to the refinery’s latest pricing template released on March 10, 2026, the ex-gantry price of petrol has dropped to ₦1,075 per litre, down from the previous price of ₦1,175 per litre. The…
Servant of God and Founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, has made it clear that the City Boys and the Village Boys being propagated by two political parties in the country would add no value or impact. Primate Ayodele made the disclosure while speaking to Journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. He…
The senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Seriake Dickson, has said he has no plans to contest against Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Dickson made the clarification while speaking with journalists at his Abuja residence shortly after confirming his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party and announcing his decision to join the…
Founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has prophesied that the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has all it takes to become the Bayelsa State Governor. Primate Ayodele made the disclosure on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in a chat with newsmen in Lagos. He said…
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning of a possible terrorist threat targeting American facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in Nigeria. In the advisory released on Monday, the embassy cautioned U.S. citizens residing in or visiting the country to remain vigilant, particularly around American diplomatic missions and institutions linked to the…
By Adetola Olowu, Niger Some months ago, the United States of America designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) due to the alleged incessant killings of Christians in several parts of the country. The U.S. government frowned at the killings, claiming that the country is being ruled by Muslims, and vowed that there…
