Author: David Great

The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) has issued a strong rebuttal to comments made by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo regarding the life and ministry of its first General Evangelist, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola. In a statement signed by Pastor Ade Alawode, Director of Publicity, CAC, the church said it was “necessary to address your recent statements… for the following three reasons: Scriptural Justification… Clarification of Truth… Defense of Legacy.” The statement was in response to Fatoyinbo’s viral message in which he reportedly acknowledged that Apostle Babalola was highly anointed but “had no money” and went on to ask sarcastically, “Where are his…

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has praised President Bola Tinubu for efforts aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s economy, describing reforms under his administration as “moving in the right direction.” Speaking to State House correspondents on Thursday after a courtesy visit to the President, Okonjo-Iweala revealed that their discussions focused on the launch of a major initiative to support Nigerian women in the digital export economy. “We came to brief Mr. President about something very joyful that we did today with the help of the First Lady – the launch of the Women Exporters Fund for the Digital…

The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has urged the Federal Government to increase its pension contribution for police officers from the current 10 per cent to 20 per cent. In a statement released on Thursday, PenCom disclosed that its Director-General, Omolola Oloworaran, made the appeal during a visit to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting came in the wake of protests by retired police officers over poor welfare and demands to exit the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS. As part of its reform proposals, PenCom is advocating the introduction of a Health Insurance Scheme…

Nigeria has approved a phased plan to refinance 4 trillion naira ($2.61 billion) in electricity sector debt to help stabilise the nation’s ailing power industry and improve supply, its finance minister said. The debt, primarily owed to 27 power generation companies for outstanding invoices between 2015 and 2023, has stifled investment in the industry and exacerbated chronic power outages in Africa’s most populous nation. President Bola Tinubu vowed to settle the claims following a recent verification. He approved the plan on Wednesday. Speaking after a cabinet meeting in the capital Abuja, finance minister Olawale Edun said the refinancing would be…

The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen. The Iran-backed Huthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the attack. In a statement on Telegram, Israel’s army said, “the air force intercepted a missile launched from Yemen.” Huthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, stated that the group had fired a “Palestine 2 hypersonic ballistic missile” aimed at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. Since the October 2023 attack on Israel by its Palestinian ally, Hamas, which triggered the Gaza war, the Yemeni rebels have repeatedly targeted Israel with missiles and drones. The Houthis, who say their actions are…

With two years to the 2027 presidential election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is grappling with internal divisions over moves by some individuals to bring back former President Goodluck Jonathan and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. The PDP is today (Thursday) inaugurating both its National Working Committee (NWC) Zoning Committee and the 2027 Election Zoning Committee in Abuja. Some senior members of the NWC and National Executive Committee (NEC), speaking anonymously, questioned why Jonathan, who left the party after the 2015 elections, and Obi, whose defection to the Labour Party they said hurt PDP’s 2023 performance, should…

Manchester City are considering hijacking Chelsea’s move for RB Leipzig’s 22-year-old Netherlands winger Xavi Simons. (Talksport) Manchester City have added Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche to their list of targets and will rival Bayer Leverkusen for the signature of the 23-year-old French winger. (Florian Plettenberg) Fulham are willing to break their transfer record of £34m to sign Shakhtar Donetsk’s 22-year-old Brazilian winger Kevin. (Sky Sports) Bayern Munich have offered £52m, add-ons and a share of any resale for Germany striker Nick Woltemade, but Stuttgart are demanding £65m. (Sky Sports Germany) Roma are in talks with Aston Villa over a deal for Leon…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) lifted their first-ever UEFA Super Cup after a thrilling fightback against Tottenham Hotspur, overturning a two-goal deficit before prevailing in a tense penalty shootout. The victory marks the French Champions’ fifth trophy in 2025 alone. Tottenham, looking to become only the second Europa League holders since 2012 to win the competition, started brightly. In the opening minute, Pedro Porro missed a golden chance, and moments later Khvicha Kvaratskhelia dragged an effort wide for PSG. Richarlison spearheaded Spurs’ attack and came close midway through the first half, forcing new PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier into a fingertip save. Mohamed…

Nearly 20,000 residents in western Canada remained on alert on Wednesday as a wildfire swept across Mount Underwood, overlooking the city of Port Alberni. The blaze, which has grown to roughly 8.6 square kilometres (3.3 square miles), has already prompted evacuation orders for nearby campsites, according to the BC Wildfire Service. “I’ve lived in Port Alberni since 1956, and this is one of the biggest fires we’ve ever seen,” said Russ Wetas, 69, as thick smoke from the mountain filled the skies. The wildfire service has classified the Mount Underwood blaze as “out of control,” meaning further spread is expected.…

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has announced a seven-year moratorium on the creation of new federal tertiary educational institutions across Nigeria. The decision was reached during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the President. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed to State House correspondents that the ban applies to all categories of tertiary institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Alausa explained that Nigeria’s current challenge in the education sector is not about access but the proliferation of institutions, which has negatively affected both infrastructure and human resources. He noted that the duplication of tertiary institutions has…