Author: David Great

Renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has publicly declared his unwavering commitment to the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), stating that he is a “bonafide and proud member” of the church. Speaking during a pre-recorded interview with Agbaletu TV on Wednesday, K1, who is originally a Muslim, explained that his spiritual journey led him to explore both Islam and Christianity in his quest to find God. “I attend Celestial church. I am a bonafide member of the celestial church. A proud one. In fact, I built a church. I sought different religions while trying…

Veteran journalist and political commentator Laolu Akande has raised alarm over what he described as a “clear pattern of genocide” in central Nigeria, particularly in Plateau State, where he said dozens of communities have been violently taken over by armed intruders. Speaking during the “My Take” segment of his weekly program Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Channels TV, the former presidential aide delivered a passionate condemnation of the ongoing attacks, describing them as part of a systematic campaign to seize ancestral lands from local communities. “Now I come back to the main issue, the recent killings in central Nigeria,…

Barcelona tightened their grip on the LaLiga title race with a narrow 1-0 victory over RCD Mallorca at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, extending their unbeaten run in the league to 14 matches (12 wins, 2 draws). The win moves them seven points clear at the top, although they have played a game more than their closest rivals. Fresh from a dramatic 4-3 comeback against Celta Vigo—where they netted three times in the final half-hour—Barcelona carried their momentum into this tie, despite manager Hansi Flick opting to rotate his side. Key forwards Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha were rested, with Lamine…

Matheus Nunes scored an injury time goal to earn a crucial 2-1 Premier League victory for Manchester City over Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday in their pursuit for a Champions League place next season. The teams appeared to be heading for a draw after Marcus Rashford’s penalty cancelled out Bernardo Silva’s goal in the first half, but Nunes fired home Jeremy Doku’s cross in the 94th minute to put City firmly on course for a spot in Europe’s elite club competition. The strike was Nunes first goal for City this season in the league. City climbed two places…

An inspector with the Rivers State Police Command, identified as Maxwell Zubu, reportedly took his own life in the Eagle Island area of Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Zubu was said to have served as a security aide to a former chairman of the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area. The precise circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear at the time of this report. Preliminary findings indicate the case has been reported to the police outpost at Eagle Island, which falls under the Azikiwe Police Division located at Illabouchi, Mile 2 Diobu in Port Harcourt. A source who spoke anonymously confirmed…

Suspected bandits killed seven people—including a vigilante—in separate attacks on Sunday, April 21, 2025, in Ilesha Baruba and Kemanji communities of Baruten and Kaiama Local Government Areas, Kwara North Senatorial District. According to the state police spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire‑Adeyemi, “The state police command is investigating two grievous incidents that occurred on Sunday, April 21, 2025, in Baruten and Kaiama Local Government Areas of the state.” At around 9:30 p.m., ten armed men stormed the Ilesha Baruba Motor Park and opened fire on civilians gathered at a nearby relaxation spot. Six people—identified as Alhaji Ja’awire, AbdulJabar, Mohammed Nasamu, and three others—were…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations that officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) extorted ₦5.2 million from a group of young men traveling from Ekiti to Ondo State. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media, Babatunde Alao, the minister emphasized that any officer found culpable “will face the full weight of the law.” “We will not tolerate any form of misconduct from our security agencies,” he declared. “We are building a paramilitary that is disciplined, professional and serve Nigeria and Nigerians with…

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the funeral of Pope Francis, the Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday. Putin’s absence is linked to the travel restrictions imposed on him by the International Criminal Court (ICC), which issued an arrest warrant against the Russian leader. The warrant accuses him of orchestrating the forced deportation of children amid Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters about whether Putin would travel for the burial ceremony, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, “No. The president has no such plans.” Pope Francis’ funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. local time (9 a.m. BST). Ahead…

Gold prices soared to an unprecedented high on Tuesday, reaching $3,500.10 per ounce before slightly retreating to $3,467.87, as fears of a looming recession in the United States and escalating political tensions gripped global markets. The historic spike comes amid renewed pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In a heated social media post on Monday, Trump labeled Powell a “major loser” for refusing to cut interest rates, fuelling speculation that the President may be planning to remove the Fed chief. Rania Gule, a senior market analyst at trading group XS.com, attributed the surge in…

U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind two Republican contenders in the race for Arizona’s governorship. The candidates are businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson and Representative Andy Biggs. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump expressed admiration for both candidates and explained his decision to endorse them. “I like Karrin Taylor Robson of Arizona a lot, and when she asked me to Endorse her, with nobody else running, I Endorsed her, and was happy to do so,” Trump wrote. He added that things changed after Biggs unexpectedly joined the race. “When Andy Biggs decided to run for…