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The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is now battling the “nemesis” he foretold would confront it after the 2023 elections. In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric said the ongoing controversy involving US President Donald Trump’s alleged threat against Nigeria is a spiritual backlash against Tinubu’s leadership. According to Ayodele, the alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria which has reportedly drawn America’s attention is “spiritually connected” to Tinubu’s political challenges. “Tinubu is reaping what he sowed. The genocide issue is meant to fight his government.…

Drama briefly unfolded inside the Oval Office when a pharmaceutical executive collapsed during US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new deal on weight-loss medications. The man, who was standing near Trump during the live event, suddenly lost his balance and fell. Some reports initially identified him as Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Finlay, but the company swiftly clarified that was incorrect. Eyewitnesses told The Independent UK that Dr Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, quickly intervened to prevent the man from hitting his head. Journalists were escorted out while Cabinet members helped revive him by…

The Presidency has dismissed a viral video claiming that United States troops have landed in Nigeria following military intervention threats by President Donald Trump. The Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, while reacting on Friday to a video posted on X by @Italian_Spencer, wrote, “This is false!!!!” The X user had captioned the video: “Breaking News: US Army lands in Bonny Island, Rivers State!! Donald Trump wasn’t playing around.” The video, which had gathered over 1,300 comments as of the time of this report, shows a group of foreign military personnel in uniform and helmets…

The political landscape in Taraba is about to shift dramatically as Governor Agbu Kefas prepares to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on November 19. A source within the APC National Working Committee confirmed that APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, is personally overseeing the move, described as a “masterstroke” to strengthen the party’s base in the North East. Plans have been finalised for a grand rally in Jalingo, where Kefas will be officially received. Kefas, who had long been rumoured to be on his way out of the PDP, gave his…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says nearly all registered voters in Anambra State have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced in Abuja on Thursday that 2,769,137 out of 2,802,790 registered voters—representing an impressive 98.8 per cent—have picked up their cards. Describing the turnout as “a significant achievement for any election in Nigeria,” Amupitan credited the success to INEC’s decision to extend the PVC collection window across all 326 Registration Areas. “Initially, only 63.9 per cent of voters had collected their PVCs. But by extending the deadline to November…

The trailer for Michael, the long-awaited biopic about the life and legacy of pop icon Michael Jackson, has finally been released. Lionsgate unveiled the trailer on Thursday, confirming that the film will hit cinemas and IMAX screens worldwide on April 24, 2026. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Michael has faced multiple delays — originally planned for April 2025, later pushed to October, before reshoots extended production. Filming wrapped in May 2024. The trailer showcases Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew and Jermaine Jackson’s son, bringing the King of Pop back to life with uncanny energy, vocals, and signature dance moves. Dressed in glittering…

The Vatican has ruled that Catholics should no longer refer to the Virgin Mary as “Co-Redemptrix” or “Mediatrix,” declaring the titles theologically misleading and inconsistent with Church doctrine. The decree, approved by Pope Leo, clarified that while Mary’s role in salvation history is revered, she remains subordinate to Christ, who alone is humanity’s Redeemer. “Given the necessity of explaining Mary’s subordinate role to Christ in the work of Redemption, it is always inappropriate to use the title ‘Co-Redemptrix’,” the document stated. “This title risks obscuring Christ’s unique salvific mediation and can create confusion within the faith.” For centuries, Catholics have…

Nigeria is setting its sights on a new Guinness World Record, this time for the longest dining table on the planet. The ambitious attempt will headline the ‘Oriki: Taste of Culture’ Gastronomy Festival on December 6 in Abuja, featuring a spectacular 3.6-kilometre-long table expected to host between 2,000 and 3,000 diners. Announcing the plan on Thursday, Abisoye Fagade, Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), said the initiative aims to blend world-class record-breaking with a celebration of Nigerian cuisine, music, and culture. “We plan to break the record in the morning and host a grand dining event…

Twenty political parties will tomorrow, November 8, 2025, contest the governorship election in Anambra State, with the race shaping up as a fierce duel between incumbent Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Both front-runners enter the contest with powerful advantages — Soludo banking on incumbency, and Ukachukwu leveraging what many describe as the “Federal Might” of the ruling APC at the centre. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 18 other political parties will also field candidates in the closely watched poll. Meanwhile, the Inspector-General…

The Nigerian Senate has taken a decisive step to curb alcohol abuse by directing the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to enforce a total ban on sachet and small-bottle alcoholic drinks by December 2025. Lawmakers warned that the cheap, high-alcohol beverages — widely sold in sachets and mini bottles — are endangering young Nigerians, fuelling addiction, domestic violence, and road accidents. The resolution followed a motion by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South), who accused NAFDAC of repeatedly bowing to pressure from manufacturers by delaying enforcement. He stressed that any further extension would “betray public…