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 Tesla burns after driver in Mexico plugs the car into an illicit hookup wired directly to power line Tesla Model S catches fire in Mexico after owner plugged Electric Vehicle directly to power line. A driver in the Mexican border city of Tijuana apparently had the bright idea of connecting his Tesla to an illegal electricity hookup connected directly to a powerline. Fortunately, the all-electric Tesla Model S worth $76,000 was unoccupied at the time of the incident. Illegal connections are common in Mexico, where residents hook up wire directly to power lines to get free electricity.  Unauthorized connection cost the country’s national power company more than $2 billion annually.  Electric cars are meant to be charged through dedicated home chargers and public Charging Stations and not to be hooked up directly to overhead power lines, as one Tesla owner recently did in Tijuana, a city in Mexico. The owner’s attempt to get free electricity directly from a public power pol...

 Ladoja Receives Beaded Crown From Olubadan, Explains Why He Changed His Mind  Former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja has accepted a beaded crown and was crowned on Monday, 12th July as the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland. He was crowned by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, at a ceremony attended by the Acting Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal and other top government functionaries. Rashidi Ladoja said he accepted to become a king in the Olubadan lineage because the question he has been asking about his domain has been answered. Ladoja said this on Monday during his coronation as the Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, adding that he agreed to take the crown after all his reservations and uncertainties were addressed. Having adopted the title of Oba, he said there is no problem with him assuming the position and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who crowned him remains the only paramount king in the ancient city, while all other Obas are considered s...

 Iran: Vice President Zarif quits after 11 days in office Javad Zarif has stepped down from the post of vice president, citing his disappointment with the new Cabinet. It's the second crisis for newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian. Iran's vice president, Mohammad Javad Zarif, is resigning, leaving President Masoud Pezeshkian's Cabinet just 11 days after his appointment. "I am not satisfied with my work and regret that I have not been able to fulfil expectations," the moderate politician said on the social media platform X. Zarif, Iran's former foreign minister, hinted that the selection of ministers for Pezeshkian's new Cabinet had been the reason for his decision. At least seven of the 19 ministers nominated were not his first choice, according to Zarif. Candidates did not match promised reforms President Pezeshkian, who took office at the end of July, presented his Cabinet, which included one woman, to parliament on Sunday for approval. The propose...

 To the glory of God Almighty and in the presence of my family, kinsmen, friends, and my in-laws from Onitsha, I gave out my lovely daughter, Ifeatu Adaora Soludo, to her heartthrob after all traditional rites had been met and certified in line with the customs of the Isuofia community I celebrate this historic event for two reasons. First, God has graciously blessed the larger Soludo family with another such marital union after 142 years (by my estimate). This is largely due to the fact that female children have been a rarity in the past three generations of the Soludo family. To break that "jinx," God has mercifully provided me with four beautiful daughters, whom I celebrate every day. Lastly, I am happy to have gained another son in Arinze Ibekwe. I will continue to pray for God's choicest blessings upon them and admonish them to take a cue from the 31 years of marital bliss I continue to enjoy with my lovely wife. I thank my friends and all who came from different par...

  Tom Cruise performs 'epic stunt' at Olympics closing ceremony The Paris Games came to a glorious end Sunday. The Olympics closing ceremonies have always served as a nice sendoff for one of the world's biggest sporting events. However, this year's formalities had something extra special on display as well: Tom Cruise. Earlier this week, it was reported that the legendary actor and stuntman would be performing an "epic stunt" as part of the closing ceremonies. The 62-year-old rappelled down from the roof of the Stade de France to the Mission Impossible theme,greeting Olympians after landing safely. We then witnessed a surprise appearance from Simone Biles at the closing ceremony, playing a part in the passing of the Olympic flag from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. The two gave the Olympic flag to Cruise who rode a motorcycle in a pre-filmed sequence that ended with the actor soaring above Los Angeles in a skydiving stunt. There were ...

 PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE INVESTIGATES TORN PASSPORT INCIDENT AT MMIA, LAGOS. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a formal investigation following the circulation of a video on so cial media, showing a female traveler destroying a Nigerian Standard Passport at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The individual has been identified and invited for further investigation. If the allegations are substantiated, her actions would have constituted a breach of Section 10(b) of the Immigration Act 2015 (as amended), with corresponding penalties outlined under Section 10(h) of the same Act. The Nigeria Immigration Service remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the provisions of the Immigration Act in the interest of national security, and to preserving the dignity and integrity of the nation's legal instruments.  e-SIGNED DCI KT Udo Service Public Relations Officer Service Headquarters, Abuja 11th August, 2024

 "Oladimeji Ahmed was arraigned at Magistrate’s Court, Ogba today.  He has been remanded to Kirikiri correctional facility till the adjournment date, September 12, 2024." INITIAL REPORT: Oladimeji Ahmed, aged 48, Ikeja Chairman of Tricycle Riders Association, has been arrested for serious assault on police officer. Ahmed assaulted an Inspector of Police who attempted to impound a motorcycle and arrest the rider for flagrantly obstructing traffic in Ikeja at about 1800hrs on Friday, August 9, 2024.  Investigation is ongoing. One more photo below. 

 Police Arrest Mother, Son for Killing Younger Sibling for Money Ritual A Mother and her son have killed the younger sibling for money ritual. The son simply identified as Afeez Olalere confessed to the operatives of the Lagos State Police Command that his mother encouraged him to kill his kid brother for money rituals. He made the shocking confession when he was arrested by the Operatives of the Nigerian Police. The duo were caught during a stop and search operation along Itamaga Ikorodu Road in Lagos.

 RCCG altar not for male pastors with braids, women with heavy makeup - Adeboye The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has faulted clergymen who rock braided hair and clergywomen sporting false eyelashes and heavy makeup. While speaking at his church's annual convention recently, Adeboye said such trends among workers of the church will henceforth not be tolerated. “In Yorubaland, the only men who braid hair are the priests of Sango, the god of thunder. They say this is a new age and that we must be adaptable to what is going on. To continue as Sango priests? Not in this mission. Even after I’m gone, it will still not happen. Take this word from me. When we find anybody among pastors, particularly female pastors, made up to look like a representative of Nollywood, we will walk her off the altar. You may not like it. If you are my children, you can’t kill me. Do you know why men don’t makeup? I mean, real men. It’s because we have what is cal...

 Students ordered by Parents' Association to destroy their phones over poor academic performance A video shared online shows students of a school using stones to break their phones after allegedly being ordered to do so by the Parents' Association of their school. The school is believed to be situated in a state in Northern Nigeria, going by their attire. In the video, some adults are seen sitting nearby, monitoring the students as they destroy their phones with stones. One student seemed distressed by this order and was seen wiping tears from her face. According to reports, the students were being punished for poor academic performance. Watch video below. 

'Chude Nnamdi @chude We have found the father... so many stories and complications, the Philippinain Mom prevented him from seeing and speaking with the child since she was little. I wish him and his child all the best! Thank you everyone who helped!'. INITIAL REPORT  18-year-old Filipino lady in search of her long-lost Nigerian dad online A young woman, aged 18, has turned to social media in an effort to find her Nigerian father, who left the Philippines shortly after her birth. Born to a Filipino mother and a Nigerian father, she has been yearning for a reunion with her father, Paschal Ogbuagu Nnanna, originally from Enugu State, Nigeria. Chude, a user on social media, has urged Nigerians to assist in the search for Nnanna, who has been unreachable for many years due to the circumstances surrounding his departure from the Philippines. The post reads: “The first picture is a young girl born by a Phllippinian Mom and a Nigerian dad The young girl who is now 18 years old is sear...

 Nigerian Agency, FCCPC Orders Supermarkets To Put Prices On Displayed Product  The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has ordered supermarkets to put prices on their displayed products. This is in a bid to ensure that customers are not exploited. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the FCCPC Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello on Monday. According to the statement, it became important to prevent customers from being ‘ambushed’. “Already, the Commission has mandated the operators of supermarkets to visibly display the prices of products displayed on their shelves to shoppers for transparency and avoid an ambush situation where they only get to know of the prices after payment would have been made at the counter and receipt issued,” it said. The FCCPC also revealed plans to engage market leaders in tackling issues of exploitative prices of goods. The commission noted that its decision was pursuant to Sections 17(1) (s),116 (2),124,125,138 and 155 of...

 Protest cost economy N500bn - Trade Minister says. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka Anite has said  that the "End Bad Governance in Nigeria" protest cost the economy an estimated N500 billion. In a post shared on her official X handle, she lamented the deaths because of the protest and other damages caused by the protests. According to her, around N52 billion worth of goods were destroyed while the death toll from the protest had reached 21. She added that the lootings from the protest are a setback to businesses and entrepreneurs across the country. She said, “The loss of lives during the protests is saddening. My thoughts are with the families affected. The looting, resulting in billions lost, is a severe setback for our economy and entrepreneurs. Let’s honour those we’ve lost by striving for more peaceful and constructive dialogue.”

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU TO NEW HEAD OF SERVICE: SERVE NIGERIA, CIVIL SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY  President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council, preceded by the swearing-in of the newly appointed Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack.  Addressing Mrs. Walson-Jack, after she took her oath of office, President Tinubu asked the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to serve the nation with integrity and transparency.  The President also paid tribute to the immediate past Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan, describing her tenure as exceptional.  ''We must learn from her commitment to duty, loyalty, and great vision. She served our nation exceptionally well with dedication, guiding the civil service through significant transformation and reforms.  ''Her dedication to enhancing efficiency, transparency, and professiona...

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU HAILS CREATIVE ZEAL OF NIGERIAN YOUTHS TO DIGITALLY INNOVATE NIGERIA TO PROSPERITY AND GLOBAL ACCLAIM  On International Youth Day, President Bola Tinubu celebrates Nigeria's youths and extols their creative zeal and agency to drive digital adoption, trends, and innovation in Nigeria and beyond.  The International Youth Day is celebrated every August 12, and the 2024 theme is 'From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.' President Tinubu affirms that within the nation's youths lies the excellent spirit and pearl of transformation to digitally innovate Nigeria to prosperity and global acclaim. The President acknowledges the strides of the youth in diverse spheres, especially in developing billion dollar technologies and innovations to make the world a more prosperous and evolved place. The President salutes that Nigerian youth in Ebute Metta with only a ringlight and a camera, creating legiti...

 NYSC revokes 101 fraudulently mobilized UNICAL graduates’ certificate The National Youth Service Corp says ninety-nine persons, with the exemption of two others, were fraudulently mobilised from the University of Calabar between the 2021 and 2023 service years. Consequently, the scheme said the Certificates of National Service of the listed 101 persons, have been invalidated while urging members of the public to confirm the authenticity of certificates presented by the National Directorate Headquarters of the NYSC. This was contained in a statement signed by NYSC’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, on Monday. The Management also restated its commitment to ensure that only qualified persons were issued the Certificates of National Service, while those from unaccredited universities were not. The statement reads, “This is to inform members of the public that the under-listed Ninety-Nine (99) persons and two (2) others on exemption were fraudulently mobilised ...

  Federal Govt Clears NiMet Workers’ 45-month Wage Backlog  The Federal Government of Nigeria has finally settled the 45 months’ minimum wage arrears owed to members of staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). A statement on Monday quoted the Director-General of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, as having expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for approving payment of the outstandings. He also thanked the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo for the role he played and the chairmen and members of the House of Representatives and Senate committees on Aviation for their interventions. Anosike said that the management of NiMet was expectant that members of staff and the unions in the agency would reciprocate the president’s kind gesture with hard work.  “Mr. President has demonstrated once again that he is a worker-friendly president.  “The issue of the unpaid 45-month wage arrears predates this administration, but still, Mr. Pre...

 Former Abia House of Assembly Member, Humphrey Azubike Dead A former legislator and member that represented Ugwunagbo in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Humphrey Azubike is dead. According to sources who spoke to newsmen, the former parliamentarian and businessman died Monday after complaining of illness. The deceased was the APC House of Representatives Candidate in the 2019 General election for Osisioma/Obingwa/Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency. The former lawmaker was confirmed dead in Federal Medical Centre after attempts to resuscitate him failed in Living Word Hospital and Ugwunagbo Mother and Child General Hospital. Meanwhile, Hon Munachim Alozie, member representing Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency, has reacted to the news of the sudden death of Hon Humphrey Azubuike who was reported dead this Monday. Describing the news as devastating, Hon Alozie paid glowing tributes to his predecessor in the Abia State House of Assembly, saying that the death of Hon A...

 Shaibu Impersonating Deputy Gov., Should Be Disregarded, Says Edo Govt The Edo State Government says Philip Shaibu is impersonating the state’s deputy governor, urging the public to disregard him.  Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of the state, had announced his resumption of duty and directed his staff to do so. But the Edo State Government in a statement by its Commissioner for Communication and Orientation Osa Nehikhare said Shaibu’s action is a “clear case of impersonation”. “It has come to the attention of the Edo State Government that the former Deputy Governor, Comr. Philip Shaibu has been carrying out correspondence with different institutions and organisations both within and outside the State in a clear case of impersonation,” he said. “In the interest of the safety of these organizations, we want to restate that Shaibu is not the Deputy Governor of Edo State, and every correspondence from him in that regard should be disregarded and considered a forgery. “The...

 PDP crisis: Ortom calls for ceasefire The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Monday, appealed to all factions in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to sheate their swords. In a statement issued by his media aide, Terver Akase and made available to newsmen in Makurdi, Ortom said that in politics there are bound to be differing opinions but stated that all is to deepen democracy. The former governor said that he had shared a long-standing relationship and mutual respect with his predecessor, Gabriel Suswam. He said,  “Chief Ortom says in politics, differing opinions and positions are inevitable, but the differences often serve to deepen the democratic process and contribute to enriching discourses within political parties. “He points out that he and Senator Suswam share a long-standing friendship and mutual respect as leaders within the PDP and will always find amicable solutions to whatever political disagreements may arise, by prioritising the great...

 PRESS RELEASE FRSC CONFIRMS FIVE DEAD, TWO INJURED IN ENUGU-PORT HARCOURT EXPRESS ROAD TRAFFIC CRASH  The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC),Abia State Sector Command has confirmed that five not eleven persons as against Sunday's reports, died from the crash that occured at Egbelu Mbutu by Cherubim bus Stop, Isialangwa South LGA along  Enugu-Portharcourt Expressway on 11 August, 2024 at 1345hrs.  The crash involving a Toyota Previa with registration number BKL 291 ZJ travelling to Enugu rammed into an unnumbered stationary Mack Truck.  Eleven persons were involved in the crash, they include six male adults, two female adults and three male children. As at the time of the crash four persons (two male adults and two male children) died on the spot , while three persons were injured. A rescue team from RS9.32 KM78 Aba Unit Command arrived the accident scene within 10 minutes of notice and conducted the rescue operations.   The injured victims were taken to ...

  WAEC releases 2024 WASSCE results.  The West African Examinations Council has released the results for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates, 2024.. The results were made available to candidates on Monday.  The examination body disclosed this in a Monday post on X.. The message read, “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for school candidates, 2024 that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 12, 2024.”

 Moghalu disagrees with Tinubu, calls for urgent constitutional reform.  A former presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party in the 2019 general elections, Kingsley Moghalu, on Monday, expressed his disagreement with President Bola Tinubu’s response to the Patriots group’s call for urgent constitutional reform in Nigeria.. The Patriots, led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku, recently met with President Tinubu to advocate for a new constitution. While Tinubu received the delegation respectfully, he emphasised that economic reform is currently his priority.. Moghalu, a member of The Patriots group, however, in a statement via X on Monday, argued that economic transformation is intrinsically linked to constitutional reform..

 ANAMBRA STATE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION, (ANSIEC)  NOTICE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS, 2024  The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission wishes to inform all registered Political Parties and the general public that Local Government Elections in the State will be held on Saturday September 28, 2024. Election Timetable/Schedule of Activities and other details can be collected from the Headquarters of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, Awka, from Wednesday, 14th August, 2024.  Signed: GENEVIEVE C. OSAKWE ESQ. State Chief Electoral Officer DATED THIS 12" DAY OF AUGUST, 2024

 Islamic State-allied militants kill 12 people in eastern Congo, official says Militants allied with the Islamic State group in eastern Congo have killed at least 12 people in several villages in North Kivu province, a local official said Monday. Fighters with the Allied Democratic Forces attacked people in the village of Mukonia on Saturday, the municipality’s mayor, Nicole Kikuku, said on national television. The death toll might be higher because several villagers are still missing, the mayor added, AP reported. Attacks from the Allied Democratic Forces have increased recently. Last June, the group killed at least 40 people in several villages in North Kivu. It is also suspected of being behind a massacre last year when 41 people were killed, mostly students, in neighboring Uganda. In 2021, Uganda’s army launched joint air and artillery strikes against the ADF in eastern Congo. Eastern Congo has struggled with armed violence for decades as more than 120 groups fight for power, l...

 Dangote Refinery insists petrol will hit local market in August Dangote Refinery has insisted that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, refined at the refinery, will hit the market by August. The company’s Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, disclosed this to PREMIUM TIMES in an interview on Monday. The response came amid concerns over the earlier announcement that the refinery would commence domestic supply by mid-August. When asked why the refinery is yet to commence domestic supply at its stipulated date of 12 August, Mr Chiejina said, “We said August, and today is 12 August. Just wait; this is August.” Over the months, the company had set dates for its domestic petrol supply, but the timelines were unmet. In June, the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said petrol, refined at the refinery, will hit the market in July. Mr Dangote, who disclosed this when he received a Senate delegation led by Senate President Godswill Akp...

 Band!ts k!ļļ Nigerian Army captain, months after his wedding  Bandits have k!lled a Captain in the Nigerian Army, Ibrahim Yibranii Yohana, nine months after his wedding.    The gallant officer from Kaduna State, and his wife, Jossy Happiness, got married on November 4, 2023.    Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report.   Meanwhile, family members, colleagues and friends have taken to mourn him.    “Another hero has gone down by bandits. Oh God, we pray for mercy and your comfort to the entire family. Our hearts are bleeding, Lord,” Lucy Adadevoh in a Facebook post on Sunday, August 11, 2024.    “Hmmm...my beloved Predecessor back then in ABU Zaria (ESM), a very dedicated Organist who loves God, as troubleless as he was, I was surprised to hear he joined the Nigerian Army .. From Maiduguri to Lagos etc & then Niger state.. Unfortunately I heard the sad story of your departure from this realm of...

 Rapper, Rick Ross faces lawsuit over wheelchair accessibility for the disabled Rick Ross, an American rapper and record executive, is being sued by a disabled man named Darris Straughter, who claims that his Car & Bike Show was not wheelchair accessible. Straughter alleges he was unable to attend the event despite purchasing a ticket and informing organizers of his requirements two weeks ahead of time. The plaintiff, who has been incapacitated since 2018, claims that the organizers promised refunds for those who could not attend the event but did not follow through. Straughter is seeking damages and a court order forcing future events to provide adequate disability access. The action, filed by attorney John Hoover Esq., accuses Ross of breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and violating the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

 Woman who tore husband’s passport dares him to open up on cause of their feud The woman who tore her husband’s international passport at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos has dared him to narrate what led to her action. The footage, which captured the woman tearing her husband’s Nigerian Standard Passport shortly after they arrived at the Lagos Airport on Saturday, is currently circulating on social media. When questioned about her actions, she angrily answered, “Is it your passport?” The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in a statement on Sunday, said it is already investigating the matter, disclosing that the woman had been invited. Immigration suspends officer caught on camera soliciting bribe Immigration officers assault female journalist in Edo In an interview conducted by @JejojaFamily TV, the woman said the issues with her husband have been going on for years. She said:  “I suffered with my husband. I know how many years I suffered with him an...

 Tragedy hits Imo community as sewage pit claims four lives Egbu residents in Owerri North LGA Imo State have been thrown into deep mourning as four young men lost their lives while attempting to evacuate dungs from a sewage pit at Umunwokoji Umuayalu village. The incident that took mysterious dimensions saw the four workers taking turns to enter into the pit without coming out alive. According to the information from a resident who doesn’t want his name mentioned, the first person entered the well to evacuate the dungs but was unable to climb out. “In an attempt to rescue him, the second person entered too, followed by the third and fourth persons, all of whom lost their lives under such mysterious circumstances,” the source said. The remains of the four victims were later evacuated and deposited in the mortuary. The cause of their deaths is yet to be determined. An environmental engineer, Sunday Ihekire while commenting on the incident said, “This incident is a tragic reminder of...

 Nurses hail Abia govt’s plan to increase retirement age Some nurses working in Abia State government-owned hospitals and other health agencies have expressed their joy at the recent announcement that their retirement age would be increased to 65 years. Governor Alex Otti had during his monthly media chat on Friday at the Government House, Umuahia, said that the state government will soon increase the retirement age of nurses in the state from the present 60 to 65 years. According to the Governor, the measure was part of his administration’s resolve to revamp the health sector which forms one of the priority areas of his administration. Reacting to the development, some nurses who spoke to newsmen over the weekend described it as a welcome development, saying that it would retain experienced nurses in the Abia health system. To Nkechi Uwaoma, “the new retirement age would ensure that patients get better medical service from experienced hands”, adding that more lives would be saved....

 Imo LG polls: Gov Uzodinma denies endorsing aspirants The Imo State Government has refuted a report alleging that the Governor of the State, Hope Uzodinma has already endorsed certain candidates ahead of the September 21 council polls, describing the report as false and misleading. In a release by the SSA to the governor on Electronic Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, he stated that the Governor had never done any endorsement of the aspirants. “We want to categorically state that this claim is false and misleading. Governor Uzodimma has not endorsed any aspirant for the elections, neither privately nor publicly. “There is no list of endorsed aspirants existing anywhere, and the Governor has not made any statements to that effect and will not make,” he stated. He added that in a recent stakeholders’ meeting, the Governor urged all aspirants to go and meet the electorate for their votes without waiting for personal endorsement. “We want to emphasize that the Governor is a true democrat who...

 Nigeria will rise if churches preach hard work over prosperity – Osinbajo Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said Nigeria would rise again if the church started to preach the values of hard work. Osinbajo lamented that the Nigerian church had shifted its focus from preaching hard work to prosperity. He spoke while delivering a lecture at the 68th Anniversary and 58th Annual Convention of The Gospel Faith Mission International, GOFAMINT, at the weekend. According to Osinbajo: “For too long, our churches have been caught up in the pursuit of personal prosperity and material wealth, neglecting the true calling of the gospel to promote peace, unity, and the holistic development of our society. “If we truly want to see Nigeria rise again and fulfil its immense potential, the church must return to its roots, preaching the values of hard work, compassion, and service to the community. “It is only through this shift in focus that we can inspire our people to become agents of positive...

 Invasion of NLC headquarters attempt to intimidate Labour force – Ajaero The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has accused the Federal Government of a deliberate plot to intimidate and mete out violence against workers and Nigerians by extension. President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero levelled the accusations against the backdrop of the recent invasion of the NLC Headquarters in Abuja by security personnel. The Apex union rising from an emergency National Executive Council meeting on Saturday, regretted the events that trailed the recent 10-day protest by some Nigerians over economic lapses. According to a communique circulated to the media which was signed by Ajaero, the pattern of threat to labour leaders dates back to May 2023 when the Federal Government announced the removal of fuel subsidy. “The NEC-in-session observed that; Since the current administration took office, there has been a pattern of intimidation, brutality, and deceit against the Nigeria Labour Congress ...