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Pastor Chris had previously apologized in a widely circulated statement but later clarified that his apology was not directed at the actress, and insisted it was made out of respect for the church’s senior leaders and not because of any individual. In his remarks, he rejected claims linking the apology to personal circumstances, and described the statements as baseless. In …

American President Donald Trump has ruled out the possibility of sending American ground troops to Iran for now, describing the move as unnecessary and ineffective despite rising tensions in the region. Speaking in a telephone interview with NBC News on Thursday, the US president brushed aside warnings from Iran’s foreign minister that a land invasion by the United States or …

President Tinubu “Security institutions require patience. When power exceeds structure, protection can become oppression.” The worsening security crisis in Nigeria has once again revived the national debate on restructuring the country’s policing architecture. Across the federation, political leaders, security professionals and civic groups are increasingly arguing that a country of more than 200 million cannot continue to rely solely on …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. The real reason poverty is rampant in Nigeria —Peter Obi Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi says the problem of poverty in Nigeria does not lie in a lack of resources, but in the choices the country makes.Read more 2. FEC approves new gratuity plan for federal workers The …

The most obvious aspect of the current crisis is the desperate attempt to frame the geopolitical chess match as a religious war. “The Iran conflict is not a holy war, it is a game of power. Don’t be fooled by religious rhetoric—it’s about control, survival and regional domination.” If this were a holy war, Iran’s neighboring countries would not open …

Jaja and Jaji substations get upgraded power transformers – TCN The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said its Kaduna Region has received two 150 MVA 330/132/33 kV power transformers at Jaja Transmission Substation in Kudan Local Government Area and two 66 MVA 132/33 kV power transformers at Jaji Substation in Igabi Local Government Area, both in Kaduna State, Monday 2 …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reassured Nigerians of its continued commitment to serve as a stabilizing force amid recent shocks in the international oil market. Conflict in the Middle East has led to the closure of some refineries and reduced refinery production around the world. This is leading to a global shortage of petroleum products. China has already banned …

Twice, air raid sirens were heard in the vicinity of RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Thursday afternoon. We were rushed inside as soldiers lay on the floor wearing body armor. It all ended quickly. The British Defense Minister, who was visiting the base at the time, was taken to a “windowless room” just before he was scheduled to attend a …

The news spread quickly and within minutes, the streets of Beirut were filled with panic. We saw residents loading themselves into cars – or trying to leave on foot with whatever they could carry on their backs. Latest Iran war – follow live updates The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders in four separate districts on the city’s southern outskirts …

Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, has been appointed to lead the 57-member Ekiti State APC 2026 Governorship Campaign Council. The list of 57 members of the Campaign Council was released on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti in a statement signed by the Ekiti State APC Chairman, Barrister Sola Elesin. The list included prominent figures, leaders and party stakeholders in the 16 …