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No fewer than 80,000 people participated in the recently concluded two-day crusade organized by the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in Argentina. The massive religious revival, led by Pastor Evelyn Joshua, the wife of the late Prophet TB Joshua, took place on October 11 and 12 at Portal Del Cielo in Resistencia, Argentina. In a statement issued by SCOAN’s spokesperson, Mr. Dare Adejumo, on Tuesday in Lagos, Pastor Evelyn Joshua described the event as a powerful demonstration of God’s presence through divine healing, salvation, and deliverance. “The expectation was high among the faithful. The crowd was unimaginable. The people…

On Monday, commercial and economic activities were brought to a standstill across major markets in the commercial cities of Onitsha, Nnewi, Obosi, and Ekwulobia in Anambra State. Traders remained hesitant to open their shops, defying a recent directive by Governor Chukwuma Soludo aimed at ending the sit-at-home practice in the state. Key markets such as the Onitsha Main Market, Ochanja Market, Nkpor Motor Parts Market, Electrical Market, and Mgbuka Market experienced low turnout, with most shops remaining locked. This shutdown also affected motor parks, banks, petrol stations, schools, offices, and law courts across the region. This came despite Governor Soludo’s…

The Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has applauded the Nigerian Super Eagles for their professionalism and composure during a challenging ordeal in Libya. Despite facing significant provocations, the team maintained their calm and dignity, a testament to their maturity and the “Nigerian spirit.” Senator Enoh made these remarks on Monday evening at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, where he received the players after their return from Libya. The Super Eagles had been held for over 16 hours at an abandoned airport in Al Abraq after their flight, originally scheduled to land in Benghazi for the second leg…

The Niger State Police Command has arrested six individuals suspected of involvement in thuggery, armed robbery, public disturbance, and possession of illicit drugs and dangerous weapons. The arrests were made following a coordinated operation in response to criminal activities in the Gbeganu area of Minna. SP Wasiu Abiodun, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrests in a statement released on Monday, October 14, 2024. He explained that on October 5, 2024, there had been reports of youth restiveness, public disturbances, and robbery in Fadikpe, Kutirko, and Angwan-Kanawa, where armed miscreants attacked residents, shop owners, and passersby. Although police patrols were dispatched,…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated on Tuesday, October 15, that while Israel values the United States’ opinion, it will act according to its own “national interests” in responding to any Iranian missile attack. This statement comes after U.S. President Joe Biden cautioned Israel against targeting Iran’s nuclear or oil facilities to prevent further regional escalation and manage concerns over global energy prices. Reports from the Washington Post suggest that Netanyahu assured the White House that any Israeli counterstrike would be limited to military targets. This assurance was allegedly made during a call last week between Netanyahu and Biden,…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has expressed his profound grief over the passing of his daughter, Fatima. In a heartfelt message shared on his X handle today, October 15, Kyari revealed that Fatima passed away last Friday. In his post, the bereaved father wrote, “My daughter Fatima departed at her appointed time and looking forward to meeting her in Jannah by Allah’s grace. While the loss is great by all measures, we remain grateful to God for all his mercies.” Kyari shared his deep emotions, reflecting on how much Fatima…

Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine and a key figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that whether Atiku Abubakar becomes Nigeria’s president in 2027 will be determined by God and destiny. Momodu made this comment during an interview on Channels Television, where he addressed criticisms of Abubakar’s continued presidential ambitions, particularly from former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose. Fayose had recently urged Abubakar, who will be 81 by the time of the 2027 elections, to step aside due to his age, arguing that Nigerians are now seeking younger leaders. Abubakar, currently 77, has run for the presidency…

The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed three officers allegedly involved in the death of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. The officers—Inspectors Abiodun Kayode, James Emmanuel, and Sergeant Oni Phillip—were dismissed from service effective October 4, 2024, following an internal disciplinary trial. Their dismissal comes ahead of their expected arraignment in court. The command called on the public to remain patient and have confidence in the legal process, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining law and order across Kwara State. The incident, which occurred on September 4, 2024, involved the fatal shooting of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola.…