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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has disowned a series of AI-generated videos falsely linking him to drug promotions and scholarship offers. Circulating on social media, the misleading videos have deceived many by falsely associating the cleric with these claims. In a statement on his Facebook page on Wednesday, March 26, Adeboye clarified that he has no involvement with any such promotions and urged his followers to remain cautious of these fraudulent schemes designed to exploit their trust. The statement reads: “I have been made aware of disturbing AI-generated videos circulating online, falsely…

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has congratulated former president Goodluck Jonathan for winning the prestigious 2025 Founders Sunhak Peace Prize (FSPP). The congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by the Director-General of the PDP-GF, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, on Wednesday in Abuja on behalf of the Chairman, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State. Mohammed said the award being one of the highest global honours reserved for men of outstanding initiatives across the world as well deserving. He said that since leaving office in 2015, Jonathan had been very visible on the global scene advocating and propagating…

The Senate on Wednesday mandated the Senate Committee on Communications to investigate the recent increase in the cost of data and recommend solutions for a more sustainable and business-friendly telecommunications sector. This was part of resolutions after a debate on a bill sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South), which highlights the financial strain the price hike has placed on millions of Nigerians, particularly young people who rely on affordable internet access for their livelihoods. The bill noted that the over 200% increase in costs had “placed significant financial strain on millions of Nigerians, especially young people who rely…

Super Falcons‘ and Everton Women midfielder, Toni Oyedupe Payne, joined Abdoulaye Doucoure in educating children about racism in the United Kingdom, Soccernet.ng reports. Last week, the Everton duo attended a Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) educational event hosted by the club in the community to raise awareness about racism and anti-racism with school children, alongside leaders of several local unions in the metropolis. About 90 school pupils were present, and they were allowed to ask the panellists [including Payne and Doucoure] questions, primarily about the common stereotypes and misconceptions that black people are subjected to. Toni Payne and Abdoulaye…

The Rivers State Government has suspended all political office holders and appointees across the state, effective immediately. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief of Staff to the Administrator of Rivers State said that the suspension was in line with the powers conferred on the state’s Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, by President Bola Tinubu. The affected officials include: The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) The Chief of Staff The statement further directed the suspended officials to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries in their respective ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). In cases where no Permanent Secretary…

Grace Edema The Founder of The Nerve of My Multiple Sclerosis, Nathalie Busari, has raised concerns about the lack of awareness and information on multiple sclerosis in Nigeria. She called for increased education and support for those affected during a media meeting in Lagos on Wednesday. “We recognise that there isn’t much information available about multiple sclerosis in Nigeria, so we’re here to raise awareness. “We want people to have a place to turn to when they experience symptoms or if they already have symptoms but are unsure of what’s happening,” she said. Busari, a suvivor, explained that their initial…

The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, says it will graduate no fewer than 8,157 students during its 2023/2024 academic session convocation, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, March 25, with a convocation lecture to be delivered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, disclosed this during a press briefing held at the institute’s conference hall on Wednesday, adding that students would bag various degrees from their faculties. Ikechebelu said during the convocation, which will be the institution’s 19th edition, the varsity would confer honorary degrees on three…

1 day ago Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday inspected the ongoing dualisation of the Palace-Brewery Junction in Ilesa, directing the contractors to ensure standard work and timely completion of the project. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, revealed that Adeleke made this known during an impromptu inspection of the project. It added that the… 1 day ago Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday directed the immediate establishment of three holding camps for displaced victims affected by the recent communal clashes involving Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun towns. The development followed the implementation of his…

In SummaryThe Environmental Performance Index (EPI) evaluates nations based on metrics like air quality, waste management, and renewable energy use. African countries are leading with innovative solutions like turning waste into energy and banning single-use plastics.Grassroots initiatives, like community cleanups and “Green Ambassadors,” showcase collective efforts toward urban sustainability.How often do you think about the air you breathe, the streets you walk on, or the water you drink? For many Africans, these questions are becoming increasingly important as urbanization continues to accelerate across the continent. But amidst the challenges, some nations are setting extraordinary examples of cleanliness and environmental sustainability. These…

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has commended the Federal Government and the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for reportedly running the revamped Port Harcourt refinery for 180 days non-stop. The refinery, which had been dormant for over 20 years, was revamped with a loan secured from Afreximbank and executed by Tecnimont Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of the Maire Tecnimont Group. It was relaunched for operations in November 2024. In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Joseph Obele, PETROAN commended Tecnimont Nigeria Limited “for their professionalism and expertise in delivering a world-class rehabilitation project.”…