Author: Press Room

Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of RCCG, has shared a personal testimony of his near-death experience seven years ago At the March edition of the Holy Ghost congress, the 83-year-old cleric said while attending an evangelism programme in Ilesha, he developed severe body aches due to the poor road conditions, which left him bedridden during the Christmas celebration. Adeboye recounted how his health deteriorated, forcing him to charter a helicopter to return to the campground. He emphasized that traveling by road would have been fatal, given his physical condition at the time. “By the third day of this Go and…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said it will be left in the hands of the residents of the state to choose who will be governor after him. Makinde stated this in his bi-monthly newsletter, noting that while his administration has redefined governance and showed the people of Oyo State what is possible with strategic thinking and targeted implementations, some people have begun to ask what next and whether the next governor would not remove some of the efforts. The governor declared that residents of the state would decide their destiny by choosing his successor even though he…

A former lawmaker and civil rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, has said his main political interest in 2027 is to see Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna re-elected for a second term. Sani, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to his former party, the All Progressives Congress, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja. “By virtue of the political equation in Kaduna State, if I happen to secure a ticket to return to the Senate in 2027, I will be glad. But if I do not, I will still be at…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, has announced that Zaria Federal Constituency will receive seven additional federal institutions in the 2025 budget. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Tajudeen made this disclosure during a Ramadan Iftar (breaking of fast) held in Zaria on Saturday. According to him, the initiative aims to strengthen Zaria’s reputation as a hub for higher education. The Speaker listed the institutions as the Federal College of Agriculture, the Federal Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Institute, and the Federal Technical College. Others include the Centre for Management Development, the Technology Incubation Centre, a…

Lara Adejoro The Association of Resident Doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have declared an indefinite strike. In a memo titled, “Notice of Industrial Action,” addressed to the Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Prof Olawale Olakulehin, and dated March 6, 2025, the doctor stated that the ARD congress unanimously decided to proceed on the industrial action from March 7, 2025, till its demands are met. The demands of the doctors include “the non-payment of the minimum wage despite implementing it for other health workers in the state, a significant shortfall in the…

Joeboy’s “SMH” now has a visual, staying just as stripped-back as the song itself. We see just him and his love interest surrounded by nature. The setting is peaceful, but the mood isn’t. He sings to her, searching for answers, but something still feels off. The lyrics already say it all: a love that isn’t quite right, a connection that’s slipping away. In the video, Joeboy and his muse are together, yet there’s a distance between them. The scenery is calm, but his emotions aren’t. He’s figuring things out, working through the confusion, and the simplicity of the video makes…

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar scored the winner for Valencia in their 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid at Estadio de Mestalla on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Sadiq has been in fine form for Valencia since joining from Real Sociedad in the January transfer window. The Super Eagles striker had to join Los Ches due to his lack of game time at Sociedad. Umar Sadiq Sociedad (Photo credit: Imago) Sadiq started his first few games from the bench, but he has become a regular starter in the last three weeks due to Hugo Duro’s injury struggles. The Super Eagles star has taken…

14 mins ago The Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 27-year-old man identified as Uwadiae Airebiuwa, who was caught with a fresh human head. The Spokesperson for the command, Moses Yamu, stated that the arrest took place on March 7, 2025, at Igbinudu Street, Evbuotubu Quarters, Oredo Local Government Area of the state. He… 1 day ago Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) has expressed sadness and outrage over the abduction and killing of the Priest of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, by terrorists while urging the government to rise to its…

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has slammed social media commentator, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, for attempting to involve him in a diss track against gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. VDM had announced plans to release a track titled “Body of Christ” in response to Chinwo’s N1.125 billion defamation lawsuit against him. The lawsuit was filed after VDM accused her of misappropriating funds from her shows without remitting them to her former record label. In an Instagram post on Saturday, Portable expressed outrage at VDM’s request, warning him to stop mentioning his name. He accused VDM of…

German Bundesliga side Stuttgart and English Championship club Leeds United are reportedly monitoring Young Nigerian midfielder Anthony Dennis, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old Kaduna-born player have drawn suitors from European clubs following his impressive performances for Turkish Super League outfit Göztepe. The young player have made three assists in 20 appearances for Southampton’s Sister club with his latest coming in their 2-2 draw against Samsunspor. Anthony Dennis (Photo credit: Imago) This has recently earned him his first-ever call-up to the Super Eagles under new head coach Eric Chelle. This also makes him the youngest player in the Malian-born tactician’s debut squad.…