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The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Dr David Olaniyi Oyedepo, has again dismissed speculation about his possible entry into partisan politics, saying no amount of money could persuade him to deviate from his spiritual calling. Oyedepo spoke during the impartation service at the church’s annual convocation, Shiloh 2025, where he addressed members on the role of the church amid national and global challenges. He said his position on politics had remained unchanged over the years, stressing that partisan engagement was outside his assignment. “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?” he…

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has opened the doors of the federal banking system to a new wave of digital-asset firms, clearing five crypto companies, including Circle and Ripple, to launch national trust banks. Key Takeaways: The OCC has conditionally approved five crypto firms, including Circle and Ripple, to launch national trust banks. The charters give digital-asset companies a single federal rulebook instead of navigating state-by-state regulations. Paxos is cleared to issue stablecoins under federal oversight, while Ripple’s charter excludes RLUSD issuance. The approvals, announced Friday, mark one of the most aggressive moves yet by the…

Atalanta head coach Raffaele Palladino has singled out Nigerian defender Honest Ahanor for special praise following the club’s eye-catching 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, Soccernet.ng reports. La Dea came from behind in Bergamo to shock the Premier League giants, extending their impressive European run and sealing their reputation as Italy’s most consistent Champions League performers this season. While goals from Gianluca Scamacca and Charles De Ketelaere decided the contest, Palladino believes Ahanor’s impact from the bench played a key role in preserving the platform for victory. Atalanta BC v Como 1907 –…

I wasn’t a fan of Traore or any of the other two Sahelian heads of state until France came into the picture. France has always been the same old, ugly-faced monster masked as a helper, one that is behind most of Africa’s longest or deadliest conflicts and underdevelopment. As a good student of history, I know France too well, and I know her many atrocious deeds in the Black world. She keeps Africa down and divided for exploitation. With her greedy allies, France, within a space of 60 years, destroyed Haiti, a 95 per cent Black nation. France never lets…

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has been clocked as the seventh-fastest player in the English Premier League this season, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Aina spent a period on the bench after sustaining a hamstring injury while on international duty for Nigeria in September. However, prior to that injury, he was a regular starter for Nottingham Forest and an integral part of then-coach Nuno Espirito Santo’s setup. Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo right walks around the pitch with Taiwo Awoniyi left and Chris Wood (Photo credit: Imago) ​Aina’s major strengths include his ability in one-on-one situations, dribbling, technical skill, and, notably, his…

Abdulrahman Zakariyau Yobe State has emerged as the overall best performer in the 2025 Primary Healthcare Leadership Challenge, earning a $1.2 million prize, as governors across Nigeria collectively increased their health budgets to ₦2.36 trillion to strengthen primary healthcare delivery nationwide. Yobe State emerged as the winner at the prestigious Award Night held in Abuja from Friday night to the early hours of Saturday, securing a grand prize of $700,000 in recognition of its exceptional commitment to advancing primary healthcare services across the state. In addition to this top award, Yobe also claimed the Zonal Best Performing State accolade for…

The United States Consulate and Lagos-based firm, Pelse Consulting, has organised a dialogue to support and groom young entrepreneurs and emerging business leaders in Nigeria. The event, themed “Building Businesses that Build Better Communities,” drew participants from across Lagos State, including members of the Mandela Washington Fellows Outreach, according to a statement shared with Sunday PUNCH. Speaking at the dialogue held in Yaba, Lagos, the US Consulate Representative, Riase Dukas, highlighted the vital role small-scale businesses play in Nigeria’s economy. “Entrepreneurship drives innovation, creates jobs, and provides livelihoods. The ability to create new businesses, jobs, opportunities, and livelihoods is critical…

The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has directed his men to immediatelly free three men arrested in June 2025, over allegations of involvement in banditry and kidnapping. The three persons known as Umar Ibrahim, Alhaji Bello Rabiu, and Jaja Sarki Bamo were arrested in June 2025 and were freed after the DSS operatives reviewed their cases and discovered that they were innocent of the alleged crimes. The DG also approved that N3 million be paid as compensation to the freed men found to have been detained in error. The Guardian gathered from reliable…

Tether has launched an all-cash bid to acquire Italy’s Juventus Football Club, an offer that was reportedly swiftly turned down. Key Takeaways: Tether made a $1.1 billion all-cash bid to buy Juventus, but Exor swiftly rejected the offer. Tether signaled it remains interested and is willing to invest €1 billion to develop the team. The move expands Tether’s growing footprint in sports and investment sectors. The stablecoin issuer said Friday it had submitted a binding offer to Exor, the Agnelli family’s holding company, seeking to purchase its 65.4% controlling stake.The Agnelli dynasty has controlled Juventus for more than a century,…

Nathaniel Bassey has gifted us with a new song and music video, and it feels like stepping into a cloud of worship. Titled “Odara,” this release comes ahead of his highly anticipated album, “Glory of His Presence,” set to drop in January 2026. The new album promises a glory experience, an invitation to encounter the tangible presence of God through worship. But for now, “Odara” lets us bask in that glorious atmosphere. Perfect for the Christmas season and carrying that joy into the new year, the song radiates warmth, hope, and the sweetness of God’s manifest presence. With every note…