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In Summary Africa is projected to host more Christians than any other continent by 2050, making these nations central to global Christianity.Countries with Christian majorities above 90 percent often rely on churches as primary providers of education and healthcare.African-led revivals and independent churches now shape global theology, music, and worship, giving Africa its own voice in Christianity.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, September 8, – Christianity is the world’s largest religion, with about 2.38 billion followers worldwide. Africa stands at the heart of its future growth. In many African nations, Christianity is not just a personal belief but a defining national characteristic. Some…

The Obidient Movement in Imo State has debunked claims that its principal, Mr. Peter Obi, was behind the recent visit of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, to Owerri. In a statement signed by the state coordinator, Anukanti Vigilius Chukwuka, the group described as “mischievous” the reports linking Obi to El-Rufai’s presence in the state, insisting the visit had nothing to do with politics. According to the statement, El-Rufai was in Owerri over the weekend to attend the annual Odenigbo Lecture—a cultural and intellectual event organised by the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, which is traditionally open to dignitaries from…

The big game South Africa vs Nigeria is set to take center stage. The Super Eagles will be looking to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive when they lock horns with South Africa at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. The Super Eagles have accrued 10 points from seven games in the series, with their last win coming against Rwanda last Saturday. Meanwhile, Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana sit pretty at the summit of the group, with 16 points from seven games. Super Eagles goalkeeper and World Cup Group C standings after seven games…

The Labour Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, has said Peter Obi will not be handed the party’s ticket for the 2027 presidential election, intensifying the internal crisis within the opposition group. Speaking on Monday during Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics, Arabambi argued that the party could survive without its 2023 presidential flagbearer. “We are going to do our 2027 without Peter Obi; he will not have our ticket,” he declared. Arabambi accused the party’s acting national chairperson, Nenadi Usman, and activist Aisha Yesufu of working with Obi against the party’s interest. He said the Labour Party leadership would take steps…

Four men have been arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital, for allegedly kidnapping a 60-year-old man, Tijani Aremu, as well as attempting to kill a woman. The defendants, Yahaya Galejo, 30; Ismail Illa, 20; Muhammadu Usman, 25; and Muhammed Idrisa, 27, were accused of committing the crime in Akoko axis, northern senatorial district of the state. With the suspects charged with a five-count charge of criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, attempted unlawful possession of firearms and unlawful gathering, the police prosecutor, Sulieman Adebayo, told the court that the defendants, along with others at large, committed the alleged…

Bitcoin is trading at $112,527, with a daily volume of $35.4 billion and a market capitalization of $2.24 trillion. While prices remain stable, a new debate is emerging in the cryptocurrency community. Joseph Chalom, co-CEO of SharpLink Gaming, argues that the rise of quantum computing could one day threaten Bitcoin’s security and even push Satoshi Nakamoto, the network’s anonymous creator, to reappear.The idea sounds far-fetched, but the concern is real. Quantum researchers warn that within the next decade, these advanced machines could break Bitcoin’s current cryptography, leaving long-dormant wallets, including Satoshi’s stash, vulnerable. That risk has sparked calls for a…

Photo Credit: MTV/Instagram South African star Tyla has bagged her second consecutive Best Afrobeats award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), winning for her hit single Push 2 Start. The awards ceremony, held on Sunday at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, marked another milestone for the 23-year-old singer, who first won the category in 2024 with her breakout track Water. Tyla edged out a competitive line-up of nominees, including Nigerian heavyweights Asake (Active), Burna Boy featuring Travis Scott (TaTaTa), Rema (Baby, Is It A Crime), Tems featuring Asake (Get It Right), Wizkid featuring Brent Faiyaz (Piece…

The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and are on the verge of missing out on the next edition in North America Nigeria and Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze has declared with confidence that the Super Eagles will book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite their stuttering qualifying campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time African champions have endured a rocky journey so far. They managed just three points from their opening four matches, leaving their hopes in jeopardy. However, since the arrival of Malian coach Eric Chelle, fortunes have begun to shift. Nigeria have…

The Nigeria international was a member of the Jose Peseiro-led Super Eagles squad that reached the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire last year Super Eagles goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke has been accused by his wife of threatening her life, in a disturbing domestic row now playing out publicly on Facebook, Soccernet.ng reports. Tosin Olorunleke, wife of the former Enyimba captain and Nigeria international, went public on Sunday night with a plea for help. The footballer’s wife alleged that her husband’s behaviour has become violent and unsafe since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations early last…

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed one bystander and abducted 3 passengers travelling in an 18-seater bus along the Okene-Lokoja road. The incident, according to a source, occurred last Saturday at around 3 p.m. at Aku village in Adavi Local Government of Kogi State. The Guardian learnt that the Toyota bus (Reg. No. Benue DAP 325 LG) was on transit along the highways when the gunmen stormed the road, forcing the vehicle to stop. The source said, “Luckily for the passengers, a vehicle of the Kogi State Vigilante Group patrolling the highway intercepted the gunmen’s operation, and exchange of…