In a significant development following the viral spread of a video allegedly showing Pastor Paul Adefarasin holding a firearm, the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church has voluntarily surrendered to the Lagos State Police Command for questioning. The Lagos police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this information through a WhatsApp message to our correspondent, emphasizing the principle that “No one is above the law!” The video, which emerged online last week, depicts Pastor Adefarasin holding what appeared to be a metallic object during an interaction with a content creator on a busy Lagos road. The footage quickly gained…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
The Credit Corporation of Nigeria has made significant strides in consumer lending, having provided credit facilities to over 100,000 Nigerians within just six months of receiving its seed funding. This development was disclosed by Chief Executive Officer Engr. Uzoma Nwagba at a briefing with State House correspondents in Abuja. Nwagba revealed that 23 licensed financial institutions have already partnered with CreditCorp, and there are plans to onboard many more. “We got our funding a little over six months ago. As of today, we have signed on 23 financial institutions and delivered credit access to more than 100,000 people,” he said.…
Reno Omokri, known for his previous role as an aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, has voiced strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, highlighting that Tinubu is actively delivering on reforms long promised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a detailed statement released on Tuesday, Omokri criticized the media team of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for launching “unwarranted attacks” against him, despite his consistent respect for Atiku. Omokri remarked, “There is absolutely no reason for those around Waziri Atiku Abubakar to fight with someone who only has the utmost respect for the former Vice President and has…
Despite a marginal easing in Nigeria’s inflation rate in May, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has cautioned that significant risks remain, especially regarding food prices. The National Bureau of Statistics recorded a drop in headline inflation from 23.71% in April to 22.97% in May, a development LCCI’s Director-General Dr. Chinyere Almona described as “a positive, albeit modest, shift.” Dr. Almona attributed the decline to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s monetary tightening policies but emphasized that structural challenges and external shocks threaten to reverse progress. She highlighted security issues such as herdsmen-farmers conflicts and flooding in the Middle…
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his decision to visit Benue State following the horrific massacre that claimed over 200 lives last weekend. The President’s visit, scheduled for Wednesday, comes amid growing national concern over the security situation in the region. During the commissioning of The Greater Abuja Water Supply Network on Monday, President Tinubu extended his sympathies to the people and government of Benue State. His spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that the President had postponed an official trip to Kaduna State to prioritize assessing the crisis in Benue firsthand.…
The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced the issuance of a N50 billion Sovereign Green Bond aimed at financing projects that mitigate the impact of climate change in Nigeria. At a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, DMO Director-General Ms. Patience Oniha revealed that the bond proceeds will be invested in renewable energy, afforestation, dam construction, and Compressed Natural Gas initiatives. Ms. Oniha explained that the five-year bond will be benchmarked against the FGN Savings Bond and requires a minimum subscription of N10 million, with subsequent investments in multiples of N1 million. She emphasized the bond’s importance, stating,…
The massacre of approximately 200 villagers in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, on June 13, 2025, has prompted a decisive response from Nigeria’s security agencies and political leadership. Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa and Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun arrived in the state on Monday to lead a joint cross-border manhunt for the assailants. General Musa, after assessing the destruction, pledged to change military strategies to better confront the terrorists. “In every society, including the military, there are always people who compromise,” he said. “We’re here to ensure that we address such.” He highlighted the…
In a significant shift of plans, President Bola Tinubu has postponed his scheduled official visit to Kaduna State, opting instead to travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. This decision highlights the federal government’s focus on tackling the persistent violence and unrest in Benue. The announcement came through a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, on Monday. Onanuga stated, “The President’s visit aims to assess firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction.” The Kaduna visit, initially set for June 18 to commission various state government…
The Federal Government has taken a pivotal step in youth engagement by launching the official digital portal for the forthcoming Nigeria Youth Conference, also known as the National Youth Confab. This platform aims to bring young Nigerians into the heart of policy dialogue and national development. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced the launch on Monday, describing the initiative as “more than just a conference,” and calling it “a generational turning point, a national movement, and a call to action.” The Youth Confab was first announced by President Bola Tinubu during his Independence Day broadcast on October 1, 2024.…
On Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja refused the Federal Government’s request to issue an arrest warrant against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, suspended from representing Kogi Central, after she failed to appear for arraignment in a defamation case. Justice Muhammed Umar ruled against the prosecution’s application, noting that the senator had not been formally served with the charge or hearing notice before the court date. The Federal Government’s lawyer, David Kaswe, stated the charge was served on Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyer only that morning, which the judge said was insufficient for expecting her presence in court. Kaswe argued that the senator should…