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It was with such a heavy heart that Nigerian pastor Nathaniel Bassey made a private part of his marriage and relationship with his wife open. The man of God, who also doubles as the determined convener of the Hallelujah Challenge, recounted his family’s struggles with conception.   According to him, his wife has experienced miscarriage five different times. He made this known during the October 10 praise service.   An X user went on the platform to react to the painful discovery, stating that he was moved to tears. Other…

According to a reports on Friday, October 10, 2025, the Presidency has dismissed calls for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, insisting that his ongoing trial will continue in accordance with the law. This comes as activist Omoyele Sowore announced plans to stage a #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest at the Presidential Villa on October 20, calling it a “historic” demonstration for justice. Reacting to the planned protest, Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga criticised Sowore’s approach, describing him as “an anarchist masquerading as a rights…

The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has described the demise of Rev. Uma Ukpai has a monumental global loss. According to him, the cleric who served God and humanity tirelessly, represented hope to the hopeless, with his supplications, revival and healing mission and evangelical outreach across the globe . Prince Madumere stressed that Rev. Ukpai during his earthly voyage reached out to the poor through his outfit by impacting spiritually and physically to the needs of the less privileged in the society. . Prince Madumere said,…

The Digest: The Delta State Police Command is prosecuting activist Fejiro Oliver for cyberstalking, based on Facebook posts where he described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a “sleeping governor” and accused him of secret travel and contract misuse. Key Points: This case highlights the ongoing tension between citizen expression and the application of cybercrime laws in Nigeria’s political space.

Kelvin Oniarah Ezigbe and his gang members during one of their outings in Kokori town, Ethiope east LGA of Delta state Kelvin Oniarah Ezigbe, a convicted kidnapper who abducted Mike Ozekhome, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in 2013, has had his jail term reduced under the presidential pardon announced by President Bola Tinubu. Ezigbe was among the 175 persons who recently received a presidential pardon and other forms of clemency following the approval of the national council of state. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy,…

Cameroon opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma declared victory late on Monday in the country’s October 12 presidential election, urging President Paul Biya to accept defeat and “honour the truth of the ballot box”. “Our victory is clear. It must be respected,” Tchiroma said in a speech on his Facebook page from his hometown of Garoua in the north of the Central African state. “The people have chosen. And this choice must be respected.” Tchiroma, 76, a former government spokesperson and employment minister, broke ranks with Biya earlier this year and mounted…

In a recent statement via his official X account, Chidi Odinkalu, a respected law professor and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, has reacted to a recent incident involving Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi. ‎The drama unfolded during a live TV interview on Arise News, where broadcaster Rufai Oseni questioned Umahi’s claim of being a professor. ‎During the interview, Umahi referred to himself as a “professor in engineering.” Rufai quickly asked, “Since when?” In response, Umahi shifted his words and said, “I mean in practice.” ‎The exchange…