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The founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Ayodele, has released his prophecies for 2026, outlining predictions on Nigeria’s politics, the 2027 general election, the economy, security, sports and global affairs. The cleric unveiled the forecasts on Saturday at a church conference, weeks ahead of the traditional crossover-night prophecies that many Nigerian pastors deliver on 31 December. In recent years, Mr Ayodele has built a reputation for issuing annual predictions touching on politics, security and international relations. His followers often cite some past forecasts, such as warnings ahead of elections, public protests and global conflicts, as evidence of accuracy,…

Community leaders, local government chairmen, and health experts in Niger State have raised concerns over farmers drying crops on dusty roadsides, where they are  exposed to dirt and thereby exposing the public to health risks. The urgent appeal was made at a sensitisation event in Mokwa and Lavun, titled Against Roadside Drying, organised by the Federal Government, IFAD, and the Value Chain Development Programme, VCDP, for farmers from Edati, Lavun, and Mokwa councils. “Drying crops on roads or bare ground is a recipe for disaster,” warned Nurse Leah Hassana Yisa, a health worker with IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna. “When farmers prioritise…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has confirmed the death of 12 persons with two others injured in an auto crash that occurred on Friday along the Ejule – Enugu highway in Kogi. Mr Tenimu Etuku, FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Lokoja on Saturday. Etuku described the accident as fatal and very unfortunate, adding that one child was among 12 persons that died. According to him, the crash occurred at about 11.30 p.m. in the Iboko community, Idah Local Government Area, involving an 18-Seater Toyota Hiace Bus belonging to Romchi Mass Transit. The…

Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala will take charge of the opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, between hosts Morocco and Comoros. The tournament’s curtain-raiser will take place at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat on Sunday evening. The encounter will kick off at 7 pm local time.Ndala is one of the continent’s most experienced and highly regarded match officials. He will be officiating at his fourth AFCON, having previously served at the 2019, 2021 and 2023 editions. Ndala will be assisted by his compatriots Guylain Bongele Ngila (assistant referee one), Mwanya Gradel Mbilizi (assistant referee two),…

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the total transformation of Iwoland, describing the town as a major pillar of support in the state’s development journey over the last three years. According to a post obtained from the state’s X handle on Saturday, speaking while appreciating the people of Iwoland for their prayers and support, the governor said the town has played a critical role in sustaining his administration’s development agenda across the state. He noted that the backing received from various groups in Iwoland has strengthened his resolve to deliver impactful governance.…

Alexander Isak endured a bittersweet evening as the Liverpool striker scored before limping off injured in a chaotic 2-1 win over nine-man Tottenham on Saturday. Isak put Liverpool ahead in the second half in north London after Tottenham’s Xavi Simons was sent off before the interval for a nasty lunge on Virgil van Dijk. It was only Isak’s third goal in 16 games in all competitions since his British record £125 million ($166 million) move from Newcastle on transfer deadline day. Yet in keeping with Isak’s troubled start to life with the Premier League champions, the 26-year-old was unable to…

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) will outperform gold in the long run, and BTC holders should not sell their coins to pour into gold during its meteoric run to prices above $4,000 per ounce, according to Bitcoin advocate, educator and market analyst Matthew Kratter.BTC is a better store of value based on scarcity, portability, verifiability, divisibility, and other characteristics of money, Kratter said. He added: “Gold supplies have increased somewhere between 1-2% annually for decades, if not for centuries. Now, this may not seem like a lot, but it leads inevitably to gold supplies doubling every 47 years.” The price action…

Filming season 5 of Emily in Paris came with a unique set of challenges — and plenty of highlights. During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Samuel Arnold reflected on bringing the hit Netflix series to life as Rome was adjusting to the death of Pope Francis before Pope Leo XIV was chosen as his successor. “It made us feel like we were witnessing a historical and cultural moment,” Arnold, who plays Julien, exclusively told Us. “It was just nice to me personally. I was telling myself, ‘I get to do what I love, which is acting in amazing places.’…

President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday in Maiduguri, Borno State, applauded the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, for continuously investing in education, health, and transportation and for steadily improving the livelihoods of indigenes. The president, who was on a three-state official tour of Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States, arrived Maiduguri at 12.30 p.m., and proceeded to commission the international wing of the Muhammadu Buhari Airport, a new VIP extension, Electric Vehicles, intra-state buses, tricycles, and three model primary, junior secondary and secondary schools. “I am commissioning this primary, junior secondary school and senior secondary schools to the glory of God,…

The Progressives Think-Tank, a political and policy advocacy group, has commended the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, for achieving over N1 trillion in savings within a single budget cycle through enhanced price intelligence and benchmarking mechanisms. In a statement made available to journalists, the group described the achievement as a landmark in Nigeria’s public finance management and one of the most significant procurement reforms recorded on the African continent. According to the think-tank, the savings represent the highest in the history of the bureau and exceed the cumulative amount recorded between 2007 and 2024. The statement, signed by the Acting…