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Nigerian gospel singer, Salau Olayiwola, popularly known as Testimony Jaga, has disagreed with former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, over his recent comments on the concept of prosperity gospel. Osinbajo had stirred debate after stating that there is no distinct doctrine known as “prosperity gospel,” arguing that the Christian message is singular and centred on the gospel of Jesus Christ. File photo: Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Speaking during a live debate at Rock of Ages Christian Assembly International, Osinbajo said attempts to separate prosperity from the gospel distort its essence. “The New Testament, no matter how we slice it,…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed as fake a widely circulated result slip purporting to show a candidate from Cross River State scored 394 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The result, shared by social media user @Onsogbu on X, claimed the female candidate, Okon Winniefred Sampson, scored 394 out of 400. “Okon Winnifred Sampson, a young girl from Cross River State, delivered a remarkable performance in her UTME examinations, scoring an outstanding 394 out of 400. “Her results were as follows: 96 in Use of English; 99 in Biology; 98 in Chemistry and 99 in Physics……

Dash Microfinance Bank Limited has launched a new mobile banking platform, the Dash App, as it steps up efforts to broaden access to digital financial services and deepen its reach among retail customers and small businesses in Nigeria. The lender said the application is designed to simplify everyday banking by allowing customers to carry out transactions, manage accounts, and access financial services directly on their mobile devices. The launch underscores a broader shift among Nigerian financial institutions towards digital-first strategies as competition intensifies in the country’s rapidly expanding fintech and microfinance space. Speaking on the development, the Managing Director and…

In this report by Dare Akogun and Toheeb Omotayo, survivors of a bandit attack on a church in Omugo, Kwara State on Sunday recount how gunmen invaded their service, abducted worshippers, and left behind a traumatised community now deserted by fleeing residents What began as a quiet Sunday morning of worship in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, quickly descended into terror when armed bandits stormed an Evangelical Church of West Africa, abducting worshippers and leaving behind a traumatised population grappling with fear, grief, and uncertainty.  The attack, which occurred during the early hours of the service,…

Aura’s digital frames are kind of like living photo albums that get better with time, which is why we often recommend them for Mother’s Day. They’re gifts that keep on giving, in a way, and right now, a number of Aura’s connected frames are on sale ahead of the holiday. One of the best deals is on the Aura Aspen, which is available for $199 ($30 off) from Amazon, Best Buy, and Aura, matching its all-time low.Although you can preload Aura’s 12-inch LCD frame with photos before it arrives, what really makes the Aspen special is that loved ones around…

The size of the tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market has increased by more than 420% since the start of 2025, as investors were treated to easier market access and regulatory clarity, according to analysts. The RWA market cap was about $5.8 billion on Jan. 1, 2025, but has since risen to more than $30.2 billion as of Wednesday, according to analytics platform RWA.xyz. Tokenized US Treasurys experienced the largest increase, from $3.9 billion at the start of 2025 to more than $15 billion, followed by commodities.Dominick John, an analyst at Zeus Research, told Cointelegraph the surge in the RWA sector…

Peacock is never better than at the beginning of the month when it has a brand-new lineup of movies to enjoy. For the first weekend of May, Peacock has a lot of options for film lovers to enjoy, regardless of which genres they love. Watch With Us has narrowed down this week’s picks to the three best Peacock movies to binge-watch this weekend. Our selections include an acclaimed musical, a thriller and an emotionally charged drama starring an Oscar-winning actress. ‘Chicago’ (2002) This year marks the 100th anniversary of the play Chicago, which in turn led to the 1975 musical…

The Anglican Church in Anambra State has suspended a priest, Ifunaya Maduka, from office as Vicar of Saint Paul’s Parish, Nteje, in Oyi Local Government Area of the state, over allegation of performing fake miracles. Mr Maduka’s parish is under the Diocese on the Niger of the Anglican Church. In a suspension letter dated 27 April and signed by the Bishop of the diocese, Owen Nwokolo, the church explained that the suspension of Mr Maduka followed receipt of allegations that the pastor was conducting fake miracles and prophecies. “It has come to our attention, with deep sadness and grave concern,…

The Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” stating that his detention is linked to an ongoing investigation involving alleged breaches of military social media regulations and suspected incitement of soldiers. The Nigerian Army spoke in a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele. According to the Army, its attention was drawn to online publications in which Chidiebere reportedly shared complaints from soldiers concerning welfare and feeding conditions. “The attention of the Nigerian Army was drawn to the complaint made…

The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ebonyi State has dismissed speculations of defection among its key members, urging party faithful to remain calm, united and focused on its democratic objectives. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abakaliki, the State Chairman of the party, Dr. Mrs. Jennifer Adibe Nwafor, described the rumours as unfounded and aimed at creating disaffection within the party’s ranks. The statement came amid growing political realignments and speculations across party lines ahead of future elections She reassured members that the leadership of the ADC in the state remains intact and committed to advancing…