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There is a script heaven authored for your life. Purpose is not random; it is written. When you align with what God wrote, life ceases to be guesswork and becomes guided work. Stop striving on the world’s terms. Seek God’s terms. Everything you need to excel is already embedded in your assignment. This is your moment to discover, align, and obey. You cannot go wrong with God. Then came Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday…and till today, the package from the HR has refused to arrive. God blocked it. I was devastated. That was when I sought the face of the Lord more…

Hosting the Africa Cup of Nations often comes with significant advantages. Teams enjoy familiar pitches, strong home support and the belief that comes from playing in front of their own fans. Many host nations have used that edge to win the title. However, history also shows a painful exception. A few host countries reached the final but failed to lift the trophy on home soil. After Morocco’s 1–0 extra-time loss to Senegal in the 2025 final, that list has grown. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are part of this unlucky group, along with Tunisia, Libya and now Morocco. Tunisia 1965 Tunisia were…

The Benue State Government has clarified that Governor Hyacinth Alia was not officially informed about the ongoing strike by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, even though the industrial action has lasted for more than seven weeks. This clarification came when the state executive of NANNM, led by its Chairman, Kershio Tahav, alongside the State Secretary, Amanyi Margaret, and a former union chairman, Grace Iorhe, visited the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Moses Atagher, at the Government House, Makurdi. Speaking during the meeting, Atagher explained that the governor was only briefed about the strike embarked upon…

Arise News Editor for Politics, Sumner Sambo, has said that the Rivers State House of Assembly must provide evidence that it formally served Governor Siminalayi Fubara with an impeachment notice in line with constitutional provisions. Sambo made the assertion on Monday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, amid ongoing controversy surrounding impeachment proceedings against the Rivers State governor. According to him, Governor Fubara has maintained that he has not been officially served with the notice, making it necessary for the House of Assembly to demonstrate compliance with the procedures outlined in the Constitution. He explained that once the governor…

A Kano State High Court on Monday remanded two men: Isma’il Adamu, 22, and Isma’il Rabiu, 24, in a correctional centre for allegedly kidnapping and stabbing a 14-year-old boy, Abdullahi Sani, to death. Adamu, who lives at Zara Quarters, Mariri and Rabilu of Maganda Quarters, Mariri, respectively, are facing a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping and culpable homicide. Justice Musa Ahmad ordered that the defendants be remanded in a correctional centre and adjourned the matter until Jan.30, for hearing. Earlier, the prosecution counsel, Mr Salisu Muhammad-Tahir, who is also the Kano State Solicitor-General, told the court that the defendants…

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, has stated that her children are being bullied in school by other students Because of false social media narratives. The actress disclosed this on Monday morning while speaking about the negative impact of false news against her on social media. This came a few days after she was dragged online for arresting a Tiktoker who defamed her and her husband with a rumor allegedly reported by popular blogger, Cutie Juls. However, revealing her reason for making the arrest, the actress in a video on her Instagram page explained that her children are being bullied in school…

Former Premier League referee, Dermot Gallagher has told DR Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala to thank Senegal forward Sadio Mane after the conclusion of the AFCON final. Gallagher spoke on Sky Sports News while sharing his thoughts on the AFCON final controversy between Senegal and Morocco. Recall that Senegal players walked off the pitch after Ndala awarded Morocco a late penalty following a foul on Brahim Diaz. But Mane displayed his leadership quality and called his teammates to return to the pitch and continue playing. Edouard Mendy eventually saved Diaz’s penalty as Senegal went on to win the match 1-0 after…

Police operatives in Enugu State have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Adani–Nsukka Road, killing one armed suspect and recovering an AK-47 rifle after a fierce early-morning gun battle with suspected kidnappers. The confrontation, our correspondent gathered, occurred around 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 18, at the Ngene-Ukwu axis of the highway, when officers from the Adani Division, working with members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, intercepted the suspects as they allegedly emerged from a nearby bush to abduct occupants of a passing vehicle. Confirming the incident on Monday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said, “During the exchange of…

The Ogun State Police Command has filed a six-count cyberbullying charge against Activist Adetoun Onajobi, popularly known as Just Adetoun, declaring her evasive after repeatedly failing to honour police invitations. The charges, now pending before the Abeokuta Division of the Federal High Court, arose from allegations that Onajobi used social media and other internet-enabled platforms to publish what the command described as false accusations against the Ogun State Government and to bully Governor Dapo Abiodun, contrary to the Cybercrimes Act. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command said the…

Chelsea have recalled forward David Fofana from his loan spell as the club and the player’s camp prepare for a potential permanent transfer in the coming days or weeks. The 21-year-old Ivorian, who joined the Blues from Norwegian side Molde in January 2023, has spent time out on loan to gain first-team experience. Details of the prospective move, including the destination club, have not yet been confirmed. According to Fabrizio Romano’s X post on Monday, “Chelsea recall David Datro Fofana from loan as he’s set for a new move in the upcoming days/weeks. Chelsea and Fofana’s camp are working on…