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Catholic priest arrested for shooting teenage boy dead over knockout during New Year mass in Imo
Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya, a Catholic priest in Imo State, has been arrested for allegedly shooting a teenage boy during a New Year Mass on January 1, 2025, at St. Columbus Catholic Church, Amaimo, Ikeduru LGA. The incident occurred as the priest attempted to disperse boys setting off knockouts in the church. According to a resident, the firearm accidentally discharged while the priest was checking it after firing shots into the air. The community has been left in shock and mourning, with calls for a thorough investigation. The Imo State Police Command confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are…
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Is it that you can’t afford it or that Oga is a dog? – Married Nigerian woman asks women who say ‘they can’t keep house helps because of their husbands’
Adaeze, a Nigerian mother of one, has spoken out to address women who claim they cannot retain house helps due to concerns about their husbands The lady in a post on Facebook questioned whether it is because they cannot afford it or because the husband is a dog
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2027: No merger deal with PDP, NNPP yet – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has clarified that no merger deal has been finalized with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), or any other party. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on January 2, Obi urged political allies to unite in 2027 to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC), which he accused of resource mismanagement. Obi criticized the nation’s security situation, highlighting widespread banditry, terrorism, and kidnappings. He also condemned high corruption levels, excessive governance costs, and the misuse of public funds through frequent foreign trips in 2024 under President…
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Government has repeatedly treated Nigerian youths like Idiots – Pat Utomi
Political economist Prof. Pat Utomi has criticized successive Nigerian governments for consistently treating the country’s vast youth population with disregard, describing their approach as akin to treating them like “idiots.” Speaking during an interview on Channels TV. He said; “Governments have not been trustworthy in Nigeria, let’s be very frank. It has treated young people like they are idiots, repeatedly, and this is sad because most governments in Nigeria were first run by young people. If you think about military rule, they were in their 20s and 30s, most of them, but something in the nature of the command hierarchy…
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The economy has started picking up, Nigerians will smile – Kashim Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic prospects, predicting significant growth in 2025. In a video shared on X by President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, Shettima reassured Nigerians of better days ahead, stating that the government is working closely with the National Assembly to tackle the nation’s challenges and foster economic improvement. He stated: “I believe we have turned a corner. Insha Allah, we shall have very robust economic activity in the new year. “The economy has started picking up, and in the coming weeks and months, Nigerians will start smiling for…
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There is a gang up against the president – Prophet Iginla releases 2025 prophecies on Tinubu, Akpabio, Wike, others
Prophet Joshua Iginla of the Champion Royal Assembly has cautioned Nigerians about a potential health crisis for President Tinubu. During his 2025 prophecy shared at the New Year’s Cross-over service in Abuja, Iginla also predicted political resistance against Senate President Godswill Akpabio from Northern politicians. He advised the federal government to consider Northern perspectives for peaceful resolutions and urged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to prioritize his health to perform effectively. The cleric said: “President Tinubu must pay attention to his health and give himself much rest so that the enemy does not take that as a way of giving him…
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I cannot be threatened as a Governor. my comments are intended to express genuine concerns – Bauchi Governor Replies Presidency
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has stood by his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms, rejecting the Presidency’s demand for a retraction. In an interview during Channels Television’s 2024 Year-End Review, Mohammed stated, “I cannot be threatened as a governor. My comments are not intended to insult but to express genuine concerns.” As Chair of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, Mohammed accused the Presidency of arrogance and urged federal authorities to consider Nigerians’ concerns. He warned that the proposed tax reforms could harm state economies and deepen poverty, calling the approach “undemocratic” and lacking public consultation. The…
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2025: Beware of false prophets, seek God dilligently – Pastor Giwa tells Nigerians
Pastor Adewale Giwa, Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ’s Ministry, has called on Nigerians to seek God in 2025 and avoid preachers discouraging devotion. Speaking at a crossover service in Akure, he warned against false prophets and encouraged believers to emulate Hannah from the Bible, who dedicated Samuel to God. According to Pastor Giwa: “God is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Nigerians should seek God; he wants us to be close to him more than before. Stay away from preachers who are trying to discourage you from serving God. “If it requires you to sleep…
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President Tinubu announces establishment of new company to bring down food, drug prices
President Bola Tinubu has announced the establishment of a National Credit Guarantee Company aimed at reducing food prices and supporting local production of essential drugs and medical supplies. In his New Year message, Tinubu urged states to adopt the federal government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) program to lower transportation costs. The new company, set to launch by mid-year, will be a collaboration between government institutions such as the Bank of Industry (BOI), the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), the Ministry of Finance Incorporated, private sector partners, and multilateral organizations “As the new year dawns, it brings many hopes, aspirations, and…
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I hope you are rich now – Catholic priest takes a dig at those who did “money ritual, 200 days of fasting, water sacrifice, took rams to the river” to become rich”
Nigerian Catholic priest Angelo Chidi Unegbu has criticized individuals who engaged in rituals like Okeite (a fetishistic charm pot), water sacrifices, sowing seeds, and fasting for 200 days to attain wealth. He shared this in a post on Facebook. he wrote; ”All those who did okeite, did water sacrifice, took rams to the river, sowed seeds, did 200 days fasting to be rich 3 yrs ago, I hope you are rich now. No shortcut to success anywhere”.
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You don’t prank people with their money. When do you want to start working? – Businessman, Isaac Fayose questions Verydarkman claiming he pranked Nigerians by alleging that ₦180 million went missing from his NGO account.
Businessman Isaac Fayose has criticized social critic Verydarkman (VDM) for claiming he pranked Nigerians by alleging that ₦180 million went missing from his NGO account. In a video, VDM explained that the prank was intended to highlight what he described as the gullibility of some social media users. Reacting to the stunt, Fayose condemned VDM’s actions, stating that joking about funds entrusted to his NGO was inappropriate. He argued that in other countries, such an act could lead to restrictions on the NGO. Fayose further questioned VDM about when the donated funds would be disbursed, noting that the money had…
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Return home, we will protect you – IPOB tells Igbos in diaspora
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has assured Igbo people in the diaspora of their safety and protection during their visit home for the New Year celebrations. In a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, IPOB promised that the Eastern Security Network (ESN) would maintain a peaceful and secure environment throughout the festive season. The statement read; “Alaigbo is a very peaceful region. IPOB encourages our people to return home and enjoy a peaceful festive season. ESN operatives will provide a peaceful atmosphere during the festive period. Our people should come home and contribute their best…
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