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Canadian government reportedly shuts down Pastor Chris Okafor’s church
Nigeria–Canada–based activist Jimmy Jaf has claimed that the Greater Liberation City International Ministry Centre in Toronto, allegedly owned by controversial Nigerian pastor Chris Okafor, has been shut down. Jimmy Jaf made the claim in a video shared on his TikTok page on Thursday, alleging that the ministry has been dissolved and can no longer operate legally in Canada. He further called on Canadian immigration authorities to review the status of Pastor David Igbanor, also known…
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US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for Nigeria, Egypt and 73 other Countries
The United States has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, marking a new move by President Donald Trump to tighten immigration controls. A spokesperson for the US State Department said the pause will take effect from January 21 and will remain in place indefinitely while the government reviews its screening and vetting procedures. Consular officers have been instructed to refuse visa applications under existing laws during the review period.…
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Nigerians Are Struggling to Eat and Move — ASUU President Tells FG
The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Chris Piwuna, has said Nigeria’s economic situation is worsening, with many citizens struggling to afford food and transportation. Piwuna made the remarks during a meeting between ASUU and the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, in Abuja on Wednesday. He urged the minister to relay the concerns to the Federal Executive Council, stressing that beyond economic hardship, security agencies must do more to protect Nigerians…
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Stop the Blackmail, ADC Ticket Is Open – Eze to Obi Supporters
APC chieftain and public affairs commentator, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has criticised recent actions and rhetoric linked to the Obidient Movement, warning that internal divisions could weaken the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Eze urged key figures within the ADC to set aside personal ambitions and unite behind a common goal of unseating President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC in 2027. He said the…
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”They have no brain to think. They are compound illiterates, selling their ignorance to the public space”- APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, takes a swipe on skit makers
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has sparked reactions online after criticising Nigerian skit makers, accusing them of flooding social media with what he described as “compound illiteracy.” In a Facebook post shared on January 14, Igbokwe claimed that many skit creators lack originality and intellectual depth, alleging that they profit from ignorance rather than meaningful content. He concluded by advising skit makers to return to school, insisting that social media should be used for more thoughtful…
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Only in Nigeria you will see women go to Shiloh every year praying for husbands while broke, out of shape and with bad attitudes
A Nigerian man has sparked mixed reactions online after claiming that some women rely solely on attending Shiloh every year to find husbands, while neglecting personal development. According to him, many of these women are not financially stable, do not take care of their bodies, and struggle with poor attitudes, yet still expect marriage to happen effortlessly. He argued that prayer alone is not enough and encouraged women to work on themselves by improving their…
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Portable Remanded in Custody Over Assault and Car Theft Charges
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, was arraigned on Monday, January 12, 2026, before the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State. He faces a nine-count criminal charge including assault, theft, causing bodily harm, and resisting arrest. The charges were confirmed by the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi. The arraignment stems from a viral video showing the singer in police custody following a complaint by his estranged partner, Ashabi Simple.…
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“Climb Down From Your High Horse” – Fayose tells Fubara
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has urged Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to reconcile with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to end the state’s political crisis. During an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Fayose warned that confronting a political mentor is a dangerous path that often leads to isolation. Fayose emphasized that Fubara’s current position was made possible by Wike’s support and suggested that humility is the key to political survival.…
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Woman Dies After Kano Hospital Abandoned Scissors In Her During Surgery As Family Demands Justice
A family in Kano State is reeling from the death of Aishatu Umar, who passed away on Monday following months of agony. The mother of five reportedly died after a pair of scissors was allegedly left inside her body during a surgical procedure in September 2025. The operation took place at the Abubakar Imam Urology Center, where she had sought treatment for an undisclosed illness. Following the initial surgery, Aishatu suffered from persistent and unbearable…
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All Three Arms of Government Have Failed Nigerians – Tambuwal
Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has declared that all branches of the Nigerian government have failed to meet the expectations of the people. Speaking Monday on Arise Television’s Prime Time, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives offered a grim assessment of the nation’s current democratic standing. Tambuwal noted that while past crises often saw one branch of government correcting another through checks and balances, the current situation shows a systemic collapse across…
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“You Are a Trader, Not a Leader” – Reno Omokri tells Obi
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has launched a scathing critique of Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, over claims that President Bola Tinubu has abandoned governance. Omokri’s reaction followed a post by Obi on X (formerly Twitter), where he questioned the President’s whereabouts and described his stay abroad as a neglect of duty. Responding on Monday, Omokri accused Obi of deliberately misleading the public, stating that the President’s location had been clearly communicated.…
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Tinubu Won’t Trade Wike for Fubara – Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has asserted that President Bola Tinubu will not sacrifice FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking on Arise Television, Fayose addressed the ongoing power struggle fueling political instability in Rivers State. Fayose argued that Wike remains more politically relevant to the President than his successor. He insisted that Tinubu has little incentive to abandon the former governor, given his role in the President’s rise to…
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