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By Oriade Agunbiade Lagos, Nigeria — The police in Lagos have arrested a self-proclaimed church pastor, Prophet Whepetoji Babaniyah, for the gruesome murder of Ogunbode Kodri Adedamola Olasunkami, a young man who went missing on January 16, 2025. The shocking case has exposed yet another instance of ritual killings disguised under the cover of religious practice. According to reports, Ogunbode had informed his girlfriend that he was heading to church that day. When he failed to return home, she raised the alarm, insisting that he had gone to worship as planned. Her insistence led to a police investigation that eventually…

In his address to Muslims, President Bola Tinubu called on Nigerians to unite in prayer and action for the nation’s continued growth and development, seeking Allah’s guidance and protection. The President also encouraged Muslims to strengthen their bonds with Allah and one another. He said, “Ramadan is a time for deep reflection, renewed devotion to Allah, and acts of compassion and generosity toward humanity. “It is a season of spiritual rejuvenation, self-discipline, and empathy for the less fortunate. Let us use this period to strengthen our bonds with Allah and one another, fostering unity and peace in our communities.” The…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared that Ramadan will start today. Speaking from his palace, Abubakar announced that the crescent moon was sighted evening of February 28, corresponding to the 29th day of Shaban. The Sultan urged all Muslims to dedicate the holy month to prayers, seeking Allah’s blessings and guidance for the nation and its leaders. He said the widespread reports of the moon sightings from various regions of the country were verified and accepted by the council, confirming the commencement of Ramadan 1446. “We must encourage acts of charity and the importance of supporting the…

By Sola Ojewusi The African media landscape has lost a pioneering icon as Chief Mrs. Anike Agbaje-Williams, the first-ever African to appear on television, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the age of 88 in Ibadan, where she had lived for most of her life. Born Anike Kuforiji on October 23, 1936, she etched her name in history as the first face to grace Africa’s first television broadcast on the Western Nigerian Television (WNTV) in Ibadan—both during its test transmission and official opening on October 31, 1959. She was also the first voice to be heard on…

BY RASHIDAT AJAKAYE STRIDA If I were not a virgin, I would have kissed you for twenty minutes, my nipples would sleep beneath yours, and my eyes shall stare into your sockets just as a mother to her son. If I were not a virgin, I would give you my eyes and you shall have my attention all seconds. Even in my bathroom, I shall summon you to rub my raw backs. If I were not a virgin, I would have slept right beside you, in pure nudity, pantless and unclothed. Even before the heavy protocols of family rites, I…

Lawyer to Senator Natasha Uduaghan, Bar Victor Giwa, has faulted the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over his failure to notify his client about the reallocation of her Senate seat, describing the action as a violation of the Senate’s Standing Rules. Speaking on Arise TV over the matter, Giwa emphasized that under Order 25 of the Senate’s Standing Orders, it is the Senate President’s responsibility to ensure due process is followed in such matters. He said, “When a Senator’s seat is reassigned, it is the duty of the Senate President to ensure that the Clerk of the Senate formally communicates such…

The Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, has expressed confidence in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s foreign exchange policies, stating that they are yielding positive results and aligning the naira closer to its fair value. Rewane expressed his thoughts on the Global Business Report show on Arise TV on Monday. The naira has been strengthening across the official and parallel markets in recent weeks. It closed Monday’s trading at 1503.63/$ at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market Window and 1,500.00/$ at the parallel market. Rewane explained that a Purchasing Power Parity analysis placed the fair value of the naira…

By Sola Ojewusi February 23, 2025 – Washington, D.C. The Orthodox Public Affairs Committee (OPAC) has condemned the brutal massacre of 70 Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), calling it a “heinous act of religious persecution” and urging immediate global intervention. On February 13, 2025, militants from the ISIS-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) stormed the Lubero district, forcibly removing innocent men and women from their homes. The victims were taken to a Protestant church in the village of Kasanga, where they were beheaded. The attack, carried out within a sacred place of worship, has sent shockwaves through the…

The Peoples Democratic Party has won all the chairmanship and councillorship seats in all the 30 local government areas of Osun State. The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Hashim Abioye, made this known at a press conference on Saturday in Osogbo, the state capital. Details shortly…

Son of General Sani Abacha, Nigeria’s former military ruler, Sadiq Abacha, has expressed admiration for his late father, stating that his leadership remains significant despite persistent scrutiny. Sadiq, in a Facebook post on Saturday, suggested that his father was a victim of jealousy and subtle betrayal but insisted that history would ultimately be kind to him. “The man Abacha—you have always been the one they envied with silent deceit. History shall remember you for being a better leader, no matter how much they try to put you down. As a son, I am most proud of you today. You indeed…