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General overseer of The Redeem Christian Church of God in Lagos, Pastor E.A Adeboye, has released his prophecies for 2022 as it is in his custom. In the prophecies for the new year, during the cross over service the clergyman warned his ‘beloved followers’ against prophecies from different ‘men of God’. He warned that the Omicron variant is not a baby of COVID-19 but a grandchild. Prophecies Personal 1. More than 80% of projects starting in 2022 will succeed. 2. This year will be a year of the emergence of previously unknown stars. 3. In spite of everything happening, this year will be a year of some massive breakthroughs (in science and in finance). 4. Infant mortality rate will drop by at least 50%. Nigeria 5. You don't make omelette without breaking eggs. Intercontinental 6. The issue of migration will take a new turn in the new year. 2. There will be two monstrous storms (one coming from the Atlantic and one from the Pacific) unless they are weakened, the results will be terrib

  The leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has skipped names of some political bigwigs in Nigeria while revealing those likely to take over from the President Muhammadu Buhari come 2023. Among these political bigwigs skipped are the All Progressives Congress, APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu (Jagaban), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello. Primate Ayodele, however, named the following governors: Aminu Tambuwal, Nyesom Wike, Bukola Saraki, Samuel Ortom, and Bala Mohammed as good candidates for the presidency on the side of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The clergyman also identified Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Emmanuel Edom as possible candidates. In the 90-paged prophecies signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele, mentioned Abubakar Malami, Boss Mustapha, Kayode Fayemi, Rotimi Amaechi, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, Babatunde Fashola, Mai Mala Buni, Ibikunle Amusun, and Aregbesola Rauf as presidenti

  The Olushi Onigbesa royal family has appealed to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to stop the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya (popularly known as MC Oluomo) from becoming the Oba of Oshodi. The Head of the Olushi Onigbesa royal family, Kabiru Eyantan, said this on Wednesday during a press briefing. Statement read; “The attention of the Olushi Onigbesa royal family of Oshodi Awori Kingdom has been drawn to the picture of Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo, Chairman, NURTW in Lagos State circulated on numerous social media platform where he was dressed in traditional kingly attire intended for an Oba in Yorubaland. “Our attention has also been drawn to the trending videos and news in social and conventional media with reference to the message delivered by a first class Oba in Ikorodu Division at the coronation anniversary of Oniba of Iba Kingdom in Iba Town, Ikeja Division on the issue of intended aspiration of A

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has denied media reports claiming he has contracted the COVID-19 virus and is now in isolation where he is receiving treatment. There were speculations that Mr. Mohammed might have contracted the virus after Garba Shehu confirmed he had tested positive for the virus. However, in a statement released by his Special Assistant to the President (Media) Office of the Minister of Information and Culture,  Segun Adeyemi, the minister stressed that he does not have COVID-19 and is neither in isolation nor receiving treatment anywhere. “The attention of Information and Culture Minister,  Alhaji Mohammed, has been drawn to a report making the rounds that he has contracted the COVID-19 virus and that he is now in isolation, where he is receiving treatment. “For the record, the Minister does not have COVID-19, hence he is neither in isolation nor receiving treatment anywhere. “That report, which was first published by an online newspaper

Controversial BBNaija2021 housemate, Angel Smith has revealed why she went offline in the midst of the Christmas celebration. She took to her Instagram page to send her late Christmas greetings to friends and fans after 72 hours of shutting herself off completely. Read her post below: At first, I wasn’t really sure I was going to celebrate, as at yesterday there was nothing merry about the Christmas, as at yesterday I didn’t feel enough, didn’t feel like I was doing enough even though between myself and God I really was. Fast forward to today, now 72 hours since I had shut myself off, I was in bed, phones switched off, at the hotel I had lodged in before leaving for big brother, in the same exact room I had stayed in, coincidence? I started to think about the journey, the laughter, the tears, the mental frustration, the anger and then I looked at the present, yeah it’s hard, most times overwhelming, other times I want to sit in the dark and just hide but shout out to that little voice(

Veteran Nigerian Actor, Pete Edochie has urged South East Leaders, especially Governors to put the interest of the region ahead of their personal interests. Edochie who gave this advice in a video interview with NANI BOI TV monitored by Zebra News, also encouraged the governors to have regular meetings that can bring about development and transformation in the South East. Recall that the South East Governors had different times in 2021 held meetings on the way forward as regards open ranching in the South East amongst other pertinent issues. Reacting to the meeting, Edochie has this to say, "I am praying for a lot of things. Matthew 7 versus 7 says; 'ask and you shall receive.' On that note, I'm begging God to help South Eastern governors. I do hear most times that the Northern Governors are always having meetings and whatever the outcome is, they implement for us all. What stops South Eastern governors from doing same? Who really did this to us?" He continues, &q

Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), has endorsed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to contest for the office of president come 2023 general elections. He described Osinbajo as a personality the nation should look up to for leadership. General Babangida disclosed this yesterday when a pressure group, Osinbajo Grassroots Organisation (OGO), paid him a courtesy visit at his Hilltop Residence in Minna, Niger State. The elder statesman said that Osinbajo is a man that can mobilise and engineer growth in the country. General Babangida averred that the vice president is a man who can communicate with the country and inspire the citizens for a better and productive society. “I know the vice president very well. He is a good man. I have spoken with him a couple of times; he is a good person. We need a good man like Osinbajo at the helm of affairs of this country – someone people can learn from; someone people of goodwill share a common conviction with. He has this great passi

Former BBNaija housemate, Ka3na Jones, has confirmed that she tested positive for the most t you trending virus, COVID-19 despite full vaccination. While she was reacting to the newly introduced third jab (booster shot) of the COVID-19 vaccine which President Muhammadu Buhari received at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja during the week. On her Instagram story, she wrote, “Now they’re talking booster shots. What’s the next shot after the booster called? I mean, I still contracted COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated. Obviously these vaccines ain’t so worth it. “I was healthy until I got vaccinated! Amidst all my trips, I didn’t contract covid, but only got it immediately after getting vaccinated.” She send out warnings to her fans that the virus does exist, as she encourage them to take fruits to boost immunity.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested another suspect at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, with 576 Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards. The commission, in a statement by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, on Tuesday, said the fresh arrest came barely two hours after securing the conviction of three suspects arrested with 1,144 ATM cards at the same airport. The suspect, Khalil Bashir Lawal, was intercepted on Monday, December 20, 2021, by operatives of the commission in collaboration with Nigeria Aviation security and Nigeria Customs Service under the aegis of Special Task Force on Money Laundering. Upon his arrest, it was discovered that Khalil, who was traveling to Uganda with Ethiopian Airline had concealed 576 ATM cards bearing different names and banks in his luggage. A statement by EFCC said the suspect will be charged to court as soon as the investigation was concluded.  

  The ruler of Dubai has been ordered to pay his ex-wife Princess Jaya and their two children a divorce settlement which could reach over half a billion pounds – the highest ever awarded by a UK court – to protect them from the thre!t he poses to them, TheGuardian is reporting. The High Court on Tuesday said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum must pay 251.5 million pounds to his sixth wife, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, and make ongoing payments for their children Al Jalila, 14, and Zayed, 9, underpinned by a bank guarantee of 290 million pounds. The total amount the children receive could be more or less than 290 million pounds, depending on factors including how long they live and whether they reconcile with their father. The settlement includes 11 million pounds a year to cover security costs for Princess Haya and the children while they are minors. Judge Philip Moor said the family needed “water-tight security,” and that “absolutely uniquely,” the main threat to them came f

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Ajayi Oluwabukola Temitope, for allegedly obtaining money to the tune of N24,955,000.00 (Twenty Four Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty Five Thousand Naira) by false pretence. The 42-year-old Ibadan socialite was arrested following a series of petitions  in which the suspect who claims to be a registered dealer with soft drinks manufacturers in Ibadan, Oyo state promised to supply products to complaints but failed after collecting money from them.

  The individuals were selected from a pool of 7,000 applicants who applied to be on the board, which was initially meant to be occupied by three directors. Obi Nwosu is the Co-founder of Coinfloor, a serd-level cryptocurrency startup, which has raised $300,000 in funding round. Ojoma Ochai is the Managing Partner at CcHUBCreative (Co-Creation Hub), a technology innovation workspace, accelerating startup growth in Nigeria and selected part in Africa – CcHUB has raised $5.5 million to aid its operation. Abubakar Nur Khalil is a bitcoin core contributor, and had received $50,000 in BTC for his work on Bitcoin wallet software from Human Rights Foundation (HRF) in May 2021. Khalil is also the CTO of Recursive Capital, an earlyon-stage crypto VC fund, supporting founders building critical web 3.0 infrastructure.

Ghanaian relationship counsellor, Cyril George Carstensen has dropped a piece of advice to house-wives on how to treat their mother-in-laws.  Speaking in an interview with TV3, he said, “Anyone who compliments the mother-in-law has a problem. Anyone nice to the mother-in-law will have a problem in the future. You will never be able to befriend your mother-in-law. It’s depravity and disrespect. My wife and my mother will never be friends. They do not fi*ht, but they are unable to be friends. Respect must be present. The respect comes from the fact that she is an in-law, and you respect her on that level. You are not required to be nice to your mother-in-law. Don’t address her as your mother. She is your wife’s mother-in-law. Don’t be shy about saying it. She is not your mother, but rather your husband’s mother. You will never be her daughter. Remember that.”  

  Enugu’s popular native doctor, Simon Odo, who married 59 wives and sired over 300 children and grandchildren is dead. He died on Tuesday His son, Emeka Odo, who confirmed the death of the septuagenarian, who answered ‘King of Satan,’ said his father died after a protracted illness and would be buried same day at his country home, Aji, in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, as he left instruction for the family not to deposit his remains in the mortuary upon death. Emeka said: “Yes King of Satan is dead, he died this morning(yesterday). He has been down with illness for about three weeks now.” I marry another wife anytime my older wives insult me, says native doctor with 58 wives His son added: “We are having family meeting to perfect arrangement for his burial as he left instruction that we should not deposit his corpse in a mortuary.” Emeka, who would not respond to further questions, however, said the death of his father is a big blow to the family given the number

An appeals court in France has cleared Congolese music star Koffi Olomidé of s*xually asaulting four of his former dancers, but convicted him of holding the women against their will. The court overturned a 2019 ruling that found him guilty of the statutory r*pe of one of the dancers when she was 15. But he was convicted of depriving the women of their liberty at a villa in Paris between 2002 and 2006, BBC reports.  He is to serve an 18-month sentence and pay a fine of 10,000-32,000 euros ($11,000-36,000) to each dancer. The singer has, however, filed an appeal against the sentence.  

  Argentina and Barcelona player, Sergio Aguero cried uncontrollably as he admitted he had been forced to retire by a heart condition, at the camp Nou on Wednesday. Aguero admitted that the news of his retirement over aged 33 broke his heart. Link to video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CXgRlZ2gZm0/?utm_medium=copy_link

The Ministry of Interior has debunked report of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, ruling that all marriages conducted by the Ikoyi marriage registry are illegal and invalid. Permanent Secretary and Principal Registrar of Marriages, Ministry Of Interior, in a statement released on Tuesday evening, December 14, described the report as “false, misleading and a deliberate distortion of the decision of the Court in Suit No: FHC/L/CS/816/18 between Eti-Osa Local Government Council & 3 others”. The ministry said the trial judge held that nothing in the role of local governments, as defined in the Constitution, suggests that local governments can conduct or contract marriages as alleged in their pleadings. It added that the court affirmed that powers of the local governments to contract statutory marriages is derived from the Legal Notices issued by the President. It was also revealed that the Court held that the Suit was an abuse of court process, as it could not be invited to make a

  A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, has ruled that it is unconstitutional for the federal government to conduct marriages. The court, presided over by Justice D. E. Osiagor, held that only the local government marriage registries are empowered to do such by the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). He submitted that the conduct of marriages and issuance of certificates are statutorily the job of the local governments as provided by the law. The judge added that the acts of the federal government through the Ministry of Interior, operating marriage registries is beyond their powers and held that all marriages conducted by federal marriage registries or through their agents are illegal and invalid. He consequently ordered the closure of all federal marriage registries opened by the ministry, including that of Ikoyi marriage registry, with immediate effect. There has been a legal battle between some local government areas in Nigeria against the federal government over who

  In what appears as a move to avert a diplomatic row, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday conceded seven slots to Air Peace. It has also granted the Nigerian carrier  the permit to fly directly to Dubai instead of Sharjah Airport, a source said. But, the government said it was unaware of alleged stoppage of Nigerians by the UAE from entering any part of  the Emirates through other carriers. According to sources, the General Civil Aviation Authority sent a December 13t, 2021 letter to Air Peace. Although the Federal  Ministry of Foreign Affairs was not copied in breach of protocol, the Federal Government was said to have received the letter. A source said: “As at 7pm, the General Civil Aviation Authority of the UAE has written to Air Peace to come and take its slots. Unlike before, the UAE conceded seven slots to the Nigerian carrier. “In the letter, the UAE said Air Peace can fly directly to Dubai and not Sharjah Airport. This is the latest on the development. “Even though they d

People are funny! Annoyingly funny! How can people comfortably talk about someone they barely know and haven’t met?   Innocent Idibia aka Tubaba was indeed right when he said: ‘They don’t know you but they constantly judge you. They don’t don’t know the shape of your head, yet they are constantly shaving it.’ But isn't that understandable? Part of politics, isn’t it? But must everything be politicised? Well, if they don’t talk about you, then you are nobody. It comes with the crown and being in the spotlight. I used to think it was impossible for an individual or a group to cook up stories, selling lies in the name of propaganda.  I was so naïve I would have sworn people are so nice that they won’t go out of their way to hurt others. I was mistaken! Highly! Now I know better. People have huge tendency for mischief. Some sell it. Some buy into it. Some do both with such ease and effortlessness that it seems they were born with the innate gift. Or perhaps they have perfected the art

  I couldn't imagine how funny it felt reading a piece on Senator Ike Ekweremadu written by Raymond Okechi and published today, 10th December, 2021. It is obvious it was sponsored. Raymond lacked the skill of hiding his intentions, and it is my desire to interrogate some of the points he raised. What makes Ike Ekweremadu the better candidate? According to Raymond, 'Ekweremadu is someone other parties and states are begging to have'. Which parties are begging him to fly their flag? APC? APGA? Ok, I get it. It is supposed to still be secret. Very true, in 2023, it will be 26 solid years since he shot into political limelight. And it is not yet time to retire? Ekweremadu started as chairman of Aninri Local Government Council on the platform of the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP). That was in 1997. He has served as secretary to the state government in 2001, Chief of Staff to the governor of Enugu State, from 1999 and 2001. He has been in the Senate since 2003 representing

  As part of his administrative zeal to ensure the opening up of new roads across villages in the Local Government, Executive Chairman, Irele Local Government, Hon. (Barr.) Olusegun Ajimotokin today visited Gbogi village and equally met village heads of Ayadi, Omonira, Lola, Akinwaye, Dankolo and others neighbouring villages.  Hon. Ajimotokin had earlier visited Aba Idogun, Akinbone, Lipanu to ensure the development of roads for the benefit of the dwellers. According to Hon. Ajimotokin, the quest of opening up new roads as well as developing the ones in bad condition became necessary to alleviate the suffering the village dwellers are passing through for years and the need to enhance the economic activities of the affected villages. The visit and dialogue with the village heads are primarily to interact with the people on how the work would begin and the need for the community peoples' cooperation mainly when cash crops are affected during the process of grading the new roads. The

The family of late senator Buruji Kashamu, has refuted allegations that Adewale Kashamu, son of the deceased, had a hand in the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr. Oromoni, the 12-year-old student of Dowen College, died a few days ago after he was allegedly attacked by “some senior colleagues” for refusing to join a cult group. The student was said to have mentioned the lawmaker’s son alongside four other students before he died. But in a statement signed by Mutairu Kashamu, Adewale’s family said he did not beat or bully Oromoni as alleged. According to the family, Adewale knew Oromoni in his first session at the college during which he served as his school father as requested by the late boy’s sister, who happens to be a student of the school. The family said Adewale’s interaction with Oromoni reduced in the 2021 academic session after he was moved to a different floor in the boarding house. It said Adewale was not aware of the alleged beating of the deceased that eventually led to his de

BBNaija2020 former housemate, Dorathy Bachor, has lend her voice on the Sylvester Oromoni's death, student of Dowen College, who died during the week. The brand influencer directed her words to parents and intending parents to give their kids a proper home training and stop breeding disaster in the community. Her post below:

  The Special Assist to the Ondo State Governor on New Media, Hon Oladipupo Okunniga ( Bombay ) on Saturday called on Students leaders, Community, Religious and Political leaders in Ondo South Senatoral District, particularly Ilaje and Okitipupa Local Governments to come up with strategies and approach to re-orientate the mindset of the youths towards doing good. Okunniga gave this challenge when the President of Federation of Aye Students Union ( FASU ), Oluwatosin Ogunyemi and their PRO, Olalekan Akindehin paid him a courtesy visit at his country home in Ode Aye. He made it clear to the Student leaders that, the Nation's Security is under serious pressure. "There is a lot of pressure on Security" , he declared. "In Ondo South Senatoral District, particularly Igbokoda and Okitipupa, you know that the concern we have now is Cultism and thuggery" . "Thle violent crime as a result of Cultism and thuggery has snowballed into deaths which should be condemn by a

Nollywood actress Ini Edo has welcomed her first child, a baby girl. The 39-year-old recently welcomed the child through a surrogate mother. Confirming the development in an interview with blogger Stella Dimokokorkus, she said, “Yes I do have a daughter and I had her through surrogacy. The Eggs are mine and so genetically she's my blood. I chose this path to fulfil my dream of becoming a mother. I still have a good number of eggs frozen in case I decide to do surrogacy again or carry my baby myself, who knows.” On the baby's father, she said, “I opted for a donor for me and my baby's peace of mind. Another major reason I opted for a donor is because it scares me so much when I see banter and controversies between a mother and a father over a baby in public forums or when I see the man insisting he wants his child if things dont work out between both parties. For me it's the fear of what that would mean for the child. Ideally, its marriage then children but we are not li

Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the promotion and growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), especially those operating in the fashion industry in Nigeria. This position was emphasized in a statement issued by the Bank while disclosing plans to support this year’s Fashion Souk – the niche fair for fashion enthusiasts and businesses convened by Eventful Limited, Nigeria’s pioneer and leading events management company. The one-day business fair scheduled to hold on Sunday, December 5th, 2021 at the Harbor Point, Victoria Island, Lagos will provide a platform for over 100 SMEs in Nigeria’s fashion industry who will showcase their creativity, product lines and economic potentials. A report by the continent’s development finance powerhouse, Africa Development Bank (AfDB) quotes the global fashion industry as worth over $2.5 trillion with Africa’s share estimated at less than 1% of the total values in 2020, putting Africa’s entire textile/clothing market at more than $31 bi