Author: Akintayo Adams

Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, has sparked discussions with his recent claim that Jesus Christ was at parallel with poverty. Speaking to his congregation, he argued that Jesus never associated with the poor during His earthly ministry, emphasizing that poverty is incompatible with Christian faith. Ibiyeomie said, “Jesus never visited any poor person in his house, check your bible. That means he hates poverty. He visited Lazarus, they were not poor, they were giving him food. “He visited a sinner, Zacchaeus, who was rich. Tell me one poor man Jesus entered his house. He hates poverty, that’s the…

Nigerian singer Fireboy DML has shared his thoughts on the football rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana, declaring that the Black Stars are currently a stronger team than the Super Eagles. He expressed his views during a recent appearance on the 90s Baby Show. Key Details:

Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has sparked conversations about polygamy, sharing his personal perspective during a recent appearance on the talk show Curiosity Made Me Ask, hosted by Isbae U. Key Details:

MRS filling station, a partner of Dangote Refinery, has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by ₦10. This adjustment follows Dangote Refinery’s decision to lower its ex-depot fuel price, signaling relief for consumers amid fluctuating energy costs. Key Details:

A United States District Court in Columbia has directed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release records related to the criminal investigation of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over alleged drug trafficking. The ruling, issued by Judge Beryl Howell on April 8, 2025, challenges the agencies’ previous refusal to disclose the requested information. Key Details:

Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has been excluded from the squad for today’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United. This decision follows a challenging week for the Cameroonian international, with Altay Bayındır set to make his Premier League debut. Key Details:

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Mercy Ojedeji, a 24-year-old Nigerian national, for orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme involving forged academic documents, romance scams, and immigration violations. Prosecutors allege that the scheme aimed to defraud victims of over $1 million. Key Details:

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his frustration over Nigeria’s persistent poverty levels, despite the country’s vast natural and human resources. Speaking at a dinner hosted in his honor by the Abia State Government on Friday, April 11, 2025, Obasanjo emphasized that Nigerians have “no business with poverty.” Key Highlights:

The Nigerian naira has continued its downward trajectory, trading above the ₦1,600 mark against the U.S. dollar at both official and parallel foreign exchange markets. This marks a significant depreciation, raising concerns about the country’s economic stability. Key Details:

An Islamic cleric and National Chairman of the Council of Ulama, Dr Ibrahim Jalingo, has stirred widespread controversy after publicly endorsing the death penalty for individuals who renounce their religion. In a statement written in Hausa language and shared  via his official Facebook page on Thursday, Jalingo strongly defended a Hadith prescribing capital punishment for apostasy and condemned critics of Hadith literature, accusing them of “compound ignorance.” His post came in response to mounting criticisms disputing the authenticity of a specific Hadith, which many argue contradicts the teachings of the Qur’an. But Jalingo dismissed such arguments, launching a detailed theological rebuttal against…