Author: Akintayo Adams

Bishop David Oyedepo, Founder of Living Faith Church and Chancellor of Covenant University, revealed during the university’s 19th convocation that he has never earned a salary from the institution since its founding in 2001. Speaking at the event themed “The Release of Eagles 2024,” Oyedepo emphasized that the achievements of the students have been his true reward. A total of 1,607 students graduated, including 339 with first-class honours. Oyedepo highlighted the impact of Covenant University graduates in various sectors and reaffirmed his commitment to societal contribution over personal gain, stating, “Your success stories are my earnings.” He urged graduates to…

Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has predicted increased hardship in 2025, warning of an economic collapse that could lead to public unrest. In a statement through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele criticized the Nigerian government for failing to address the current suffering of citizens, predicting that the situation will worsen unless immediate action is taken. He cautioned that food prices will skyrocket, stating, “We will soon buy rice for N150,000 and beans for over N200,000.” Ayodele dismissed the effectiveness of the country’s refinery projects, saying they won’t alleviate economic challenges, and warned that foreign exchange…

Geregu Power Plc, Nigeria’s first listed power generation company, has reported a significant rise in its nine-month 2024 financial results, with pre-tax profits doubling to N36.2 billion, up 107% from N17.4 billion in the same period of 2023. Profit after tax stood at N24.1 billion, indicating a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23% over five years. Key financial highlights for the nine months include: Geregu’s share price has surged by 188% year-to-date, reflecting investor confidence. The company projects a pre-tax profit of N53 billion by year-end, a 118% increase, despite operating at 50% capacity due to grid limitations. The…

Nigerian banks are gearing up for more service disruptions as they migrate to more secure and cost-effective core banking systems. This transition is expected to escalate in the coming weeks, leading to further outages and transaction delays. Dr. Uju Ogubunka, President of the Bank Customers Association of Nigeria (BCAN), criticized banks for insufficiently informing customers about the upcoming changes. “Many banks failed to give enough notice to their customers, leaving them unprepared,” Ogubunka noted. Industry insiders reveal that this rush to upgrade is driven by rising costs and growing security concerns. Banks currently pay for core banking software in US…

President Bola Tinubu has left the United Kingdom for Paris, France, for what has been described as an “important engagement.” This was confirmed by Ibrahim Masari, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Political and Other Matters, via his verified X account on Friday. Masari posted, “Today, I had the honour of visiting President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu GCFR at his private residence in the United Kingdom, where we engaged in productive discussions. We then departed for Paris, France, for another important engagement.” While Masari did not provide further details on the purpose of the Paris trip, Tinubu had initially left Nigeria…

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has contributed $10,000 for the reconstruction of a historic 200-year-old mosque in Damagaram, Niger Republic, following its recent collapse. Alhaji Ya’u Umar Gwajo-Gwajo, the governor’s Special Adviser on Political Matters, and also the Turankin Damagaram, conveyed the donation and spoke to journalists in Katsina on Friday. He noted that the mosque would be rebuilt to a high standard. The Sultan of Damagaram, Alhaji Abubakar Sanda-Umau, expressed gratitude for the governor’s support, highlighting how the gesture would further strengthen the centuries-old ties between Katsina and Damagaram. Gwajo-Gwajo explained that Governor Radda’s donation was driven by…

An “intelligent manipulator” has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the cold-blooded murder of her parents, whom she killed and concealed in makeshift tombs for four years. Virginia McCullough, 36, of Chelmsford, Essex, poisoned her 70-year-old father, John McCullough, with prescription drugs and fatally stabbed her mother, Lois McCullough, 71, the following day. After the murders, McCullough lied about her parents’ whereabouts, continued to spend their pensions, and amassed debts in their names. She evaded suspicion by telling relatives and medical staff that her parents were unwell or away on long trips. Concerns were raised when a family GP noticed…

It’s that time of year when Apple introduces new iPhone models, and many of us face the challenge of ensuring all our apps, settings, and personal data are safely transferred from our old phones. Whether you’ve purchased an iPhone 16 or snagged a great deal on an earlier model, you don’t have to start from scratch. Here, we’ll guide you through four methods to safely transfer your data from your old phone to your new iPhone. If you’re simply updating your current device, check out how to download iOS 18 and read our iOS 18 review. 1. Restore from iCloud…

Joel Matip has reportedly retired from football, according to Ruhr Nachrichten. The former Liverpool defender, known for his quiet demeanor both on and off the pitch, has allegedly decided to end his playing career just months after leaving Liverpool. Matip, who spent eight years at Anfield, was sidelined by a severe injury in late 2023, which prevented him from contributing to Liverpool’s season. Despite speculation about a potential move to another club, including a return to the Premier League, it appears Matip has opted for retirement. True to his style, he has chosen to step away without a formal announcement…

Cole Palmer has been named the EA SPORTS Player of the Month for September 2024, following an outstanding run of form. The Premier League made the announcement on Friday, recognizing Palmer’s prolific contributions for Chelsea, where he led the league in both goals and goal involvement during the month. Palmer scored five goals and provided one assist in just four appearances, with his standout performance coming during Chelsea’s emphatic 6-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. In that match, Palmer made history by becoming the first player to score four goals in the first half of a Premier League game,…