Author: Vincent Osuwo

Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries, Warri, Delta State, has withdrawn his N1 billion lawsuit against controversial social media critic Martins Otse Vincent, popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM). Jeremiah had filed a petition against the social media influencer over defamation and criticism for selling miracle soap and water to his church members. In a viral Instagram video, VDM chastised Jeremiah for selling the power that he claims God granted him for free to his congregants. Dissatisfied with the popular activist’s views, Jeremiah, the Delta state-born prophet filed a N1 billion lawsuit against VDM and requested a restraining…

The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has encouraged Christians to avoid corruption. Adeboye made the statement on Saturday, the sixth day of the church’s just-finished annual convention, which was themed ‘Heaven’ and was held at Redemption City in Mowe, Ogun State’s capital. He claimed that corruption is at an all-time high in Nigeria because the vast majority of Christians, who are meant to be unique and make a difference, have compromised. Adeboye calls women who wear make up ‘fools’ According to Adeboye, if Christians had refused to compromise even in the face of…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has stated that ladies who wear makeup do not believe God did a great job on them.  Adeboye addressed on Saturday during the RCCG ministers’ conference held at Redemption City in Mowe, Ogun State, as part of the church’s just-finished 72nd annual convention. Adeboye stated that God performed an excellent job in creating people and that ladies who wear make-up demonstrate their disbelief in the God who made them. He said, “When you marry, you cut your coat according to your clothes. Some of you want to…

The United Kingdom (UK) has seen a remarkable 35% decline in visa applications over the last year, following the implementation of harsher immigration laws aimed at decreasing the country’s intake of foreign nationals.  According to official numbers issued by the Home Office on Thursday, August 8, 2024, the number of visa applications decreased from 141,000 to 91,000 after new rules were implemented in January 2024. The policy changes, implemented in December 2023, primarily targeted overseas students, preventing them from bringing dependents unless they were enrolled in postgraduate research courses or government-funded scholarship programs. I support japa totally – Tony Elumelu…

The Lagos State Government has stated that the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line will raise the number of daily trips from 54 to 72 beginning Monday, August 12, 2024.  The state government also announced a 25% discount on fares for commuters who travel between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. “However, the current schedule for Sunday operations remained unchanged,” a statement from the state Ministry of Information and Strategy made available to our correspondent on Saturday read. According to the statement, Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, revealed that Blue Line train commuters…

The Anambra State Police Command has initiated a manhunt for the suspects who killed and injured two police officers during an attack by gunmen on a police checkpoint at Omata Junction, Nnewi-Oba Road, in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state.  It was said that the hoodlums entered the area at 9.20 a.m. on Friday and tossed explosive devices at police officers stationed at the checkpoint. At the time of filing this report, the reason for the attack remained unknown. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the state police public relations officer, verified the incident in a statement issued on Friday. Ikenga…

Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu says the government should not deter or dissuade Nigerians from seeking greener pastures outside the shores of the country. Elumelu, who described joblessness in the country as “the betrayal of a generation,” mentioned that no one should stop people from migrating out of Nigeria to achieve their dreams and inspirations. The founder of Heir Holdings made the remarks in an interview with Financial Times on Friday. He said, “I support it totally. I don’t have a problem with people saying, ‘I’m going to Canada, UK, or US.’ “Joblessness is the betrayal of a generation. You’ve gone…

Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu believes the government and security authorities in Nigeria should be able to identify Nigerians who steal the country’s crude oil, particularly those who use vessels that travel through territorial seas. Elumelu mentioned this in an interview with the Financial Times on Friday. Elumelu, who fears oil theft, stated that the threat contributed to the departure of multinational oil firms from Nigeria. He claimed he discovered firsthand why foreign oil firms were partially divesting from onshore assets when criminal gangs began stealing crude from his pipelines. Tinubu owns 17 oil wells, refinery in Malta – Garus Gololo…

Garus Gololo, coordinator of the Benue State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has stated that fuel prices in the country will not go down anytime soon because of the “selfish” interest of President Bola Tinubu. Gololo, in an interview on ATP News, alleged that Tinubu owns several investments in the oil and gas sector, which influences his decisions in the industry for “selfish gains.” According to Gololo, Tinubu’s company, Agip oil, owns 17 oil wells in the Niger-Delta region, and he also owns a refinery in Malta, managed by his sons. Speaking on the…

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has declared three days of mourning following the crash of an aeroplane, which claimed 61 lives. An aeroplane carrying 57 passengers and four crew members crashed Friday in Brazil’s Sao Paulo, killing everyone on board, according to the airline. The Voepass airliner, an ATR 72-500, was flying from Cascavel in southern Parana State to Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos international airport when it crashed in Vinhedo. Plane crash in Brazil Sao Paulo kills all 61 on board Voepass first stated that the jet was carrying 58 people; however, a statement on the airline’s website later…