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In the web of raging controversies surrounding the issue of tithing in the country, Dr. Daniel K. Olukoya, General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide has declared that paying tithes is not compulsory. Recently, many people have sparked the debate about whether Christians should pay tithes. People such as Ifedayo Olarinde, fondly referred to as Daddy Freeze, an ace broadcaster and On-Air Personality with 20 years of experience has regularly taken to his social media pages to give biblical evidence about why Christians are not under any obligation to pay tithes as many pastors preach. His teachings…

African players are the stars lighting up English Premiership, Amaju Pinnick, Nigeria Football Federation President has asserted. Pinnick specifically rated Victor Moses, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane high in their English clubs. He made this known on Monday while speaking on the World Sports programme of the Cable News Network (CNN) from the station’s London studio. “African players light up the English Premiership every weekend. Liverpool FC appear not to be able to do without Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, and Chelsea FC sometimes struggle without Victor Moses. “We have bright prospects in Russia,” he said. Moses, Salah and Mane…

Brazil forward, Neymar Jnr., has expressed happiness that his country will not be playing any African team particularly Nigeria during the group stage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The South American giants have been grouped alongside Serbia, Costa Rica and Switzerland in Group E. Speaking to the media in France, Neymar mentioned Nigeria as one of the African representatives ‎he is happy to avoid. The Paris Saint-Germain superstar also praised the teams, Brazil, have been drawn with. “We (Brazil) have to be at our best to get a good result particularly in our first game of the tournament.…

Grace Mugabe has filed a divorce suit to quit her 21-year-old marriage over concerns for portraying her as an irresponsible former First Lady of Zimbabwe and a disappointment to the nation’s economy. Grace, the South African-born woman who filed the suit Wednesday claimed that it is about time she enjoys some peaceful life instead of being ridiculed and ostracized in years ahead for her role in the husband’s resignation as Zimbabwean President. However, Lawrence Brown, Judiciary spokesman, has confirmed that divorce proceedings were in motion and if both parties agree, they could go their separate ways in less than a…

For the first time, the Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday weakened the naira marginally against the dollar, selling a dollar at N307 for the first time on the official interbank market. Foreign exchange traders said the development signalled a gradual move to merge the regulator’s multiple exchange rates. According to a Reuters report, the country’s convoluted exchange rate system has been used to manage what the CBN described as “frivolous” demand for dollars at the peak of a currency crisis which began two years ago. Nigeria currently has at least five exchange rates including the official rate which the…

Starting a business in Nigeria is sometimes a difficult process that requires a lot of time and effort from the organizer. But, as shown through these numerous examples, new original ideas without investment can have no less profitable financial effect than a small business with a large initial funding. Do not know how to start and create your enterprise without a large sum of money? These business ideas in Nigeria are what you need to get started! 1. Dropshipping This type of business can be started without any investment! All you need to do is to sell goods that you…

Following public outcry over the activities of the Police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) outfits across the country, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris has directed total re-organisation of SARS outfits in the country. The re-organisation is to reposition the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for more efficiency and effective service delivery to all Nigerians and to ensure that SARS operates based on international core value of policing with integrity. In addition, the IGP has directed the X–Squad under his command to investigate allegations levelled against personnel of SARS and recommend punitive actions to be meted to them. A statement from…

CHAIRMMANSHIP 1. ABAK BARR. IMOH ISAIAH WILLIAMS  – CHAIRMAN (PDP) – 64,136 VOTES BENITA FRIDAY UKPE  – VICE CHAIRMAN DR. UKEMEABASI UDOETTE  – CHAIRMAN (APC) – 1,542 VOTES AKPAN ELIZABETH NSE (MRS)  – VICE CHAIRMAN 2. EASTERN OBOLO PASTOR SUNJU LYSIAS DICK  – CHAIRMAN (APC) – 60 VOTES UKOIMA MGBOAWAJI F. – VICE CHAIRMAN VICTORIA GEORGE TALLICK  – CHAIRMAN (PDP) – 9,036 VOTES DANIEL LOVEDAY EKOYORK  – VICE CHAIRMAN 3. EKET FRANCIS RICHARD IMOSE  – CHAIRMAN (APC) – 2,142 VOTES VICTOR EYO EMA  – VICE CHAIRMAN  FRANK ARCHIBONG UDO  – CHAIRMAN (PDP) – 31,003 VOTES  NSIKAN SUNDAY JOHN (DCN)  –…

Not fewer than 40 children in Abuja were rescued from ‘Child Torture Chamber’ operated by a self-styled witch doctor allegedly used for exorcism of witchcraft spirit from kids. The operatives of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) at the weekend who carried out the rescue mission said parents and guardians took the children ranging between five and seven years to the said witch doctor, one Mr. Ezekiel Ikoh, at the Torture Clinic in Maraba, Abuja. According to them, persons suspected to be working in partnership with the witch doctor would…

The announcement of Nigeria’s former vice president, Atiku Abubakar’s return to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after many years of sojourn in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been received by Nigerians with mixed feelings. While some are happy, others just mock him for what they called his “political flirtation.” Atiku had Sunday, December 3 announced on Facebook Live that following consultations he had with party leaders and stakeholders from across the country, he has returned to PDP. On November 24, he dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC and did not announce his new political fortress until Sunday. In…