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By Akakan Umoh Senior Pastor of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly called Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo has released prophetic declaration for the year 2026. These declaration were released on Friday morning during the Church’s Cross Over service held at its Canaanland camp in Ogun State, and posted on Winners Chapter official X (formerly Twitter) handle. Related News: Bishop Oyedepo’s Seven Shocking Prophecies for 2023  Prophetic Declarations: There shall be no tears on your face all through 2026! Every face of covering cast over your life that makes it difficult to see is taken away! Good news! 2026 is your year…

By Agency’s Reports  Crowds around the world gathered Wednesday evening at different spots and squares and welcomed the new year in grand style marked by fireworks, drumming and  dazzling skyline shows. New Zealand and Australia were among the first places to bring in 2026, with bright fireworks displays with iconic backdrops. South Korea brought in the New Year with a traditional bell toll, while Dubai and Paris lit up the sky with dazzling displays. New Zealand and Australia were among the first places to bring in 2026, with bright fireworks displays with iconic backdrops. South Korea brought in the New…

By Akakan Umoh General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has predicted reduction in hunger as one of his prophecies for 2026. Adeboye delivered them while preaching at the Cross Over Service held at the church’s camp along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. According to the much respected cleric, there will be a reduction in hunger in the New Year. Related News: ‘Many will never forget, some people may not survive 2025’- Adeboye General 1. 2026 will be more remarkable than 2025. 2. The wind that has been blowing since 2024 will continue to blow more strongly…

By Akakan Umoh Founder and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Prof. Daniel Olukoya, says the new year is a tragic one for traitors and disloyal ones as one his prophetic outlook for 2026. Olukoya, who tagged 2026 as ‘A mysterious year’, urged Nigerians during the Church’s annual crossover service, on Thursday, to be prayerful and vigilant following the prophetic outlook for the year. Related News: 2025: A Year of tragedy for married men who go for strange women – Olukoya  Below are the prophetic outlook for 2026: 1. 2026 is a fast, strange, and troublesome year.…

As the 2026 Year begins, Straightnews Newspapers has reaffirmed its commitment to its numerous esteemed readers, valued patrons  and loyal followers for their trust and steadfast support. ”Your loyalty and support fuel our determination to fearless, credible, and responsible journalism. ”In the year ahead, we remain resolute in delivering clear, accurate, and impactful reporting that serves the public interest and strengthens our democratic governance.” A press statement issued on Wednesday by Mr.  Israel Umoh for the management and Editorial Board, Straightnews Newspapers wished all happy new year, adding ”We wish you and your family a New Year of progress, peace,…

By Aniefiok Christopher Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has increased to ₦1,584,271,856,630 and then passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. Though the House did not explain why it raised the budgetary provision, Governor Umo Eno had presented a budget proposal of N1.390 trillion to the House for consideration and passage into law. The 2026 budget consisting of N416,594,925,850 billion for Recurrent Expenditure and N1,167,676,930,780 trillion for Capital Expenditure, was passed on Tuesday, December 30, following the presentation of the report of Dr. Itorobong Etim, Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation. Related News: Backlash over AKHA…

The Pacific island nation of Kiribati led the world into 2026, becoming the first country to celebrate the New Year as clocks struck midnight in its Line Islands. New Year celebrations will gradually unfold across the globe over the coming hours, starting in Oceania and moving through East Asia, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and finally the Americas. Following Kiribati, countries such as New Zealand and Australia are set to welcome 2026, with major cities preparing large public gatherings and fireworks displays. Several Asian nations, including Japan, South Korea, China, and India, are expected to celebrate…

Aniefiok Christopher Akwa Ibom State Government has declared that no group or individual will be allowed to hinder development in any part of the state, insisting that all government projects will proceed as planned. Governor Umo Eno stated this on Tuesday while inaugurating a newly constructed Model Health Centre at Nduo Eduo in Eket Local Government Area pointed out ‘‘Whatever will bring progress to Akwa Ibom, nobody will stop it.’’ He particularly condemned a recent warning issued by the Ekid Peoples Union, the apex sociocultural organisation of the Ekid people against development activities in the disputed Stubbs Creek Forest area.…

By Aniefiok Christopher  The Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) has expressed concern that its advocacy for grassroots development and good governance through the local government administration appears not to have yielded sufficient result. The Director of CHRAN, Otuekong Franklyn Isong made this position known yesterday during a Press Conference in Uyo to summarize the activities of the organization for the year 2025 noted that most local government councils have become poverty centers due to lack of development and non-provision of public infrastructure. While commending the Governor of the State, who had at different fora, asserted that his…

By Edi Umoh President Bola Tinubu and Senator Godswill Akpabio have shared in the grief of world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, following a road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway that claimed two lives and left the boxer injured. In a message addressed to Joshua on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the president described the incident as a tragic loss that has cast a shadow over the season, while praying for the repose of the deceased and a speedy recovery for the boxer. “I extend my deep sympathies to you following the tragic accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, which claimed two precious lives…