Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has shared his experience on he narrowly escaped death seven years ago. He spoke at the annual Special Holy Ghost Service, themed “Joy Unspeakable.” Pastor Adeboye shared the experience to express gratitude for God’s benevolence towards him and the ministry. Prompt News reports that the RCCG GO, recounted how he fell critically ill during one of the church’s annual “Let’s-Go-A-Fishing” evangelism programmes. His words, “Seven years ago, during this same programme, my body broke down completely due to the terrible road conditions. “For the first time in…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. President Tinubu announced the appointment Friday, hoping to drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and further strengthen national development efforts. Jega, former vice chancellor of Bayero University, co-chaired the Presidential Livestock Committee with President Tinubu. The committee delivered comprehensive recommendations that underscored sustainable livestock reforms. One recommendation was the creation of the Livestock Ministry, which now has a minister. Jega, 68, is a member of the International Elections Advisory Council and…
The Enforcement Unit of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has evicted a former member of the Senate, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi from a rented property in Maitama, Abuja, to enable the landlord, Prince Samson Ataiyero, take vacant possession of the premises. The property, comprising a three-bedroom duplex with two-bedroom bungalow/guest chalet and two-room boys’ quarters, is situated at No 33, Lake Chad Crescent, Maitama, Abuja. The two-hour operation, which began about 10:20am on Friday, March 7, 2025 and ended at 12:20 pm on the same day, was led by Hajia Mariam Lawal, armed with a writ/warrant of…
Nigeria’s immediate past High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola has commiserated with the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, on the death of his mother, Alhaja Fadilat Anike Salako. The mother of the Minister died on Wednesday night, March 5, 2025 at the age of 95, according to a statement by Dr Salako. Reacting to the death, Ambassador Isola in a statement titled “The Passing of a devout mother in Ramadan” said, “On behalf of myself and my family, I extend our heartfelt condolences to my dear brother, Dr Iziaq…
By Tony Obiechina Abuja The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun has met with the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Gita Gopinath, in Abuja. The high-level discussions focused on economic reforms, private sector investment, and Nigeria’s engagement in global financial affairs. Edun outlined Nigeria’s efforts to enhance social investment programmes, noting that the government is transitioning to a biometric-based, transparent system to improve efficiency and accountability. He stated that the government is also advancing tax reforms, revenue assurance mechanisms, and digitalisation to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation. Additionally, crude oil…
By Tony Obiechina Abuja Africa’s external debt is projected to reach $1.29 trillion by 2028 as Nigeria was listed among the ten African nations accounting for 69 per cent of the continent’s total external debt, according to a recent report by Afreximbank Research. The report, titled ‘African Debt Outlook: A Ray of Optimism’ and released in February 2024, underscores the persistent debt challenges facing African nations while highlighting potential strategies for economic stabilization. It revealed that in the first half of 2024, ten African nations collectively held 69 per cent of the continent’s total external debt stock, an increase from…
Nigerians have been urged to seek the face of God, turn from their wicked ways and ask for forgiveness “for our Creator to heal the country completely”. Speaking on Wednesday during an Anointing Service to celebrate the beginning of Ash Wednesday, the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of Motailatu Church of God (MCG), Senior Superintendent Gabriel F. Akinadewo (Omo Jesu II), quoting from Isaiah 59, said “the Lord’s hand is not shortened that it cannot save, neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear” the cries of Nigerians but sin has separated Nigerians from God. Preaching on the Theme: ‘If…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has denied reports that a retired Comptroller General of Immigration, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and subsequently killed by his abductors. In a statement by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh says he died in a hotel room after spending time with a female guest. Prompt News reports that there had been reports that the former CG was attacked in the Area 1 axis of Abuja Tuesday morning. But, FCT Police PRO, SP Josephine Adeh, gave an account of how he died in a hotel room. ‘’On March 3, 2025, at approximately 12:00 PM,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. His appointment, approved Tuesday, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire. A statement by Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December. A selection committee later chose him through a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service. The committee conducted the process through three stages: a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test,…
Ahead of the groundbreaking of its Mega City in Abuja, later in the year, the management of T.Pumpy Concept Limited has announced a pre-launch sales promo. T.Pumpy Concept is a top real estate developers headquartered in Nigeria’s Capital City, Abuja. The estate firm recently announced its plan to establish a Mega City, that will boast of good road network, reliable electricity supply, Internet hub, clean environment and other modern facilities. Therefore, prospective subscribers are advised to take advantage of the pre-launch sales promo running from March 31 to April 17, 2025, to a plot in the Mega City. The promo,…