Founder and presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has sparked conversations online after cautioning church members against chewing gum, drinking water, and using mobile phones during worship services. The cleric made the remarks during a church service, emphasizing the importance of maintaining reverence, discipline, and proper conduct inside the worship environment. In a video…
South African mining giant Pan African Resources has launched a major acquisition bid worth $4.3 billion to take full control of Australian gold assets, marking a significant step in the company’s international expansion strategy. The proposed deal involves the full acquisition of Emmerson Resources, an Australian mining company with which Pan African has maintained a…
French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a major €23 billion investment package for Africa during the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, signaling a renewed push by France to strengthen its economic and diplomatic ties with the continent. The announcement was made on Monday at the opening of the two-day summit, which brought together…
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has reinforced its commitment to strengthening security operations in Lagos with the donation of 150 bulletproof vests and 150 ballistic helmets to three military formations in the state. The security intervention was announced on Monday in a statement released by the Fund, highlighting its continued efforts to support…
Indian actress, singer, and performer Nora Fatehi is set to achieve another major career milestone as she prepares to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony, becoming the first Indian artist scheduled for a 10-minute performance at the global sporting event. The highly anticipated opening ceremony is expected to take place on June…
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into grief following the reported death of popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, who passed away at the age of 40 after a prolonged battle with cancer. According to reports, the actor died on Monday, May 11, 2026, after quietly battling the illness for several months. News of his…
Nigeria is set to receive a fresh supply of petroleum products as at least eight vessels carrying more than 164,000 metric tonnes of fuel prepare to berth at major ports across the country. The incoming shipments include both Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), widely referred to as…
Russia has stated that the United States cannot take possession of Iran’s enriched uranium without the direct consent of the Iranian government, adding a fresh layer of complexity to already heightened tensions surrounding Tehran’s nuclear program. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Iran’s enriched uranium remains the legal property of Iran, meaning no foreign country—including the…
Residents and businesses in Isolo and surrounding communities in Lagos State could soon experience more reliable electricity supply following the approval of a new embedded power generation project. Isolo Power Gen Limited has secured regulatory approval to develop a 9-megawatt embedded power generation facility under the latest licensing round issued by the Lagos State Electricity…
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he still intends to visit and inspect the nation’s gold reserves at Fort Knox, reviving public curiosity around one of America’s most secretive and heavily protected financial assets. Speaking in an interview on Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson, Trump said he remains interested in personally confirming that the country’s…
