“But of course, I have anchors, whom I listen to; preachers like Apostle Joshua Selman. When you understand the kind of preachers I listen to, you will understand where I am coming from. I am not your typical Nigerian Christian, and I don’t want to be. I have my own mindset just like Jesus,” she
By Aishat M. Abisola Menopause is the natural and permanent end of menstrual periods, marking the conclusion of a woman’s reproductive years. Most women experience menopause between 45 and 55 years of age. It is officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, provided there is no other medical cause.Before a woman goes
Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former minister of petroleum resources, says her acquittal on bribery charges has ended years of “unjust vilification”.Alison-Madueke was acquitted by the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom (UK), of all six charges after hours of deliberation on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.The former minister’s bribery allegations started when she was first arrested
President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries.The initial deal to end the
President Bola Tinubu says the Presidential Power Sector Task Force has been authorised to raise N4 trillion through bond programme to settle verified legacy debts in Nigeria’s power sector as part of ongoing reforms to stabilise electricity supply.Tinubu spoke during his Democracy Day address on Friday, June 12, noting that the initiative is being driven
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of N2.3 trillion to the Federal Government, state governments and local government councils from revenue generated in May 2026, reflecting a N43 billion increase from the N2.257 trillion shared in the previous month.The latest allocation represents a 1.9 per cent month-on-month increase and extends the
By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi The persistent wave of rural criminality in Nigeria including village raids, cattle rustling, kidnappings, and violent attacks on communities has become one of the country’s most enduring security challenges. These crimes are particularly prevalent in the North-West and North-Central regions, where armed banditry and terrorist activities have continued to threaten lives,
By Comrade Dominic Ogakwu For decades, millions of Nigerians living in rural and underserved communities have remained on the fringes of electricity access, limiting economic opportunities, healthcare delivery, education and overall development. Today, however, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), under the leadership of Dr. Abubakar Abba Aliyu, is spearheading transformative interventions aimed at changing that
By Umar Farouk Bala When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Thursday, June 11 with Mexico defeating South Africa, the tournament opened under a cloud that no host nation has ever been forced to navigate before.For the first time in the history of the global game, a World Cup host country is engaged
Nigeria marked its 27th Democracy Day on June 12 amid speeches, ceremonies and reflections on the nation’s democratic journey. The occasion was more than a commemoration of a historic date; it was an opportunity to assess how far the country has travelled since the restoration of democratic rule in 1999 and how much farther it