Category: Metro

US Pastor Marries Second Wife, Says Monogamy Is Unbiblical

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Photo: Ford and his two wives By Mandy Park A United States-based pastor, Israel Ford, has announced his marriage to a second wife, Shakayla Ford, arguing that the belief that a man should have only one wife is not supported by the Bible. Ford, who is associated with LifeWorks Church in Wickliffe, Ohio, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Sunday, accompanied by a video recorded at the church. The pastor introduced Shakayla to his followers as his second wife, while identifying his first wife, Lydia Ford, as being…

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WIP Confers ‘Knight of World Peace’ Award on FUOYE VC, Ogunwole

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Photo: When WIP Conferred ‘Knight of World Peace’ Award By Mandy Park The Vice Chancellor (VC) of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, has received the Knight of World Peace (KWP) award from the World Institute for Peace (WIP) at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja. This was revealed in a report written by FUOYE’s Director of Communication and Corporate Affairs, Dr. Sunday Saanu, and published on the university’s website. The report indicated that the award was bestowed on the FUOYE VC on account of his leadership qualities…

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Senator Abba Moro Sympathizes With Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Over Mother’s Death

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Photo : Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mother Prof Kamene By Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John, The senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro, PhD, extends his heartfelt condolences to former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over the death of her mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo. Senator Moro describes the late scholar and matriarch of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family as an exceptional woman who distinguished herself in life, raised illustrious children, and attained the pinnacle of her academic career before passing away…

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Gov Otu’s Wife, Bishop Eyoanwan, Concludes Humanity Tour, Distributes Over 15,700 Empowerment Items Across Central, Northern Cross River

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Gov Otu’s Wife, Bishop Eyoanwan at the empowerment occasion By Mandy Park The Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Her Excellency Bishop Dr. (Mrs.) Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has successfully concluded her Humanity Tour and Empowerment Programme across the Central and Northern Senatorial Districts of the state, at Ikom Stadium and St. Thomas Teachers Training College now McGettrick Institute of Technology, Ogoja, reaffirming her commitment to grassroots development, economic empowerment, poverty alleviation and improved livelihoods for vulnerable families. This was disclosed in a statement released on Saturday by her…

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Governor Otu Issues Stern Warning to Political Sponsors of Arms, as DSS Intercepts Weapons in Cross River

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Photo: Governor Otu By Mandy Park Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has issued a forceful warning to politicians, their sponsors and all individuals who may be contemplating the use of arms to advance political interests, declaring that his administration will not permit the state to be converted into a theatre of violence, bloodshed, intimidation or electoral disruption. The Governor’s warning follows the interception of a cache of sophisticated weapons along the Bekwarra–Ogoja axis by security operatives, in an operation that has heightened concerns over the possible movement…

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Obi urges shift from consumption to production, says Nigeria’s future bright

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By: Daniel Kanu The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria can become a prosperous, secure and globally competitive nation if its leaders prioritise production, accountability and investment in human capital. Obi stated this after participating in a roundtable discussion at the Paris office of the European Council on Foreign Relations, where policymakers, diplomats, development experts and international media representatives discussed Nigeria’s development prospects and its role in the global community. The former Anambra State governor, in a statement…

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Fixing Nigeria’s N9.2m Tobacco Control Budget Crisis

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Photo: Robert Egbe By Robert Egbe Two months ago, Nigeria’s tobacco control community made a startling discovery. Two bills seeking to amend the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) 2015 and strengthen its protection of Nigerians, had apparently been compromised. Both bills – HB 1151 and HB 47 – were presented to the public on November 22, 2024, during a public hearing by the House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services. HB 1151 is a one-page document which proposed stiffer penalties for breaching smoking regulations. HB 47 is a three-page document…

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NDC postpones campaign council inauguration to October 26

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi, NDC  Presidential Candidate By Mandy Park The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has postponed the unveiling and inauguration of its National Campaign Council, initially scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, to Monday, October 26, 2026. The party attributed the postponement to the busy schedule of its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, who is currently attending to engagements overseas. The NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, October 19. According to the statement, the decision was taken to accommodate Obi’s schedule and…

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2027: South-East must not become war theatre, Okorie warns governors

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Photo: Chief Chekwas Okorie By: Daniel Kanu Chairman of the Igbo Agenda Dialogue, Chief Chekwas Okorie, has urged South-East governors to take urgent steps to prevent the region from becoming a theatre of violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Okorie warned that the growing resort to intimidation, attacks on opposition members and alleged attempts to restrict political activities could threaten peace and democratic participation in the South-East. He raised the alarm in a statement made available to the media, alleging that a dangerous trend of seeking political power through…

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Communities, activists reject Lagos prepaid water meters

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Photo: Activists, stakeholders at the symposium By Mandy Park Residents of some communities in Lagos State, alongside activists and labour leaders, have rejected the state government’s prepaid water metering scheme, warning that it could make access to clean water dependent on people’s ability to pay. They called on the government to invest in public water infrastructure and guarantee affordable access to safe and reliable water instead of introducing a system that disconnects households when their prepaid credits are exhausted. The stakeholders made their position known at a symposium organised by…

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