Kwankwaso: North Should Not Hold Permanent Claim to Nigeria’s Presidency

From Marcus Nkire Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said the North should not be seen as the region that must always produce Nigeria’s president. Speaking during an interview on News Central Television, Kwankwaso said his decision to run alongside a presidential candidate from the South reflects his belief…

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SAM NKIRE ON SUNDAY

PRAY FOR YOUR LEADERS; GOOD OR BAD. *Whether you consider your leaders to be good or bad, pray for them for change of heart or improvement. *The Bible enjoins us to always pray for them and the nation and not to judge or curse them, as judgment is reserved for God and God alone. *1Timothy…

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Calls for Umahi’s Removal Premature, Ohanaeze Insists Amid Habila Death Probe

From Marcus Nkire Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has pushed back against growing calls for the resignation of Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, following the death of his aide, Mary Habila, describing such demands as premature while investigations remain ongoing. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation said responsibility for Habila’s death cannot be determined until security agencies…

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SAM NKIRE ON SUNDAY

DO NOT WEEP; GOD WILL SURELY SHOW YOU COMPASSION WITH ACTION. *When God shows you compassion over your condition, He does not simply say: ‘what a pity, poor lad’; and walk away. No, He shows you compassion with action. *Luke 7:13 speaks of how Jesus supports sympathy with action:”When the Lord saw her He had…

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Iran Threatens Wider Military Action if U.S. Strikes Continue

From Jide Ibiam Iran has warned it could launch a full-scale military offensive if ongoing U.S. airstrikes persist over the next few days, signaling a possible escalation in the growing confrontation between the two countries. Senior Iranian military adviser Major General Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran would abandon its current restrained approach if the attacks continue,…

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UK Restates Visa Requirement for Nigerians, Other Foreign Nationals The United Kingdom has reiterated that Nigerians seeking to visit the country for up to six months must obtain a visa before travelling, in line with its existing immigration regulations covering nationals from more than 100 countries and territories. The reminder follows an update to the…

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McGregor’s UFC Return Ends in First-Round TKO After Injury at UFC 329

Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the UFC ended in disappointment on Saturday night after the former two-division champion suffered a first-round technical knockout (TKO) loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329. McGregor appeared to injure his knee just over a minute into the contest while exchanging strikes with Holloway. The Irish fighter struggled to remain…

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