By Marcus Nkire | October 15, 2025 Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has reportedly resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports by Arise Television, Diri defected alongside 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. The development comes less than 24…
By Marcus Nkire The National Assembly says it is on track to conclude the amendment of the Electoral Act 2022 before the end of 2025, ahead of preparations for the 2027 general elections. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele disclosed this in a statement from his media office on Tuesday, assuring Nigerians that the process would not…
From George Chinedu Victor Osimhen produced a stunning hat-trick, while substitute Frank Onyeka added a late screamer as Nigeria stormed past Benin Republic 4–0 in Uyo on Tuesday evening — a result that sealed the Super Eagles’ place in the Four-Team CAF Playoff Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The three-time African champions went…
By Bola Adeyemi For the first time since President Bola Tinubu took office, Nigeria’s tertiary education system faces its toughest test yet. On Monday, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) began a two-week warning strike, shutting down academic activities across public universities and reviving old tensions between lecturers and the Federal Government. This strike…
By Marcus Nkire Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has threatened to sue U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson if he fails to announce when and where newly elected Representative Adelita Grijalva will be sworn into office. In a letter sent Tuesday, Mayes accused Johnson of acting unlawfully by delaying Grijalva’s swearing-in, despite the certification of her…
LIVING UNDER THE NEW COVENANT Hebrews 8:10 says, “. . . I will put My laws in their mind and write them on their hearts. . .” *God’s laws of love, liberty and faith will automatically be put and written in our hearts and minds when we repent and believe in the gospel of Jesus…
By Marcus Nkire Israeli Cabinet Set to Vote on Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal Israel’s cabinet is expected to vote Thursday on a landmark agreement with Hamas that could bring an immediate halt to the war in Gaza and secure the release of hostages held in the territory. The deal, described as the “first phase”…
By Marcus Nkire The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released updated federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for the 2026 tax year, which will apply to returns filed in 2027. Under the revised framework, the top marginal rate of 37% will apply to individuals earning more than $640,600 in taxable income, and to married…
By Marcus Nkire Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high, climbing past its previous record just a few hours ago in a rally driven by strong investor demand and rising institutional inflows. The world’s largest cryptocurrency surged above its former peak, fueled by optimism around spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and increasing interest from hedge…
GOD NEVER DISAPPOINTS. Hebrews 11: 11 says, “By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged HIM faithful, who had promised.” *God never fails or disappoints, if you trust Him. Christians must learn to trust God and His promises. No…
