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Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministries has claimed Jesus never visited poor families in their homes because He hated poverty. While ministering, Ibiyeomie cited examples of Jesus visiting wealthy individuals like Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector and Lazarus, who provided him food. The Pastor emphasised that Jesus’ death was meant to liberate people from poverty and it’s unacceptable for Christians to remain poor. While acknowledging that coming to Christ as a poor person is acceptable, he stressed that staying poor is not permitted. “Jesus never visited any poor person in his house, check your bible. That means he hates poverty.…
Nigerians on several social media platforms have begun to count their losses as a digital asset trading platform popularly known as CBEX reportedly swept over N1.3 trillion from their investors’ accounts. The digital trading platform crashed on Monday after the money in their investors’ wallets vanished. CBEX also locked its telegram channels and postponed its withdrawals while giving investors the lifeline of $2,000 for $200 verification and $1,000 for $100 verification. Five Things To Know About This Platform: Alleged Ponzi Scheme: CBEX, a digital trading platform, promised investors a 100% return on investment within 30 days. Massive Financial Losses: Investors…
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has struck out a suit challenging the defection of 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The case, instituted by the Labour Party, sought to have the lawmakers’ seats declared vacant over alleged defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The presiding judge, Justice Emmanuel A. Obile, delivered the ruling on Tuesday. Obile cited a recent Supreme Court decision, which he said had already addressed the issue of defection raised in the suit.The judge held that he lacked the jurisdiction to adjudicate on a matter…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, has accused the Benue State Government of politicising his planned visit to internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps and health institutions in the state. In a statement shared on Monday via his official X account, Obi expressed disappointment over what he described as deliberate attempts to frustrate his humanitarian trip to Benue, lamenting what he called the growing politicisation of good causes in Nigeria. Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia had moved to block a planned visit by Obi to camps housing Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)…
A new study has claimed that Earth would experience a mass extinction in 250 million years, eradicating all mammals – even if fossil fuel emissions were to cease immediately. Researchers at the University of Bristol used computer simulations to predict that lifeforms would struggle to survive with extreme temperatures ranging from 40 to 70 degrees Celsius. According to DailyMail UK, carbon dioxide levels are expected to double, making it impossible for species, including humans, to regulate body heat through sweat. The study on Earth’s extinction, led by the university’s Dr Alexander Farnsworth, warned of a grim future where the planet…
Victor Osimhen issued a statement on his future as Galatasaray remain determined to retain the striker’s services. Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray last summer on loan from Napoli, has enjoyed a stellar campaign in Turkey as he has scored 29 goals across all competitions, including 21 in the Turkish Super Lig. The Nigerian striker’s terrific form has attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Premier League giants Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal. Amid speculation over his next club, the 26-year-old striker shared an update on his future as he told reporters, “We will make a decision soon. It will be…
A month ago, the PDP 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, unveiled plans for a Coalition of Opposition Political Parties, majorly, the Social Democratic Party, SDP and the Labour Party, LP, aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu. Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP met yesterday in Ibadan, Oyo State where the matter of coalition took center stage. The governors stated that the party has no intention of entering into any coalition with other political parties ahead of the 2027 general election.Atiku, a former Vice President, made the announcement during a press conference at the Yar’Adua Centre…
The Rivers State Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas has ordered the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA to refund the State the sum of N300 Million which the State paid the association as hosting rights. Ibas was responding to NBA’s change of location for its 2025 annual conference. NBA had initially selected Rivers State for its 2025 annual conference, for which the suspended governor, Sim Fubara paid the sum of N300 Million as hosting rights. However, upon the declaration of a State of Emergency, and subsequent appointment of Ibas as Sole Administrator, NBA said it was no longer holding the conference in Rivers State,…
Popular journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, the daughter of the late governor of Oyo state, Omololu Olunloyo has continued to share videos in reactions to her later father’s death. The media personality in an emotional laden voice while she was in tears claimed that her father destroyed her life while helping his children he had allegedly had outside wedlock. In the recording, she alleged that her late father blocked all avenues for her to strive while helping the alleged children he had outside. Kemi Olunloyo alleged that she and her siblings wanted to be politicians and also work at different government parastatals,…
Former MEND leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, has expressed confidence that suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara will reclaim his position. Speaking publicly for the first time in nearly a month since a state of emergency was declared in Rivers State, Tompolo made these remarks during his 54th birthday celebration at the Aziza Temple in Gbaramatu Kingdom on Saturday. Amid accusations of betrayal, Tompolo reaffirmed his loyalty to the Ijaw nation. He addressed the criticism, saying, “People say I betrayed the Ijaw nation for not speaking about the removal of Governor Fubara. But I cannot betray the Ijaw…