Omoyele Sowore, activist and former presidential candidate, has sparked fresh online debate after criticizing some Nigerian pastors and the role of churches.

In his words, many people become pastors because they couldn’t succeed in other careers or don’t want to do “serious work.” He also shared a personal encounter with a popular pastor, saying he suggested turning the pastor’s church into a hospital for one year to save lives. According to Sowore, the pastor got upset and has avoided him since.

His comments have triggered mixed reactions online, with many people agreeing and others calling the statement unfair and insulting.

#Nigeria #OmoyeleSowore #Religion #PublicDebate

Abu Simbel Temples in Egypt are breathtaking masterpieces carved into rock by Pharaoh Ramses II. These giant statues and ancient halls were built to show power and honor the gods, and they’re even more famous because they were moved to higher ground to save them from flooding. A true wonder of Africa’s history.

#AbuSimbel #Egypt #AncientEgypt #History #places

BREAKING: viral Reverend father Ezekiel Dachomo who called on US president Donald Trump to help save Christian’s in Nigeria is reportedly battling with liver disease and requiring urgent overseas medical attention.

Tragedy as School Bus Crashes into Truck, 13 Children Die on Their Way to School…..

A deep sense of grief has enveloped parents, teachers, and residents after a tragic road accident claimed the lives of 13 schoolchildren on their way to school. Reports say their bus collided with a heavy-duty truck, killing the children instantly. Eyewitnesses described books and school bags scattered across the road as parents arrived in tears. Emergency responders rushed in, but could do little to save them, while the injured were taken to hospital. Authorities have launched an investigation and called for stricter road safety, especially for school transport.
#fintternews

Electrical Surge Triggers Fire at Leventis Plaza Abuja, Firefighters Save ₦900m Property

Panic broke out on Sunday after a fire outbreak was reported at the popular Leventis Plaza in Abuja, with an electrical surge suspected to be the cause. The Federal Fire Service (FFS) confirmed that the fire started inside a tailoring workshop on the first floor of the commercial complex. Thanks to a rapid response by firefighters from the National Headquarters, the blaze was contained within minutes, preventing it from spreading to nearby businesses including Grand Square, The Palm Hotels and Frazier’s Suites. The FFS disclosed that properties worth about ₦900 million were saved out of an estimated ₦1 billion, averting what could have been a major commercial disaster in the Federal Capital Territory.

#Electrical

Residents rush to save man involved in car crash in Oghara, Delta State

Kwara Kidnap Wahala: Terrorists Demand N20m, Threaten To Kill Trader If Family Misses Deadline

Terrorists who abducted a female trader in Omu-Aran, Irepodun LGA of Kwara State, have demanded a ransom of N20 million, threatening to kill her if the money is not paid before their deadline. An audio recording reveals the kidnappers rejecting the family’s offer of about N2.5–N3 million and mocking their pleas. The victim’s relatives say they have sold nearly all their belongings and are appealing to Nigerians for urgent help. The case adds to the growing wave of kidnappings in Kwara, where families are forced into debt to save loved ones.

#KwaraInsecurity #KidnappingCrisis #NigeriaNews

Na wah oo! Just few days after Katsina govt talk say dem wan release 70 suspected bandits, another gbege don burst for Yar Tafki, Funtua LGA. Bandits attack community, kill people, abduct others, even after two peace deals dem don sign before. Security expert, Malam Bakatsine, confirm the attack. Katsina still dey hot for bandit wahala, rural areas dey suffer despite military and local peace moves. Govt letter show 48 suspects plus 22 more dey inside courts, dem wan release dem under peace accord. People dey fear say releasing bandits fit destroy law, deny justice, and ginger more crime. Meanwhile, govt talk say na to maintain peace, e say accord don already save about 1,000 kidnapped people.

Atiku Blasts Tinubu Govt Over Abandoning Nigerian Students Abroad

People, wahala don burst! Former VP Atiku Abubakar don accuse Tinubu administration of leaving about 1,600 Nigerian students stranded abroad after quietly stopping the BEA scholarship programme.

Students supposed to get stipends of $6,000+ each—nothing paid since 2025

Some faced hunger, unpaid rent, even life-threatening medical emergencies

One tragic case: student in Morocco died reportedly due to hardship


Atiku calls it “cruel, negligent, and damaging to Nigeria’s international reputation”

Government allegedly offered to sponsor students back home instead—callous!

BEA originally meant to build Nigeria’s future workforce in countries like China, Russia, Morocco, Hungary


Federal Ministry of Education, however, denies abandonment

Says no new scholarships in 2025

Existing students supposed to be supported until completion

Policy now focuses on local training programs to save public funds


Atiku warns: “Abandoning students mid-course destroys years of effort and Nigeria’s credibility”

Who Is Responsible for Oworonshoki’s Death Traps? How Exposed Electric Cables From Illegal Demolitions Killed a Lagos Teen After Oba-Ordered Evictions

How did a demolition exercise in Lagos turn into a deadly public hazard? And why were dangerous electric cables left exposed for months in a residential community?

Another teenager has been electrocuted in Oworonshoki, Lagos State, after coming into contact with live electricity wires abandoned following what residents describe as illegal demolitions ordered by the Oloworo of Oworonshoki Kingdom, Oba Saliu Babatunde. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, has intensified outrage over the failure to remove or secure exposed cables after buildings were pulled down late last year.

According to community members who spoke to SaharaReporters, the demolitions carried out in November 2025 left behind dangling electric wires and open power lines, effectively turning streets and former residential areas into death traps. Despite repeated complaints, the hazardous infrastructure was never cleared, ultimately leading to the fatal electrocution of a young resident. A photograph obtained at the scene reportedly shows the teenager lying lifeless on the ground.

This latest death adds to a series of traumatic events linked to the demolition exercise. On November 25, 2025, SaharaReporters documented how two young girls returned from school to find their home allegedly burned down during the operation. In a widely circulated video, the children—one still in school uniform—described how their house was destroyed while their parents were at work, with no opportunity to retrieve personal belongings.

Residents allege that police officers and local vigilantes known as “Madanwo” participated in the operation, acting on the monarch’s directives. Bystanders in the footage accused authorities of burning houses without notice, arresting residents during clashes, and ignoring claims that government had ordered a halt to forced demolitions in the area.

Now, the fatal electrocution has raised urgent questions:
Why were live electric cables left exposed for months?
Who bears responsibility for clearing dangerous infrastructure after demolitions?
And how many more lives must be lost before accountability is enforced?

Community members insist the tragedy was preventable, arguing that basic safety measures—such as disconnecting power lines or fencing off hazardous areas—could have saved lives. The incident highlights a broader pattern of urban displacement, alleged abuse of authority, and neglect of public safety, especially in low-income communities affected by forced evictions.

As families mourn the teenager’s death, residents continue to demand answers from traditional authorities, security agencies, and government officials. The Oworonshoki case has become a stark symbol of how demolition policies, when carried out without planning, oversight, or accountability, can turn vulnerable neighborhoods into deadly zones—raising a chilling question: is urban “development” in Lagos now coming at the cost of human life?

Nigerian Police Remove Delta DPO Christopher Udoh Over Corruption, Refund Extorted Money To ‘Good Samaritan’ Framed For Murder In Asaba

The Nigeria Police Force has removed and sanctioned the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of GRA Division, Asaba, CSP Christopher Udoh, following allegations of corruption, extortion, and abuse of office involving a civilian who acted as a Good Samaritan. The police also refunded money extorted from Tomi Akporoghene Wojuola, who was wrongly accused of murder after attempting to save a man who collapsed by the roadside in Asaba, Delta State.

Wojuola’s ordeal began in 2025 when he rushed an unconscious stranger to the hospital on medical advice, only for the victim to later die. Instead of being commended, Wojuola was detained, accused of murder, and allegedly threatened by the DPO, who reportedly mocked him for “acting like Jesus.” Despite confirmation from the deceased’s family that the man had an underlying medical condition, Wojuola said he was still extorted, leaving him with only ₦2,000 after police officers allegedly emptied his account as bail money.

Following public outrage and reports by SaharaReporters, the Delta State Police Command confirmed that CSP Udoh had been removed from his position and disciplined. The Command also ensured that the extorted funds were refunded to Wojuola, while the DPO was summoned to the Police Force Headquarters in Abuja for further questioning. The incident has reignited public concern over police misconduct in Nigeria and reinforced why many citizens fear assisting victims during emergencies.

Jihadist Fulani Bandits Responsible for Over 70% of Violent Attacks on Nigerian Communities and Churches in 2025 – InterSociety Report Warns of Grave Threat to National Unity

A new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (InterSociety) has revealed that jihadist Fulani bandits and herdsmen were responsible for more than 70 per cent of violent attacks on Christian communities and places of worship across Nigeria in 2025. The civil rights group warned that the scale, coordination, and persistence of the violence pose a serious threat to Nigeria’s national unity, sovereignty, and constitutional secularism.

According to the report, mass killings and church destructions have been systematic and well-coordinated since June 2015, with Christian communities in the Middle Belt, North-East, Southern Kaduna, parts of Kebbi, Katsina, Ondo State, and Eha-Amufu in Enugu State bearing the brunt of the attacks. InterSociety accused successive Nigerian governments of presiding over what it described as an “ethno-religiously polarised state,” alleging that violence against Christians has intensified under official watch.

The organisation claimed that jihadist Fulani bandits and herdsmen have emerged as the most widespread and deadly terror groups in Nigeria, allegedly carrying out attacks framed around “convert to Islam or die” campaigns. It further alleged that controversial government policies such as RUGA settlements, grazing reserves, and ranching initiatives indirectly enabled armed herders to settle among indigenous Christian populations.

InterSociety also raised concerns over forest security, questioning how armed groups gained access to detailed forest location data after a reported 2015 forest-mapping exercise by the Nigerian Army. Despite the grim findings, the group said international pressure helped save at least 600 Christian lives and dozens of churches in 2025, crediting advocacy on religious freedom and diplomatic interventions.

The report singled out U.S. President Donald Trump for what it described as interventions that helped avert further attacks during the Christmas and New Year period, while also praising the United States and Canada for their roles in defending religious freedom in Nigeria. At the same time, InterSociety criticised the silence of some Nigerian Christian political leaders and called for urgent domestic and international action to prevent further destabilisation of Africa’s most populous nation.

Ghanaian Self-Styled Prophet Ebo Noah Remanded in Custody, Court Orders Psychiatric Evaluation Over Doomsday Flood Prophecy That Sparked Nationwide Panic

A Ghanaian self-styled prophet, Ebo Noah, born Evans Eshun, has been remanded in custody by the Adenta District Court and ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation following his arrest over a controversial doomsday prophecy. Eshun was arrested on December 31, 2025, by operatives of the Ghana Police Service Special Cyber Vetting Team for false communication and causing fear and panic after he predicted that the world would be submerged by a global flood on December 25, 2025.

The prophecy, widely circulated on social media, triggered widespread anxiety, with hundreds of people—some from neighbouring countries—reportedly abandoning their homes and travelling with luggage to Eshun’s premises, where he claimed an “ark” he built would save humanity. When the predicted flood failed to occur, Eshun released a video claiming that prayers and fasting had convinced God to postpone the destruction, rather than admitting the prophecy was false.

Public outrage intensified after he appeared at rapper Sarkodie’s Rapperholic 2025 concert, telling attendees to celebrate because the alleged doom had been delayed. The court has adjourned the case to January 15, 2026, pending the outcome of the psychiatric assessment. The incident has reignited national debate in Ghana over religious extremism, misinformation, public safety, and the limits of free expression, as authorities move to hold the self-proclaimed prophet accountable for the social disruption caused by his claims.

Ghana Police Arrest Self-Styled Prophet Ebo Noah Over Failed Christmas 2025 Doomsday Prophecy That Sparked Nationwide Panic

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a self-styled prophet, Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah, over a controversial doomsday prediction that claimed the world would end on Christmas Day 2025. His arrest followed months of widespread anxiety triggered by the prophecy, which led hundreds of followers to abandon their homes, jobs and schools in anticipation of a global flood.

Ebo Noah first gained national attention in August 2025 after declaring that God instructed him to build 10 modern-day arks to save humanity from a three-year worldwide flood set to begin on December 25, 2025. Through social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, he shared videos of himself supervising the construction of wooden vessels, claiming to have acquired over 250,000 pieces of timber and presenting the arks as the only refuge for believers.

As Christmas approached, panic intensified, with followers travelling from across Ghana and neighbouring countries to his ark site with their belongings. When the predicted flood failed to occur, Ebo Noah released a video claiming that his prayers and a three-week fast had persuaded God to postpone the destruction.

Public outrage grew after he made a controversial appearance at rapper Sarkodie’s Rapperholic 2025 concert, where he encouraged fans to celebrate, saying the doom had been delayed. The appearance sparked backlash and renewed calls for his arrest over alleged deception and public disturbance.

Police authorities confirmed he was detained on December 31, 2025, citing concerns over the social impact of his claims and earlier warnings against prophecies capable of causing public fear and unrest, especially during the festive and New Year period.

Yesterday, We Saw Nigeria Working As It Should For Anthony Joshua

It took the French police ten minutes to get to the scene of Princess Diana's car crash, though it happened in metropolitan Paris. Please fact-check me.

But it took the Nigerian Police Force less than ten minutes to get to the scene of Anthony Joshua's car accident, though it occurred outside a metropolitan area. Again, please fact-check me.

It took French emergency response crews 101 minutes to get Princess Diana to the hospital, whereas Anthony Joshua was in a hospital within minutes. The total time was approximately thirty minutes.

Just as Anthony Joshua's friends sadly died on the spot, likewise did Dodi Fayed and the driver of the car, Henri Paul, die immediately from the impact of the accident.

The deaths, both in France and Nigeria, did not occur because of any negligence on the part of emergency first responders. They were a direct result of the collision from the accident.

Both crashes were caused by speeding far above the legal speed limit. Bad roads were not a factor at all in either crash.

The stretch of highway on which the Anthony Joshua crash occurred was very motorable and is a credit to Nigeria.

Go back and watch the video. This was a six-lane highway with three lanes on either side, well demarcated, free of potholes, and with lanes clearly delineated.

So, please tell me where Nigeria went wrong, or how we failed Mr Joshua in this sad episode that some unpatriotic citizens are trending things like 'Nigeria happened to Anthony Joshua'.

Did Spain happen to Diogo Jota?
Did Honduras happen to Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes of TLC?
Did America happen to Fast and Furious star, Paul Walker, when he died in a car crash in California?

I understand that, because of the intense negative slant of Nigeria's social media sphere, where it is easier to trend with bad news, a critical mass of our people has a confirmation bias toward negative stories.

However, please take your time to Google how many times the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has saved the lives of Nigerians in and around the Lagos-Ogun axis.

They even did this as recently as last week.

Whether it is car accidents, building collapses, or fires, LASEMA has repeatedly done Nigeria proud.

When you make a distress call through the 767 and 112 toll-free lines, you can be assured that LASEMA will be there in minutes.

Instead of this Anthony Joshua incident being an example of Nigeria happening to you, yesterday's event was a case of Nigeria working well for Anthony Joshua.

It should not be every time you run to social media to run down your country. Sometimes, instead of emoting, let us be rational people. Be proud of Nigeria and build her up. In so doing, you are actually building yourself.

~Reno Omokri

Anthony Joshua Accident: Why Do Nigerians Love to De-market Nigeria?

Anthony Joshua suffered a ghastly accident today in a rural part of Ogun State, and instead of de-marketing Nigeria, why don't you and I wait for the full details of what occurred to our beloved boxing champion before making dramatic and damaging statements whose veracity we cannot be sure of?

You were not at the scene of the accident. You are relying on videos you see online. You don't know the full details.

But your first instincts are to attack Nigeria and paint the worst possible picture to the outside world, and now headlines from as far away as India and Australia are quoting Nigerian X users and lampooning Nigeria and saying that no first responders came to Mr Joshua's rescue and that the whole scene was emblematic of a failed state.

Just turn on your international news channels and see the horrible things they are saying about Nigeria right now and quoting Nigerian X users!

And sadly, some of the people castigating Nigeriw and our institutions based on hearsay and online chatter claim to be journalists.

It says more about the state of our journalism than our healthcare and emergency response systems.

Well, I made enquiries, and it is not the case that emergency response services let Mr Joshua down. Rather, immediately after the accident, eyewitnesses did not wait for first responders and heroically began assisting Mr Joshua.

Within the very first two minutes, they intervened. Obviously, not being professionals, they would make mistakes and not follow procedure.

The Federal Road Safety Corp arrived within the first few minutes of the accident and met passers-by who were already intervening. The police showed up, and seeing that the crowd had already taken the initiative, what would you have them do?

Before an ambulance could get there, Mr Joshua was already close to a hospital. This is all in the space of minutes, not up to an hour.

The deaths that occurred during the accident, according to preliminary official reports, were not caused by any negligence. The individuals concerned died on the spot, and the official cause is collision trauma from "excessive speed". May God grant fortitude to their families.

How is that the fault of emergency response personnel? I see no blame for Nigeria in this! But I will still wait for the full official statement.

Even in England, when an accident occurs in a rural area, emergency responders take time to arrive. Anywhere from fifteen minutes and above. Please Google it! Most likely more.

Remember Diana, Princess of Wales? She sadly had an accident right in the heart of the metropolitan area of Paris, and it took fifteen minutes for an ambulance to get to her—the most high-profile woman in the world at that time.

And even after the ambulance came, it took them over an hour, precisely 101 minutes, to get her to a hospital.

How long did it take Spanish first responders to get to Diogo Jota's car? That was a big scandal!

Please be patriotic and wait for an official statement before hastily crucifying Nigeria.

Remember how we did the same thing after armed robbers killed the late Somtochukwu Maduagwu. Nigerians libelled the police and the emergency doctors who tried to save her life, only for the truth to come out later, but much irreparable damage had already been done.

Let us not repeat history and claim that it repeated itself
- Reno Omokri

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Condoles Victims Of Great Nigeria House Fire, Visits Balogun As Emergency Agencies Battle Inferno

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating fire outbreak at the Great Nigeria House located in the Balogun area of Lagos Island, describing the incident as painful and distressing for victims and business owners affected by the disaster. The governor conveyed his condolences in a statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Sanwo-Olu disclosed that he personally visited the Balogun axis to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the damage caused by the inferno, stressing that the magnitude of loss suffered by traders and occupants could not be fully conveyed through written reports alone. According to him, witnessing the aftermath firsthand provided a clearer understanding of the pain, destruction, and economic setback faced by those impacted.

The governor commended firefighters, emergency responders, and relevant agencies for their swift and coordinated response, noting that their courage and dedication helped contain the blaze and prevented it from spreading to nearby buildings. He acknowledged that their timely intervention saved lives and reduced what could have been an even more catastrophic incident in the densely populated commercial hub.

Sanwo-Olu assured affected individuals that the Lagos State Government would continue to assess the situation and provide necessary support to victims as recovery efforts progress. Reaffirming the resilience of Lagos residents, he stated that the state has always demonstrated strength in moments of adversity and expressed confidence that the affected community would recover.

The fire outbreak, which reportedly started on the upper floors of the multi-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House, disrupted commercial activities around Martins Street and raised concerns over the safety of goods stored in the building, which is widely used for warehousing clothing materials. Officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that several floors were affected, though no casualties had been recorded as of the latest update.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, as emergency teams remain on ground to ensure safety and prevent further incidents. Business owners and workers in the area continue to await a clearer assessment of losses amid fears of significant material damage.

Ghanaians rush to ‘Noah’s Ark’ as prophet predicts Christmas Day flood

Drama is unfolding in Ghana as residents reportedly rush to secure spaces inside one of eight arks built by Prophet Eboh Noah, who claims God revealed to him that the world will end today, December 25, through massive flooding.

According to the prophet, only those inside his arks will be saved when the flood begins, a claim that has triggered panic, curiosity, and intense online reactions across Ghana and beyond.

Earlier this year, Ghanaian authorities briefly arrested Prophet Eboh Noah over the prophecy. However, he was later released after officials ruled that making religious prophecies does not amount to a criminal offence.

Niger State Electoral Officers Accuse NSIEC Chairman of Unilateral Allowance Decisions After 2025 Local Elections

Electoral officers of the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) have accused Chairman Mohammed Jibrin Imam of making unilateral decisions on staff allowances following the 2025 local government elections. In a letter signed by Ibrahim Yakubu and Shehu M.K. Nusa, the officers condemned the payments given to staff, stating they were not consulted despite risking their lives during the elections. They highlighted funds saved during the elections and called for a commission meeting to review entitlements and ensure fair remuneration, citing decades of service without prior mistreatment.

Ex-Corps Member Who Saved ₦77,000 NYSC Allowance For 12 Months Launches Foodstuffs Business, Shows Fully Stocked Shop

A former National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member has gone viral after revealing that she saved her ₦77,000 monthly allowance for 12 months to start a foodstuffs business. The young entrepreneur shared a TikTok video displaying her newly rented and fully stocked shop, encouraging viewers to calculate how she managed her finances throughout her service year. Her post sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing surprise at how substantial the shop appeared despite being funded solely from her NYSC allowance. While some doubted her claims, others praised her discipline, financial planning, and entrepreneurial spirit, describing her journey as an inspiration to Nigerian youths seeking self-reliance after service.