Self-proclaimed preacher, Prophet Metuh, who claimed that the world would end on Thursday, April 25, has explained why the prophecy didn’t come to pass. Metuh had caused a stir on social media with his revelation that the world would end on April 25, 2024, claiming God informed him during prayer. He emphasized seeing the date clearly and hearing it mentioned by God twice. But in a statement on his X account on Saturday, Metuh attributed the prophecy’s failure to the intervention of God after he and his followers completed a 21-day fasting and prayer period. He tweeted: “The Lord showed us ..read more

  Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said if he speaks "there will be fire" after he argued with manager Jurgen Klopp on the touchline during the 2-2 Premier League draw at West Ham. Salah seemed to clash with Klopp as he prepared to come on as a 79th-minute substitute. Klopp said he would not disclose what the argument was about, but former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch said on TNT Sports that "it doesn't look good for the club". "Salah is a player who has started the majority of games for Liverpool and he will be fuming to be on the bench," Crouch said. "But no-one likes to see this bet ..read more

 With serious trashing at St James Park on Saturday by Newcastle United Football Club, Sheffield United has become the first team to be relegated from the English Premiership in the 2023/ 2024 season After playing 35 matches , the team got a mere 16 points  Their loss today means mathematically with three matches to go for the season, the team is now relegated to the Championship where it got promoted from in 2023 Two more teams will be relegated at the end of the season  ..read more

In a bold move to curb illegal mining activities, the Federal Government Mining Marshals have sealed an illegal Lithium Buying Centre in Uke Community, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The operation, which resulted in the arrest of four Chinese nationals, also led to the seizure of minerals worth millions of naira. According to the Commander of the Mining Marshals, ACC Attah John Onoja,  the minerals were seized pursuant to Section 146 (b) of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2007, after the owners failed to honour an invitation for questioning. The Commander revealed that an a ..read more

  An unconfirmed number of persons have been feared dead after a tanker carrying petroleum products burst into flames in Rivers State. The devastating incident happened on Friday night along the Eleme axis of the East-West Road, which has long been neglected, increasing motorists’ risks. Reports suggest that the tragedy was triggered when the tanker, navigating the dilapidated road, was hit by another heavy-duty vehicle, igniting flames and an explosion. The ensuing inferno engulfed several other vehicles along the road, with occupants said to be trapped and unable to escape the fire, w ..read more

  "This pastor told me to sacrifice my most precious property so that things will be working well for me financially which I did by sacrificing my vehicle, Lexus RX330. "After four months and things had not picked up as he said, my wife called him to know what was happening but he got angry and told me that my wife was rude and that he wanted to refund the money he got when he sold the vehicle - which is N4 million. "We have been waiting for him to send the money since around December and January but he had refused to do so. We called and texted him but no response, we had to go to the ..read more

The Abia State All Progressives Congress (APC) Organizing Secretary, Chief Obinna Atuonu is dead. He died at the age of 65. CKNNews learnt he died during a church service in Aba, the commercial capital of the state where he was addressing the congregation. His brother, Dr. Chiedozie Atuonu told ABN TV that on the fateful day, he got a call to rush to Aba from Umuahia where he was. According to him, the caller told him that his late brother was feeling critically ill. According to him, upon arrival, he discovered that his brother was critical and rushed to hospital where he was confirmed dea ..read more

  President Bola Tinubu has appointed banker and entrepreneur, Jim Ovia, as the Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund Board. In a statement released by the State House titled "President Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund," Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced Ovia's appointment on Friday. Describing Ovia as the founder of one of Nigeria's premier banks and a respected figure in the business community, the statement highlighted his extensive contributions to nurturing and empowering young Nigerian ..read more

Ibironke Ojo is popularly known as Ronke Oshodi Oke. The Nigerian film actress, and producer began her acting career with the drama group Star Parade, and became well-known for her role in the 2000 movie entitled ‘Oshodi Oke.’ In this chat with The Nation, the thespian opens up on varied issues including navigating motherhood in Nollywood, scripts rejection and being a popular face. Tell us how you have been able to juggle life as a mother, an actress, and a celebrity.                                  &nbs ..read more

  Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission attached to the Taskforce on Currency mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy and Forex Malpractice,  have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators  for alleged foreign exchange fraud. They were arrested on Friday, April 26, 2024 in a sting operation following credible intelligence about illegal sales of dollars at the Wuse Zone 4 area of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.  A statement by EFCC Spokesman Dele Oyewale gave the names of the suspects as :Usman Mohammed, Abdullahi Nasir, Abubakar Saleh, Mohammed ..read more