
January 17, 2025

DAILY HOPE DEOPTIONAL: JANUARY 18 BECAUSE YOU HAVE SAID IT, I WILL OBEY” (2) SCRIPTURES: LUKE 5:1-7; JEREMIAH 35: 2 – 6, 19
Our devotional yesterday told us how Apostle Peter obeyed the LORD Jesus Christ when he was told to cast his net to the right side of the boat on hearing Peter saying they have toiled all nights and caught nothing. Jesus’ instruction came at the most hopeless time for Peter. Here is a man known…

SECURITY: Police Arrests 16 Kidnappers in Edo Central
…as Governor Okpebholo orders demolition of houses The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has directed security agents in the state to immediately demolish all houses linked to the 16 kidnappers arrested by the police in Edo Central senatorial district today. A source from the police headquarters told our reporter that, “The governor’s directive to…

A Surprising Reflection on Governor Bala Mohammed’s Concerns Over President Tinubu’s Policies
By Abayomi’s Odunowo As Nigeria navigates its complex socio-economic landscape, Governor Bala Mohammed’s remarks regarding President Tinubu’s policies reverberate with a sense of urgency. His concerns about inclusivity, transparency, and the overall impact of these policies pose significant questions that necessitate reflection. However, as we observe the intricacies of these initiatives, it becomes essential to…

Chief Segun mourns Hon. Adewunmi’s death, says she is a fearless leaders and passionate advocate of our constituency
The Gbolugboye Of Isara Land, Chief Segun OlusolaIt with a heavy heart has extended his deepest condolences on the passing of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of 10th House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria. Chief Segun in a condolences message he personally e-signed describes Hon. Onanuga who is fondly…

TAX REFORM BILL: President Tinubu has agreed to amend contentious clauses
President Bola Tinubu has agreed to amend contentious clauses in the proposed tax reform bills, according to Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State. This move comes after the four bills generated controversy and faced opposition from various quarters, including the Northern Governors Forum and the National Economic Council. The four bills in question are: Nigeria…

RIVERS: court gives verdict on lg tenure tussle
Today, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja Division put a full stop to the pretensions by Chidi J. Lloyd and his 20 pretenders when he struck out their suit for want of locus standi. His Lordship was emphatic that Chidi J. Lloyd and his 20 co-travellers ceased to be Local Government Council…

The legal icons that will defend Okpebholo’s mandate, democracy
By John Mayaki Once again, let me assure the good people of Edo state and most importantly, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), that nobody would be allowed to truncate democracy in the state – the mandate of Governor Monday Okpebholo will not only be defended, the virtue of democracy will also be…

Chief John Oche Aboh: The Transformative Healthcare Delivery in Agila
In the heart of Idomaland, Agila, a community once plagued by inadequate healthcare facilities and personnel, is witnessing a transformation. At the forefront of this transformation is Chief John Oche Aboh, The Ohaje K’Idoma, a visionary leader whose tireless efforts have significantly improved healthcare services and delivery in Ado LGA and Idomaland as a…

IGP seeks removal of police from envelope budgetary regime
By Omole Adeyemi The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has called for the need removal of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from the envelope budgetary regime to allow for accurate and efficient funding projection. The development, he explained, would enable greater flexibility and ensure the availability of funds to manage the Force…

DAILY HOPE DEVOTIONAL: JANUARY 17 “BECAUSE YOU HAVE SAID IT, I WILL OBEY.” (1) SCRIPTURES: LUKE 5: 1 – 7
Peter and the other disciples toiled all night, (even as professional fishermen) yet, they caught nothing. They were tired and frustrated and were ready to go home empty handed when Jesus showed up and with a specific instruction: “launch out into the deep and lay down your net for a drought.” Peter told Jesus, master,…
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