The Senior Pastor of the House on the Rock Church in Lagos, Paul Adefarasin, has addressed the viral video circulating online, clarifying that the object he was holding was not a firearm. A video clip that surfaced earlier this week shows Pastor Adefarasin holding a metallic object while engaging with a passerby who was recording him. The footage quickly went viral, prompting widespread speculation, with some social media users claiming that he was brandishing a gun during the exchange.

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State and the Shehu of Borno, Alh. Abubakar El-Kanemi, have jointly called on the Federal Government to expedite the rehabilitation and expansion of the Alau Dam. The appeal came during the Shehu’s traditional Sallah homage to the governor at Government House, Maiduguri, where both leaders emphasized the urgency of preventing another catastrophic flooding in Borno. Zulum voiced deep concern over the project’s slow progress, noting the pressing need for action as the rainy season approaches: “After the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and expansion of the dam, which we all attended, the truth is that the work is not progressing as expected.

A delegation from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Abuja, on Friday visited Delta State to educate residents of flood-prone communities about the impending risks and mitigation measures. “A delegation from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Abuja, on Friday visited Delta State to educate the residents of some flood prone communities about impending risks and mitigation measures.” During the visit, the NEMA team first met with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who appointed the Commissioner for Special Duties to represent him at the sensitization program.

In a decisive move to rid its market of adulterated products, the Auto Spare Parts & Machinery Dealers Association (ASPMDA) has announced that any member caught selling fake engine oil or counterfeit spare parts will permanently forfeit their shops, buildings, or plazas.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to reconstruct and rejuvenate Mokwa, Niger State, following the devastating floods that claimed over 207 lives and destroyed hundreds of homes last week. “We will rebuild. We will restore the vibrancy for which Mokwa is known,” the President assured the community, offering a message of hope. To fulfill this pledge, Tinubu announced a N2 billion fund for rebuilding the affected communities. He also directed the immediate dispatch of 20 truckloads of grains to the genuine victims of the disaster. Furthermore, the President instructed Environment Minister Balarabe Lawal to relocate to Mokwa to oversee urgent relief efforts through the ACReSAL (Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes) drainage project. ACReSAL, funded by the World Bank, is aimed at addressing land degradation and climate change challenges across 19 northern states.

The Kano State government has declared today a public holiday to honor the memory of 22 athletes who tragically lost their lives in a car crash on Saturday. The athletes died near Kuri, approximately 50 kilometers from Kano, while returning from Abeokuta, Ogun State, where they had represented the state at the 22nd National Sports Festival. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, through a statement signed by his Director-General of Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, expressed profound sadness and extended condolences to the victims’ families.