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  2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Suffer Heavy Blow In Uyo Against Zimbabwe The Super Eagles of Nigeria couldn’t do as much as they were expected to do in their 6th 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier as their visitors, Zimbabwe, forced them into a 1-1 draw.

 BREAKING: “Adeleke University is Forcing Muslim Students To Attend Church Programmes”   Prayer held in Ramadan evenings (tarawih)  was reportedly disrupted two days ago and the students were warned never to try it again. ~ MURIC Writes Nigeria university commission

 BREAKING NEWS: NYSC to begin payment of N77,000 allowance from March. ~ NYSC DG

  The murder trial of slain NYSC member Salome Adaidu took a chilling turn on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, as the Nasarawa State High Court admitted shocking new evidence, including a video recording of her dismembered remains. Prosecutors in Lafia presented seven additional exhibits, strengthening the case against 32-year-old Christian Gospel singer Oluwatimileyin Daniel Ajayi, the primary suspect. A police officer, testifying as a fresh witness, submitted key exhibits, including a mobile phone containing footage of six polythene bags allegedly used to conceal the victim’s dismembered body. Prosecutors also displayed Adaidu’s severed head, reportedly recovered from the suspect’s bathroom and bedroom. Justice Simon Aboki adjourned proceedings until noon to allow the court to review the disturbing video evidence. Four witnesses have testified so far, as prosecutors build a case that has gripped the nation. With each hearing, the horrifying details surrounding the NYSC member’s murder co...

  BREAKING: Dangote refinery halts sale of petroleum products in Naira, cites FX mismatch Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary halt in the sale of petroleum products in Naira, citing an imbalance between its sales proceeds and crude oil purchase obligations, which are denominated in U.S. dollars. The announcement was conveyed in a statement issued on March 19, 2025, where the company explained that its Naira-denominated sales have exceeded the value of Naira-priced crude it has received so far. As a result, it has decided to temporarily align its sales currency with its crude procurement obligations. “We wish to inform you that, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has temporarily halted the sale of petroleum products in Naira. This decision is necessary to avoid a mismatch between our sales proceeds and our crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars. To date, our sales of petroleum products in Naira have exceeded the value of Naira-denomi...

  A 94-year-old man, Adedapo Idowu, has registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).  Idowu, who registered at the JAMB Professional Test Center in Ibadan, Oyo State, said he did sofulfilfill his long-standing aspiration of studying Political Science at the University of Ibadan.  The 2025 UTME registration started on January 31.  Last week, JAMB revealed that over 700,000 candidates have registered, including 11,000 underage applicants.  Idowu shared that his initial fears about pursuing higher education at his age were dispelled after his seamless registration experience.  His story was featured in the latest bulletin of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.  “I can now attain my dream at an advanced age.  “The registration staff gave me a sense of belonging through the warm reception at the registration venue” he noted.  He also advised other candidates to embrace professionalism and contentment in thei...

 I’ve never seen a pastor preach about Deuteronomy 26:12 or Deuteronomy 14:22-26 before. Why ?