Former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mike Igini, has warned that the 2027 general elections will be more than a test of Nigeria’s democracy, saying the exercise will put the country’s electoral and judicial institutions under intense scrutiny.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has cautioned Christians against failing to pay their tithes, warning that such neglect could expose them to problems they might wrongly attribute to the devil.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The cleric gave the warning in a video that has gone viral on social media, where he urged believers to make tithing a priority rather than spend money on Christmas clothes and other personal needs.

According to the pastor, Christians should settle their tithes before making festive purchases, insisting that neglecting the religious obligation could have serious consequences.

“Don’t buy a Christmas cloth when you have not paid tithe. It’s dangerous. It’s very dangerous,” he said.

Ibiyeomie maintained that tithing should not be treated casually, stressing that believers must pay the appropriate amount rather than contribute whatever sum they consider convenient.

To buttress his position, the pastor recounted incidents involving vehicle tyre bursts, which he linked to the alleged failure of some drivers to pay their tithes.

Narrating one of the incidents, he claimed that two tyres of a vehicle conveying him burst during a journey.

According to him, he confronted the driver and suggested that the incident was connected to his alleged failure to pay tithes.

“I said to the driver of the passenger, I said, you don’t pay tithe,” he recalled.

The cleric also disclosed that two tyres on his Rolls-Royce reportedly burst while he was being driven by a driver whom he claimed was not a tither.

“I said, go and check his record. Truth was not a tither,” he claimed, referring to the driver.

Ibiyeomie further alleged that he had experienced similar situations involving other drivers who identified as Christians but, according to him, failed to fulfil their tithing obligations.

He said the experiences had strengthened his conviction that not every misfortune should be attributed to the devil, urging believers to examine their religious commitments when faced with difficulties.

“Not everything is the devil,” he stated.

The pastor also warned Christians against neglecting their tithes during the Christmas season, suggesting that failure to observe the practice could have consequences for their families.

“I’m telling you this December, don’t tamper with your tithe. Otherwise, they may rush your children,” he said.

He also criticised believers who, in his view, paid their tithes inconsistently or failed to calculate the amount properly.

“Many of you are Christians, but don’t pay the correct tithe. You pay as you like. It’s not pay as you go. Pay correct tithe,” he said.

Ibiyeomie concluded by encouraging Christians to take tithing seriously, maintaining that some challenges they experience should not automatically be blamed on spiritual attacks.

A Nigerian soldier, Adediwuraola Ishola, has recounted a humorous experience he had while dating a Shuwa Arab woman named Falmata in Maiduguri, Borno State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Ishola, his girlfriend had a habit of carrying a small knife whenever she visited him, leaving him curious about why she always had the weapon with her.

Initially, the soldier assumed she carried the knife for self-defence, considering the security challenges in the region. However, his perception changed after he jokingly asked her about it and received an unexpected response.

Falmata reportedly told him that he would discover the knife’s purpose if he ever attempted to end their relationship.

Sharing the story in a Facebook post on Friday, Ishola recalled how the incident made him reconsider his romantic relationship.

“As a soldier, I discovered something in Maiduguri that still makes me laugh whenever I remember it,” he wrote.

He continued:

“I was dating Falmata, a beautiful Shuwa lady.

“She would visit me regularly and somehow, she’s always with a small knife.

“At first, I assumed it was for self-defence because of the insecurity in Maiduguri.

“One day, I jokingly asked her, ‘Falmata, why do you always carry this knife?’

“She said, ‘Try breaking up with me and you will understand.’ Breaking up with you ke? I no dey mad!”

The soldier added that his girlfriend’s response prompted him to make a quick decision.

“That same week, I quickly applied for a course in Lagos. My love for Falmata was strong, but my love for life was stronger,” he added.