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LOCAL HEADLINES:

DAILY POST

Biafra: IPOB warns Nigerian government against witch-hunting Abaribe, Chidoka

Benue killings: Biafra youth reveal what would happen if herdsmen attack any Eastern state

BREAKING: Senator Nwaoboshi gets bail
Top Headlines

BREAKING: Oyo Assembly Speaker, Michael Adeyemo dead

Okonjo-Iweala reveals how Babangida, others deceived Jonathan

‘I would have been part of herdsmen attacking people’ – Buhari

Herdsmen killing: Buhari speaks on killing of Rev. Fathers, tells Bunue people what to do

Benue killings: Catholic Bishops call for Buhari’s resignation

Dino Melaye: Court sends Senator’s brother, three others to Kuje Prison

Why Buhari should be impeached now – Senator Owie

Uzodinma, Saraki, PDP ex-state chairmen loyal to Ali Modu Sheriff join APC

Benue killings: ‘Enough is enough, it’s time to defend our existence’ – Abba Moro breaks silence

Boko Haram: Two top Commanders dump Shekau, Nur, surrender to troops in Borno

Tension as Nigerian troops battle Boko Haram in Maiduguri

Shi’ites’ leader, El-Zakzaky charged with murder

Benue killings: Senate summons Buhari to joint session

Dino Melaye’s kinsmen react to senator’s ordeal

Ortom returns, spits fire over Benue killings

PUNCH

Killings: Catholic bishops ask President Buhari to resign

Buhari presiding over a killer govt Fayose

Benue: Killer herdsmen are sponsored, says military

I mightve been part of herders, farmers crisis Buhari

$496m aircraft purchase: Senators demand Buharis impeachment, Reps undecided

Buhari pledges to stop killings, NEC wants open grazing banned

El-Zakzaky, wife, two others charged with murder

Labour seeks N66,500 minimum wage

Melaye: IG shuns Senate invitation

Buharis empty boasts on Benue killings

Nigerias debt burden heavy, unsustainable, says Atiku

THE HERALD

Herdsmen Killings: Buhari’s Helpless, Presiding Over Killer Govt ‘ Fayose

Thank God Modu-Sheriff Defected Back To APC’ ‘ Fani-Kayode

IMN Leader El-Zakzaky Charged with Murder

PHOTOS: Kanye West And John Legend Get Into Trump Argument

Herdsmen Killings: Your Invitation Of Buhari In Order ‘ PDP Tells Senate

PHOTOS: Four Year Old Wears Rubber Band So Long It Becomes Embedded In Her Arm

Herdsmen Killings: Catholic Bishops Call For Buhari to Step Down

Persecution of Christians is on the rise’ ‘ Osinbajo

Dino Melaye’s Brother Sent to Prison

TRIBUNE

2019: APC, Abuja residents endorse Buhari for second term

Buhari is too old, analogue, incompetent, clueless ‘Fayose

Killings: Benue Assembly suspends plenary, summons Governor Ortom

Ajimobi approves beaded crowns, coronets for 48 obas in Oyo

Young, brilliant, credible hands should lead APC, Garba says

Osun lawmaker, Oyintiloye, bags Pan-African students leadership award

Insecurity: Senate invites Buhari to address joint NASS session

Vote out old politicians, Soyinka urges Nigerians

Ekiti 2018: APC leaders, aspirants meet in Ekiti, mull reduction of aspirants

Reps probe high cost of drivers’ license

2019 Presidency: I am battle ready ‘Buhari

Benue killings continue: 7 IDPs murdered in church while asleep

Macron attacks nationalism in speech to US Congress

THE AUTHORITY

$496m Illegal Expenditure: Senators demand Buhari’s impeachment

NEC bans open grazing nationwide

I’ll win again -‘ Buhari

Umahi wins The AUTHORITY Award

Kaduna Govt files murder charge against El-Zakzaky

IPOB appeals proscription

Apo Killings: FG pays N135m compensation to victims

Enugu Empowerment: Excitement as 200 traders win N10m in April

Oyo Govt approves beaded crowns, coronets for 48 Obas

How we arrived at Nigeria’s latest population figure ‘ NPC

WORLD HEADLINES:

CNN

China’s biggest tech companies have reason to be worried

Amazon is raising the price of Prime to $119

9GAG: From side project to internet phenomenon

US and Israeli officials intensify the drumbeat against Iran

The long, winding path to Bill Cosby’s guilty verdict

One step: How Kim Jong Un made history

Full story: ‘Why was it so difficult to get here” Kim Jong Un asks

CNN news quiz for week ending April 27, 2018

South Korea’s Moon praises North Korean leader’s ‘courageous and bold’ decisions to cross DMZ

Where is Kim Jong Un’s wife, Ri Sol Ju

In pictures: The historic Korean summit

Emotions high after Cosby verdict

Trump: Cohen represented me in ‘crazy Stormy Daniels deal

US steps up surveillance of Iranian assets in Syria over concerns of strike against Israel

Pompeo confirmed as US secretary of state

Otto Warmbier’s parents sue N Korea

Report: Police turned to genealogy websites to track down Golden State Killer suspect

Amazon is raising the price of Prime

Cosby tried to make it about race ‘ not rape

OK, Apu is funny — but there’s still a big problem

9 teenagers dead as flash floods hit Israel and West Bank

BBC

World Cup 2026: US, Canada & Mexico make ‘strong’ bid – President Trump

Real-life Transformer: The Japanese robot that becomes a car

Bristol to bid for 2021 Rugby League World Cup matches

From ballet to baller – five inspiring stories from the week

Sinclair Spectrum designer Rick Dickinson dies in US

Canada data firm AIQ may face legal action in UK

Snapchat releases new Spectacles 2.0

Facebook’s Zuckerberg faces formal summons from MPs

Video game loot boxes declared illegal under Belgium gambling laws

Nintendo Switch fuels strong rise in profits

Iran blocks video and images on Telegram messaging app

Migrant rules ‘leaving NHS short of doctors

Leaky roofs, pest control ‘risking NHS patient safety’ – Labour

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un crosses into South Korea

Fake cancer causes belief ‘rife’, research suggests

Golden State Killer suspect traced using genealogy websites

Alfie Evans: Parents and doctors to discuss sending toddler home

Special master appointed in Trump lawyer Michael Cohen’s case

Blood scandal victims need more cash, says Haemophilia Wales

Spain ‘wolf pack’ case: Thousands protest over rape ruling

Double amputee crawls up Colorado’s 2,700-step Manitou Incline

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Korean summit starts with a handshake, after year of tension

Use of DNA in serial killer probe sparks privacy concerns

APNewsBreak: Trump lawyer gave loans to pot-linked cab mogul

#MeToo leaders: Cosby’s conviction will bolster the movement

In emotional reunion, Spielberg revisits ‘Schindler’s List

Comparing Cosby’s 2 trials: More accusers and a conviction

The Latest: Moon, Kim vow more meetings in summit talks

Korean summit starts with a handshake, after year of tension

7 striking facts about the money tech companies are making

Tom Brokaw denies sexual misconduct claim by ex-NBC reporter

A look at DNA testing that ID’d a suspected serial killer

Starring inmates, ‘O.G’ puts incarceration under a new lens

Amazon raising price of annual Prime membership to $119

Cosby’s life of achievement stained by assault conviction

Tons of legal marijuana leave regulators awash in data

Microsoft Windows adapts as its business importance declines

Tom Brokaw denies sexual misconduct claim by ex-NBC reporter

The Latest: Ravens close 1st round with QB Lamar Jackson

Comic who called Cosby rapist credited after his conviction

Starbucks key sales figures surpasses market expectations

UK lawmakers call on Zuckerberg to appear before them

AL JAZEERA

Could the Korean talks help resolve decades of conflict?

New US secretary of state Pompeo to visit Saudi, Israel

Anger as UK university research ends up with arms group

Pakistan foreign minister disqualified from parliament

Latin America suffered 2.5 million homicides since 2000: study

Russia takes Syrians to OPCW, Western allies denounce ‘stunt’

Iran releases messaging app to replace Telegram

Qatar Airways suffers ‘substantial loss’

Macron urges US to preserve Iran nuclear agreement

Ten aid workers missing in South Sudan

BUSINESS HEADLINES:

$3 billion DocuSign prices its upcoming IPO at $29 per share ‘ above the range it originally gave Wall Street – Business Insider

$496m aircraft purchase: Senate, House of Reps seek further guidance on next steps – BusinessDay

$852 million startup Smartsheet expects to raise $150 million from its big IPO on Friday – Business Insider

10 things in tech you need to know today – Business Insider

15 Things To Consider Before Closing A Real Estate Transaction – Forbes

2 Top Buys For 100%+ Dividend Growth – Forbes

2018 Mock Stock Draft – Forbes

2018 NFL Draft: Interactive Map Of Hometowns For 10 Years Of Draft Picks – Forbes

2018 Porsche Panamera — A Sub-$100,000 Sedan Tuned For The Enthusiast – Forbes

27% Of Major League Baseball Players Are Foreign-Born – Forbes

3 Innovative Ways Blockchain Will Build Trust In The Food Industry – Forbes

3 Ways Sustainable Finance Can Accelerate Fourth Wave Of Environmentalism – Forbes

4 Tricks To Identify The Best Candidate For The Job – Forbes

5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Mentor Relationship – Forbes

6 Reasons Ford CEO Jim Hackett Decided To Deep-Six The Company’s Sedans – Forbes

SPORTS

Europa League: Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid – Daily Trust

100 students participate as Olympafrica Futbonet berths in Lagos – The Nation

200m will not get you Mohamed Salah, Liverpool tell Real Madrid – Daily Trust

2018 NFL Mock Draft Round 2: Day 2 Predictions After Round 1 Results – Bleacher Report

22 teams set as national handball league begins – Punch

Adekanola, Nigerias pillar of golf clocks 62 – Daily Trust

Aiyegbeni: Don’t Pile Pressure On Super Eagles; Team Need Ideye – Complete Sports

Ambode Approves Contract Coaches For Lagos – Daily Independent

Antoine Griezmann gives Atletico Madrid the advantage as Arsenal waste golden opportunity – Yahoo

Antoine Griezmann Snatches Draw for 10-Man Atletico Madrid Against Arsenal – Bleacher Report

Arsenal 1 Atletico Madrid 1: Griezmann smuggles vital away goal for 10-man Atleti – Goal

Arsenal punished by 10-man Atletico Madrid in Europa League semi – Punch

Arsenal throw away best shot at reaching Europa League final – Goal

Arsenal’s frustrating Europa League semi-final setback in pictures – Yahoo

Athlete of the Century’ honored by Google – CNN

Atletico clinch away goal in Arsenal draw – Kickoff

Tracking Times – Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT

#BBNaija : Nina gives reasons why she will not reconcile with Collins – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija Why I won’t reconcile with Collins- Nina – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Alex speaks on getting negative vibes from Nina (Video) – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Alex speaks on why she is getting negative vibes from Nina [Video] – Gistlover

#BBNaija: BamBam Storms Popular Night Club, Quilox In Hot Outfit (Photos) – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Cee-C reveals she’d be going for counseling after Media Tour – Nigerian Pilot

#BBNaija: Cee-C Reveals Why She Always Fought Tobi Back in The Reality Show – Gistlover

#BBNaija: Cee-C speaks on tearing the clothe payporte gave to her – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: concerned Fans, beg Nina to get a PR manager before she fades away – Gistlover

#BBNaija: Finally, Nina Reveals Why She Will Not Reconcile with Collins – Gistlover

#BBNaija: I took permission from Alex Popular Nollywood act reacts to sitting on Tobis laps – Daily Times

#BBNaija: Ifu Ennada Replies Fan Who Questioned Her Age as She Shares a Throwback Photos – Gistlover

#BBNaija: Miracle Caught On Camera Doing This With Ahneeka (Video) – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Miracle talks about his future with Nina, Going Abroad and more ‘. – Gistlover

#BBNaija: Payporte reveals their love for Cee-C – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: See How The Trending Ex-Housemates Dressed Today (Photos) – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Tobi finally addresses his relationship with alleged girlfriend, Regina – Nigerian Pilot

13 Children And Driver Dead As Bus Collides With Train In Broad Daylight – Information Nigeria

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6 Biblical Money Foundations That Unlock Financial Freedom – What the Bible Really Says About Wealth

You will learn about Godly wealth principles and Christian money tips. It covers managing money, financial freedom and you will also explore Biblical investing, and blessings.

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June 16, 2025

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Introduction

Is money evil? Should Christians be rich? What does the Bible really say about wealth?
Many believers struggle with finances due to mixed messages. But Scripture provides clear wisdom about money management. In this post, discover 6 Biblical money foundations that help you enjoy wealth without guilt and handle finances God’s way. This will help you in Faith and finances. You will learn about Godly wealth principles and Christian money tips. It covers managing money God’s way as well as spiritual and financial freedom. You will also explore Biblical investing, tithing, and blessings.

Watch the full video breakdown on our Faith & Fortune Finance YouTube channel [embedded below].

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1. God Owns Everything—We Are Just Stewards

Psalm 24:1 – “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”

God owns it all—your money, house, gifts, even your ideas.
You’re not the owner. You’re the steward.

Action Steps:

Shift from ownership to stewardship
Ask God how to manage what He’s entrusted to you
Use wealth to glorify God, not just yourself

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“When we see money as God’s, we handle it differently—with purpose, peace, and power.”

2. Diligence and Hard Work Bring Prosperity

Proverbs 10:4 – “Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.”

Financial laziness is mental, physical, and spiritual.
Avoid laziness in planning, learning, and building wealth.

Example: Oprah Winfrey built a global empire through diligence—not luck.
Biblical Application: Psalms 1:3 – “Whatever he does prospers.”

Faith + Action = Prosperity

Action Steps:

Show up early. Learn. Network. Execute.
Serve God in your work, not just in church.
Work is worship when done with purpose.

3. Avoid Debt and Live Within Your Means

Proverbs 22:7 – “The borrower is slave to the lender.”

Debt leads to anxiety, stress, and missed opportunities.
God’s people are called to financial freedom.

Real-World Example:
Chris Hogan teaches the power of debt-free living in Everyday Millionaires. These everyday millionaires became wealthy by saving. They also budget carefully and avoid debt.

Action Steps:

Budget with a plan, not emotion
Buy only what you can afford
Practice the “banana principle”: Don’t chase what’s ripe today but rotten tomorrow.

4. Tithing and Generosity Invite God’s Blessing

Malachi 3:10 – “Bring the whole tithe… see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven.”

Generosity invites God into your finances.

Real-World Example:
Bill Gates’ philanthropy helped eradicate diseases and feed nations. He gave to bless, and the blessing multiplied.

Action Steps:

Tithe as an act of faith
Give beyond money—give time, wisdom, love
Be a blessing to others

5. Invest and Multiply What God Gives You

Matthew 25:14–30 – Parable of the Talents

God expects you to grow what He gives you. Don’t bury your potential.

Real-World Examples:

Warren Buffet invests long-term with wisdom and restraint
Ray Dalio succeeds through planning, research, and principles

Action Steps:

Start small—just start
Learn to invest: stocks, skills, businesses
Multiply resources for Kingdom impact

6. Practice Contentment—Avoid the Love of Money

1 Timothy 6:10 – “The love of money is the root of all evil.”

Wealth is a tool, not a goal.

Real-World Example:
Dave Ramsey lives and teaches contentment after rebounding from financial failure. He preaches peace over pressure.

Action Steps:

Be content with what you have
Avoid comparison and consumerism
Focus on eternal rewards over earthly riches

🎯 How to Apply These Biblical Money Foundations Today

✅ Recognize that God owns everything
✅ Be diligent and hardworking
✅ Avoid debt and impulse purchases
✅ Tithe and give generously
✅ Invest wisely
✅ Practice contentment daily

Watch Full Teaching on YouTube

👇Watch this full video breakdown with real-life case studies and extra teaching only on Faith & Fortune Finance:

Conclusion

God’s financial principles aren’t just spiritual—they’re practical. Apply them and you’ll see peace, purpose, and prosperity flow into every area of your life.

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Finance & Business

As Nigerians Battle Pains Of Soaring Petrol Price

This is more than just about fuel; it’s about the larger picture of governance failure. The fact that a country as oil-rich as Nigeria can’t provide affordable fuel for its people is a tragedy.

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BY IFEANYI MOGBOLU

The Daily Times-The latest fuel price hike in Nigeria is beyond frustrating. Every time we think it can’t get worse, it does, and yet again, ordinary Nigerians bear the brunt of it.

It’s like a never-ending cycle, where the government’s promises of reforms or stabilisation always end up as empty rhetoric. The cost of living is already sky-high, and now, with fuel prices rising again, transport fares, food prices, and basic commodities are bound to follow suit.

It’s enraging because it doesn’t feel like anyone is truly considering the everyday citizen who is struggling just to survive.

This is more than just about fuel; it’s about the larger picture of governance failure. The fact that a country as oil-rich as Nigeria can’t provide affordable fuel for its people is a tragedy. The subsidies are gone, and now we’re left in a situation where the prices of everything keep climbing, while salaries remain stagnant or non-existent for many.

The disparity between the elites and the masses is growing, and it feels like nobody in power truly cares about the suffering of the people.

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The anger isn’t just about fuel; it’s about the entire state of living. Nigerians are exhausted. There’s no sense of security; power supply is erratic, basic infrastructure is crumbling, and inflation is at an all-time high. How do we live like this? Every day is a battle to make ends meet, and the government seems utterly disconnected from the struggles on the ground.

It’s infuriating that while politicians and elites live in luxury, the rest of us are left scrambling for the bare minimum. The state of living is unbearable, and the lack of empathy or real action from those in power only adds salt to the wound.

There’s a deep sense of anger and betrayal that comes with seeing your country’s wealth mismanaged, while the people continue to suffer. It’s hard not to feel like we are constantly being taken for granted, pushed further into hardship without any hope of relief. Something has to give, because this state of affairs is unsustainable.

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Nigeria To Receive $5.600,000 From Bill Gates, For Health And Agricultural Reforms, GMOs

Alongside the activities surrounding the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima held a meeting with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation leading to the announcement of the donation by the Foundation’s head of Global Development.

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Bill Gates, GMOs, KASHIM Shettima

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is giving Nigeria through Vice President Kashim Shettima, a $5.600,000 funds to speedy up health and agricultural reforms in favour of the GMOs in Nigeria, and flood relief.

Through the Foundation’s head of Global Development Programme, Dr Christopher Elias, Bill Gates pledged $5 million grant approved for Lagos Business School and partners to develop the agricultural economics they called “industrial cassava” and $600,000 for flood relief in Borno State and other health sector initiatives.

Recall that on 4 September, Bill Gates had described the Nigeria’s economy as “stagnated” and proposed agricultural reforms for faster and increased growths in crops, fruits, vegetables amongst others to enhance nutritional values of the Nigerian citizens through the agricultural sector.

In that meeting Chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Bill gates urged Nigeria to adopt “innovative crop varieties with shorter growing periods, higher yields, and better pest resistance” pointing to the GMOs to address the food crisis.

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Moreover, at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, VP Shettima reaffirmed to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prioritizing health, nutrition, and agricultural development in Nigeria’s national agenda.

In a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said: “we are deeply committed to addressing the pressing developmental challenges facing our nation, particularly the significant malnutrition crisis”.

He emphasised the Federal Government’s dedication and urgently working to secure locations for maize production under the Telemaze programme.

VP Shettima, promising swift action to the Gate’s Foundation on import permits for certified seeds, the VP said, “We recognize the critical importance of food security and industrial agricultural development. The Cassava Accelerator programme, in particular, holds immense potential for our economy.

“We are pursuing a whole-of-government approach to digitisation and data exchange systems, which we believe will revolutionise our public services,” he added while reiterating the government’s focus and commitment to digital transformation.

“With the expertise” of Nigeria’s ministers, “and the continued support of partners like the Gates Foundation,” the nation remains confident in its “ability to drive meaningful change and improve the lives of all Nigerians.”

In his response, President of the Global Development Programme at the Gates Foundation, Dr. Christopher Elias, said the Foundation is burdened with worries of the severe flooding in Borno, and is “committed to supporting Nigeria in times of crisis.”

Speaking of Polio, the Foundation said, “We’re impressed by the national task force’s efforts to eliminate variant polioviruses by year-end,” Dr. Elias noted.

Also, President of Global Growth & Opportunity Division at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Rodger Voorhies, detailed plans for scaling up drought-tolerant maize production and advancing the Nigeria Cassava Investment Accelerator programme emphasizing that a $5 million grant has been approved for Lagos Business School and partners to develop the agricultural economics of industrial cassava.

In his words, “Industrial cassava presents a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for Nigeria,” Voorhees stressed.

He requested import permits for 5,000 metric tons of certified GMO maize seed to build a foundation seed system in Nigeria.

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