LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY SAT. 28 APRIL 2018

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LOCAL HEADLINES:

NIGERIAN PILOT

Benue Killings: Church of Satan attacks President Buhari, says he is ignorant

Unity of Nigeria my paramount objective ‘ Buhari

Artisans urges Buhari to reopen Arts and Craft village

PDP supports Melaye, urges members to vote against his recall

Micheal Adeyemo is dead

BBnaija 4TH runner up Alex sends special message to her fans in new video

Another Boko Haram fresh attacks claims Four, injure others in Maiduguri

Notorious Kidnapper Evans says the Judge on his case is biased

Assets recovery: FG seeks order to stop Ekweremadu from selling off properties

PUNCH

Presidential asset recovery panel sacks special investigator

Troops arrest key Boko Haram suspect linked to recent Benue attacks

Tension in Makurdi over planned attack by suspected Hausa/Fulani herdsmen

Eight other things you can do with eggs besides eating them

Ajimobi declares three-day mourning as Olubadan, others mourn Speaker

Gunmen attack Osun PDP gov aspirant on Ife-Ibadan Expressway

Second Niger Bridge’s main work’ll cost N210bn ‘ FG

Buhari leaves Abuja today for meeting with Trump

Ekiti poll: Tinubu, Fayemi, Akande, others meet in Lagos to strategise

NEW TELEGRAPH

Studying for my PhD at 63 wasn’t stressful ‘Alex Usifo

Bayelsa govt empowering political farmers

Notes from Big Brother Naija 3 grand finale

Tortured maid: My madam forced me to eat my faeces, drink my urine

APC CONVENTION: Odigie-Oyegun backs out of chairmanship race

KILLINGS/INSECURITY: DEFEND YOURSELVES, CHURCHES

Govs, others pay tributes to Tambuwal’s spokesman, Imam Imam

RONKE BADRU: My only son was killed for testifying against rapists

Court forfeits N1.4bn Paris/London Club loan found in some banks to FG

DAILY INDEPENDENT

WAEC Leak: Police Bust Criminal Ring

Six Killed, Nine Wounded In Boko Haram Attack In Maiduguri

Alleged N805m Fraud: Court Grants Senator Nwaoboshi Bail

How Female Corps Member Died During Exercise

I Will Not Compromise On Nigeria’s Unity ‘ Buhari

NCC Remits N49.7bn To FG In Four Months

Osun To Partner NNPC On Mass Production Of Cassava For Industrial Use

120 Marshals Commence First Phase Of Ocean Cleaning

NSE Index Up 0.05%, As Investors Gain N49bn

SAHARA REPORTERS

Boko Haram Hits Maiduguri Again

PHC Kaffe: Where Patients Receive Healthcare Under Tree -SPECIAL REPORT

Journalists Demand End To Players’ Exploitation In Nigeria’s Professional Football League

Lagos Police Nabs 4 Suspects In WASSCE Questions Leakage Scandal

Group Asks Lagos Govt To Stop Indiscriminate Sale Of Public Assets

Court Orders Forfeiture Of Governor Forum’s N1.4bn To Federal Govt

Buhari Leaves For Meeting With Trump

2019: INEC To Train Corps Members On Use Of Card Reader

Niger Delta Is The Most Neglected Region In The World, Says Dickson

WORLD HEADLINES:

CNN

US flies bombers over South China Sea

Stormy Daniels’ lawsuit on hold

What the Golden State Killer case means for your genetic privacy

The Golden State Killer took ‘souvenirs

Israeli forces kill three Palestinians amid protests along Gaza border

Largest child sacrifice in history discovered in Peru

Report: Russian lawyer ‘I am an informant

Officers not charged in death of mentally ill man they tased in shower

Donald Trump may have just had a breakthrough

All 10 victims of the Toronto van attack have been identified

E. coli outbreak expands in US; still no source

Chance the Rapper rejects ‘thank you’ from Trump

Jay Parini: Paul Ryan’s firing of Father Conroy should worry us all

See unscripted moment between Korean leaders’ wives

American Airlines sued after bride returning from honeymoon has medical emergency on flight and later dies

Politician uses Nazis in anti-abortion arguments — again

Lack of fuel caused Brazil soccer team’s 2016 plane crash

Scarlett Johansson confronted over red hair

Read this before you see Avengers. You’re welcome.

Bill Cosby, ‘Roseanne’ and the complications of ’80s nostalgia

Avengers: Infinity War’ scores biggest Thursday opening for Marvel

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ASSOCIATED PRESS

Korean summit provides unusual look at Kim Jong Un

AP Explains: A look at DNA-sharing services and privacy

Tom Brokaw ‘hurt and unmoored’ by sex harassment allegations

Archaeologists find ancient mass child sacrifice in Peru

Court upholds probation revocation for Silicon Valley mogul

Detroit police seek to end citywide paintball battle

Cosby verdict met with conflicting emotions by some blacks

The Latest: Lower divisions score 6 draft picks

The Latest: Sheriff: Serial killing suspect on suicide watch

Jacques d’Amboise at 83: Still making kids feel like dancing

Andie MacDowell says it’s time for men to ‘drop the towel

Theater subscription service MoviePass tightens plans

Lupita Nyong’o to voice giant in VR animated ‘Jack

Once America’s best-selling car, the Ford Taurus dies, again

Distracted by technology’ Microsoft tries to help

Golden Girls,’ ‘Soap’ producer Paul Junger Witt dies at 77

Sleep mode’ Tech giants’ kids’ ‘fixes’ amount to baby steps

Jazz Fest: Opening joy tempered by the loss of a Neville

The Latest: Sting closes out Jazz Fest 1st day

Trump, Merkel cordial, but no apparent movement on Iran

BBC

Five things you might be surprised affect weight

New Wales Down’s syndrome test ‘to cut miscarriage risk

Michael Cohen: Stormy Daniels case against Trump’s lawyer put on hold

Will Ethiopians take to Pizza Hut

Guinea founder’s son ‘enslaved girl in Texas for 16 years

Busting Africa’s immunisation myths

Golden State Killer suspect: Joseph James DeAngelo appears in court

Oil discovery besets Malawi fishermen

Tech Tent: the technology of pleasure

Christopher Katongo: Zambia must do more for crash families

Deadline to amend UK surveillance laws

Wenger reflects on ‘great’ Man Utd battles but wants ‘peaceful’ exit

Ghanaian Kingsley Sarfo to be prosecuted for rape in Sweden

GDPR: Your data protection questions answered

Mohamed Salah: Not my decision to sell Egypt forward – Jose Mourinho

Maradona leaves job after missing out on automatic promotion

Crossing Divides: Can Chinese Americans solve differences over dinner

Sofiane Boufal: Southampton midfielder training with club’s U23s after row with boss Hughes

BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2018: The nominees

Week in pictures: 21-27 April 2018

Quebec mosque gunman may face 150-year jail sentence

AL JAZEERA

Israeli forces kill three Palestinians, wound 955 at Gaza protest

Spanish government considers revising sex crime classifications

Pakistan: ‘Bin Laden doctor’ moved to safe location

Reflections on Tana Forum 2018 and Ethiopia’s new PM Abiy Ahmed

Pakistan’s minorities in crosshairs of latest violence in Quetta

India’s Modi visits China’s Xi to talk ‘cooperation

US intelligence committee probe finds no Trump-Russia collusion

Armenia: Acting PM cancels talks with opposition leader

Koreas to sign peace deal, pursue ‘complete’ denuclearisation

Central American migrants in Mexico hoping to cross border to US

Knife attacker kills seven children, wounds 12 in China

EU votes for a permanent ban on bee-harming pesticides

Amazon cares about women’s rights in the West, but not in India

UK: Chagos Islands descendants seek citizenship

Teachers in Arizona and Colorado protest for school funding

Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault

BUSINESS HEADLINES:

$20 Million Buys Estate With Chanel-Inspired Boutique For Her & Nike Air Jordan Fan Cave For Him – Forbes

12 Ways To Attract And Hire Diverse Job Candidates – Forbes

120 Marshals Commence First Phase Of Ocean Cleaning – Daily Independent

2018 Kentucky Derby: Early Vegas Odds, Preview of the Field, and Todd Pletcher’s Battle For the Win – Forbes

2018 TV Advertising Upfronts: A Reality Check From A Cynic – Forbes

3 Mexican film students who disappeared may have been dissolved in acid by a YouTube rapper working for one of the country’s most violent cartels – Business Insider

4 Things To Look For In A Mentor – Forbes

4 Tips For Handling Criticism At Work – Forbes

5 Things You Should Know To Secure Lending For Your Small Business – Forbes

6 Details You May Have Missed In ‘Avengers: Infinity War – Forbes

7 Gorgeous Watches For Women Under $500 – Forbes

7 Safe Dividend Stocks To Buy For 25.3% Yearly Gains – Forbes

A Day On The Plane: Airbus A350 Ultra-Long-Range Readies For 20-Hour Flights – Forbes

A History Of Meetings Between North And South Korea [Infographic] – Forbes

A photographer captures pictures at the perfect time to reveal optical illusions in everyday life – Business Insider

A restaurant in Oakland handmakes fresh noodles in front of you – Business Insider

SPORTS

2018 World Cup: Nigeria’s participation under threat – New Telegraph

Abayomi Hailed As Zenith Bank Next Generation Tennis Revelation – Leadership

Abayomi is revelation of Zenith Bank ‘Next Gen’ Junior Masters – New Telegraph

Alex Cappa NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Pick – Bleacher Report

Arsenal 1-1 Atltico Madrid: Gunners fans query Wenger over Alex Iwobi, others – The Nation

Arsenal v Man Utd : Mourinho regrets bust-ups with Arsenal boss Wenger – Vanguard

Arsenal vs Atletico : We cannot be too disappointed ‘ Wilshere – Vanguard

Arsene Wenger Reportedly Targeted by PSG, Chinese Super League – Bleacher Report

Athletics’ governing body accused of ‘blatant racism’ over new regulations – CNN

BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2018: The nominees – BBC

Bills Fan Diagnosed with Cancer Pancho Billa Announces 2018 Draft Pick – Bleacher Report

Boateng will ‘definitely’ play at the World Cup, insists Heynckes – Goal

Bournemouth clash like a final for Saints – Daily Trust

Chelsea Sold Salah, Not My Decision ‘ Mourinho – Daily Independent

Chelsea Visit Swansea, Target Tottenham – Daily Independent

Cheprot, Wanjiku eye Okpekpe history – Daily Trust

Chukwuma Okorafor NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Pittsburgh Steelers’ Pick – Bleacher Report

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ENTERTAINMENT

#BBNaija See the comment Leo left on Cee-C’s IG page – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija’s Top 5 discuss the Game & Relationships in this New Interview | Watch – Bellanaija

#BBNaija: ‘I am not a gold digger, Nigerians should leave me, Focus on your life’ ‘ Nina blows hot – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: ‘I’m not a gold-digger, my boyfriend won’t take me back’ ‘ Nina replies critics – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: ‘I’m With Nina’ ‘ Omojuwa Defends Ex Housemate’s Decision To Leave Boyfriend, Collins – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: ‘You Are Cheap Cheating Olosho’ ‘ Collins, Nina’s Boyfriend Reacts After He Was Dumped – Gistlover

#BBNaija: Alex replies follower who said her parents are very poor – Nigerian Pilot

#BBNaija: Cee-c reveals why she always fought Tobi in reality show – Nigerian Pilot

#BBNaija: Did Ebuka Just Lied’ Old Photo with Cee-C at A Pageantry Surfaces Online – Gistlover

#BBNaija: Fans advise Nina to get a good PR Manager before she fades away – Nigerian Pilot

#BBNaija: I’m Shocked By What People Are Saying About Me ‘ Cee-C – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Ifu Ennada Makes Fresh Revelation About Bad Sides Of Colleagues – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: JJ Omojuwa Defends Nina for Dumping Collins For Miracle On National Radio – Gistlover

#BBNaija: Nina Faces Attacks For Dumping Collins On National Radio – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Panic as chef accuses Dee-one of cheating on his wife with Vandora at Lagos hotel – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Why Tobi Deserved All Cee-C Did To Him ‘ Dee-One – Information Nigeria

“I am not a killer. I did not drive while intoxicated” Ibinabo Fiberesima says as she shares her own side of the story in the accident which claimed a life 12 years ago – Linda Ikeji

2019 Election: Nigerians And Media Urged To Expose Underage Voting – 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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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

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👇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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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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