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Tim Godfrey’s Collaboration With Oxlade On “Infinity” Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Christians

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Nigerian gospel artist Tim Godfrey has stirred mixed reactions online following the release of his new single “Infinity,” featuring Afrobeats singer Oxlade. The track, which dropped this week, serves as the seventh song on Godfrey’s upcoming 12-track studio album No Label. It blends contemporary gospel rhythms with Oxlade’s smooth R&B and Afrobeats style, creating a fusion that has drawn both praise and criticism. While many listeners have hailed the collaboration for its creativity and crossover appeal, others — particularly within Nigeria’s Christian community — have questioned the choice of featuring Oxlade, who is widely known for secular hits such as “Ku Lo Sa” and “Away.” In a statement unveiling the song, Godfrey described Infinity as a “magnificent piece” that aligns with his vision of spreading faith-driven music to a broader audience. The single follows Praise the Lord, which also appears on the forthcoming album. Reactions on social media have been divided, with supporters celebrating the blend of genres as a modern expression of worship, while critics argue that inviting a secular artist onto a gospel record undermines the sacred nature of the message.

Tim Godfrey Criticizes Churches for Poor Treatment of Gospel Artists, Reveals Being Paid in Yams and Live Chicken

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Gospel singer Tim Godfrey has raised concerns over the way some churches in Nigeria treat gospel artists, revealing that he has been paid with yams and even a live chicken for his performances. In a video shared on Thursday by AsakuGRN on X, the award-winning singer expressed frustration over the lack of fair compensation for gospel performers, saying it has made performing in Nigeria increasingly challenging. “I don’t like coming. I come to Nigeria, but it has become difficult because of how artists are being treated,” Godfrey said in the viral clip. He described receiving food items instead of monetary payment and questioned how artists are expected to meet basic expenses. “I have collected tubers of yams as honorarium. I have even received a living, breathing chicken. How am I supposed to pay school fees, rent, or buy property with that? It’s completely unfair,” he added. The singer’s remarks have sparked widespread debate on social media about the ethics of church payments for gospel performances and the need to properly support artists in ministry settings.

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Mexico Police To Use Robot Dogs in 2026 World Cup

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A pack of robot dogs will help Mexican police tackle crime during the 2026 World Cup this summer, authorities said on Monday, February 10. The four-legged robots are designed to enter dangerous areas and broadcast live video back to security forces, who can watch before taking action during the football tournament. The World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, is being hosted by Mexico alongside the United States and Canada. The animaloid robots were acquired for 2.5 million pesos (S$183,865) by the city council of Guadalupe, part of the Monterrey metro area, which will host one of the World Cup venues. A video released by the local government shows one of the robots walking on four legs through an abandoned building and climbing stairs, though with some difficulty. The robo-hound can be seen transmitting live images to a group of police officers walking stealthily behind it. In the demonstration the canine robot encounters an armed man and orders him to drop his gun using a loudspeaker. The purpose of the robot dogs is “to support police officers with initial intervention… to protect the physical safety of officers,” said Guadalupe mayor Hector Garcia. They will be deployed “in case of any altercation,” he added. BBVA Stadium, which will be known as Estadio Monterrey during the tournament, will host four matches.

Nigeria Ranks 36th Most Corrupt Country in the World in 2025

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Nigeria has been ranked as the 36th most corrupt country globally in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)released by Transparency International, a global anti-corruption watchdog. In the latest CPI report, Nigeria scored 26 points out of 100, where 0 indicates a highly corrupt public sector and 100reflects very clean institutions. The country placed 142nd out of 182 countries, slipping two spots from its 140thposition in 2024. Despite sliding in the overall ranking, Nigeria retained its status as the 36th most corrupt nation worldwide, sharing the position with countries such as Cameroon, Guatemala, Guinea, Kyrgyzstan, and Papua New Guinea. The Corruption Perceptions Index assesses perceived levels of public-sector corruption across countries and territories on a 0–100 scale, with lower scores indicating higher perceived corruption. Globally, Denmark topped the index as the least corrupt country with 89 points, followed by Finland, Singapore and New Zealand among the cleanest nations. No African country made the top 10 least corrupt list, though nations like Seychelles, Cabo Verde, and Botswana were among the continent’s better performers. Meanwhile, countries such as South Sudan, Somalia, and Venezuela ranked among the most corrupt. Transparency International noted that corruption remains a major global challenge, with many nations showing stagnation or decline in efforts to curb graft, contributing to weak governance and public distrust.

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BREAKING: Senate Amends Electoral Act to Allow Electronic Transmission of Results

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The Senate has amended Section 60 of the Electoral Act to permit presiding officers at polling units to electronically transmit election results to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Results Viewing Portal (IREV). The amendment was approved on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio explaining how the new system will operate. According to Akpabio, presiding officers will transmit results electronically after completing the required documentation at the polling units. “The presiding officer shall electronically transmit the results from each polling unit to the IREV portal after Form EC8A has been signed and stamped by the presiding officer, and/or countersigned by the candidates or polling agents where available at the polling units,” he said. He, however, noted that provisions have been made in situations where electronic transmission is not possible. “Provided that if the electronic transmission of the results fails as a result of communication failure, the manually signed and stamped Form EC8A shall be the primary source of collation and declaration of results,” Akpabio added. The amendment, adopted as Clause 60(3), followed a motion by Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Monguno, who sought to reverse the Senate’s earlier decision rejecting real-time electronic transmission of results. Previously, the Senate had retained sections of the 2023 Electoral Act that restricted electronic transmission. With the new amendment, presiding officers may now electronically transmit results where technology permits, while the signed Form EC8A will serve as the authoritative document in cases of technical failure. The decision generated debate on the Senate floor, with Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe initially calling for a division before later withdrawing his request.

Peller Reveals Funke Akindele Helped Secure His Release From Prison

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Popular Nigerian TikToker, Peller, has revealed that renowned actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, played a key role in helping him regain his freedom after he was briefly imprisoned. Recall that the social media personality was arrested in December 2025 following his involvement in an alleged deliberate car accident in Lagos State. At the time, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) ordered his arrest and prosecution for reckless driving after reacting to the circumstances surrounding the incident. However, during a recent encounter with Funke Akindele at the premiere of the movie Love Notes on Saturday, Peller openly expressed gratitude to the actress, stating that she intervened during his ordeal. According to him, Funke Akindele helped secure his release from prison. While appreciating her kind gesture, Peller said, “She was the one who helped me when I was in prison. She was the one who helped my life.”

El-Rufai Explains Rift With Tinubu, Says Disagreement Was Never Personal

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Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has clarified the reasons behind his reported differences with President Bola Tinubu, stressing that the disagreement was never personal and did not stem from a close relationship between them. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV, El-Rufai said he and Tinubu never shared a personal bond, unlike his relationship with former President Muhammadu Buhari. “I was never Tinubu’s friend. We never had a personal relationship like the one I had with General Buhari,” he said. El-Rufai explained that his support for Tinubu’s presidential ambition was based on principle and party arrangements, not personal loyalty. According to him, he was approached by Islamic stakeholders from the South-West to back the emergence of a Muslim presidential candidate from the region. “That is how the discussions started. As governor of Kaduna and one of the founders of APC, I knew there was an understanding that after eight years of Buhari, power would return to the South. It wasn’t about Tinubu; he was merely an accidental beneficiary,” he stated. He added that once Tinubu emerged as the APC presidential candidate, he was duty-bound to support him fully. “It is a principle of mine to fight for the candidate of my party in every election, whether I like the candidate or not. The fact that he emerged as the party’s candidate meant I would give everything to ensure he won,” El-Rufai said. The former governor, however, said his differences with Tinubu were rooted in contrasting governance philosophies, not personal animosity. “We didn’t fall out; we didn’t find areas of agreement. I am in government to serve the public and deliver results, not to enrich myself or appoint cronies,” he said. El-Rufai went further to criticise what he described as the governing approach of the current administration, saying it runs contrary to his personal values and beliefs. “The philosophy of this government is contrary to everything I’ve been taught as a Muslim, a northerner, and a Nigerian. They came to govern the cake, to enrich themselves. We are different people—parallel lines that will never meet,” he added. He also noted that even if he had accepted the ministerial position publicly offered to him by President Tinubu, he would have eventually left the administration due to those fundamental ideological differences.

Nigeria Was Better Under Buhari Than Now – Rotimi Amaechi

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Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that Nigerians were better off under the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari than they are under the current government. Amaechi made the statement on Monday while speaking at the ongoing electoral reform protest at the National Assembly in Abuja, where he argued that living conditions in the country have significantly worsened. The protest, tagged “Occupy the National Assembly,” drew a large crowd of Nigerian youths and activists who converged to express concerns over electoral reforms, democratic accountability, and the rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results. According to Amaechi, the quality of life for Nigerians has declined sharply compared to the period under Buhari’s leadership. “Is life easier now than when I was in the APC? Life is worse now than during the time of former President Buhari, even though we were planning to remove subsidy,” he said. Amaechi’s presence at the protest was driven by calls for mandatory electronic transmission of election results, an issue that has generated widespread public outrage following the Senate’s decision to reject the proposal during deliberations on electoral reforms. The former minister’s comments add to growing public debate over governance, economic hardship, and the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process.

France Urges Young Adults Under 30 to Start Families Earlier Amid Growing Fertility Crisis

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The French government has unveiled plans to encourage young adults—particularly those around the age of 29—to start having children earlier, amid growing concerns over a deepening fertility crisis. Health officials say the initiative is aimed at preventing future regret, as many people experience fertility challenges later in life and wish they had acted sooner. The campaign forms part of a 16-point strategy designed to reverse France’s declining birth rate, a trend affecting several Western countries, including the UK, according to Sky News. France’s fertility rate currently stands at 1.56 children per woman, well below the 2.1 required to maintain a stable population. Officials warn that the decline is fuelling anxiety over the long-term sustainability of pensions and healthcare systems as the population ages and the number of working taxpayers continues to fall. As part of the new approach, the government plans to provide “targeted, balanced and scientifically sound”information to young people on fertility, sexual health and contraception. The health ministry stressed that fertility should be viewed as a shared responsibility between men and women. France is also expanding the number of egg-freezing centres from 40 to 70 and positioning itself as a leader in fertility research. The country already offers free egg-freezing for individuals aged 29 to 37, a service that can cost around £5,000 per cycle in the UK. However, critics argue that encouraging earlier childbirth alone will not solve the problem, insisting that broader issues such as housing, childcare, maternity care and financial stability must be addressed. Demographers say concerns intensified after France recorded more deaths than births last year for the first time, a development that sent shockwaves across the country. The government has also acknowledged that France’s maternal and infant mortality rates are higher than those of neighbouring nations, with a review of perinatal care currently underway.

Tunisian Referee Haitham Guirat Suspended Indefinitely After Major Officiating Error

AFCON Referee Haitham Guirat Suspended Indefinitely After Major Officiating Error

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Tunisian referee Haitham Guirat has reportedly been suspended indefinitely by the country’s football authorities following a major officiating error in a domestic league match. The suspension was confirmed on Monday after a controversial decision during a Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1fixture triggered widespread criticism and renewed scrutiny of Guirat’s officiating standards. Local football officials described the incident as a “serious refereeing mistake,” prompting an immediate disciplinary review by the referees’ committee. The development has also reignited debate over Guirat’s recent officiating performances at the Africa Cup of Nations, where he handled several matches involving Morocco. Fans and football analysts had previously raised concerns about the consistency of some of his decisions during the tournament. According to reports, the suspension is indefinite, with Guirat set to undergo further assessment before any decision is taken on a possible return to officiating duties. The case has once again highlighted ongoing concerns about refereeing standards and accountability within Tunisian football.

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