Author: Sir Bartholomew White Ebe

The Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, failed to honour a police summons on Monday over allegations bordering on multiple rape and other offences said to be capable of disturbing public order. According to reports, Okafor was invited to appear before the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Lagos, by 10:00 a.m. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, had ordered a comprehensive investigation into petitions filed against the cleric. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, had earlier confirmed that the complaints involved alleged sexual misconduct and related issues. A senior officer at SCID, who spoke anonymously, confirmed that ...

Nigeria has been ranked as the fifth most proficient English-speaking country in Africa, according to the 2025 Education First English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), as cited by SNOW TV NEWS from EF’s official website. The index, compiled by global education firm EF, evaluated English language proficiency across 123 countries and regions, drawing on results from 2.2 million test participants. For the first time, the 2025 edition also assessed speaking and writing skills, using artificial intelligence-powered tools developed by EF’s education technology division. As Nigeria’s official language, English plays a central role in education, governance, media, and business, contributing to the country’s strong performance in the rankings. Within Africa, Nigeria placed behind South Africa, Zim...