The Niger State Police Command has apprehended two notorious kidnappers who had been wreaking havoc in communities in Bosso Local Government for culpable homicide, alongside an armed robber in the state.

They include Sani Mohammed, aka Shawo, 22; Abubakar Dahiru, aka Sirin-baye, 20, of Gidan-Mangoro, Minna; and Idris Mohammed, aka Y.B, 30, of Opposite Kure Market area, Minna. They were arrested on June 16, 2025, by operatives of the Crack Squad and STS.

The State Police, through the Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, in a statement said Sani and Abubakar were linked to several high-profile kidnappings, including the abduction of a widow in Maikunkele, for which they demanded and received a ransom of N8 million.

He also disclosed that the same gang was involved in the kidnap of two brothers in Beji, for which they demanded a N5 million ransom.

Abiodun stated that after receiving the sum of N2.2 million, they released one before killing the other brother.

“The two suspects later fled to Kaba, Kogi and Zamfara States, until recently planning to regroup, with the intention to invite Yeli from Zamfara and Smally from Kogi State.”

“The suspects were further identified by another victim who paid a ransom of one million naira for his release,” Abiodun revealed.

Both of them are still under investigation, with a view to arresting other gang members.

The PRO further disclosed that Idris Mohammed was also involved in a gang that attacked and robbed victims in a mosque during morning prayers in Darulsalam, opposite Kure Market area, Minna.

“He (Idris) confessed to the crime, revealing that he and other gang members, including Yusuf, Usama, Hamza, Captain, Xsquad, and one other, were responsible for the act, while Xsquad was previously arrested and prosecuted,” he stated.

He is also under investigation with the team.

Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday affirmed the authority of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, NIBSS, to manage the Bank Verification Number, BVN, database across the country, in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Act and other relevant banking laws.

This is according to a judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho on Friday.

NIBSS’s counsel, Wolemi Esan, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and Kofo Abdulsalam-Alada, lead counsel for the CBN, among others, had sought a restraining order to prevent any institution in Nigeria from challenging the agency’s statutory authority to maintain and manage the BVN database.

This comes as NIBSS had alleged that Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative filed multiple suits, either directly or through proxies, challenging its authority to manage the BVN database and claiming that such management violates constitutional privacy rights.

However, Justice Omotosho, delivering his judgment, said the BVN does not infringe on the constitutional right to privacy.

“The initiative does not infringe on the constitutional right to privacy but rather serves as a necessary tool for safeguarding public interest and enhancing financial security.

“NIBSS has the power to manage the BVN,” the judge said, citing relevant CBN laws.

“The court grants the reliefs of NIBSS as prayed,” he stated.

Excitement is mounting around the world as preparations begin for the highly anticipated 14th edition of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris, scheduled for July 18 to 20, 2025. Renowned as one of the largest global healing crusades, the event has touched billions of lives with awe-inspiring miracles and powerful testimonies — and this upcoming edition promises even greater manifestations of healing and transformation.

Over three power-packed days, participants from every nation will connect onsite and virtually to witness and experience the manifest power of God. Validated reports of healing from terminal illnesses, restoration from long-standing afflictions, and testimonies of complete life turnarounds have consistently emerged from past editions, marking this crusade as a divine event of historic proportions.

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A Global Move of God’s Power

At the heart of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services is a divine mandate—to take healing to the nations—a vision championed by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder and president of Loveworld Inc. With unwavering faith in the authority of God’s Word, Pastor Chris continues to lead a worldwide movement of supernatural healing and transformation.

Speaking on the reality of miracles and the believer’s right to divine health, Pastor Chris passionately affirms: “Miracles are real, and you will be healed—if only you would just believe! Jesus commanded us to take healing to the nations, and that’s why I say to you, ‘I bring you healing.’ It doesn’t matter where you are watching from or the pain you’re enduring—what matters is that Jesus loves you and wants you well.”

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Global Access to Healing: Bridging Language Barriers Worldwide

The Live Healing Services will be streamed live and simultaneously translated into all languages and dialects worldwide, ensuring no language barrier can hinder anyone from accessing the power of God

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Unprecedented Global Preparations

As the edition draws near, a wave of spiritual momentum is sweeping across nations, sparking unparalleled global anticipation and preparation that’s uniting millions in prayer and outreach. From every continent, expectations of faith continue to pour in—each one a reflection of the deep hunger for God’s power and intervention.

Zane from the United States shares his anticipation: “Since Pastor Chris declared that this edition will mark a massive global move of the Spirit like the world has never seen, my expectations have soared—not just for my personal life, but for my entire nation. I’m eager to witness God’s power on a new and higher level during this program.”

Hannah from Namibia expresses her faith: “I am believing God for a divine miracle at this Healing Streams. I know He can heal me from the torment and pain I’ve endured for the past three years. The same God who healed others in the last edition will do it for me, too.”

In response to this collective yearning for divine intervention, a global 24/7 prayer chain is underway on myprayerclouds.org. Through this platform, believers around the world are committing to 15-minute prayer slots, ensuring an unbroken stream of intercession and spiritual preparation in the days leading up to the event.

Alongside the prayer chain, millions are also conducting healing outreaches and crusades using the Healing to the Nations Magazine, taking hope and faith to the sick, the oppressed, and the unreached. These coordinated efforts are transforming communities and building a faith-charged atmosphere ripe for miracles.

You, too, can visit www.prayerclouds.org to select your prayer slot and join believers worldwide in making tremendous power available.

Life-Changing Miracles from the March Edition.

The last edition of the program demonstrated God’s miraculous healing power in spades.

Dmitry Hyon of South Korea endured severe spinal pain across his cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions for over 20 years. Despite years of treatment, surgery was the last resort —a prospect Dmitry hesitated to face. Everything changed when he attended the March edition of the program when Pastor Chris took him by the hand and declared, “He’s free.”  In that moment, Dmitry experienced a powerful surge of God’s healing presence.

Today, Dmitry joyfully testifies: “The headaches are gone. The most important thing is that there is joy in my soul—it fills me. There are no more restrictions, and I can carry out my daily activities without difficulties. Thank you, Pastor Chris. I love you very much.”

Another life forever changed is that of Rinnie from the Solomon Islands, who suffered from ulcers and hypertension for many years. However, during the Healing Streams service, she experienced a profound breakthrough. Rinnie shares:

“As the man of God was ministering to the sick, I received my healing. I felt a sense of calm, and there have been no stomach cramps or heart palpitations ever since

These testimonies represent only a fraction of the countless lives transformed during the program. As this global reign of the gospel of Jesus Christ expands, the impact of God’s healing power remains undeniable, restoring health, renewing hope, and bringing freedom to those in need.

Meanwhile, the count-up is officially underway with the premiere of Season 14 of the Road to Healing Streams Live this weekend. This inspiring daily live broadcast invites viewers worldwide to embark on a spiritual journey filled with faith-building testimonies, miraculous acts, and powerful exhortations, all designed to prepare participants for their moment of divine healing.

The programme airs daily at 12:00 noon and 4:00 PM GMT+1 on healingstreams.tv, and will continue through Thursday, July 17, 2025. For more information, visit healingstreams.tv.