Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has cautioned Nigerians against relying on online loan applications, describing them as “agents of the devil in covenant with the spirit of debt.”

Delivering his sermon on Sunday in Abuja, Enenche expressed worry over the rising cases of depression and suicide reportedly linked to the operations of loan platforms nationwide.

According to him, many Nigerians are lured by promises of quick financial relief but end up trapped in cycles of harassment and humiliation.

“Once they fall into the trap, they face constant intimidation and embarrassment, which sometimes leads to depression or even suicide,” he told the congregation.

The cleric explained that borrowers often endure persistent calls, threats, and messages from lenders. He added that some platforms go as far as publishing defamatory statements and fake obituaries online to shame debtors.

Enenche urged Christians to resist the temptation of easy money, warning that such shortcuts were spiritually destructive. He said: “These things are demonic covenants with debt, and no child of God should have anything to do with them.”

His remarks come at a time when online loan providers in Nigeria face mounting criticism over alleged privacy violations and aggressive debt recovery tactics.

The Presidency has issued a stern warning to the public following the immediate dismissal of Fegho John Umunubo, who served as the Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President.

Abiodun Oladunjoye, the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Presidency, confirmed the separation in a statement on Monday. He emphasized that Umunubo no longer represents the administration in any capacity.

“Stakeholders and constituents of the digital and creative economy, at home and abroad, as well as the general public, are hereby notified that Fegho John Umunubo … has been disengaged with immediate effect.”
Oladunjoye added: “Henceforth, anyone interfacing with him in the name of President Tinubu’s administration does so at his or her own risk. We urge all stakeholders and constituents of the digital and creative economy to be so guided.”

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The councillor representing Kinkiba Ward in Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Sunusi Hashim, has appointed 18 special advisers to support his grassroots administration.

The new aides were inaugurated on Sunday at L.E.A. Primary School, Kinkiba, during a ceremony that drew the presence of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, party loyalists, and community members.

Speaking at the event, Hashim said the appointments were made in recognition of the loyalty, dedication, and contributions of the appointees to the progress of Kinkiba Ward. He urged them to serve with “respect, integrity, honesty, transparency, and compassion” while working collectively for the development of the community and the advancement of the APC.

The councillor also commended Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, for his consistent support to local councillors, particularly through the provision of fertilisers to farmers. He pledged to align his team’s activities with the governor’s transformative agenda and deliver projects that would benefit the people of Kinkiba.

The newly appointed advisers will oversee key sectors such as works, finance, education, health, agriculture, women affairs, political matters, media, youth mobilisation, and inter-party relations.