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Kiddwaya robbed of 70,000 Euros, Birkin bags in Ibiza

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Kiddwaya, reality television star has shared an incident of robbery at his villa in Ibiza, Spain, where he reported the loss of 70,000 Euros and a Birkin bag. In a video posted on Tuesday, Kiddwaya recounted the events, stating, “What’s up, guys? So something crazy happened last night. For the second time, I was robbed in Ibiza at the villa I was staying in.” He described the previous incident in 2022, involving the theft of a watch and cash. The recent robbery occurred around 3 am local time, with the…

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Union Bank Announces Employee Promotions, Celebrating Dedication, Excellence

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Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the promotion of 337 employees across various departments. This significant milestone underscores the bank’s commitment to recognising and rewarding the hard work, dedication and outstanding contributions of its employees. At a recent town hall meeting, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Union Bank, Yetunde Oni, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and growth. She said these well-deserved promotions reflect this commitment and the bank’s continuous efforts to empower its workforce and drive organisational success. Speaking after the announcement, Oni…

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GTCO Announces 2024 Autism Program Themed “A Spectrum of Possibilities” 

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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”) has announced dates for the 2024 GTCO Autism Program and follow-up consultations. This year’s program is themed “A Spectrum of Possibilities” to promote inclusivity, self-advocacy, and empowerment for persons on the Autism Spectrum. The theme A Spectrum of Possibilities aligns with GTCO’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and its goal of creating a society where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background or abilities. The theme acknowledges and celebrates this diversity, recognizing that each person…

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Prophet who claims God gave him key to gambling, wins £23k, banned from casino

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A “prophet”, Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa, who claimed God gave him a winning formula has been banned from a casino after taking home £23,487 ($30,000). Lucky Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa, leader of the Johanne Masowe eChishanu Apostolic Sect in Zimbabwe, had bragged about his mammoth win. But his celebrations were cut short when bosses at other casinos in Zimbabwe told him to stay away amid fears he was getting unfair help from the Lord. “They fear they will go bankrupt because I will win too often,” Mutumwa added. He said he used…

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Chief Imam to Soun Ogbomosho: ‘You lack power to query me, Chief Imam not traditional title’

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Sheik Teliat Yinus Ayilara, the Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, in a strong-worded response to the query issued by the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, has rejected the monarch’s authority to query him, arguing that the position of Chief Imam is not a traditional title that falls under the authority of the traditional ruler. Ayilara stated this in a letter addressed to the Soun, as a response to a query issued to the Chief Imam by the traditional ruler. The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, has earlier…

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65-yr-old cleric arrested for allegedly raping 7-yr-old girl

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Francis Ogwu, a 65-year-old cleric, has been handed over to the police for allegedly defiling his seven-year-old domestic help. The suspect, Ogwu, was arrested following an alarm raised by concerned residents of the town. The media aide to Anambra Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Miss Chidinma Ikeanyionwu, said this in a statement to newsmen in Awka on Thursday. The suspect, a pastor and general overseer of Jesus House of Joy Church, Awka hails from Imo State. He has lived in Anambra, with his wife and children, for over…

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Former Konga CEO, Imudia, commits suicide in Lagos home

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Nick Imudia, former Chief Executive Officer of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, has reportedly committed suicide. Imudia was said to have committed the act by jumping from the balcony of his apartment in the Lekki area of Lagos State on the evening of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Before his death, the businessman reportedly made a call to his United States-based brother to give him instructions on how to distribute his wealth and also called his young daughter to inform her that he would always be there for her. According…

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Terrorists demand N20m levies, taxes monthly from Benue communities

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Armed terrorists operating in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State have reportedly commenced the collection of taxes and levies from residents of Torough and nearby communities. It was gathered, yesterday, from a resident of the community, who spoke on condition of anonymity that the gangs introduced a levy of N20 million as monthly tax to be paid by each household. He said they had already started gathering the levy after allocating each household their share of the tax since they had no option but to comply. He pointed out…

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Davido marries long-time partner, Chioma, in Lagos

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David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has described the day of his wedding with his long-time partner, Chioma Rowland, as the best day of his life. The elated musician was heard in a video clip online saying he felt good about the decision to tie the knot with his lover. “I feel good. It’s the best day of my life. It’s a great day. We are here to receive our wife,” Davido said in the video clip. The wedding, which was staged in Lagos State, attracted dignitaries, including governors, high-profile…

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Over 1300 persons died during 2024 hajj -Saudi Arabia

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1,301 deaths was recorded in Saudi Arabia during the recent Hajj season. This was made known by the Minister of Health in Saudi Arabia, Fahd Al-Jalajel. Fahd Al-Jalajel disclosed that 83% of the mortalities were unauthorized pilgrims who performed Hajj and walked long distances under direct sunlight, without adequate shelter or comfort. “Among the deceased were several elderly and chronically ill individuals.” The minister underscored the significant efforts made by the competent authorities to raise awareness of the dangers of heat stress and the importance of preventive measures. He extended…

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