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Many injured as Deeper life church building collapses in Badagry

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Heavy rain which was later followed by a heavy storm has left no fewer than six members of the Deeper Life Bible Church, located in Iragbo community in Badagry, Lagos State, on Sunday, with serious degrees of injuries when the church building collapsed while the service was in progress. It was learnt that the church building collapsed around 9:30 a.m. One of the members of the Church who was also a victim, Mr. Topohozin Tunde, said six members of the church sustained serious injuries. “I also sustained a serious knee…

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Wema Bank debunks money laundering and bribery tales

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Wema Bank says its attention has been drawn to recent reports in the media on money laundering and bribery allegations on a customer’s transaction. In a statement by the Bank, it said the publication went ahead to mention the names of certain Wema Bank management staff who were allegedly involved in the said transaction. The statement reads, “The bank wishes to state categorically that there is no merit in the article, and it is a malicious publication against members of our staff and the bank’s customer. “The said allegations are…

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Oba Lamidi Adeyemi dies at 83

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Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo, has died at the age of 83. The top Yoruba monarch died in the late hours of Friday, according to palace officials. Adeyemi reportedly died at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti. The late Alaafin’s first son, Prince ‘Tunde, and other children had received the monarch’s remains at Idi-Igba, Oyo town early Saturday morning. Palace sources confirmed that traditional rites had begun without giving details about his burial arrangement yet. Adeyemi ruled for 52 years before his demise, making him…

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200 youths arrested in Abuja cannabis party

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About 200 youths have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for organising a cannabis party in the Asokoro area of the Federal Capital Territory. The party was reportedly organised by a group of ladies on Wednesday night. It was gathered that the youth were having a nice time when the NDLEA officers invaded the venue of the revelling. A tweep with the handle @ezioimmauel, said about a hundred suspects were arrested. “In the police station right now. Was at a 4/20 party in Asokoro and…

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Mike Tyson punches fellow passenger on plane

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Former boxing champion, Mike Tyson, was recorded punching a fellow passenger after the man had reportedly annoyed him. In the now-viral video, the retired professional boxer is seen landing blows that bloodied the man’s forehead. The incident occurred around 10:30 PM PT as Tyson joined the flight out of San Francisco International Airport to Florida Sources report that the victim and his friend had asked the boxer for pictures which he granted but they continued talking to the former fighter as they sat behind him. The source also claims that…

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Diaspora young professionals to Jonathan: Declare now or be sued

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Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been given one week ultimatum to declare for 2023 Presidential race by Nigerian Young Professionals in Diaspora, or risk being sued. The group which comprises of Young Professionals in Diaspora is made up of Nigerians from all over the Country who are based in different countries. The convener of the group, Arc. Oladipo Akande in a press release from Los Angeles, United States Of America stated that it was imperative for the former helmsman to throw his hat into the ring without further delay.…

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Sterling Bank condemned over ‘provocative’ Easter commercial

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Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned Sterling Bank Plc over the advertisement on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  The body noted that the action of the financial institution’s management was tantamount to being hostile to the Christian faith . A statement, yesterday by CAN’s National Secretary, Joseph Bade Daramola, in Abuja, noted: “We learnt that the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) has reportedly intervened in the matter with a view to imposing some sanctions on Sterling Bank. CAN is waiting for the decision of the organisation.”  They stated:…

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APC’s NWC okays N100m fee for presidential nomination form

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee executives have approved N100 million as cost of Presidential nomination forms. According to the schedule of fees for expression of interest and nomination forms released by the NWC, governorship is N50 million, Senate N20 million, House of Representatives N10 million, while state House of Assembly aspirants would purchase theirs at N2 million. The N100 million for Presidential nomination form is over 100 per cent increase from the amount it sold the form for the same office in 2018 at N45 million; and…

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Cristiano Ronaldo loses baby boy

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United star and his partner have announced that their baby son has died. The sad news was revealed in a message from the couple that appeared on Manchester United and Portugal forward Ronaldo’s social media accounts yesterday. The couple said they are “devastated” and called losing their child the “greatest pain that any parents can feel”. “It is with deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away,” they wrote. “It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel. “Only the birth…

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Terrorist demands N30m from Zamfara govt for killing wife, two others , gives 14 days ultimatum

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The Zamfara state government has been given 14days ultimatum by a notorious terrorist known as Nasanda, to pay him N30 million as compensation for the alleged killing of his wife and two other relations. He threatened to kill 300 people, if his demand was not met. Nasanda alleged that some vigilante men in the state killed his bride, her uncle and aunt. Reacting to the development, convener of Concerned Nigerians, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, lamented the audacity of criminals to make open threats against citizens in a country with equipped security…

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