Jehovah’s Witnesses  2017 Convention kicks off

The 2017 Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses which has the theme: “Don’t Give Up” will commence throughout Nigeria in August and last till December 25.This weekend (Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27). Ota assembly hall will host about 6,000 delegates in one of the 13 series scheduled to hold at the extensive auditorium. The three-day events which will hold almost every weekend will feature resources that will assist everyone to remain strong and resolute in their service to God in the face of overwhelming contemporary challenges. The 2017 convention  which…

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CAC pastor who prays for women naked, impregnates member

Matthew Olakunle, a pastor of Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Itura, in Iju town, in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State has been accused by one Mrs. Omotola Akerele, that he had sex with her when she was undergoing spiritual healing in his church, adding that the intercourse resulted in pregnancy. Olakunle, was allegedly fond of praying for women in the church without their clothes on. The 32-year-old woman said her mother, who was a member of the church, introduced her to the pastor when she was battling…

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Nurse allegedly stabs husband to death in Lagos

Mrs. Folashade Idoko, an auxiliary nurse, has been arrested by the police for allegedly stabbing her husband to death in Lagos. The incident occurred around 11p.m. on Sunday at their Ayetoro residence in Oto-Awori Local Council of the state. It was gathered that the deceased allegedly suffered years of domestic violence from his wife but kept quiet about it. The couple have two children, a three-year-old boy and one-year old girl. According to a source, neighbours and their landlord attested to years of violent spousal abuse the 32-year-old Lawrence Idoko suffered…

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GTBank holds Football Development Camp for Students and Coaches

Foremost African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, is set to sponsor 40 outstanding young talents discovered at its football tournaments as well as 60 school coaches on an all-expense paid intensive player development and coach-training programme tagged “Camp GTBank.” Camp GTBank is a football and educational development initiative designed to train and develop outstanding football talents discovered at the GTBank football tournaments which include the GTBank-Lagos State Principals Cup, GTBank-Ogun State Principals Cup and the GTBank Masters Cup. Since its inception in 2011, Camp GTBank has helped kick start…

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Nigerian sentenced to death in China after excreting 1410.9 grams of cocaine

Mr. Ikechukwu Peter Obiekezie has been sentenced to death by the High People’s Court of Guangdong Province, China, with two years probation after being found guilty of smuggling 1410.9 grams of cocaine into China. Obiekezie, with Nigerian standard Passport No. A50296207, was on 2nd October, 2016, arrested at the Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, China, upon arrival from Addis Ababa aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight No. ET 606 on suspicion of smuggled drugs, which he swallowed and brought to China. He has, since October 3, 2016, joined the growing list of Nigerians…

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Buhari addresses Nigerians, berates ‘irresponsible elements’

In his six-minute broadcast to Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari has described as “irresponsible elements” those calling for the renegotiation of Nigeria’s unity. Buhari noted that some of the comments, especially in the social media, had “crossed our national red lines by daring to question our collective existence as a nation.” “This is a step too far,” the President warned. “Nigeria’s unity is settled and not negotiable. We shall not allow irresponsible elements to start trouble and when things get bad they run away and saddle others with the responsibility of…

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Man allegedly rapes boy to death in Kebbi

Two suspects have been arrested in Kebbi following repeated cases of assault arising from homosexuality in the State. The arrested suspects allegedly raped two boys, aged 12 and nine, to death. The two arrests were made at different villages in the state. Addressing newsmen yesterday at the police headquarter in Birnin Kebbi, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim M. Kabiru, said one Malam Ibrahim Yohana Mudi allegedly raped two boys aged 10 and 12 in Kalgo and Zuru Local Councils of the state, while 45-year-old Dantani Sani, raped a nine-year-old boy to death…

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Kidnapped eight-year-old girl found dead, organs removed

A suspected ritualist, Ifeanyi Dike has been arrested in Eliozu axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday in connection with the body of an eight-year-old girl, Victory Chikamso, who was abducted and later recovered with her tongue, breasts, vagina and eyes removed. The suspect was arrested by the operatives of State Police Command attached to Okporo Police Station. It was gathered that the victim, who was a resident of Messiah Street, Eliozu was abducted on Friday by Dike, who also lived on the same street. It was also learnt…

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After 100 days medical trip, Buhari finally back home

Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has finally arrived Abuja after over 100 days stay in London, United Kingdom where he had been receiving medical attention since May 7. The presidential aircraft that conveyed the President landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 4.35pm. He was received by top government officials led by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. The President inspected a guard of honour mounted by men of the Nigeria Police Force. Share on: WhatsApp

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President Buhari to return today

After over 100days outside the country on medical vacation, Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to return to the country later today. The President had left the country on May 7, this year, after handing over power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who has functioned as Acting President since then. According to the statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina “President Buhari is expected to speak to Nigerians in a broadcast by 7 a.m on Monday, August 21, 2017. “He thanks all Nigerians who have prayed…

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