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Pastor accused of snatching church member’s wife

Aug 11, 2021 topnews

The General Overseer of the World Bank Assembly in Eneka, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Moses Adeeyo, has been accused by a man, Bright Ben, of snatching his wife, Tina. Bright claimed that trouble started after his wife of 12 years was made an assistant choir mistress in the church and she moved out of the house with their two children. Bright said that he had been searching for her and had called the pastor to seek advice on the matter. He stated that he got to know…

Captain Hosa Okunbo dies of pancreatic cancer in London

Aug 9, 2021 topnews

Edo State born billionaire businessman, Captain Hosa Okunbo, has died after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Okunbo, a professional pilot and philanthropist, died on Saturday night; 12 months after doctors said he had nine months to live. Late Okunbo, who moved to London a year ago for treatment, is survived by widow, Nosa, and children. In October last year, there were rumours that he was in a coma and that his illness was due to the outcome of Edo State governorship election. The business mogul admitted that, he was…

Housewife pours hot water on husband’s alleged girlfriend during church vigil

Aug 9, 2021 topnews

A housewife and mother of two, Mrs. Joy Sunday, 37, has been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command for pouring hot water on the face of another woman, Justina Ameh, after accusing her of sleeping with her husband. The victim, Ameh had been taken to Strong Tower Hospital, Ota for medical attention. The suspect was arrested following a report lodged at Agbado divisional headquarters by the elder sister of the victim, one Kelechi Samuel. According to the Ogun State Police Command’s spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, he said,…

Inclusive Social Welfare & Empowerment ambassadors pay condolence visit to Racheal Oniga’s family

Aug 5, 2021Aug 5, 2021 topnews

Ambassadors of Inclusive Social Welfare & Empowerment Foundation, members and friends of Late (Chief) Mrs. Rachael Oniga from United Kingdom and Nigeria, paid a condolence visit to the family of late actress at her residence in Lagos. The delegation include, Ambassador Chief (Mrs.) Monica Adewunmi, Mrs. Faridat Waheeb, Olorogun Adewunmi, Chief (Mrs.) Pat Isiorho-Eleto, Mrs. Pat Oghere – Imobhio, Mr. Chibuzor Ezidiukwu amongst others. Share on:

Onalaja will exceed expectations -Ooni

Aug 4, 2021 topnews

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has described the newly installed President of Rotary Club of Maryland, Rtn. Bamidele Onalaja as an energetic and hardworking man who will surpass the mandate and expectations of the 20 year old club. The monarch spoke in Lagos on Saturday, during Onalaja’s installation as the 20th Hope President of Rotary Club of Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos. Oba Adeyeye, himself a Paul Harris fellow of Rotary, congratulated the club for having Rotarian Onalaja as its President and urge the entire membership to…

Two shot dead as Ebonyi APC congress turns bloody

Aug 2, 2021 topnews

Crisis ensued on Saturday, at Ugwuachara, Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State, as suspected gunmen interrupted the ward congress of the All Progressive Congress (APC), killing two in the process and the election materials carted away. It was also gathered that apart from the scores of party members who sustained varying degrees of injury, the most pathetic case was that of a woman, whose left leg was completely shattered. An eyewitness recounts that: “By 5pm I drove from police junction Ugwuachara through Tina Nweze Street to Ugwuachara Central School. On getting…

One dead as hoodlums attack FRCN Office In Oyo

Aug 2, 2021 topnews

On Sunday, August 1st, one person was reportedly killed as the vigilante group at the premises of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) in Moniya, Akinyele LGA of Ibadan, Oyo State came under attack by hoodlums. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident, adding that the culprits would face the full wrath of the law. During the face-off, one of the criminals popularly called Kabati, who led the hoodlums on a reprisal against the vigilantes (Soludero) at the FRSC compound, sustained gunshot wounds.…

DSS brought 8 out of 12 detained Igboho’s aides to court

Aug 2, 2021 topnews

The Department of State Services (DSS), on Monday, brought eight but failed to produce four others, out of the 12 detained associates of Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, before a Federal High Court, Abuja. However, the DSS brought eight of the detainees before Justice Obiora Egwuatu, following the ex-parte motion moved by Counsel to the applicants, Pelumi Olajengbesi, on July 23. The four detainees, who were not in court, include Abdullateef Ademola Onaolapo, Uthman Opeyemi Adelabu, Oluwafemi Olakunle and Opeyemi Tajudeen. Those in court were…

Inclusive foundation mourns veteran actress, Rachael Oniga

Aug 1, 2021Aug 1, 2021 topnews

Inclusive Social Welfare and Empowerment Foundation, a non-governmental organisation has expressed its heartfelt sympathy to family, friends and the entire movie industry over the loss of the veteran actress, Rachael Oniga who died at age 64. The CEO of the foundation, Chief (Mrs.) Pat Eleto, in a condolence visit to the family, on Saturday, July 31st, said the news came as a rude shock to many, but she believes that the late actress has created a great impact with her career, and her legacy should never be forgotten. In her…

Retired officer, wife allegedly batter 15- year orphan in Abuja

Jul 28, 2021 topnews

A 15 year-old orphan, Chidalu Ugwueke, male, allegedly battered by his masters, Air Commodore Bernard Ugwueke (rtd) and his wife, Mrs. Mary Ugwueke has elicited pity, as a lawmaker, Hon. Okwu Chinedu, representing Aninri constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, has petitioned the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), over the matter. Chidalu, a minor, was taken to Abuja to serve as a househelp to the retired air force officer and his family. However, it was alleged that he was constantly receiving dehumanising treatment from…