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Sex offender, Ezekiel Udo gets life imprisonment

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Hon. Justice Oshodi of the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence court, Ikeja has sentenced a sex offender, Ezekiel Udo to life imprisonment. The case which was filed on October 2, 2020 by Inclusive Social Welfare and Empowerment Foundation(ISWEF), an NGO, had lasted for four years before judgement was pronounced on Monday, October 28, 2024. It will be recalled that, Udo who was then, 39 years, forcefully had carnal knowledge, and subsequently impregnated a 12 year old girl (names deliberately withheld). Udo, a resident of Amuwo Odofin area of…

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Harsh economy: ‘Pick N Pay’ sells 51percent stake to exit Nigeria

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South African grocery retailer, Pick n Pay has sold its 51 percent stake in a joint venture ahead of its exit from the Nigerian market. In an announcement made by it’s CEO, Sean Summers, he said the decision is part of a broader restructuring strategy outside its home market. Pick n Pay, entered Nigeria less than five years ago through a partnership with A.G. Leventis, currently operates two stores in the country. The grocery retailer dared to enter the Nigerian market four years ago when other giants in the retail…

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Mandela’s grandson denied UK visa over his support for Hamas

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Mandla Mandela, the grandson of former president of South Africa was denied an entry visa to the United Kingdom due to his public support of the terrorist organization Hamas. The grandson of South Africa’s anti-apartheid president, received a letter from the UK home office on October 21 stating that his visa application had been denied because of his support for Hamas, citing multiple posts related to the terrorist group, which he had shared across his Instagram page. The letter reads in part: “As such, your presence in the UK is considered…

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NNPCL increases petrol prices again

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While Nigerians are still groaning in pains over the price of petroleum products, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, yesterday, increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, to N1,025 per litre, from N998 per litre, in Lagos and environs. Also, in Abuja, the price of the product rose to N1,060 from N1,030, in what has become the third increase in the price of the product in two months. The latest increase came as the price of Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude dropped to $72 per…

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Suspended pastor cries out: ‘I’ve never had sex with any man’

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A pastor Ayorinde AdeBello suspended by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has vehemently denied allegations of homosexuality. Top News learnt that his suspension with another pastor was announced in an RCCG letter dated October 28. The letter, signed by Sunday Akande, RCCG’s national overseer, pointed out serious allegations of homosexuality and ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations. Reacting to the suspension, AdeBello in a post via his Instagram denied the allegations, stating, “I never engaged in sodomy with male teenagers”. The pastor explained that his prolonged silence…

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Redeemed church suspends two pastors over homosexuality allegations

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  The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended two of its pastors; Ayorinde AdeBello and Oke Mayowa following allegations of homosexuality. The church says it’s decision comes as the church remains committed to upholding its biblical principles and ensuring strict adherence to its doctrines. In an internal memo signed by Pastor Sunday Akande, the RCCG’s national overseer, addressed to the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration, the church emphasised its zero-tolerance policy on homosexuality. The memo highlighted scriptural passages such as Leviticus 18:22 and 1 Corinthians…

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Full List of Ballon d’Or 2024 Winners

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Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí have been crowned 2024 Ballon d’Or best male and female footballers in the world in a memorable ceremony held in Paris. Rodri’s stellar performances for both club and country secured him the men’s Ballon d’Or, while Bonmatí retained the Ballon d’Or Féminin after leading Barcelona to an unprecedented quadruple and guiding Spain to further international success. Barcelona’s 16-year-old sensation, Lamine Yamal, claimed the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the world’s top Under-21 player. His remarkable season, punctuated by breakthrough performances for both club and Spain, positioned him…

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Alex Ikwechegh apologizes over Assault on Bolt Driver

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A member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, has expressed regret for assaulting a Bolt driver who came to deliver a package to him. In a public statement titled ‘A Statement of Regret and Commitment to Justice’, Ikwechegh apologized for his actions, which were captured in a viral video, and acknowledged the behavior as “unacceptable” for a public official. He has committed to cooperating with the ongoing police investigation and to addressing the situation through professional counseling. Ikwechegh stated, “As a public servant, I recognize the trust placed…

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Suspected drug dealers arrested in Lagos, N10m bribe rejected by NDLEA officers

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One Tsolaye Eburajolo has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, who turned down a N10 million bribe offered to them for his release. This comes as the operatives recovered 26,250,000 pills of tramadol and 508,400 bottles of codeine-based syrup, with a street value of N16,683,800,000, which were intercepted by NDLEA operatives during a 100% joint examination of watch-listed containers with personnel from the Customs Service and other security agencies at the Tincan Port in Lagos and the Port Harcourt Port, Onne, Rivers State, between October…

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SSANU, NASU shut down universities nationwide over unpaid wages

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The non-academic staff, under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Allied Institutions, NASU have shut down Universities across the country, especially those owned by the Federal Government. The action followed the decision of the national leaders of the two unions to call their members out on indefinite industrial action, following the alleged failure of the government to pay them four months of their salaries withheld during the 2022 strike by university workers. According to figures from the National…

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