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Policewoman arrested for soaking niece’s hands in hot water

Jan 3, 2022 topnews

Police have arrested a policewoman identified as Ruth, for allegedly inflicting injuries on her 10-year-old niece, identified only as Miracle. Ruth, who resided at the Dutse Alhaji area of the Federal Capital Territory, was said to have caught Miracle stealing a piece of meat from her pot of soup on the Christmas Eve. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the policewoman tied the victim’s two hands and dipped them inside boiled water. The resident added that neighbours, who heard her cries, alerted the police and Miracle was…

Police arrests Native doctor for ‘raping’ 15-year-old girl

Jan 3, 2022 topnews

Nwaduche Ekeneotutu, a 49-year-old native doctor, has been arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating a 15-year-old girl in Enugu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area, LGA, of Anambra State. Executive Director of Davina Care Foundation, Rachel Yohanna, weekend said the case was brought to the foundation by the vigilante group in the area. The native doctor who is a friend of the girl’s mother was said to have been giving the girl treatment to cure her of an Ogbanje spirit. Yohanna said the crime was reported at Nimo Police station on December…

Olubadan dies at 93, body laid to rest in Ibadan

Jan 2, 2022 topnews

The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, is dead. He died in the early hours of Sunday after a brief illness. He was aged 93. He was laid to rest today in Ibadan and his burial witnessed the presence of a mammoth crowd and sympathisers who thronged Mapo hall and Popoyemoja Palace of the traditional ruler. While his remains were being taken to Mapo Hall for prayers, scores of residents were seen in groups discussing the demise of the traditional ruler. Ninety-three-year-old Oba Adetunji, who ascended the throne in March…

Obi Cubana builds Anglican church in Anambra

Dec 31, 2021 topnews

Obinna Iyeagbu, popular businessman, fondly known as Obi Cubana, has built an Anglican church in his hometown, Oba, in Anambra State. He made this known via his verified Instagram page on Thursday, where he revealed that work started on the church land four months ago. According to him, the church was built in memory of his mother, whose burial brought him to the spotlight in mid 2021. Posting a throwback video of the day he decided to carry out the project, the club owner wrote, “On July 18th 2021, we…

Royal family to Sanwo Olu: Stop Oluomo from parading self as king of Oshodi

Dec 31, 2021 topnews

The Olushi Onigbesa royal family has appealed to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to stop the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya (popularly known as MC Oluomo) from becoming the Oba of Oshodi. The Head of the Olushi Onigbesa royal family, Kabiru Eyantan, said this on Wednesday. He said, “The attention of the Olushi Onigbesa royal family of Oshodi Awori Kingdom has been drawn to the picture of Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo, Chairman, NURTW in Lagos State circulated on…

I recorded Peru while tipsy -Fireboy

Dec 30, 2021 topnews

Adedamola Adefolahan, Nigerian singer, popularly known as Fireboy DML, has revealed that he was tipsy the night he created his hit song, Peru. Speaking about the process of making the song, Fireboy said, “Peru was written and recorded in San Francisco, California. “It was my first time in the United States and I was supposed to go and see my associates at the empire and just vibe; pay a courtesy visit to Shizzi who produced the song in his studio “At the studio that night, I was tipsy and I…

COVID-19 won’t be the last, prepare for another pandemic -UN

Dec 29, 2021 topnews

António Guterres, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, has called on countries of the world to prepare for the next pandemic as COVID-19 will not be the last. Guterres said this in his message late on Monday to mark the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, which was held on December 27 to advocate the importance of prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against epidemics. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of investing in systems to prevent, detect and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. The first-ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was…

Nigeria government planning to eliminate me — Igboho

Dec 29, 2021 topnews

Sunday Adeyemo, Yoruba nation agitator popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has alleged a plot by the Federal government of Nigeria to eliminate him in the Benin Republic. Recall that Igboho, 49, was arrested by operatives of Brigade Criminelle (Criminal Brigade) on July 19 in Cotonou. Despite efforts to get him released, he has spent over 161 days in detention. Olayomi Koiki, spokesman of Igboho, in a podcast on Tuesday evening, alleged that the Benin Republic President Patrice Talon was working with the Federal Government to extradite Igboho to Nigeria. He…

OY-ITC, BuyNaija in partnership for Houston Trade Show 2022

Dec 29, 2021 topnews

The Organization of Youths in International Trade and Commerce, OY-ITC, has revealed that a trade mission to the USA, tagged the Houston Trade Show has been slated for February, 2022. The trade mission, in partnership with BuyNaija and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment is designed to share with the world the creativity and productivity of the Nigerian youths; supports the development and advancement of Nigerian youths in international trade and commerce; while consolidating the leadership capacities among young Nigerians. The OY-ITC is also collaborating with Committee of…

Anglican kicks as police arrests Okorocha’s son-in-law in church

Dec 28, 2021 topnews

Uche Nwosu, son-in-law of former Governor Rochas Okorocha, was arrested by policemen at the St Peter’s Anglican Church, Eziama Obieri in the Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo state for reasons unknown but later released. The Anglican Province of Owerri, Imo State, says it will engage the police to find out why it desecrated the church while enforcing the arrest of Uche Nwosu at the church on Sunday during a thanksgiving service. The church said that while it supports the arrest of individuals who committed crimes no matter how highly…