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Over 100 MFM church accounts frozen in UK after major financial scandal hits Olukoya’s ministry

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The United Kingdom’s Charity Commission has frozen more than 100 bank accounts linked to the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) following concerns over weak financial oversight and possible mismanagement of church funds. According to an official report published on the UK government website, the freeze order was issued as part of a statutory inquiry into the church’s operations and governance structure. The investigation revealed that several MFM branches across the UK were running independent bank accounts without proper control or authorization from the central trustees. The Commission said…

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Rita Daniels Denies Forcing Daughter’s Marriage to Ned Nwoko

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Veteran Nollywood actress and producer, Rita Daniels, has denied claims that she forced her daughter, actress Regina Daniels, into marrying billionaire businessman and senator, Ned Nwoko. Speaking in an interview with BBC News Igbo on October 3, Rita Daniels described the allegations as “hurtful and false,” explaining that she only became aware of the relationship after it had already begun. According to her, contrary to public belief that she orchestrated the union, Regina was firm in her decision and emotionally defensive when questioned about it. “When Regina got married and…

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LASAA hosts legislative delegation, vows continued commitment to visual order, safety

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The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) recently welcomed a high-powered delegation from the house committee on environment of the Lagos State House of Assembly, led by its Chairman, Honourable Shabi Rasheed Adekola. The visit served as a statutory oversight function, providing a critical platform for detailed engagement on the agency’s performance and regulatory adherence. The LASAA management team, headed by the Managing Director/CEO, Prince Fatiu Akiolu, engaged the Committee in extensive discussions that spanned the agency’s activities, its performance metrics and compliance with regulatory responsibilities. The meeting fostered…

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Teenager Arrested for Allegedly Plucking Sister’s Eyes for Money Ritual in Bauchi

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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly plucking out the eyes of his seven-year-old sister in a suspected money ritual incident. The shocking incident occurred on October 17, 2025, at Wailo community in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who confirmed the development in a statement, said the suspect lured his sister, identified as Rukayya Muhammad, into a nearby bush where he allegedly attacked her and removed both eyes. The victim was immediately rushed…

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Tragedy as 22-Year-Old Lady Commits suicide Over Boyfriend’s Infidelity

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A 22-year-old woman identified as Mary has reportedly taken her own life after discovering that her boyfriend was cheating on her. According to a family member, Daniel, the family received a distressing call that Mary had consumed Sniper, a deadly insecticide, and was rushed to the hospital. Despite the doctors’ best efforts, Mary was pronounced dead on Friday evening. Her body was later taken to her village, where she was buried the following day. “Immediately the body arrived on Saturday, we dug a grave and buried her because she was…

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Kano Court Orders TikTokers to Marry Within 60 Days Over Alleged Indecent Videos

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A Magistrate Court in Kano has ordered two well-known TikTokers, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to get married within 60 days following allegations of appearing in indecent viral videos. The ruling came after the Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board accused the duo of featuring in clips deemed contrary to the moral and religious values of the state. Presiding Magistrate Halima Wali, on Monday, directed the Kano State Hisbah Board to ensure the marriage is conducted within the stipulated period. She further warned that failure to comply…

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Sterling Bank Leads Africa’s Green Revolution with Agriculture Summit Africa 2025

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Africa’s agricultural rebirth gathers momentum as Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2025, the continent’s foremost platform for advancing sustainable and inclusive agricultural transformation, returns under the bold theme ‘Survival of the Greenest: Reclaiming Africa’s Food Destiny’. Scheduled for November 6–7, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, ASA 2025 is set to spotlight financing pathways to drive sustainable growth in the agricultural sector. Now in its eighth year and convened by Sterling Bank, the summit will bring together policymakers, agribusiness leaders, investors, and innovators from across Africa and beyond to explore innovative…

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Police Fire Tear Gas at ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ Protesters in Abuja

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Security operatives in Abuja on Monday dispersed hundreds of protesters demanding the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, using tear gas and other crowd-control measures. The demonstrators, who converged on major parts of the Federal Capital Territory under the banner #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, had planned to march toward the Presidential Villa, National Assembly, and Court of Appeal before police intervened. Eyewitnesses said the peaceful protest turned chaotic after security agents fired tear gas canisters to prevent the crowd from advancing toward restricted government areas. Several protesters were…

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#FreeNnamdiKanuNow: Abuja Residents Fume as Security Barricades Cause Gridlock

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Tension gripped parts of Abuja on Monday morning as residents and workers were left stranded following the heavy presence of security personnel who mounted barricades at major entry routes into the city. The security checkpoints, set up at strategic points, triggered massive traffic gridlock, leaving commuters from Bwari, Ushafa, Dutse, and parts of Kubwa stuck for hours on their way to the city centre. The development followed plans by activists, including Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore, to stage a protest demanding the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader…

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Davido Commissions Abia University Hostel Named After Late Mother

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Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has honoured the memory of his late mother, Dr. Veronica Adeleke, with the unveiling of a female hostel named after her at Clifford University in Abia State. The building, called the Veronica Imade Adeleke Female Hostel, was officially commissioned on Sunday during the university’s 6th Convocation Ceremony, where Davido also delivered the commencement speech to the graduating class. In a post shared on his X handle @davido, the award-winning artist encouraged graduates to pursue purpose-driven lives, emphasizing that true greatness lies in…

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