The family of kidnapped Anambra billionaire businessman and Jezco Group chairman, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, has reportedly been thrown into further turmoil following explosive allegations by his eldest daughter, Blessing Ezeokafor, against her younger brother, socialite Eberechukwu Ezeokafor, popularly known as Jowizaza. The development came after the kidnappers reportedly increased their ransom demand from ₦700 million to ₦1.5 billion for the release of the 72-year-old businessman. Ezeokafor was reportedly abducted in Anambra State after leaving his residence in the early hours of Tuesday for a prayer ground at Ifite Awka.…
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Pastor Dumps Christianity to Become a Traditional Priest
Pastor Olabanjo Felix Gold of Image of God Evangelical and Prophetic Ministries has reportedly abandoned Christianity and embraced Ìṣẹ̀ṣe, the traditional Yoruba religious practice centred on Ifá. The cleric announced his conversion in a video shared online, declaring that his spiritual journey had led him to the traditional faith and his new identity as a Babalawo. In the video, Olabanjo introduced himself as a former pastor and founder of Image of God Evangelical Ministries before announcing his new spiritual identity. “I am Pastor Olabanjo Felix Gold, who was formerly the…
Read MoreNigerian Man Augustine Maazi Arrested Over Alleged Bank Robbery Plot in Ghana
A Nigerian national, identified as Augustine Okechuku Maazi, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service in connection with an alleged planned robbery targeting three banks in Accra. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in the Labone area of Accra, where the police said a robbery syndicate was preparing to attack GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank. According to the Ghana Police Service, it received intelligence about the planned operation at about 10:45am and immediately deployed officers to the area. The suspected robbers were reportedly spotted in two…
Read MoreAbuja Murder: Children of Anambra Billionaire Lucky Adimike Remanded Over Alleged Killing
The alleged killing of Anambra State-born philanthropist and businessman, Lucky Adimike, has taken a dramatic turn following the arraignment of three suspects before a court in Abuja. Adimike was reportedly killed at his mansion in Guzape, Abuja, in circumstances that have continued to attract public attention. Those facing charges over the alleged killing are identified as his children, Adimike Odirachukwu Anthony and his sister, Adimike Chinyere Stephany, alongside Comfort Ajibade, who is alleged to be Stephany’s partner. According to the allegations presented by the police, the three suspects allegedly conspired…
Read More23-Year-Old Nigerian Law School Student Dies After Fall From 4-Storey Hostel in Lagos
A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus, Victoria Island, Faith Ajoke Alayande, has died after reportedly falling from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, August 7, 2026. Alayande was reportedly found dead within the hostel premises after she allegedly jumped from the rooftop of the building. According to the police, a suicide note was reportedly discovered by her hostel mate and a relative, who had begun searching for her before she was found after…
Read More“I Don Kill Am Finally!” — 16-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Kills 35-Year-Old Neighbour for Cult Promotion
A 16-year-old boy, identified as Ejike Chinonso, has reportedly confessed to killing his 35-year-old female neighbour, Esther Ijeoma Obasi, allegedly in a bid to gain promotion to a higher rank in his cult group. According to reports, the teenager attacked the woman after she had reportedly given him food to eat because his mother was not around and he was hungry. The incident reportedly took a horrifying turn hours later after the boy had finished eating the food. He allegedly attacked Esther and stabbed her several times until she collapsed…
Read MoreLoretta Anoh Allegedly Kills Boyfriend, Steals Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC and Nearly N3 Million in Uyo
A woman identified as Loretta Anoh was arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command over the alleged murder of her boyfriend, Chikoka Emeka Henry, in Uyo, before allegedly fleeing with his Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC SUV and nearly N3 million in cash. The incident occurred at the deceased’s residence in Osongama Estate, Uyo, where Henry, 36, was found dead in a pool of blood after his brother, Collins Okpara, visited the apartment when repeated phone calls went unanswered. Police said preliminary findings revealed that the victim had sustained a severe head…
Read MoreFormer Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun Loses Husband as Anthony ‘Niyi’ Adeosun Dies at 62
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has been thrown into mourning following the death of her husband, Anthony Adeniyi (Niyi) Adeosun, who passed away in Lagos at the age of 62. According to a statement issued by the Adeosun family, Mr. Adeosun died on Wednesday, August 5, after living a life the family described as one marked by integrity, faith, and dedicated service. The announcement, signed by Reverend C. A. Adeosun on behalf of the family, expressed profound grief over the loss while affirming their submission to the will of…
Read MoreNigerian Army Arrests Two Soldiers Over Alleged Unauthorized Security Role at TikToker Peller’s Wedding
The Nigerian Army has arrested two serving soldiers over their alleged involvement in an unauthorized security deployment during the star-studded wedding of popular content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and TikTok personality Jarvis in Lekki, Lagos. The soldiers were reportedly apprehended on Tuesday following intelligence reports that military personnel had been deployed without authorization to provide security at the celebrity wedding, which took place over the weekend. The arrested personnel were identified as Private Onasanya Ifeoluwa (Service No. 23NA/85/10007) and Private Ukpai Onyinyechi (Service No. 23NA/85/7885), both attached…
Read MorePeller Alleges Most US Dollar Bills Sprayed at His Traditional Wedding Were Fake
Popular Nigerian TikTok star and content creator, Peller, has sparked reactions on social media after alleging that most of the US dollar bills sprayed on him during his traditional wedding ceremony were fake. The social media personality made the revelation in a video while expressing disappointment over the incident. According to him, what was supposed to be a memorable celebration was overshadowed by the discovery that many of the dollar notes showered on the couple were counterfeit. Peller lamented that he had expected genuine gifts from friends, associates, and well-wishers…
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