Category: Society

Edo Govt Arrests Cleric Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Two Sisters

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The Edo State Government has confirmed the arrest of the founder of the Royal Life of Christ Brethren Ministry, Bishop Gideon Osagie Osazee, over allegations of prolonged sexual abuse involving two sisters who were minors when the alleged acts began. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed that the cleric was apprehended following a formal complaint by the victims, who accused him of sexually abusing them over several years. The sisters alleged that the cleric exploited religious and family trust, intimidated them with oaths, and…

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Lagos Court Restrains VeryDarkMan, Doris Ogala from Mentioning Pastor Chris Okafor Pending Trial

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A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has restrained social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), actress Doris Ogala, and one Kelvin Chimaobi Emmanuel from further mentioning or referring to Dr Chris Okafor, his church or ministry on any platform pending the determination of a substantive suit before the court. Justice M. A. Savage issued the order on Thursday while ruling on an ex-parte application filed by Dr Okafor, the presiding pastor of Grace Nation International, also known as Liberation City. The suit, marked ID/14399GCMW/2026,…

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Man Jailed for Refusing to Refund ₦1.5bn Mistakenly Credited to His Bank Account

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A customer of First Bank Plc, Ojo Eghosa Kingsley, has been convicted and sentenced by an Edo State High Court for fraudulently converting ₦1.5 billion that was mistakenly credited to his bank account. Kingsley was arrested by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after he allegedly refused to refund the funds, opting instead to spend and transfer the money despite repeated demands from the bank. The EFCC arraigned him on Monday, January 19, 2026, before Justice W. I. Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High…

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EFCC Recovers ₦1.23bn from Sujimoto Over Abandoned Enugu Smart Schools Project

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered and handed over ₦1.234 billion from Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited to the Enugu State Government over a breached contract for the construction of 22 smart schools in the state. The funds were officially handed over on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, following investigations initiated after a petition was submitted to the Commission in February 2025. The petition alleged that Sujimoto received an advance payment of ₦2.29 billion for the project but failed to deliver the schools within the agreed timeline, which expired…

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‘God Has Truly Blessed Me’ — Shina Peters Fires Back at Ashimolowo Over Sermon Remarks

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Legendary Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters, has responded to comments made by popular cleric and founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, describing the remarks as false and derogatory. Ashimolowo, during a recent sermon, drew a comparison between Peters and Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia, while speaking on delayed gratification and financial decision-making. The cleric cited a N20 million investment allegedly available to both men in the early 1990s, claiming Peters used his to build a house while Ovia invested his in establishing a bank. In the…

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Deji Adeleke Fingers Kemi Olunloyo in Davido Paternity Saga, Says Multiple DNA Tests Cleared Singer

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Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr Deji Adeleke, has publicly addressed for the first time the long-running paternity controversy involving his son, Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, dismissing the claims as false and malicious. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Adeleke accused controversial social media commentator, Kemi Olunloyo, of sustaining the allegations for years through online impersonation of the child and her family. The controversy centres on Ayo Labinjo, an Ibadan-based woman who alleged that she had an affair with Davido during one of his visits to…

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Eucharia Anunobi Denies Leaked Sex Audio, Threatens Legal Action Against Apostle Okpe

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Veteran Nollywood actress and cleric Eucharia Anunobi has denied allegations linking her to a leaked audio recording purportedly suggesting a romantic and sexual relationship between her and Apostle Psalm Okpe, founder of the U.S.-based Fresh Oil Ministry International Church. In a series of videos posted on her Instagram page on Sunday, the 60-year-old actress described the allegation as false, defamatory and malicious, announcing that she has instructed her lawyers to commence legal action against Okpe. Anunobi said the circulating audio, which allegedly features Okpe speaking to another cleric, Pastor Martin,…

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Woman, Six Children Killed in Kano; Police Arrest Nephew, Two Others

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Residents of Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters in Kano metropolis have been thrown into shock and mourning following the gruesome killing of a 35-year-old woman and her six children. The victims, identified as Fatima Abubakar and her children — Maimuna (17), Aisha (16), Bashir (13), Abubakar (10), Faruk (7) and Abdussalam (18 months) — were murdered on Friday after assailants reportedly broke into their residence at Dorayi Gidan Kwari. The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including the deceased woman’s nephew, Umar Auwalu, who allegedly confessed to the crime. Neighbours…

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Afrofuji Star Destiny Boy Dies at 22

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Nigerian Afrofuji singer Afeez Adesina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has died at the age of 22, triggering widespread mourning among fans and colleagues in the music industry. The late singer, who rose to prominence as a teenager, was celebrated for his distinctive blend of traditional Fuji music and modern Afrobeat, a sound that resonated strongly with young audiences. Destiny Boy began his career at T2 Boys Studios in Agege, Lagos, where he worked as a backup dancer for Fuji icon Pasuma, an experience that shaped his musical direction before…

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Abducted Edo Doctor Regains Freedom After N50 Million Ransom Payment, Brother Killed

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An abducted medical doctor, Dr Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom after his family reportedly paid a N50 million ransom to his captors in Auchi, Edo State. Tahir was kidnapped alongside his younger brother on January 2, 2026, at their residence along City Pride Road in the Igbira Camp area of Auchi, Esan West Local Government Area. The abduction occurred while the victims were opening the gate to their compound. Tragically, the younger brother was later killed by the abductors. His remains were discovered on January 5 near Orley River,…

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