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Chief(Mrs) Eleto talks about her NGO plans for 2021

Jan 7, 2021Jan 7, 2021 topnews

The founder of Inclusive Social Welfare and Empowerment Foundation, Chief(Mrs.) Pat Eleto says her New Year resolution for 2021 is to build on the successes recorded last year, and to continue to spread love this year by assisting more people who are less privileged. According to the amiable woman, she said “The Covid-19 pandemic really affected a lot of businesses last year, and a lot of job losses were recorded, making the number of people who needs help to increase, but we thank God for what we were able to…

Greed, jealousy made me kill my stepson, housewife confesses

Jan 6, 2021 topnews

“Greed and jealousy made me to kill the son of my husband’s second wife. She had a male child and I was not happy that our husband was showing her more care,” these were the confession statement of a 24-year-old housewife, Mariam Musa. Mariam, a tailor and resident of Ede, Osun State was paraded by the new Osun State Commissioner of Police, Wale Olokode, in Osogbo. The suspect said the three-year-old boy, Rokeeb, left his mother and came to her room on the day she committed the act. She confessed…

Married woman in police net after lover dies atop her during sex

Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2020 topnews

A married woman, Grace Odi is at present in the police net after her lover, identified as Eyom died in Ekori in the Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State at the weekend during a sex romp with her. It was gathered that, Grace and her husband, Mr. Odi attended a wedding ceremony in a neighbouring town, Ekori. Midway into the wedding event, the woman gave her husband a flimsy excuse and went straight to meet her lover at a guest house – the venue for their illicit sex…

Nigerian doctor shoots wife, self in US

Dec 21, 2020 topnews

The police in the US are investigating the death of a Nigerian couple believed to have resulted from murder-suicide. Dr. Ben Okigbo and his wife, Theresa, were found dead in their Sugar Land, Texas home on Friday morning, according to police. The discovery was said to have been made around 10:05 am at the Greatwood Subdivision in the 1500 block of Brookstone Lane. “One of the kids dialed 911 (the emergency police number), apparently there was a fight or disturbance going on inside the resident,” Police chief, Eric Robins, said.…

Genesis pastor, Dele Ogundipe’s post-conviction bail application rejected

Dec 16, 2020 topnews

‌ The Senior Shepherd-in-Charge of the Celestial Church of Christ, Genesis Global, Prophet Israel Ogundipe’s post-conviction bail application was rejected yesterday (Tuesday) December 15, by the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja. Justice Olabisi Akinlade had on November 18 sentenced the popular prophet to one-year imprisonment for converting a woman’s property to his personal use and stealing. It will be recalled that the court found Ogundipe guilty of stealing and unlawful conversion of the property of a London-based architect, Mrs Oladele Williams-Oni. Ogundipe, who was arraigned on seven counts bordering…

Stampede over Christmas package in Rivers left two people dead

Dec 15, 2020 topnews

‌ A Non-Governmental Organisation named INKSNATION’s bid to share palliatives for the forthcoming Christmas celebration has caused stampede, leading to death of some people. Sources say, eight persons died following the that occurred when members of Non-Governmental Organisation besieged one of its offices in Rumuodara, along the East-West Road, near Port Harcourt. However, police in the state confirmed that two people died. It was gathered that the organisation had invited its registered members to receive their Christmas package at the location on Tuesday. It was gathered that many people showed…

Idumuje- Ugboko Crisis: IGP Report says Ned Nwoko’s Hands Are Clean

Dec 13, 2020 topnews

The office of the Inspector General of police, IGP,Abuja has absolved a former member of House of Representatives, Prince Ned Nwoko of allegations of intimidation and harrasement of some persons in Idumuje ugboko community in Aniocha North local government area of Delta over a lingering land dispute . This is the outcome of a police investigation, following a petition to the IGP written against Prince Nwoko by some members of the community including one Mr. Chris Aligbe and others, all indigenes of Idumuje Ugboko. The petitioners in a letter dated…

Gabriel Ogbechie Was Arrested, Detained By Police Over Threat To Life Of Ned Nwoko, But Released On Bail -Police Source

Dec 10, 2020 topnews

Contrary to a denial by billionaire owner of Rainoil, Dr Gabriel Ogbechie that he was not arrested and detained by the FCT Police Command over assassination plot against billionaire International Lawyer and politician, Hon. Prince Ned Nwoko, reports indicated that Ogbechie was actually arrested and detained by the police. A police source revealed that Ogbechie was arrested and detained by the police on Friday December 4, but that he was later released on bail to his lawyer, Barrister Ademola since it was a bailable offence. “Why did his lawyer stand…

Two brothers arrested for operating a ritual den

Dec 9, 2020 topnews

Two brothers identified as Tajudeen Monsuru and Tajudeen Lawal are in the police custody for operating a ritual den in Osun State. The suspects ran out of luck when a woman identified as Mutiat Alani went missing and the police launched an investigation into the matter. A resident, simply identified as Olaide said that a manhunt was launched for the missing lady. “The telephone of the missing woman was tracked to one vulcanizer who told the police that he got the phone from one of the siblings. “He led the…

Prominent businessman, Chief Harry Akande is dead

Dec 5, 2020Dec 5, 2020 topnews

International businessman, Chief Harry Ayoade Akande is dead. Akande, who was the Agba Oye of Ibadanland, died after a brief illness in the early hours of Saturday. He died at aged 77. Akande, a former presidential aspirant, who was also a one-time Chairman, Board of Trustees of the All Nigeria Peoples Party during his lifetime as a politician was well known for his robust contacts within and outside the shores of Nigeria. His death was announced in a statement on Saturday by Olumide Akande, who described the death of the…