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Shariah court: Rapist sentenced to death by stoning in Kano

Aug 13, 2020 topnews

An Upper Shariah Court situated in Kano State has sentenced a 60-year-old man, identified as Mati Abdu to death by stoning for defiling a minor. Abdu, a native of Farsa village in Tsanyawa Local Government area of Kano State was said to have allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl in a broad daylight and under a tree at Farsa Village sometimes last year. The Presiding Judge of the Shariah court, Khadi Ibrahim Sarki Yola gave the judgment after finding Abdu guilty of the offence. The prosecution counsel, Barrister Badariya Shehu Bala…

Traditional ruler, pastor in police net, paraded for kidnappings ‌

Aug 4, 2020 topnews

Eze Andrew Okuegbunuwa, the traditional ruler of Obor community in Awara, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, alongside one Pastor Caleb Agu are being held for an alleged kidnapping by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. The state Commissioner of Police, Isaac Akinmoyede, who paraded the traditional ruler and eight suspected members of his gang at the command headquarters in Owerri, alleged that they were responsible for the killing of two personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in the state a few months…

Make-up artist slumps, dies during birthday celebration

Jul 7, 2020 topnews

Deborah Tushimah, a make-up artist, has reportedly died while she was celebrating her birthday at the Hampton Mews Hotel in Makurdi, Benue State, on Sunday. It was gathered that Deborah was having a nice time with her guests at the party before tragedy struck. It was learnt that Deborah started feeling uneasy while dancing and suddenly slumped and started vomiting blood. A footage of the party, which has been trending online, showed Deborah in company with her friends before the tragic incident happened. The deceased was seen in the footage…

Behind the curtain facts on Idumuje-Ugboko crisis

Jul 3, 2020 topnews

Idumuje-Ugboko is a serene, sleepy town in Aniocha North Local Government Area. This rural-agrarian settlement has been peaceful for decades until a seemingly innocuous issue triggered crises which have now grown to monumental proportions. In the early months of 2015, an international lawyer, philanthropist, and environmentalist and a scion of the Nwoko royal family of Idumuje-Ugboko, Prince Ned Nwoko announced with glee that he had decided to build his pet dream of a sports university, and a golf course in the village. The STARS University was to be one of…

Covid-19: Bisi Jagunna’s Hands Lifting Hearts continues to support less privileged

Jun 22, 2020 topnews

Despite the ease of lockdown in most states within Nigeria, a non governmental organization, Hands Lifting Hearts, an initiative of the Canada based Nigerian, Clare Bisi Jaguna has continued to provide succor for thousands of less privileged people in Nigeria. She recently distributed foods, face masks and hand sanitizers to the people of Kabusa community in Abuja. The Ahmadu Bello University, and University of Ilorin graduate has also adopted a young lady(a rape victim)and her sister from the Eastern part of Nigeria. In a chat, Mrs. Jagunna said, Hands Lifting…

Ex-beauty queen, Ibidunni Ighodalo, is dead

Jun 14, 2020Jun 15, 2020 topnews

Former beauty queen and wife of Lagos-based pastor and founder of Trinity House, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, is dead. It was gathered that the event planner and marriage counsellor died in Port Harcourt. A member of the church’s media team, Matthew Osarenren, confirmed the sad news on Sunday. The deceased, who founded Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation, supported couples having difficulty bearing children. She would have clocked 40 on July 19, 2020. Her husband, Ituah, who officiated at a funeral on Sunday, hinted his listeners on the death. “A lot of you know that I really shouldn’t be…

Oniru Family rejects Gbolahan Lawal as King

Jun 10, 2020 topnews

Omowumi Abisogun Oniru, one of the ruling houses in Iruland, Victoria Island, Lagos has rejected the installation of Oba Abdulwasiu Gbolahan Lawal, as the new Oniru of Iruland. The ruling family is calling on the federal government to prevail on the Lagos State Government to reverse the installation of Lawal and chose one of them as the king of Iruland. Abisogun Oniru Ruling Family made the appeal during a protest at Igbosere High Court of Lagos. The newly installed king, Lawal, a former Commissioner of Agriculture in Lagos State was…

Khafi Kareem: Why I didn’t report my rapist

Jun 3, 2020Jun 3, 2020 topnews

BBNaija star, Khafi Kareem, has revealed that she was raped but didn’t report her rapist. Giving reasons for not reporting the man that raped her, Khafi wrote: #WhyIDidntReport – because he apologised right after. Because I made myself believe him being drunk was an excuse. Because the one person I did tell said I caused it. Because I felt dirty and ashamed. #WeAreTired Yes this did happen to me. I’m sharing in the hope that others will feel no shame in sharing what happened to them. Please don’t deflect or…

NGO feeds over 1000 children to mark Children’s Day celebration

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 topnews

Street Child and Welfare Initiative (SCCWI), a non-governmental organisation that has been prioritising the needs of street and vulnerable children for the past 12 years, decided to mark the May 27th Children’s Day celebration by providing sumptuous meals for over 1000 less privileged children. The NGO which is based at Alagomeji, Yaba-Lagos, took the feeding program to streets in various parts of Lagos State like Oshodi, Okobaba in Ebute Meta, Iddo Slum, Ojuelegba, Oyingbo amongst others. According to Comfort Alli, President/ Project Director of SCCWI, the feeding program has been…

Ben Bruce loses wife, Evelyn to cancer

Mar 20, 2020 topnews

Senator Ben Murray Bruce is bereaved! The former lawmaker and former Director-General at Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) lost his wife after a protracted battle with cancer. On his social media wall, the 64 year old businessman wrote… “I’m broken. Just lost my beautiful wife to cancer. She was my best friend for 43 years and my wife for 41 years. Cancer is real, but it shouldn’t be a death sentence – awareness, and early detection and treatment are key to survival. I miss her so so much. I’m broken.‬ “‪Our…