The female pastor who was one of the five pastors of the Redeemed Christian Church of God kidnapped near Ijebu-Ode on Friday and who regained her freedom early today said their abductors were Fulani herdsmen. Mrs Ibelegbu Chidinma, a deaconness from Abia State RCCG 3, according to Vanguard, gave her testimony during the ongoing … Read more
21 year old Patrick Crusius from Allen, Texas opened fire at a Texas Walmart shopping centre and killed “multiple” people. The gunman fired at shoppers who were doing their Saturday shopping at the Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso on August 3, said Mayor Dee Margo. At least 22 people have been injured, with … Read more
The Enugu state police command have arrested suspected killers of Catholic priest, Rev Fr Paul Offu. Offu was murdered by some men along the Ihe-Agbudu Road in Awgu on Thursday night, August 1st. Until his death, he was the parish priest of St. James the Greater Parish, Ugbawka. Announcing the arrest of the suspected killers, the state Commissioner … Read more
Saidu Kolaku, the zonal vice chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has been shot dead. Kolaku was an executive of MACBAN in Adamawa South until he was shot dead on Saturday., August 3rd 2019. His death has been described by an official of MACBAN and other informed persons in the state … Read more
The Nigerian Army has revealed the graves of slain soldiers buried in Maimalari Military Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State, in November 2018. It also revealed the grave of Lance Corporal Adah Tamuno named in the Wall Street Journal report which alleged last Wednesday that corpses of soldiers were buried in unmarked graves at night. According … Read more
A Nigerian-born travel blogger based in London says she was arrested and detained at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece for wearing clothes the authorities there said are inappropriate. London-based travel blogger, Adebola Sowemimo, says she was also pushed out of a museum because she was wearing ‘inappropriate clothing’ before she was screamed at and arrested. … Read more
In a boost to Nigeria’s anti-terrorism war, the Nigerian Army has unveiled four mine and bomb resistant anti-ambush protected vehicles, all made in Nigeria. The unveiling ceremony at Nigerian Army Resource Centre Asokoro Abuja, was attended by both the Chief of Defence Staff General AG Olonisakin and Army Chief of Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai. … Read more
Police in Dayton, Ohio, United States of America, on Sunday said that nine people were killed in a shooting incident at a bar called Ned Peppers in the Oregon District of the city. The shooter was also confirmed killed in the attack. The attack came hours after 20 people were gunned down in a Walmart store … Read more
Two women and a thirteen-year-old boy kidnapped in Sokoto State a month ago, have regained their freedom. This is contained in a press statement issued to newsmen in Sokoto by Aminu Abdullahi Abubakar, Director of Press to the state’s Deputy Governor. The trio, Inno Abubakar Moriki, 55, from Moriki in Zamfara State, Halima … Read more
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Katsina State Police Command has arrested 5 suspected kidnappers who wanted to collect a N15m ransom from a housewife, Hajiya Habiba. Five of the suspects have already been arrested and are currently in prison custody. They are identified as AbdulRahman Hashimu, Umar Sada, Isiyaku Ya’u, Ado Nasiru … Read more
Five persons have reportedly been killed in a clash between rival cult groups in Anambra State. It was learnt that the incident occurred at the Idemili-North and Oyi areas of the state on Friday. The reason for the rival cults’ clashes could not be ascertained as of press time. A source, who … Read more
11 persons have escaped death on Saturday in the Ayetoro area of Ogun State as a Toyota Hiace commercial bus they were in rammed the side barrier on the road, leaving not less than seven of the passengers injured. The injured victims were said to have been taken to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching … Read more
The Ogun state police command has said that it has rescued the four remaining members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) who were abducted on Thursday, August 1. It was reported that Abimbola Oyeyemi, the spokesperson for the command on Saturday, August 3, said the four persons were rescued unhurt. Reports about the … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled plans to turn offices dedicated to his campaign during the electioneering period into Citizens Consultative Centres. The move, according to Peter Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Political Matters, is aimed towards bringing his government even closer to the people. Said to be four and located in the … Read more
Irrespective of whatever is being said to the contrary, Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, insists Paul Pogba remains a player for the club and has “no doubt” that he still wants to represent the badge. The Frenchman has been a target for Real Madrid and Juventus over the summer, with Los Blancos reportedly even … Read more
A day after Messi was hit by a three-month ban by CONMEBOL for comments he made that the recently held Copa America in Brazil was arranged for Brazil to win from the start, Diego Maradona has praised Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi. According to Maradona, widely known for sharing his opinion, however controversial, the outbursts are … Read more
Weeks after he became a free agent following his release from Tottenham Hotspurs, reports in Italy suggest Fernando Llorente is set to sign for Roma. According to Calciomercato.it, Roma have already agreed a deal with Llorente but will only sign him on officially if Edin Dzeko or Patrik Schick leaves the club ion the summer. … Read more
Former Juventus striker, Amoruso, has praised the club’s decision to swap Dybala for Manchester United striker, Romelu Lukaku even with none of the deals completed yet. “He’s a player who has great strength, especially for Europe,” the 44-year-old told Il Bianconero when asked for his opinion, adding: “It’ll be crucial for Lukaku to integrate with … Read more
Former Manchester United striker, Robin van Persie, has claimed Manchester United stepped away from the principles that made them successful after Sir Alex Ferguson retired as manager in 2013. The forward, who joined United from Arsenal in Ferguson’s final season as the club’s manager, scored 26 goals to guide the club to their 20th league … Read more
About six months after they first tied the knot, Heidi Klum and Tom Kailitz have exchanged vows again in front of family and friends off the coast of Capri on Saturday. According to sources, Klum wore an off-the-shoulder white gown with puff sleeves and embellishment, and accessorized her wedding day look with gold bracelets and … Read more