Husband Writes To Oyedepo After Pastor From Winner Chapel Snatches His Wife

Blessing and Okpopo

A jilted husband, Ifeanyi Kenneth Okpoko has written a petitioned to Bishop David Oyedepo, founder and general overseer, Winners Chapel asking him to tell one of his pastors, Kelvin Ugwuoke to leave his wife alone.

Violence In Ede Over Killing Of Gang Leader

There was violence in Ede, Osun State, on Monday as hoodlums invaded the residence of a man identified as Lukman a.k.a Elemo and killed him.

Bosnia Arrests 12 For Wartime Killings Of Women, Children

Bosnian police arrested 12 people Monday, including former Serb police and soldiers, suspected of massacring 29 Muslim women and children at the outset of the country’s 1990s wars.

X-Ray Harmful To Unborn Child

A radiographer, Mr Uchenna Dike, on Monday said wrong use of X-ray could be harmful to an unborn child.

Dike made this disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

Man Arrested For Impregnating A Mad Girl

Operatives of Jigawa State command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp, NSCDC, has apprehended one Abdullhamid Abbas, 40 year, for impregnating a mentally retarded 16-year-old girl.

New N100 Notes, Wasteful, Ill-Timed

Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, weekend, faulted the introduction of new N100 bank notes by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to commemorate Nigeria’s centenary celebration, saying it was ill-timed and wasteful.

Herbalist Arrested Over Alleged Murder Of Client

Akanbi, Kareem

The police in Lagos have arrested a cleric, Mr. Isiaka Akanbi, for allegedly killing a 62-year-old woman, Raliatu Kareem.

The police also accused Akanbi of stealing the deceased’s wallet and other personal effects.

Mother Beats Her 4-Yr-Old Son To Death For Stealing Meat

An angry mother in Ebonyi State, Mrs. Esther Mmahi Ukpa, (40 years old) who beat her four-year-old son to death, because he stole a piece of meat is now gnashing her teeth in custody at the head­quarters of the State Criminal Investigation Department of the Ebonyi State Police Command, Abakaliki, capital of the state.

Roger Federer Withdraws From Tour Final Showdown

Roger Federer pulled out of his ATP Tour Finals showdown with Novak Djokovic just before the final was due to start Sunday because of a back injury, casting doubt on his fitness ahead of the Davis Cup final.

16 Year Old Girl Impregnated After 4 Years Molestation

No one could have imagined that 16-year-old Gloria (not real name) was just two weeks away from the delivery of a child on September 3, 2014.

Gloria, a year one senior secondary school student, lives with her married brother unaware that she was about to become a mother. But buried deeply in the girl’s heart was a painful secret she had never told a soul.

Owerri Women Protest Alleged Rape By Herdsmen

Apparently worried by the increasing cases of rape of old women and girls by herdsmen in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, aggrieved women, most of them victims from Irete community, yesterday blocked the Owerri/Onitsha express way to protest the alleged indifference of the authorities to the plight of the women.

Pastor Adeboye – I Am Not Super Human

Contrary to popular opinion that influential ministers of God are superhuman and immune from challenges which mere mortals face, the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye recently shocked members when he declared that he was susceptible to fear, including other human weaknesses.

How Jonathan, Oshiomhole Fell Apart

It was the first time Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State will be blowing so hot against President Goodluck Jonathan. Unlike other governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Comrade Governor had hardly attacked the President publicly even though he may not be satisfied with the way the country is being run. He apparently tried to avoid situations that will warrant him attacking Jonathan. And that was why his recent tirade against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led government came as a shock to many.

OMG!!! Best Butts Of Nollywood

During the maiden edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award, AMVCA, in Lagos, one of the top entertainment entrepreneurs, Alisa Adibua, described Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde’s walking by and seeing her from behind as ‘wonder in motion’, not because the mother of four has suddenly turned a locomotive machine hurtling by, but because of the elixir her well-shaped backside seems to bring when she walks by and you have to look at her from behind.

South Africa Evacuates 74 Synagogue Corpses

The government of the Republic of South Africa, yesterday, took back home 66 embalmed bodies of victims of the September 12 Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, building collapse.

Trouble In Hospitals

In Nigeria, the word “strike” is like a broken record where the Joint Health Sector Workers’ Union of Nigeria, JOHESU, a conglomerate of healthcare associations in the health sector, is concerned. To the average Nigeria, strike means a number of things, none of which is encouraging, complimentary or healthy to say the least.

Thugs Invade INEC Centre, Injures Ten

Pandemonium broke, yesterday, in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, when thugs invaded a centre of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Oke-Efon in Abeokuta North local government area of the state, leaving no fewer than ten persons seriously injured.

Fierce Battle For Tinubu’s Endorsement

Buhari and Atiku

Fresh facts emerged yesterday that contenders for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have intensified their bid to get the endorsement of Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Okada Rider Rapes 14-Year-Old

Victim

A 35-year-old man, Andrew Ekanem, has been arrested by the police for allegedly raping his neighbour’s daughter in the Bariga area of Lagos State.

We Became Cultists, Robbers In Primary School

Nsong, Adetunji and Chukwuemeka

Three armed robbery suspects, who were arrested by the Lagos State Police Command, have said they joined secret cults and started robbing when they were still primary school pupils.

Mercedes Renames Vehicles To Avoid Confusion

Mercedes-Benz is changing the way it identifies its cars and light trucks as it prepares to launch 30 models, including 11 all-new vehicles, by 2020.

My Suicide Attempt Wasn’t Because Of A Man – Halima Abubakar

Earlier in the week, popular actress, Halima Abubakar, on her instagram account, hinted that she almost committed suicide last year. She posted a picture on the social media page with the caption, “I remember this time last year I wanted to kill myself, I am glad I did not because I know it is straight to hell. But I was suicidal, I am happy to be in a better place. God I adore you.”

How INEC Failed Nigerians

Although the Independent Electoral Commission is trying desperately to apply damage control to correct a very bad situation, Nigerians across the country have expressed disgust over the just-conducted distribution of the Permanent Voters Register, PVC, by the Commission.

Why I Chose APC as My Political Party – Desmond Elliot

There is no doubt that Desmond Elliot is one of the most prolific actors in Nollywood. Not only is he talented on screen, he is also into directing and producing movies. Just recently, he ventured into politics. Desmond Elliot is planning to run for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly come 2015.

Why Tinubu Dumped Buhari For Tambuwal

Team Tinubu, the camp of the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, was compelled by some former Nigerian leaders and Northern Islamic leaders to drop its support for the 2015 presidential aspiration of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.

I Was Blind For 15 Nights - Chidinma

Chidinma Ekile, one of Nigeria’s most talented pop stars took music to another level when she featured her mum, Mrs Martha Ekile, in a new song dedicated to her. The song ‘Martha’ had the mum doing the intro while Chidinma picked it up from there.

Police Parade 76 Suspected Criminals In Edo

The Edo State Police Command on Friday paraded 76 suspects, including a suspected fake doctor, for various heinous offences committed in different locations across the state.

Why I Showed My Boobs At Halloween - Cossy Orjiakor

Controversial actress cum singer, Cossy Orjiakor, who seems to derive pleasure from flaunting her God-given gifts in the open, is at it again. This time, she is in the news as a result of her daring presence in the just concluded Halloween held in Lagos recently.

Waje Turns Love Doctor

The RnB diva, Waje Iruobe, popular for her hit song, I wish, recently showed her romantic side when she took to her Instagram page to give romance tips to guys, saying guys are no longer innovative when it comes to romance.

I Have Probably Slept with 1,000 Girls

Mick Hucknall has confirmed a notorious claim that he slept with 1,000 women.

Asked if the rumours were true, the 54-year-old singer, who has sold more than 60million records said: “It probably is. I’ve not denied that, but I never claimed it. I never bragged about it. I don’t keep count.

Are Igbos Really Foolish?

All the military rulers since the civil war were from the North, and did not give Igbos the second Niger Bridge. The civilian government that followed ignored that need of the Igbos. President GEJ is the one who seems to appreciate this key need of the Igbo people and is working on it. Yet you find the Imo State Governor antagonising the President. The Governor claims that he fetes Chief Sam Mbakwe, but Mbakwe’s political strategies are completely lost on him.

Chibok, Hometown Of Kidnapped Schoolgirls Seized

Boko Haram has seized the northeastern Nigerian town of Chibok, from where 276 girls were kidnapped more than six months ago and which the government vowed to secure after the mass abduction.

Five Children Kidnapped In Makurdi

No fewer than five children, between the ages of one and two, have been reportedly kidnapped in separate places by unknown persons in Wadata area of Makurdi town in Benue State.

200 Vigilantes and Hunters Reclaims Mubi

Scores of Boko Haram fighters on Thursday invaded two towns in Adamawa state after hunters and civilian vigilantes reportedly ousted them from a key town, residents told have said.

APC: Who Wins, Who Loses?

APC Presidential Candidates

With the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) presidential candidate assured, attention has shifted to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to tidy up the loose ends pertaining to its choice of presidential candidate that would give Nigerians a clear direction as to who the party would field for next year’s election.

US: We Won’t Sell Fighter Helicopters To Nigeria

The United States has defended its refusal to sell cobra helicopters to Nigeria, saying the Federal Government is free to buy fighter jets from any other country.

Marathon Sex: 7-Month Pregnant Woman Dies

The police in Anambra State are interrogating a man to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a seven-month pregnant woman during a marathon sex bout with him in Onitsha.

Robbery: Banks Closes In Akure Over

Banks in Akure, the Ondo State capital, hurriedly closed shops yesterday, following rumours of impending robbery across the state.

Policeman Dismissed for Collecting Salary From 15 Commands

The Nigerian Police authorities have told a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, that a dismissed police officer, Victor Afam Banor, had been earning salaries from 15 different police commands.

Ramsey Nouah - Why I Don't Take My Wife To Events

He is unarguably considered the best and the most handsome actor in Nollywood. Lots of ladies would give up everything to have a nice timeout with Nollywood’s ‘Lover Boy’, Ramsey Nouah.

In a one-on-one interview with this cute dude, where he discussed several issues; from politics, his family life, future plans, regrets and lots more. Excerpts;

I Can Do Without Eagles Job - Keshi

Super Eagles head coach Stephen Keshi has shrugged off the issue surrounding his contract extension with the country’s football federation, NFF saying his “destiny” is not tied to the Super Eagles job.

14 Die, 14 Injured In Fuel Tanker

Tragedy struck, yesterday, as 14 passengers were burnt beyond recognition while 14 others sustained various degrees of injuries on Ogbomoso-Jebba Road, Ilorin due to an auto crash.

Mysterious Fire Razes100 Houses In Bauchi

About 100 houses have been burnt in Soro town in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, following the outbreak of a mysterious fire.

Why Jonathan Deserves Second Term

The Supervising Minister of Information, Dr. Nurudeen Muhammad, has said President Goodluck Jonathan deserved another term in office to consolidate on the gains so far recorded through the implementation of the Transformation Agenda.

United States Hit Back at Nigeria

The United States hit back Wednesday at allegations by the Nigerian ambassador of failing to help fight Boko Haram militants, saying there had been “a great deal” of US aid to his country.

Man Kills Customer During Price Negotiation

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a trader, Mr. Lawrence Ikonne, for allegedly killing a buyer, Isa Yaya, because the deceased haggled over the price of a commodity.

Nigeria Won’t Host 2015 Nations Cup

Nigeria has ruled itself out from hosting the 2015 Africa Nations Cup after the Confederation of African Football disqualified Morocco from the event billed for January/February next year.

Obasanjo Shuns Jonathan’s Second-Term Declaration

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was absent at President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration to contest the 2015 presidential election in Abuja on Tuesday.

Nigeria slams United State

Nigeria’s ambassador to Washington has blasted the United States for refusing to sell his country the weapons needed to deliver “the killer punch” to defeat Boko Haram militants.

Pope urges G20 Leaders Not To Forget the Poor

Pope Francis has called on G20 leaders not to forget the poor, saying to do so would be “regrettable” as the heads of the world’s most powerful economies prepare to meet in Australia.The Group of 20 leaders are expected to sign off in Brisbane this weekend on a pledge to boost the level of their combined economic output by at least two percent above the currently projected level in the next five years, creating millions of jobs.