Former MFM Pastor Femi Jimoh Dies After Nine-Year Jail Ordeal, Salary Dispute With Church

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Former pastor of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Femi Jimoh, has reportedly died, years after spending about nine years in detention over an alleged plot to rob the church. Jimoh’s death was reported on Thursday, August 20, 2026, amid renewed attention to the controversial circumstances surrounding his arrest, prolonged incarceration and subsequent legal battle with the church. According to reports, Jimoh battled serious health challenges after his release from detention. His death was announced by UK-based Nigerian blogger Maureen Badejo, who linked his health struggles to the…

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Davido Was Target of Osun Attack, Police Reveal

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Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke, better known as Davido, was reportedly the intended target of the recent attack in Osun State, according to the police. The revelation has added a new dimension to the incident, which occurred during a visit involving Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. According to the police account, the attackers were allegedly targeting Davido when the confrontation occurred. The incident reportedly created tension in the area as security personnel moved to contain the situation and protect those around the scene. The development has attracted widespread attention, particularly…

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Nigerian-Australian Man Foluso Omole Charged Over Alleged $3.2m Fraud in Australia

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A Nigerian-Australian man, identified as Foluso Semiu Omole, 38, has been charged in Australia over an alleged fraud scheme involving the country’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), reportedly worth more than A$5 million (about N5 billion). Omole was reportedly arrested by police at Adelaide Airport in South Australia as he allegedly prepared to travel out of the country. Australian authorities allege that Omole, who was a director of an NDIS-registered provider, was involved in a scheme in which confidential information belonging to NDIS participants was allegedly obtained and used to…

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Gunmen Attack Adeleke’s Convoy After Visit to Ataoja Palace in Osogbo

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Gunmen have reportedly attacked the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, shortly after he left the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, in Osogbo on Wednesday. The incident reportedly sparked tension in the area as security operatives attached to the governor’s convoy engaged the suspected attackers in a gun battle. According to reports, the confrontation lasted for several minutes, with sources putting the duration of the exchange of gunfire at between 12 and 15 minutes. The attack reportedly occurred shortly after Adeleke’s visit to the Ataoja…

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Fidelity Bank Deepens Commitment to Food Security in Abeokuta

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As part of its efforts to alleviate hunger and support livelihoods across Nigeria, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated more than 2,000 food packs to residents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative. The distribution exercise, held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cathedral, Itesi, Adatan, Abeokuta is a part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme focused on supporting vulnerable populations and expanding access to essential food supplies. Speaking at the event, Folaranmi Jemirin, Regional Bank Head, South West 1, Fidelity Bank Plc,…

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Social Media Influencer KC Luxury Arrested as NDLEA Busts N39bn Cocaine Cartel

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested popular social media influencer and luxury goods dealer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury, over alleged involvement in an international cocaine trafficking cartel. According to the NDLEA, KC Luxury was arrested on August 13, 2026, at the boarding gate of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while allegedly attempting to leave Nigeria on a business-class flight to Paris. The agency said the arrest followed an investigation into a cocaine shipment weighing 184.50 kilogrammes, which had been intercepted in Lagos.…

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Actor Ogogo Battles Stage Four Cancer, Daughter Cries for Help as Hospitals Allegedly Reject Him

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Veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is reportedly battling stage four cancer, with his daughter appealing to the public for urgent assistance. The development has sparked concern among fans and colleagues of the actor, as his daughter is said to have revealed the severity of his condition and the difficulties surrounding his treatment. According to reports circulating online, Ogogo has been battling the illness and is currently in need of specialised medical care. His daughter reportedly said efforts to secure treatment have been challenging, with some hospitals…

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Kogi Pastor Allegedly Sets Wife Ablaze Over Burnt Clothes

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A pastor identified as Jacob Irewa has been arrested by the Kogi State Police Command for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irawo, on fire following a domestic dispute in Lokoja. The incident reportedly occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja. According to reports, the dispute began after Berida allegedly burnt some of her husband’s old clothes without his permission, believing that he no longer needed them. Irewa was said to have become angry over the incident and allegedly drained fuel from his…

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Kunle Bakare: The Boss I Never Worked For, Yet Whose Influence Shaped My Journey

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By ‘Dapo Olaniyan There are people who become your bosses because they employ you, sign your appointment letter and pay your salary. Then there are those who may never employ you, but whose words, opportunities, support and example leave such a lasting impression that you cannot tell the story of your journey without mentioning them. Mr. Kunle Bakare belongs to the latter category. I have never worked for him. I was never on his payroll. Yet, when I look back at my journey in journalism and the years I have…

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INEC Declares Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship Election

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Adeleke, who sought re-election for a second term, defeated his closest challenger, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in the keenly contested poll held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The Returning Officer for the election, Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwale, declared Adeleke the winner after the final results from the 30 local government areas in the state were collated. The incumbent governor secured a total of…

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