Man buried alive, dies while seeking spiritual powers

A young businessman, Chikwado Eze based in Onitsha, Anambra State lost his life in a controversial circumstance as he died while a ritual activity was being performed on him at Inyi, a community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, Enugu State. According to sources, Eze, a native of Ugbaike community, had secured a visa for an overseas business trip and sought fortification from a native doctor to ensure success. The native doctor instructed that Eze be buried alive for one and a half hours as part of the ritual. On…

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Why presidents, governors do not trust their deputies with power —Ex-Gov. Osoba

Former governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, on Tuesday, stated that suspicion and lack of trust are the primary reasons many presidents and governors avoid transferring leadership to their deputies. Speaking in Abuja at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria, the veteran journalist expressed these concerns as he highlighted these challenges that is impacting on governance. Describing the situation as unfortunate, Osoba noted that it is a global issue, not confined to Nigeria or Africa. The former governor cited the political tension…

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Man in court for allegedly killing ex-lover, baby

A suspect named Musa Lado is facing homicide charge at the Federal High Court in Kano for the alleged murder of a widow and her baby. The suspect, it was learnt, had earlier dated the deceased, Umaima before she got married and separated, while Lado allegedly went back to win her hand in marriage after her divorce. He allegedly visited her home one day in Tafki village of Kunchi now Ghari Local Government and took her out, only for her slain body and that of her baby to be found…

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