Day: November 13, 2024

Abia State:Panic grips members over abduction of Anglican Church delegates

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The abduction of Anglican Church delegates from the Isiala Ngwa Diocese en route to the Divine Commonwealth Conference (DIVCCON) in Abuja has sparked widespread panic among church members in Abia State. The incident occurred while the six delegates, including their chauffeur, were traveling through Kogi State. Unidentified criminals abducted them, though there is no confirmation yet regarding their status or contact with their families. A brief statement about the abduction circulated on social media, urging urgent prayers for the delegates’ safe return. The news has caused significant concern in the…

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Baruwa tackles MC Oluomo’s inauguration as president of NURTW

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Tajudeen Baruwa, a claimant to the National President position of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has strongly condemned the recent inauguration of Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) as the union’s President. In a statement issued by Baruwa’s lawyer, Tolu Babaleye, Baruwa argues that the inauguration of MC Oluomo was in defiance of multiple court rulings, including judgments by both the National Industrial Court and the Court of Appeal, which upheld Baruwa’s leadership. Baruwa asserts that his election as president was in accordance with the NURTW’s constitution and that…

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Multichoice loses 243,000 subscribers within six months

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Multichoice, the operator of DStv and GOtv, has reported a loss of 243,000 subscribers in Nigeria between April and September 2024, as part of a broader decline of 566,000 subscribers across its African operations. The company attributed the loss to Nigeria’s severe inflation rate, which has surpassed 30%, causing financial strain on many customers who can no longer afford the service. This decline follows a similar drop in subscribers earlier in the year, and the company is facing mounting criticism from Nigerian customers. Many subscribers are now threatening to switch…

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Ondo prophetess in police net after mother and child die in her custody

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A prophetess, Mrs. Folashade Adekola, based at Oke-Aro area of Akure, Ondo State has been arrested by the State”s police department over the deaths of a woman, Jumoke Adesuwa, and her newborn baby inside Adekola’s church. The woman bled to death following childbirth complications, and the baby died immediately. The incident came to light when the woman’s brother reported the matter to the police after being informed by the church that the baby had died, but the mother was alive. Upon arriving at the church, the family found the woman…

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Billy-Oye Iluyemi fixes Feb. 14th for dad’s burial

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Nigerian born, Belfast UK based government contractor, Billy-Oye Iluyemi is sparing no cost to make the burial of his late dad, Pa Oye Charles Iluyemi, a grand one, come February 14, 2025. According to plans, a Christian wake-keep is expected to hold on February 13, 2025 at Ijaye Housing Estate in Ifako-Ijaye, Lagos before the internment and reception at Ojodu, Lagos on February 14th. Pa Iluyemi passed away on October 20, 2024 at the age of 80. An illustrious son of Ondo Town in Ondo State, he was a staff…

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