Day: December 19, 2024

Ooni’s ex-wife in trouble after multiple deaths recorded at Ibadan funfair

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The circumstances surrounding the alleged death of 32 children during a stampede at a funfair in Ibadan, has drawn the attention of the Oyo State Police Command, and it is currently under investigation. Punch Newspaper exclusively broke the news that, the event was organised by the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Prophetess Naomi Shikemi, and an Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat. The event was to bring smiles to children in the spirit of the festive season. According to sources, provision was made for 5,000 children but the number that turned…

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Stone tablet engraved with 10 Commandments sells for $5 million at auction

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A stone tablet engraved with the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at auction on Wednesday, according to Sotheby’s. The hefty price was reached despite ongoing questions about the tablet’s authenticity. While no one claims it is the original Biblical artifact, some experts have raised doubts about its stated origins, which date to between 300 and 800 CE. Adding to the controversy, the 115-pound (52-kilogram) slab—reportedly discovered in 1913 in what is now Israel—features only nine of the ten commandments sacred to Jews and Christians. Nevertheless, excitement drove the bidding…

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Nigerian comedian, Bovi defends ‘no beating” parenting style amid online backlash

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Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma has sparked a heated debate on social media following comments about his parenting style. During an episode of the Honest Bunch Podcast aired on Monday, Bovi shared his approach to raising children, revealing that he does not support corporal punishment, even in cases of misbehavior. He recounted an incident where his son broke three televisions out of anger and emphasized the importance of addressing such issues with understanding rather than physical discipline. Bovi’s remarks have divided opinions, with many Nigerians voicing their views on X (formerly…

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N110.4bn fraud: Court grants Yahaya Bello N500m bail

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The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Thursday granted bail to the immediate past Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, setting the amount at ₦500 million with three sureties. Justice MaryAnne Anenih issued the ruling after considering a fresh bail application, following the court’s previous refusal to grant bail during its last sitting. Bello, along with Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, is facing a 16-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges, which include criminal breach of trust and money laundering, involve a total…

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