Category: Society

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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2024 Africa’s Next Super Model Competition: How Chol Nyang won US$5,000 cash prize

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Kenya’s capital, Nairobi was agog recently when the 2024 edition of Africa’s Next Super Model Competition held its grand finale. The runway queen and star girl of African fashion, Chol Nyang emerged the winner. She walked away with a cash prize of $ 5,000 among other goodies. The event which had all the trappings of glitz, glamour and razzmatazz was held at the Broadwalk Mall saw other 17 talented contestants from across the continent. It was indeed, a sight to behold. All the contestants put had put forward their best…

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DNA test more important than naming ceremony – Don Jazzy

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Michael Collins Ajereh, renowned music producer popularly known as Don Jazzy, has called on men to prioritise DNA testing as a way to address paternity fraud. According to Don Jazzy, conducting a DNA test is far more essential than holding a naming ceremony, as it provides clarity on the child’s true parentage. He expressed his stance on his Instagram story, writing, “DNA test is more important than naming ceremony.” That money you dey plan to take do naming ceremony! Use am run DNA Test first e get why!! — chiboy🔥🌟…

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Sex offender, Ezekiel Udo gets life imprisonment

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Hon. Justice Oshodi of the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence court, Ikeja has sentenced a sex offender, Ezekiel Udo to life imprisonment. The case which was filed on October 2, 2020 by Inclusive Social Welfare and Empowerment Foundation(ISWEF), an NGO, had lasted for four years before judgement was pronounced on Monday, October 28, 2024. It will be recalled that, Udo who was then, 39 years, forcefully had carnal knowledge, and subsequently impregnated a 12 year old girl (names deliberately withheld). Udo, a resident of Amuwo Odofin area of…

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Harsh economy: ‘Pick N Pay’ sells 51percent stake to exit Nigeria

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South African grocery retailer, Pick n Pay has sold its 51 percent stake in a joint venture ahead of its exit from the Nigerian market. In an announcement made by it’s CEO, Sean Summers, he said the decision is part of a broader restructuring strategy outside its home market. Pick n Pay, entered Nigeria less than five years ago through a partnership with A.G. Leventis, currently operates two stores in the country. The grocery retailer dared to enter the Nigerian market four years ago when other giants in the retail…

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Suspended pastor cries out: ‘I’ve never had sex with any man’

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A pastor Ayorinde AdeBello suspended by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has vehemently denied allegations of homosexuality. Top News learnt that his suspension with another pastor was announced in an RCCG letter dated October 28. The letter, signed by Sunday Akande, RCCG’s national overseer, pointed out serious allegations of homosexuality and ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations. Reacting to the suspension, AdeBello in a post via his Instagram denied the allegations, stating, “I never engaged in sodomy with male teenagers”. The pastor explained that his prolonged silence…

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Redeemed church suspends two pastors over homosexuality allegations

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  The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended two of its pastors; Ayorinde AdeBello and Oke Mayowa following allegations of homosexuality. The church says it’s decision comes as the church remains committed to upholding its biblical principles and ensuring strict adherence to its doctrines. In an internal memo signed by Pastor Sunday Akande, the RCCG’s national overseer, addressed to the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration, the church emphasised its zero-tolerance policy on homosexuality. The memo highlighted scriptural passages such as Leviticus 18:22 and 1 Corinthians…

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Abia lawmaker faces investigation for alleged assault on Bolt driver

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A viral video showing Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, a lawmaker representing Aba North & South Federal Constituency, allegedly assaulting an Uber driver during a delivery at his residence in Maitam, Abuja, has drawn negative publicity for the politician, and he is currently under investigation by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. According to a trending video, the lawmaker slapped an e-hailing(Bolt) driver, Stephen Abuwatseya who requested the lawmaker to come and personally pick up his delivery and pay him his fees. In the video, the lawmaker repeatedly insisted that the request…

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Ogun teacher suspended after flogging student to death

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A secondary school teacher has been suspended by the Ogun State government, through the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, for allegedly to have beating and punishing an SS2 student, Monday Arijo of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi to death. The incident led to the immediate arrest of the teacher, as the Principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo was promptly queried for allowing corporal punishment to be used on the pupil against the established rules and regulations in the state. The principal was given 24 hours to explain her…

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Man buried alive, dies while seeking spiritual powers

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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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