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Pastor Tomi Arayomi, Wife Flee Nigeria After Arrest By DSS April 9, 2023 “Out of concern for my young children and my wife’s well being, we made the unfortunate decision to leave Nigeria abruptly,” says Pastor Tomi Arayomi via his Instagram account. Apostle Arayomi who’s the founder of the RIG Nation and Pioneer Church, United Kingdom (UK), was arrested and detained by the operatives of Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday at a Lagos Airport but was released after few hours. The preacher who made some prophecies about the just concluded 2023 presidential election said he won’t be making further revelations about their Interrogations because his aide, Emmanuel Ezerika is still with the secrete police. His statement reads: Prophetess Tahmar and I would like to express our gratitude for all your prayers and international support during Fridays ordeal with The DSS. We can confirm that on Good Friday 7th April we arrived at Abuja to visit one of our branches when we were picked up b...

Business Mogul, Aminu Dantata’s Wife Dies In Saudi Arabia The wife of elder Statesman and business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, Hajiya Rabi Aminu Dantata, is dead. The deceased, who was popularly addressed as Mama Rabi is the mother of one of the popular children of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, Tajuddedn Dantata. According to a family source, she died at a hospital in Jiddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. She was said to have battled a prolonged illness. Mama Rabi was the second wife of the foremost elder statesman. She died in her late 70s and left behind her husband and six children, among whom are; Tajjuddeen Dantata, Batulu Dantata, Hafsa Dantata, Jamila Dantata and Aliya Dantata. And many more grand children. A grandson to the deceased, Sunusi Dantata who also confirmed her demise on his verified Twitter account, said “Please pray for our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Haj. Rabi, wife of Alh. Aminu Dantata, who died yesterday after a protracted illness! “May Allah fo...

Owo Church Reopens 10 Months After Deadly Attack St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, reopened for religious activities on Sunday, ten months after it was shut down, following a deadly attack by gunmen. On June 5, 2022, gunmen attacked the church and killed some of the worshippers while several others were severely injured. The attack left at least 40 worshippers dead with others injured.  More photos below. 

Drake wins $2.7million after placing two huge bets on Israel Adesanya to defeat Alex Pereira  at UFC 287 Rapper Drake has won a whopping $2.7million after Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira at UFC 287 to reclaim the middleweight title this morning. The Nigerian-born New Zealander won back the 185lb title just five months after he lost it to his bitter rival Pereira, who has previously beaten him twice in kickboxing.  Drake lost $1.6million after backing Adesanya to win in that fight but he made amends for the rapper in his rematch with Pereira.  According to Mirror UK, the Canadian placed a $500,000 bet on Adesanya to win which returned $885,000, and a $400,000 bet for him to win by knockout, which returned a massive $1.8million. 'Stylebender' was asked about Drake's bet after his fight, to which he said: "Shoutout to everyone that bet on me but you have to realise that when I step into the octagon I put my life on the line. That's the biggest parlay you can ...

Ibadan-based Vendor Found Dead In Ibadan Hotel A popular Instagram cloth vendor identified as Adeshina Olayinka popularly known as Khadi was found dead at a popular hotel in the Akobo area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Olayinka is known for her designer clothes and bag business on social media. According to Oyo affairs, she informed her friend of a meeting with an individual at Wetland Hotel in Akobo on the night of Wednesday 5th of April. The man she was with, however, checked out early on Thursday morning which was followed by a phone call to Khadi’s room and she confirmed her safety to the receptionist. Unfortunately, Khadi was found dead hours later when the receptionist reached out to inform her of her already overstaying.

Police arrest another Kuje jail escapee in Nassarawa •Arrested Kuje jail escapee Salisu Buhari   By SUNDAY JOHN The police command in Nassarawa State has arrested Salisu Buhari, one of the inmates of Kuje Correctional Centre who escaped from the facility during the July 2022 jail break. This is contained in a statement signed by DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) on Sunday in Lafia. Nansel said that Buhari was arrested with his friend Zubairu Ali for allegedly snatching a motorcycle in Nasarawa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. “On April 6, at about 10:00 p.m., police operatives attached to Nassarawa Division arrested the fugitive and one other for motorcycle theft. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are responsible for most motorcycle snatching and theft in Nasarawa LGA and its environs. “Upon interrogation, Salisu Buhari confessed to have escaped from Kuje Correctional Centre when the facility was attacked last year. “The esca...

15 killed, burnt beyond recognition in Enugu highway crash 9 April 2023  All the 15 occupants of a Toyota bus were killed and burnt beyond recognition on Saturday when the bus had a head-on collision with a Mercedes truck on the Port Harcourt-Enugu Highway. Spokesman of the FRSC, Assistant Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem, confirmed the accident in a statement he issued on Sunday in Abuja. Kazeem stated that the accident took place at the Enugu end of the highway at about 8.20 p.m. “The victims have been given mass burial. All obstructions have been cleared. Enugu State Fire Service already extinguished the fire in the bus. “The fatal crash is blamable on several factors including fatigue, which must have made one of the drivers to sleep on the wheels,” he stated. Kazeem quoted the FRSC Corps Marshal, Mr Dauda Biu, as advising motorists to desist from night journeys to reduce fatalities from road crashes. He added that Biu noted that most fleet operators and other vehicle owners, includin...

JAMB fixes new date for 2023 UTME 9 April 2023  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new date for the commencement of the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME). The board disclosed this In a statement signed by its Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin, in Abuja on Sunday. Benjamin said the UTME which was earlier scheduled to commence on April 29, would now start on April 25, 2023 He also said the board would hold its rescheduled mock-UTME on April 18, 2023. “It would be recalled that JAMB had earlier conducted its 2023 Mock-UTME on Thursday,  March 30 in 725 centres across the country. “However, the exercise ran into some technical hitches in some centres, thereby denying some candidates the opportunity to sit for the examination. “The board’s mock examination was designed for the purpose of testing its preparedness and that of its partners for the UTME as well as give prospective candidates the opportunity to...

Father, two sons attack FRSC officials, burn down patrol van 9 April 2023 The Police, in Bauchi, have arrested a 60-year-old man and his two sons, for allegedly attacking and injuring an operative of the Federal Road Safety Corps during patrol. They were also said to have set the FRSC patrol van ablaze. The Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Command, while confirming the incident to journalists in a telephone conversation, said that the FRSC operatives who were on duty, along Bauchi-Gombe road, stopped the suspects but the driver refused to stop. He said that the suspects, Umar Gwallaga (60) and his two sons –  Nasiru Umar Gwallaga (42) and his younger brother, Usman Umar Gwallaga (39), who were driving in a Mitsubishi Pajero Jeep were on their way to Gombe from Bauchi when they were stopped. Wakil, a Superintendent of Police said: “On March 7, 2023, at about 6.00 am, one Nasiru Umar, 42 years old of Gwallaga, Bauchi, Bauchi State, loaded his family members in his Mitsub...

Kukah to Nigerians: Reclaim the Nigeria we knew before Buhari    9 April 2023  IN a powerful Easter message, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, has called on Nigerians to rise up and reclaim their country from the clutches of the current administration. The respected cleric, who Is known for his outspoken views on political matters, condemned what he sees as the deteriorating state of affairs in Nigeria under the leadership of President Muhammad Buhari. Kukah’s statement struck a chord with many Nigerians who are tired of the current state of affairs in the country. In his message on Sunday, the Catholic Bishop spoke about the challenges that Nigerians have faced over the past few years, including failure of the electoral system, hate speech against imaginary enemies, and corruption amongst others. He also highlighted the failure of the political class to address these issues and provide solutions that will improve the lives of Nigerians. Kukah called...

EFCC Not Recruiting The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to some information circulating in the social media,  inviting unsuspecting applicants to submit applications  through a dubious EFCC Recruitment 2023/2024 Application Portal dated 7th April, 2023. The fraudsters mischievously added career to the Commission's Website address to read www.efcc.gov.ng/career,  giving semblance to the genuiness of their schemes.  Though they admitted that the process has not started, they nevertheless, went further to provide a link on how to apply, and urged  members of the public to “share to other WhatsApp groups to help others”. The Commission wishes to notify the public that it is currently not recruiting. Any information to the contrary circulating in the social media is false and the handiwork of mischief makers aimed at defrauding hapless job seekers. It would be recalled that many have been arrested and prosecuted for suc...

Gbajabiamila greets Christians at Easter, calls for peaceful coexistence The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has rejoiced with Christians across the country on the occasion of this year's Easter celebration. Gbajabiamila said the period is very crucial and calls for sober reflection among Christians as it marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The speaker, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, called for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians now and always. Speaker Gbajabiamila urged the citizens, especially Christians, to use the period to pray for a peaceful transition on May 29. He also called for prayers for the incoming administration of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima, as well as other leaders in the country. Gbajabiamila wished the entire Christian community in the country happy Easter celebrations. Gbajabiamila mourns Prince Bola Ajibola The Speaker of the House...

PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS OUTSTANDING JURIST, BOLA AJIBOLA   President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the family of former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Bola Ajibola, SAN, who has passed on at 89.   While commiserating with the legal community in Nigeria and worldwide, President Buhari notes that the outstanding lawyer and Eminent Jurist used his God given knowledge, intellect and talent to advocate for justice, fairness and equity in all his undertakings within and outside Nigeria.   The legendary arbitrator was at different times, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (1984-1985), President, The World Association of Judges, Chairman, Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria and President, World Bank Administrative Tribunal among other notable accomplishments.   President Buhari avers that the late Ajibola, having risen to the pinnacle of his career, took his brilliance in law practice to the International Court of Justice at The Hague, where he ...

SANWO-OLU APPROVES DEPLOYMENT OF NEWLY APPOINTED PERMANENT SECRETARIES … Redeploys Three Others    Following the recent appointment of three new Permanent Secretaries, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the deployment of the appointees and the redeployment of three others in the Lagos State Public Service.   A release signed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said that the new Permanent Secretaries - Mrs. Olushekun, Bibilomo Olayide, Mr. Obadina, Akinbode and Mrs. Akanbi, Adenike Ganiat have been deployed as follows:   S/N NAME DEPLOYMENT 1. Mrs. Olushekun, Bibilomo Olayide Local Government Establishments & Training Office 2. Mr. Obadina, Akinbode Local Government Service Commission 3. Mrs. Akanbi, Ganiat Adenike Office of the Chief of Staff   Similarly, Muri-Okunola stated that Mr. Governor has approved the redeployment of the following Permanent Secretaries:   S/N NAME PREVIOUS POST NEW POS...

SANWO-OLU MOURNS EX-ICJ JUDGE, BOLA AJIBOLA •Says death of former NBA President great loss to Nigeria   Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of the former Judge of International Court of Justice, Hague, Netherlands, Prince Bola Ajibola, describing his death as a big loss to the legal profession, the education sector, Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole.   Governor Sanwo-Olu described Prince Ajibola, former Nigerian Minister of Justice and Attorney General as a renowned jurist, seasoned administrator and philanthropist who served his country and the world meritoriously at different levels.    In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile on Sunday, Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the ex-ICJ Judge for his legacies, sacrifice and dedication to nation-building and service to mankind.   Governor Sanwo-Olu also praised Prince Ajibola's contribution to the judiciary and education sectors as a lawyer, World ...

✝️ Members of the Royal Family attended the Easter Mattins service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor this morning. More photos below.   

Newcastle win at Brentford to boost top-four hopes  9 April 2023 Alexander Isak scored a superb winner as Newcastle came from behind to beat Brentford and strengthen their position in the Premier League's top four. After Joelinton's ball across the face of goal was diverted into the net by Brentford goalkeeper David Raya to level the scores after 54 minutes, Eddie Howe's side got the decisive goal seven minutes later when Isak curled his first-time shot into the top corner from the edge of the box. Brentford had enjoyed the better of the first half and went in front on the stroke of half-time through Ivan Toney's penalty, awarded after the video assistant referee (VAR) spotted a foul from Isak on Rico Henry at a corner. Toney, who also had a goal disallowed for offside, had missed the chance to put Thomas Frank's side ahead earlier in the half after Kevin Schade burst past Fabian Schar and was brought down inside the box by Sven Botman's clumsy challenge. Howeve...

Bayern’s Tuchel ready for ‘biggest test’ against Man City 9 April 2023 Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel says his side need “belief” ahead of “one of football’s biggest tests” at Manchester City in Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg. Bayern edged to a 1-0 Bundesliga win at Freiburg on Saturday to stay top of the Bundesliga. “We have a few players carrying a knock and City have been in great shape lately. But in football, it’s never that simple,” Tuchel said after his third match in charge of Bayern. “We’re going to get there with courage, aware that we will need to produce a great performance.” Tuchel masterminded a 1-0 defeat of Man City in the 2021 Champions League final as Chelsea manager. “The Champions League is a competition where matches are decided on the day,” added Tuchel. “Anything can happen in football, when you are ready and when you believe in yourself. “It is one of football’s biggest tests. “I haven’t looked into the match against Man City yet, because ...

 NYSC fixes date for Batch A stream 2 registration  9 April 2023  The National Youth Service Corps has announced the dates for the 2023 Batch A Stream II online registration exercise. This was announced in a post on the Corps official Twitter page on Saturday. The scheme announced that the registration would commence on Tuesday April 11, until Monday, April 17, 2023. It was reported that the Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, had in March unveiled a 22-man Inter-Ministerial committee to oversee the 50th year anniversary of the scheme, scheduled to hold in May.  

Surinamese man arrested at PH airport with 9.9kg cocaine concealed in condoms . As NDLEA intercepts 1,559.3kg Colorado at Tincan port, 5 states; 648,050 pills of opioids in Lagos, Imo, Taraba A 34-year-old South American man from Suriname, Dadda Lorenzo Harvy Albert, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Port Harcourt, Rivers state for bringing into Nigeria 117 parcels of cocaine concealed in extra-large latex condoms factory packed inside bottles of 100ml body spray.  The suspect claimed he departed his country, Suriname, located in the North Eastern coast of South America on 2nd April for Sao Paulo, Brazil and from Sao Paulo to Nigeria on Friday 7th April, 2023 on board Qatar Airways flight in search of his long-lost Nigerian father whom he called "Omini." In the same vein, NDLEA officers at Tincan seaport in Lagos have intercepted 110 parcels of Colorado, a strain of cannabis, weighin...