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 Assemblies of God Clarifies Alleged Wedding Cancellation in Aba The Aba Central District Presbytery of the Assemblies of God Church has addressed viral social media reports claiming a wedding was canceled at its Okpu 9 branch in Aba on Sunday, April 27, 2025. In a statement issued by District Secretary Rev. Dr. Chidiogo Enyinnaya, the church provided clarity on the circumstances surrounding the failed wedding of Mr. Obioma Onyekachi, a former member, after conducting a thorough investigation. According to the church, Mr. Onyekachi had received approval to hold his wedding at the church despite an initial disagreement over a tradition requiring the bride to stay at the parsonage the night before the ceremony. The groom objected, citing his in-laws’ preference for the bride to arrive from her home on the wedding day. After discussions, the church leadership agreed to the couple’s request. However, on the scheduled day, neither the bride nor groom attended the morning church service....

 A Florida man has been sentenced to death for the 2019 killing of a 15-year-old boy; a boy who sacrificed his life to save his little sister. 15-year-old Khyler Edman was home alone with his 5-year-old sister at his home in Port Charlotte, Florida on September 26th, 2019. While Khyler was babysitting, 27-year-old Ryan Clayton chose their home at random to invade. Fearing for not only his own life but also that of his little sister, Khyler fought back with all he had against a much older armed intruder.  Khyler saw the blade immediately. He acted fast to gain control of the situation. Sadly, he would lose his life in the ensuing scuffle. However, his sister escaped the encounter completely unharmed. Ryan Clayton would not leave the home unharmed. Khyler's bravery would ultimately lead to Clayton's arrest.  Deputies with Charlotte County Sheriff's office would receive a call of an injured man running through the neighborhood. Deputies would arrive on the scene and take Cla...

 SECURITY PATROL ATTACKED IN BENUE, POLICE INSPECTOR AND TWO NSCDC OFFICERS MISSING 9th July, 2025        A joint security patrol team in Benue State was ambushed by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen on Monday, resulting in serious injuries and the disappearance of three officers. According to a situation report from the Benue State Police Command, the incident occurred around 2:19 p.m. along the Daudu–Uikohol Expressway in Guma Local Government Area. The patrol team, which included operatives from the Police Mobile Force (13 PMF, 58 PMF), State Intelligence Services (SIS), Operation Zenda, Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Benue State Civil Protection Guards, and local vigilante groups, was conducting a routine operation when they spotted burning houses approximately two kilometres from the expressway. Upon advancing to assess the situation, the team was ambushed by the armed attackers, believed to be herdsmen setting...

 SEMA BOSS, SIR JAMES AONDOAKAA REFURBISHES SECURITY VEHICLE TO BOOST IDP CAMP PROTECTION IN BENUE STATE 9th July, 2025       In a significant step toward enhancing the security of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Benue State, the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Sir James Aondoakaa Iorpuu, PhD, has refurbished a critical security vehicle to support surveillance and emergency response operations. The refurbished vehicle is expected to improve mobility and response time for security personnel tasked with patrolling and safeguarding SEMA facilities and IDP camps across the state. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the agency to reinforce safety measures and provide a more secure environment for displaced families. According to SEMA, the move aligns with its commitment to ensuring the welfare and protection of vulnerable citizens amid rising security concerns in various parts of the state. Sir James Aondoak...

 LAGOS UNVEILS INVESTMENT DEAL BOOK, BOLD VISION FOR A 21ST-CENTURY ECONOMY Lagos State Government has unveiled its much-awaited Lagos Investment Deal Book, an unprecedented compendium of de-risked, investment-ready projects across sectors that have been profiled and vetted for commercial viability, policy alignment, and implementation readiness. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the digital book at the Lagos Investment Summit 2.0 themed: “Scaling Action: Bold Solutions Towards Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy” held at the Grand Ballroom, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island today. The Summit was attended by policymakers, global investors, industry captains, and development partners to chart a clear course toward sustainable, inclusive economic transformation for the State. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Governor described the Deal Book as a testament to the State’s maturity as an investment destination, detailing projects from green energy to ...

 ‘A father figure to many’ — Peter Obi pays condolence visit to Dantata family in Kano Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, on Wednesday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Aminu Dantata, renowned billionaire businessman. Dantata died on June 28 at the age of 94. He was granduncle to Aliko Dangote, the richest black man. Alhassan, Aminu’s father, was the first Nigerian millionaire and one of West Africa’s richest in the early 1900s. According to Daily Trust, Obi visited Dantata’s residence in Kano and expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the businessman. He described Dantata’s death as the “end of an era,” noting that his life symbolised humility, philanthropy, and national service. Obi said the late businessman not only built an empire but also nurtured generations of successful entrepreneurs and contributed immensely to Nigeria’s socioeconomic development. “We are here today to mourn and condole with the immediate fa...

 Teghbir Singh, a six-year-old boy from Punjab, has made history by becoming the youngest mountaineer to climb Mount Elbrus—the highest peak in Russia and Europe.  The mountain, located in the Caucasus range, stands at 18,510 feet (5,642 metres) and is one of the most prominent peaks in the world. This remarkable achievement adds to Teghbir’s growing list of records. In August 2024, he became the youngest Asian to scale Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. His accomplishment earned him recognition in the Asia Book of Records and the India Book of Records. Earlier in April 2024, Teghbir successfully reached the Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal. These climbs have demonstrated his exceptional determination and physical endurance at such a young age. Teghbir Singh’s achievements have placed him among the world’s youngest and most accomplished child mountaineers, inspiring many with his courage and passion for adventure.

  Lorenzo Lamas is ending his sixth marriage. The "Grease" and "Renegade" star has filed for divorce from Kenna Scott, his wife of just over a year. The 67-year-old actor cited “irreconcilable differences” in his court filing and requested no spousal support for either party. The couple who first met in 2020 and got engaged during the pandemic tied the knot in October 2022. Despite the filing, Lamas revealed they still currently reside together. Fans are once again questioning: Can true love last in Hollywood even after six tries?

 Supreme Court to Rule July 10 on Edo Guber Dispute Between Okpebholo, Ighodalo The Supreme Court will deliver judgment on Thursday, July 10, in the legal battle between Governor Monday Okpebholo of the APC and his PDP challenger, Asue Ighodalo, over the 2024 Edo governorship election. INEC had declared Okpebholo winner, but Ighodalo challenged the result, citing irregularities and over-voting. Both the tribunal and Court of Appeal upheld Okpebholo’s victory, prompting a final appeal to the Supreme Court. The ruling will end all legal disputes over the election.

 A Florida woman used a hammer to end man's life. She left a short but poignant note on his chest- "Pedo touches children." Deputies with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Department were called to an area apartment complex regarding a dispute on July 2nd at 3:36 a.m. Upon arrival, they found a 41-year-old man suffering massive head trauma. Deputies reported there was blood everywhere on the ground and surrounding walls. The man had a handwritten note on his chest that read, "Pedo touches children." The man was lying outside of apartment 207, so deputies knocked on the door as part of their investigation. 27-year-old Journee McGrew (pictured below) answered the door and immediately inquired if the man was alive.  Authorities quickly obtained a search warrant for the home.  Once inside, police discovered footprints leading to the bathroom where they found a hammer and blood-stained clothes. Authorities interviewed Journee's father, who alleged Journee had told h...

 A Kentucky man is on the loose after escaping from authorities for the second time since June.  Kentucky State Police are asking for the public's assistance locating 43-year-old Jeffrey Harrison. It was last known to be in Estill County, Kentucky.  Harrison escaped custody during transport at 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8th (today). Authorities believe Harrison was able to free himself from his handcuffs and leg shakles before making his escape. Jeffery was just in the news last month when he escaped from Three Forks Regional Jail by impersonating his brother. He was captured on June 11th and returned to custody. Jeffrey Harrison is 5'9" and 138 lbs with blue eyes and brown hair. If you see Jeffrey Harrison or know his whereabouts, please contact KSP Post 7 at 1-859-623-2404.

 Alex ‎Otti Commissions Aba Export Growth Lab in order provide export development within the state. ‎ ‎Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has officially unveiled and commissioned the Aba Export Growth Lab to boost business and provide a platform for export development within the State. ‎ ‎Speaking at the Aba Export Growth Lab complex located in the premises of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, Governor Alex Otti noted that Aba has always needed a whole lot more support than it has been getting for decades ‎ ‎He explained that the essence of commissioning the Aba Export Growth Lab is to support entrepreneurs in the State to structure their production, standardise and package their products in a way that the products would be competitive in the global market. ‎ ‎"So, what we have come here to do is to support our people to structure their production, standardise, package and brand their products in such a way that it will be competitive in the international market." ‎ ‎...

 Anambra State Government Arrests 2 Illegal Revenue Collectors At Awkuzu, Onitsha  Anambra State Government has arrested one Chinedu Umeh in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area as well as John Amadi in Onitsha for illegal collection of revenues from unsuspecting petty traders and motorists. Speaking to the ABS after the exercise, the Commander of the taskforce against illegal revenue collection in Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS), Mr. Nathan Obikwelu, regretted that the outlaws were terrorizing motorists, wheelbarrow pushers, hawkers, tricycle riders among others despite the warning by Governor Chukwuma Soludo against the illegal business. Mr. Obikwelu who thanked Governor Soludo for his support as well as the Chairman of AIRS, Dr. Greg Ezeilo, vowed that the taskforce will continue to make the State hot for those who are out to sabotage the efforts of the State Government in ensuring that petty traders are not suffocated through illegal revenue collection across th...

 "Ope Adeniran was apprehended this morning by operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, while defecating on Oba Akran Bridge, Ikeja. He will be prosecuted in accordance with the relevant law of the state. #ZeroToleranceLagos". One more photo below. 

 Court Jails Four for Internet Fraud in Kaduna    Justice A.Isyaka of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna, the state capital has convicted and sentenced the quartet of Promise Usman, Daniel Chinedu, Fahad Yusuf Badamasi and Emmanuel Chidera Udochukwu to prison for fraud.      They were prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on separate one-count charge that bordered on impersonation, cheating and obtaining by false pretence.     The charge against Usman reads: "That you Promise Usman ( a.k.a Maryam Muhammed) (m), sometime in 2025 at Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, cheated several unsuspecting victims of the total sum of N450,000.00 ( Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira, only) when you pretended to be Maryam Mohammed; an investment broker on 'Facebook' (an online social media application), which you knew to be false and you thereby committed an offence c...

 90 Day Fiance Star Joan: I can't really explain how great God is or how perfect His timing always turns out to be. I still remember when my tourist visa was denied. Greg and I stressed for months trying to figure out what to do next. Then came the K1 process-almost two years of waiting, praying, hoping... but now it's all in the past. Now we just talk about it like a distant memory. I often wake up in the middle of the night to pray and thank God for His goodness. And every time I make the sign of the cross on his forehead, no matter how sleepy he is, he still whispers "Amen." Still can't believe I get to wake up next to him every day God, I'm always grateful. He sent so many destiny helpers along the way. Thank you to everyone who was—and still is—part of this journey. May God bless you all abundantly. More photos below. 

 "Kim walking at Demna’s final show for Balenciaga today, their 2025 couture show at Paris Fashion Week 🇫🇷🤍 Kim’s look was a stunning tribute to Elizabeth Taylor, and Kim is wearing Elizabeth’s personal diamond pendant earrings from Lorraine Schwartz’s private collection. @kimkardashian @demna @balenciaga @lorraineschwartz"- Kris Jenner.  Watch video and more photos below. 

 Nwifuru Backs Additional States for South-East, Seeks Power Rotation and State Police Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has urged the National Assembly to consider the creation of more states in the South-East geopolitical zone, citing the need to correct what he described as a longstanding imbalance in Nigeria’s political structure. The governor made the appeal on Sunday in Abakaliki, while hosting members of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution. “To permanently resolve issues of marginalization and regional discontent, the National Assembly must address the constitutional imbalance where the South-East is the only zone with five states, compared to six in other zones,” Nwifuru said. He argued that the unequal distribution of states in the federation has led to feelings of exclusion and resentment in the region and emphasized that adding new states would promote fairness and national unity. Push for Rotational Presidency Governor Nwifuru also advocat...

 Gunmen Kill Four, Torch Vehicles in Anambra State Attack Aguata LGA, Anambra | July 9, 2025  Terror struck the Ekwulobia and Oko communities in Anambra State on Wednesday morning as heavily armed gunmen launched a coordinated attack, killing at least four individuals and setting several vehicles ablaze. The assault began around 8 a.m. when the assailants, numbering in dozens, mounted strategic positions on a newly constructed bridge connecting the two towns. They ambushed a joint patrol of police, soldiers, and local vigilantes, firing indiscriminately and causing widespread panic among residents and commuters. Eyewitnesses reported that at least four people were killed, including two passengers in a tricycle. Several others sustained gunshot wounds during the chaos. Viral videos circulated on social media showed civilians fleeing amid gunfire, while a patrol van belonging to the Anambra State Vigilante Group was seen in flames. The Anambra State Police Command, however, conf...