Author: Fisayo
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Court Ends 30-Year Relationship as Pastor Accuses Partner of Intimacy Denial, Poisoning
A pastor, Olamide Agbejaife, has successfully ended his 30-year relationship with his partner, Mary, after filing for separation at the Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan. The court granted the request, citing reasons including a consistent denial of intimacy, allegations of food poisoning, and Mary’s indifferent attitude. In the ruling, the court president, O.E.…
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Fani-Kayode ministers in Abuja, shares testimonies, encourages forgiveness
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, delivered a sermon at Faith Hill Prophetic Assembly in Abuja during a thanksgiving service, where he also prayed for church members and reflected on personal and biblical experiences. In a video shared on his official X.com account, Fani-Kayode was seen ministering to the congregation, laying hands on individuals as he…
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Bishop Kukah’s Brother Shares Painful Kidnap Ordeal
Ishaya Kukah, the brother of Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese, has spoken out about his harrowing experience after being rescued from a kidnappers’ hideout, where he endured days of torment and lost hope of surviving. During a handover ceremony in Abuja, where he and 59 other rescued victims were reunited with their…
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Ex Ijaw Council President Urges Fubara to Apologize to Wike for Peace In Rivers
Elvis Donkemezuo, the former President of the Ijaw Youth Council, has advised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to apologize to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, in order to bring peace to the state. Donkemezuo made this statement in response to the political tension between Wike and Fubara, which has resulted in…
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Two Arrested for Selling Naira Notes in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented two individuals in court for illegally selling naira notes in Lagos. The first individual, Folake Adeoti, was arrested on March 21, 2025, near Jobi Fele Way in Ikeja while selling N3.8 million in naira notes. She was charged with violating the Central Bank of Nigeria Act…
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Governor Otti Welcomes Supreme Court’s Ruling on Labour Party Leadership
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed his support for the Supreme Court’s recent decision to invalidate Julius Abure’s leadership of the Labour Party, describing it as a positive step towards restoring peace and order within the party. The Supreme Court ruling, which ousted Julius Abure as the national chairman, was widely reported yesterday…
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Veteran Nollywood Actress Nkechi Nweje Passes Away
Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actress Nkechi Nweje. She reportedly passed away after a brief illness, leaving her colleagues and fans in shock and grief. The sad news was shared by her colleague, Stanley Ontop, through a post on Instagram on Friday. He expressed disbelief over her passing and…
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Senator Dickson Kicks Against Rivers Emergency Rule
By Charles Maduka Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has openly criticised the recent state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as unconstitutional and a threat to democracy. Speaking via his official Twitter handle on Thursday, Dickson disclosed that he opposed the emergency declaration during a closed-door Senate session on March…
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Abuja Explosion: Death toll climbs to 10
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department has reported that the number of fatalities from Wednesday’s explosions in Karu has risen to 10. Acting Director-General of the department, Abdulrahman Mohammed, shared the update on Thursday in Abuja. The tragic incident occurred when a truck driver lost control near Karu Bridge while heading toward Nyanya on…
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No Fire at Port Harcourt Refinery, Says NNPC
Reports claiming that the Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State was on fire have been dismissed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). The company clarified that there was no explosion or fire incident at the facility. Videos circulating on social media had suggested that the refinery was in flames, with one clip…
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Lagos police arrest couple for kidnapping, blackmailing online vendor
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple for allegedly kidnapping and blackmailing an online vendor in the Iyana-Ishashi area of the state. Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest on Monday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Ikeja. According to Hundeyin, the victim was lured to the suspects’ residence under…
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Wanted Bandit Leader Surrenders in Katsina
A well-known bandit leader, Abu Radde, along with his group, has surrendered to security forces in Katsina State. The move came as part of a peace deal facilitated by security agencies and local authorities. As part of the agreement, Radde and his men released ten kidnapped victims. The individuals were immediately taken to a general…